Why We Celebrate George Washington's Birthday On A Different Day Every Year
Who doesn't love a three-day weekend? A holiday is a holiday, and often with history behind it. So it is with honoring George Washington's birthday.
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Where Is Inventing Anna's Neffatari Davis Today?
Neff was an aspiring screenwriter working at a hotel when she met Delvey. It appears as if her connection to the fake socialite may be opening up doors for her.
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What Happened To The Commodore 64?
In January 1982, a relative newcomer to the personal computer market demoed its latest model. The company was Commodore, and its product was the C64.
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Can You Make Popcorn From Regular Corn On The Cob?
Popcorn has come such a long way from a stovetop snack to instant microwaved gratification. We all understand the "pop" -- what about the corn part?
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What Happened To The Sega Saturn?
Today, Sega works with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo rather than competing with them. But it was once a major player in the video game industry's "console wars."
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Can Too Much Caffeine Kill You?
About 90% of Americans consume some kind of caffeine every day. But can too much of the stimulant kill you?
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How Nicolas Cage Claims He Gave Johnny Depp His Start
Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp are both legendary actors in their own right, but Nic Cage once helped Depp get his start in the movie industry. Here's how.
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The Truth About The Meaning Behind Britney Spears' Baby One More Time
The song, a plea for an ex to return, has been misinterpreted throughout the years and it turns out its songwriter may have also misunderstood it.
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What Pre-Colonized Mexico Was Really Like For The Aztecs
The Aztecs were a sophisticated society, with a culture of philosophy, religions, poetry and more. Here's what pre-colonized Mexico was like for the Aztecs.
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Who Invented The Dishwasher?
Anyone who has lived without a dishwasher knows how tedious it can be to scrub dishes by hand night after night — but one woman's idea changed things.
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Buddy Holly And The Crickets' History With The Ed Sullivan Show
Pioneering rock band Buddy Holly and the Crickets' had a contentious history with the host of "The Ed Sullivan Show."
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Why Some Say Shirley Temple's Cancer Diagnosis Led To Her 'Greatest Role'
Shirley Temple is known for the onscreen roles as a child actor, but many believe her "greatest role" was actually as a patient advocate for women.
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What Really Happened To Maximillian I Of Mexico?
Another chapter in European political manipulation in Mexico closed with the execution of Emperor Maximilian I on June 19, 1867. Or did it after all?
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Is Water Desalination Bad For The Environment?
On paper, desalination — removing the salt from salt water to make it drinkable and suitable for agriculture — is a no-brainer for places prone to drought.
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The Truth About Derinkuyu, An Ancient Underground City
Underground cities fascinate and can teach us about ancient humanity. Here is the truth about Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city discovered in Turkey.
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Boat Vs Ship: What's The Difference?
Ship and boat are a rare example of circular defining, where two words define each other. A boat is a ship and a ship is a boat — but there are key nuances.
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Where Is Bad Vegan's Sarma Melngailis Now?
From all appearances, Sarma Melngailis had an enviable life -- hot restaurant, celebrity acquaintances, books published. It crashed under conviction for fraud.
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Inside Nelson And Winnie Mandela's Relationship
South African activist and freedom fighters Nelson and Winnie Mandela had a long, yet unique relationship. Here is a look inside their lives together.
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How Long Did Bad Vegan's Sarma MeIngailis Spend In Rikers Island?
Restaurateur and author Sarma Melngailis was beloved by celebrities for her vegan menu offerings. All the more shocking when she was convicted of fraud.
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The Surprising Gift Marilyn Monroe Got From Frank Sinatra
Marilyn Monroe was famous in the world of Hollywood glamour, before she met an untimely death. Just before her death, she was gifted a dog by Frank Sinatra.
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What Your Flight Number Really Means
Air travel can be a complicated and most people don't pay much attention to their flight numbers. These letter-number combs each has their own unique meaning.
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Who Invented Coffee Filters?
Regardless of whether you're a coffee snob or gravitate toward the instant stuff, everyone can agree that coffee grounds have no place in a morning cup of Joe
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What Happened To Boris Yeltsin?
Boris Yeltsin was an unlikely candidate to reach the pinnacle of the Russian political system. Here is what happened to Yeltsin after the collapse of the USSR.
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Which Husband Would Elizabeth Taylor Have Married Again?
In total, Elizabeth Taylor's captivating violet eyes captured the hearts of seven different husbands. However, she actually got married eight times.
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This Mutation Is Why Elizabeth Taylor Had Such Enviable Eyelashes
Standards of beauty shift from generation to generation, culture to culture. But most would agree that Elizabeth Taylor's beauty was timeless and unique.
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These Famous Books Were Inspired By Dreams
You've almost certainly had this happen: you wake up from a fascinating dream, excited to tell someone or write it down, only for it to fade from your mind.
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Here's Why You Keep Hearing The Word Oblast
"Oblast" is a Soviet term stemming from the USSR's relatively brief but immense in its geopolitical impact — 70-year rule from 1921-1991. What does it mean?
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