The Only Animal That Went Extinct Twice
Countless animals have gone extinct over the years, but only one has gone extinct twice. The Pyrenean ibex came back from extinction, only to die out again.
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Who Is The Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Song Our House Really About?
Artists find inspiration anywhere and everywhere. It might arise from a cloudburst, or a mountain vista, or something as mundane as an impulse purchase.
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How X Came To Mean Kiss
When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about a treasure map where X marked the spot of buried riches, that letter symbolized more than a part of language.
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The Scientific Reason Vodka Doesn't Freeze
Vodka doesn't freeze in the freezer, but why not? Here's the scientific reason vodka doesn't freeze, and why you shouldn't freeze some vodkas at all.
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The History Of Prank Calls Explained
Even in today's technologically advanced communications landscape, prank calling remains a thing. But how did it all start? And where is it going?
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The Truth About Angela Lansbury's First Film Role
Angela Lansbury's film career has won her a myriad of acting awards. Her 1944 screen debut began with one of the best psychological thrillers of all time.
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Did Valentine's Day Originate From This Ancient Pagan Festival?
Like Easter and Christmas, there may be a pagan connection to the way we celebrate Valentine's Day. Or maybe not, depending on who you ask.
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This Is The Artist Stevie Nicks Wishes She Had Collaborated With
Stevie Nicks is known as both a solo artist and for her role in Fleetwood Mac, but there was one artist she wished she had collaborated with. Here's who it is.
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Why So Many Famous Musicians Sell Their Music Catalogs
When someone writes and publishes a song, they own certain rights to it. In essence, that means that whenever the song is performed the songwriter gets paid.
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What The Last Months Of Oliver Hardy's Life Were Really Like
Oliver Hardy, of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, suffered from poor health before his death. Here's what the last months of his life were like.
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What A Kangaroo Pouch Is Really Like
Kangaroos are known for how they raise their young — in a pouch on the mother's abdomen, where the baby kangaroo, a joey, can safely grow and hide from danger.
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Here's How To Find The North Star
Everyone's heard of the North Star, but how do you actually find it? Here's what the North Star actually is, and how to identify it in the night sky.
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The First Super Bowls Had A Different Name
The Super Bowl, consistently one of America's most-watched sports events, started out with a very different name in the beginning.
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The Biggest Lake Bodom Murder Theories: What Really Happened?
In June of 1960, on the shores of a tranquil lake in Finland, three people were murdered and the case remains unsolved more than 60 years later.
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What Causes Glowing Snow In The Arctic?
Arctic researchers in the remote north have occasionally noticed a strange sight in the snows around their field stations: glowing blue lights.
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The Revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope Explained
Launched on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is the single most advanced marvel of engineering ever produced by human hands.
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The Truth About Kenny Rogers' Friendship With Reba McEntire
Country stars Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire became friends in the 1990s after she lost her manager and several band and crew members in a plane crash.
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The Celtic Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Celtic gods were extremely tribal and local, with few being universally worshiped. Here are some of the most important gods and goddesses of the ancient Celts.
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The Most Notable Deaths To Happen In Windsor Castle
Whether young or old, expiring peacefully or in great agony, these are the most notable deaths at Windsor Castle.
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What Defines Each Generation?
Let's look at what makes each generation who — and what — they are, and maybe, gain a new understanding of what makes older and younger people tick.
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What Happens To Your Brain With A Lack Of Sunshine?
A lack of exposure to sunlight can be detrimental to your health.
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How Citizenship Is Determined For Babies Born On International Flights
There are several factors considered regarding the citizenship of an infant born in the air.
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The 1933 Business Plot They Didn't Teach You About In School
The New Deal was complicated, even leading to a bizarre plot to turn America totalitarian. This is the 1933 Business Plot they didn't teach you about in school.
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Catherine The Great's Family Tree Explained
Catherine the Great was one of Russia's greatest leaders — even though she wasn't Russian by birth. Here is Catherine the Great's family tree explained.
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Do Cell Phones Really Give Off Radiation?
The idea that cell phone's give off radiation that can lead to cancer is somewhat of an urban myth. But do they really give off radiation?
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Songs That Are Turning 10 In 2022
Drifting back through memory lane and getting reacquainted with music of 2012 is a mix of disbelief and nostalgia. These are songs that are turning 10 in 2022.
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5 Facts About Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
In January 2022, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he would retire within the year. The 83-year-old judge was first appointed in 1994.
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