The Bizzare Story Of The Lost Children Of The Alleghenies
Joseph and George Cox -- known as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies -- were two boys who went missing and were found dead in the Allegheny Mountains in 1856.
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Times Real Species Got Their Names From Star Trek
Some scientists have worked fun "Star Trek" references into their professional research. Here are real species that have gotten their names from "Star Trek."
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The Untold Truth Of The Kremlin
The Kremlin is a fascinating subject for paranormal, subterranean, and history enthusiasts. Here are just a few of the Kremlin's untold stories.
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Who Is Craig From Craigslist?
Craigslist is an internationally renowned forum for everything from houses to holidays. But, the Craig behind Craigslist had humble beginnings in a small town.
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What Animal Has The Strongest Bite In The World?
Most animals will happily bite your face off.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 50s
Death comes for us all, even well known celebrities, artists, and entrepreneurs. And sometimes it takes them in their prime.
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What Does It Mean To Be A Foreign Fighter In Ukraine?
When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Ukraine seemed to find itself at a significant disadvantage in terms of numbers. That's where foreign fights come in.
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Whatever Happened To R.E.M.?
R.E.M. dominated alternative radio, MTV, and the charts in the '80s and '90s, but afterwards, what happened to the four musicians who changed music history?
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Weird Things About Joan Of Arc You Didn't Know
Today we remember Joan of Arc mostly from novels and bad movies.
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The Untold Truth Of Al Capone
Let's open the vault and explore the untold truth of Al Capone.
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What Happened To Silly String?
For as long as anyone can remember, it's been de rigueur to celebrate an accomplishment by launching something into the air. Enter Silly String.
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The Truth About P.T. Barnum's Mermaid Hoax
The legacy of Phineas Taylor Barnum is a cultural monolith built on murky ground.
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Strangest Board Games To Ever Exist
For every Monopoly or Clue, there were plenty of ridiculous board games. Some of them were the strangest, oddest creations ever devised.
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Popular Characters You Never Knew Were In The Marvel Universe
There are a lot of characters that exist in the Marvel universe that most people would never think of. Here are a few of these secretly Marvel-ous characters.
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Kids' Movies Based On Very Adult Stories
A lot of the movies that we'd happily show a four-year old have origins dark enough, they'd horrify a forty-year old.
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Incredible Archaeological Finds That Changed Everything
From hidden cities to mysterious mazes, these incredible archaeological finds changed everything.
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Ideas That Changed The Course Of Humanity
These odd ideas completely changed the course of humanity. Just think where we'd be without these basics.
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False Things About Greek Mythology You've Been Believing
If you're like most people, you probably believe these things about Greek mythology.
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Inside Janice Pockett's Kidnapping
Janice Pockett went for a bike ride and never came home in 1973. The search for the 7-year-old turned cold. Here is a look inside the case.
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What Happened To Crystal Pepsi?
The beverage industry is always looking to entice consumers with the freshest options and drive the conversation in popular culture. Enter Crystal Pepsi.
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Is This Why The Letter Z Is Being Used On Russian Tanks?
The letter Z is not part of the Cyrillic alphabet but that didn't stop it from becoming a controversial symbol during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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13 Things You Should Never Do In Mexico
The golden rule of tourism is this: Don't be obnoxious. If you're traveling to Mexico from the U.S., you'll want to watch out for some common pitfalls.
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The Conspiracy Theory That Says Avril Lavigne Died And Was Replaced By A Lookalike
The conspiracy theory that says Avril Lavigne died and was replaced by a lookalike came about because fans thought she's changed too much.
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Where Did The Saying Loose Lips Sink Ships Come From?
The phrase "loose lips sink ships" is commonplace in the English vernacular, but where does it come from? Turns out, it has roots in World War II propaganda.
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The Truth About The Woman Who Raised Osama Bin Laden
Before Osama Bin Laden became a criminal mastermind, he was a kid growing up in Saudi Arabia. Here's the truth about the woman who raised him.
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Why Did Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Wear Fake Beards?
Egyptian pharaohs are usually depicted with fake beards, and that's because they actually wore them for ceremonial purposes. Here's why they wore fake beards.
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How Kanye West Really Became Famous
Kanye West is one of the most famous hip-hop artists of all time, gaining even more fame for his marriage to Kim Kardashian. Here's how Kanye became famous.
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