The Fascinating Way Ancient Romans Used The Bathroom
Roman bathrooms tended to have a very unusual distinction: the individual toilets were often very close together. But that's not all that was distinctive.
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How Lisa Rinna's Mom Was Almost The Victim Of A Serial Killer
Lisa Rinna revealed that her own mother had been kidnapped and attacked by a serial killer just a couple of years before she was born.
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This Is Where The First Thanksgiving Might Have Taken Place
As it turns out, the Massachusetts Pilgrims and their neighbors might not have been the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in what is now the United States.
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Why They Don't Advertise Cigarettes On TV Anymore
Here's why cigarettes are no longer promoted via television and radio advertisements in the United States.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club Disaster Explained
The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire is considered one of the worst disasters in Kentucky's history and remains the third-deadliest nightclub fire in the U.S.
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The Messed Up Truth About Native American Reservations
Native American reservations were built on a messed up history of colonization by an invading government, genocide, and stolen land.
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Dave Grohl's Inspiration Behind His Iconic Nirvana Drum Beats Revealed
With such aggressive playing, it would be reasonable to expect that Grohl took the drum part in the song from punk rock or maybe even heavy metal. But no.
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What Amanda Knox's Life Is Like After Being Released From Jail
In the late 2000s, Amanda Knox stood trial and was found guilty of murdering her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. After legal wrangling, she was released.
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What It Was Really Like To Travel Across The US In The 1800s
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
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Famous Serial Killers Who Are Aquarians
The Green River Killer, the Kansas City Butcher, and the Shoe Fetish Slayer are some of the serial killers who are Aquarians.
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In History Explained
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
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The Real Reason Betty White Only Gets 4 Hours Of Sleep Every Night
There are those who love to sleep, and there are those who want to get by on as little as possible. One mini-sleeper is legendary actress Betty White -- age 99.
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This Was The First President To Be Born In The United States
The United States rose from former English colonies; the first presidents were once English citizens. The first born a U.S. citizen to be elected president?
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Things About Venus That Remain A Mystery
Between manned flights, high-powered telescopes, and far-reaching space probes, we've learned a lot about our solar system, with one exception: Venus.
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Why Ancient Romans Used Crucifixion As Punishment
Humanity has worked overtime to develop ever more heinous ways to punish those perceived as criminals. One of the worst was the Roman practice of crucifixion.
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The Mystery Behind The Missing McStay Family Explained
The McStay family disappeared in 2010, and their remains were found almost four years later. Here's the most likely explanation behind the mystery.
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Are The Crystal Skulls In Indiana Jones Real?
Even the broadest cinematic storytelling will sometimes have a kernel of truth at its core. Indiana Jones? Crystal skulls? Like we said -- a kernel.
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What The Wine Made By Ancient Romans Really Tasted Like
"Use a little wine, for thy stomach's sake," says the First Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament. The citizens of Ancient Rome would have agreed.
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The Most Popular Alcohol In America 50 Years Ago
Alcohol-based drinks are as subject to fad and fashion as anything else. Think Martinis in the 1930s. The 1970s had their special concoctions, too.
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The Tragic Death Of Dana Plato From Diff'rent Strokes
Fame and fortune sometimes grace the lives of the very young. While that seems like a fairy tale, it doesn't always end well. Dana Plato is one example.
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Why People Think Meghan Markle Is Related To Serial Killer H.H. Holmes
Every family has its untidy secrets. The British Royal Family already has its share. But did Meghan Markle bring a new level of embarrassing ancestry with her?
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The Real Reason The Anasazi Civilization Disappeared
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall -- Egypt, Greece, Rome. The Americas were the site of civilizations as well, including the Aztecs and the mysterious Anasazi.
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The True Story That Inspired Catch Me If You Can
"Catch Me If You Can" was an enormously successful Steven Spielberg film, based on the memoir of the same name by Frank Abagnale Jr. A true story. Or was it?
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The Origins Of Ancient Norse Mythology Explained
The MCU has made extensive use of (and adapted) aspects of Norse mythology. As for the mythology itself, it has deep roots in Scandinavian culture and history.
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The Untold Truth Of Ann Rule
The true crime genre thrives, and late author Ann Rule is one of the figures most responsible for that ongoing obsession. This is the untold truth of Ann Rule.
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Why Andrew Jackson Had A 1,400 Pound Block Of Cheese In The White House
Fans of The West Wing may think Andrew Jackson was a cheese-loving altruist, but here's the real reason he had a 1,400 block of cheese in the White House.
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The Truth About The Real Philosopher's Stone
The Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone, in the U.S.) was an important plot point in the Harry Potter saga. Was there any truth behind it?
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