The Truth About Animals Living In Chernobyl
For decades, scientists have studied the wildlife living near the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. They know a lot about Chernobyl's animals, and it's not all rosy.
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The Most Gruesome Deaths Of Saints
In the Middle Ages, stories of the lives of saints could get downright bloodthirsty. Here are some examples of the most hideously violent saintly deaths.
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Patrick Stewart's Tragic Real-Life Story
His seemingly charmed life has featured its share of setbacks and unfortunate events. Here is a look at the tragic real-life story of Patrick Stewart.
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How Did July Get Its Name?
July is currently the calendrical seventh month, but it wasn't always that way. Also, the summer month got its name from a controversial historical figure.
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These Are The Longest-Tenured Supreme Court Justices
They are not elected; they're appointed, then must be approved. They are the men and women who serve as Justices of the United States Supreme Court.
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Why Was It Called The Dark Ages?
The Dark Ages: Everyone things they know what they were, when they were, what they were like. The truth, as with most history, is complicated.
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The Scientific Reasons You Might Be Able To Taste Without Your Sense Of Smell
The human body could be seen as an incredibly intricate, delicate machine, with various processes and pieces working together to assure survival.
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The Bizarre Truth Behind WWII Bacon Bombs
Oh, for the days when Americans blithely, cheerfully indulged in nutritional overkill, oblivious to the potential dangers of consuming fats and red meat.
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What Exactly Are Frankincense And Myrrh?
The celebration of Christmas is full of symbols, both secular and religious. Two items frequently mentioned are gifts from the magi: frankincense and myrrh.
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This President Hosted The Very First Easter Egg Roll
Holidays bring their unique qualities to the pages of the calendar. Included on the list for Easter is the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
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Here's How Much Money Vladimir Putin Is Worth
Experts have been trying to figure out how much Putin is worth for years, and the answer is a confusing one. Here's how much money Vladimir Putin is worth.
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What Was Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins' Net Worth When He Died?
Here's how much Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins was worth at the time of his death on March 25, 2022.
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The Surprising Insult Behind The Word Dude
The word "dude" is truly a ubiquitous word in the English-speaking world. Yet, the origin story of this malleable little gem has its roots in three languages.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase Long Arm Of The Law
Many phrases abound when referring to the judicial system in general, including the long arm of the law. But the origins of this phrase have an unusual story.
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What Are Phosphorus Bombs And What Do They Do?
Human beings have invested countless years and countless resources developing ever more devastating weapons, including devastating phosphorus bombs.
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The Most Common Ways To Die In 1800s America
Thanks to advances in medical science, personal hygiene, and human welfare, people don't die from all the bonkers things they used to die from 200 years ago.
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The Mystery Behind A Box Of Stolen Human Heads
Things get stolen all the time. It's unfortunate but it's true. Packages are frequent targets for thieves, but typically they're not full of human heads.
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What It's Like To Be Executed By A Firing Squad
Capital punishment remains a hotly contested issue across the United States. Included in that discussion is methodology -- how best to execute the convicted.
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The Alleged Haunted History Of Joan Rivers' Home
Not long after starting on the reno, it was apparent that not everyone agreed with Rivers' choices in updates for the home. There was someone else in the house.
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How Did The Head Get The Nickname Noggin?
Lots of human body parts have nicknames. Some make perfect sense -- "paw" for "hand," for instance. But what about "noggin" standing in for "head"?
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The Science Behind Why Some Injections Hurt More Than Others
Doctors recommend vaccines to reduce the risk of illnesses. But one common side effect people hear about and often experience is soreness at the injection site.
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The Bizarre Story Of Apple's Unknown Third Co-Founder
History is full of near-misses -- someone who missed boarding the Titanic, or found a winning lottery ticket. Or were on the ground floor of a new company.
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How Madame Tussaud Narrowly Escaped The Guillotine
Madame Tussauds wax museums are a staple for tourists worldwide. Like the similar Ripley's Believe It or Not spots, there was a real woman behind the name.
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The Scientific Reason Why Only Some People Respond To ASMR
Not everyone can experience ASMR — only 1 in 20 approximately — but those that do can offer insight into this rarely researched phenomenon.
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The Surprising Truth About Paul Newman's On Set Behavior
Paul Newman's career reveals the depths of the man's talent as an actor -- drama, comedy, and everything in between. The comedies reflected his personality.
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The Untold Truth Of Ghost, The Swedish Rock Band
The Satanic Swedish metal band Ghost has been producing synthy, melodic anthems with witty lyrics since 2006. Here's the untold truth of this group.
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The Untold Truth Of The Donner Party
There were so many factors at play for the Donner Party, a wagon train of westbound immigrants headed for California from the Midwest.
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