How The Ancient Greeks Figured Out The World Was Round
While modern physics and satellite imagery side firmly with the Greeks, you might wonder how they arrived at the not-always-accepted wisdom of modern science.
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The Largest Chicken Breed In The World
The true "rex goliath" of domesticated fowl is the Jersey Giant, which sounds as much like the nickname of an amateur Garden State boxer as a chicken breed.
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The Real Reason Mike Pence Is Not Self-Quarantining
It should be gently pointed out that vice presidents of the United States do get sick, some to the point of death.
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What Happens If You Touch A Blue Poison Dart Frog?
The blue poison dart frog is a perfect example of how reality can be blown out of proportion.
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The Hydra Might Actually Have Existed. Here's Why
The hydra was a threatening beast, but also a pretty good example of the ancient Greeks' excellent imagination. Or ... was it?
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The Untold Truth Of Sea-Monkeys
Sea-Monkeys smiled at the sight of you, their potential new ruler, and you knew that you were $4.95 plus shipping removed from a magical friendship.
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The Amazing Story Of Horror Icon Christopher Lee
Horror movie icon Christopher Lee is best known for his role as Dracula, Saruman the White, and Count Dooku, with a career spanning 7 decades.
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The Only Star You Can't Step On At The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles — but there's one celebrity whose star isn't like the others.
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The Truth About Helen Of Sparta, Menelaus, And Paris Of Troy's Love Triangle
The story of Helen, wife of Menelaus of Sparta, and her epic love triangle has been passed down the millennia and recounted by some of history's greatest poets.
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How The Mob Was Involved In The Fishing Industry
Some of the fields they were known for being heavily involved in were gambling, construction, garbage disposal, labor union, and fishing.
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What Was Colin Powell's Net Worth When He Died?
The statement from Colin Powell's family stated, in part: "We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather, and a great American." He was 84.
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What The Jehovah's Witnesses Really Believe About Satan
Among Jehovah's Witnesses' many beliefs that are specific to the denomination are those that apply to the figure of Satan.
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Why Blue Crabs Have Caused Clashes Between North Korea And South Korea
The blue crabbing season usually starts in April in the Yellow Sea with peak fishing in June, but illegal crabbing is rampant.
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The Most Controversial Movies Based On The Bible Explained
Hollywood and organized religion have long had a difficult relationship. Here are some of the most controversial movies based on the Bible.
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This President Appointed The Most Supreme Court Justices
The Constitution also says that the president has the authority to appoint justices so the one who appointed the most Supreme Court justices isn't surprising.
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How The American Revolution Impacted The French Revolution
From the French perspective, the political opportunities presented by the American Revolution were perhaps best described as a mirage.
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Why Charlie Watts Once Punched Mick Jagger In The Face
In 1984, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infamously punched Mick Jagger in the face. Here's the story of what led to the now-notorious incident.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With The Royal Family
Here's the truth about Princess Diana's relationship with the royal family, including all her in-laws, her beloved sons, and the most controversial princess.
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The Surprising Thing That Happened On Ellis Island In The Early 1800s
Ellis Island was once the site of pirate executions before it was used as an immigration station.
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Why Peter The Great Really Killed His Son
One of the most well known incidents involving royals slaying family members is that of Russia's Peter the Great and his involvement in the death of his son.
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Does Anyone Know Where Sitting Bull Is Actually Buried?
Born in 1831 in what is now South Dakota, Sitting Bull's resistance to the country's expansion into the American West lasted almost his entire life.
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The Reason The Statue Of Liberty Nearly Wasn't Built
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, a symbol of the United States and a beacon of hope. It almost wasn't built.
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Did Alexander The Great Really Play A Role In His Father's Murder?
Alexander the Great made an impact on world history through his successful conquest of Greece and the Persian empire. But was he part of his father's murder?
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Here's What Really Happened To Ted Williams' Head
So now the head of Ted Williams, the legendary batter, is separated from his body and both of them are sitting in liquid nitrogen storage in Arizona.
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The Myth About Pilgrims You Need To Stop Believing
The Pilgrims have been depicted according to a certain archetype: specifically, dressed head-to-toe in mostly black, wearing conical hats adorned with a buckle.
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The Truth About The Time Annie Oakley Competed At Wimbledon
Back then, Wimbledon hosted a tournament for a different sport: shooting. When the Wild West Show toured England in 1887, Oakley competed.
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Butch Cassidy's Only Time In Jail Isn't For What You Think
Robert Leroy Parker -- Butch Cassidy -- grew up poor in Utah. He had a dozen siblings and left home at a young age to make his way, soon living a life of crime.
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