The Messed Up Truth Of SARS In Nigeria
The End SARS movement is a social justice campaign in Nigeria that is demanding the disbandment of the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS.
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Who Invented The Gas Mask?
The gas mask, which protects the wearer from inhaling a gas that could incapacitate or kill them, was born from the gruesome realities of World War I.
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Murder By The Coast: Where Is Loli Vazquez Today?
Netflix's "Murder by the Coast" tackles the case of Rocio Wanninkhof, a 19-year-old who disappeared on the way home from her boyfriend's house in Costa del Sol.
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The Reason Cats Almost Always Land On Their Feet
When cats fall, they twist and turn through the air to achieve an optimal landing position, all while appearing not to push against anything. But how?
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The Mary Magdalene Theory That Would Change Everything
One of the most mysterious figures of biblical history is that of Mary Magdalene, and now, there's a Mary Magdalene theory that would change everything.
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Details You Didn't Know About Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan: wine-maker, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, US Army veteran, bird-cage builder, and his real middle name is Herbert?
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Former Star Trek Actors Who Are Surprisingly Poor
You would think that people associated with the Star Trek cultural juggernaut would have translated that affiliation into long-lasting riches. Not necessarily.
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How John D. Rockefeller Avoided Civil War Combat
Though John D. Rockefeller was publicly and staunchly abolitionist, he found ways of side-stepping his duty to the Union when the Civil War broke out in 1861.
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The Truth About Robert Ressler's Serial Killer Interviews
Criminologist Robert Ressler interviewed dozens of serial killers and was instrumental in the development of criminal profiling.
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Celebrities Who Died In Jail
Much like regular people, sometimes those who live lives of celebrity end those lives in ignominious ways, such as in jail after being convicted for a crime.
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Former FBI Agent On What Serial Killer Ed Kemper Was Really Like
Retired FBI agent John Douglas conducted a series of interviews with Ed Kemper in the years after his arrest.
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The Most Devastating Weapons From The Medieval Period
Medieval people had no qualms about killing each other in gruesome ways.
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Movies That Were Better On VHS
These movies were better on VHS, because quality isn't always measured in high-def.
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Innovative Vehicle Ideas That Immediately Failed
The car industry has always been a hotbed of innovation, but quite a few of these "great" ideas didn't work out well. At all.
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The Tragic Death Of John Bonham
Led Zeppelin had endured a grueling schedule of non-stop touring and recording. Despite the fame and riches, it was a lifestyle that Bonham began to abhor.
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Fans Are Split On Their Least Favorite Police Album
Considering how much influence The Police had on music, it's crazy to think that they only released five studio albums between 1978 and 1983.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Hi-Fi Murders
Known as the Hi-Fi Murders, a brutal attack that resulted in the murders of three people changed the town of Ogden, Utah, forever.
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How Napoleon Turned The Paris Catacombs Into A Tourist Attraction
Wanting to create a legacy, Napoleon opened the Paris Catacombs, tunnels containing millions of human bones, to attract tourists.
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The Fascinating History Of London's Train For The Dead
Two entrepreneurs, Richard Sprye and Richard Broun, thought of building a massive graveyard away from London that could be accessed via a railroad.
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How The French And Indian War Changed Louisiana
While most of the focus of the French and Indian War was around present-day Canada, one event built the foundation of the Louisiana we know today.
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27% Chose This As Their Least Favorite Beatles Album
The Beatles have recorded many great albums, all of which will go down in history as music that helped pioneer and influence much of the music we have today.
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The History Of The Budweiser Clydesdales Explained
August Busch Jr. bought the Budweiser Clydesdales in 1933 and have since become one of the most recognizable mascots in history.
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How Cambodia's Pol Pot Became One Of The World's Worst Dictators
With his Khmer Rouge party, Pol Pot ruled over Cambodia so brutally that up to 2 million people were worked to death or starved to death.
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The Scary Truth About The Extinct Titanis
One prehistoric terror bird that not only managed to survive its competition, but thrive upon moving into North America was Titanis walleri.
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What Does Chocolate Have To Do With Valentine's Day?
Americans purchase millions of pounds of chocolate in the week leading up to Valentine's Day, and you can blame the early chocolate makers for this.
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Dark Shadows: The Untold Truth
In 1966, soap oper. "Dark Shadows" debuted, combining classic horror tropes with gothic romance and tragedy. It remains a pop-culture phenom today.
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Here's The Oldest Person To Have Won An Oscar
Actors can find themselves doing the finest work of their careers as they mature. Who is the oldest person to have won an Oscar?
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