How The Mona Lisa Once Ended Up In Napoleon's Bedroom
He is one of the most compelling figures in history. She is one of the most famous and enduring faces on planet earth — though no one is certain of who she is.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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These Were Serial Killer Carl Panzram's Chilling Last Words
Think "serial killer" and names like Bundy, Dahmer, or Gacy are probably who come to mind. Carl Panzram is not as widely known but perhaps even more horrifying.
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The Bizarre Book Written By The Son Of Sam
In 1977, the New York State Legislature rushed to pass the groundbreaking New York Executive Law Section 632a, more commonly known as the Son of Sam law.
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How The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Was Nearly Killed In High School
The song "Mother Please Don't Be Sad," from their most recent record, 2020's "American Head," directly pulled its inspiration from a harrowing experience.
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Were The Mongol Conquests And Invasions The Most Brutal In History?
Around 40 million people are believed to have died as a result of the Mongolian invasion — a high number, but was it the most brutal force in history?
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The Real Reason Vatican City Has One Of The Highest Crime Rates
It's hard to imagine that the home of one of the world's most revered religious leaders is also a hotbed of criminal activity, but the crime data is shocking.
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The Truth About The Clinton Correctional Facility Jailbreak
In the summer of 2015, two convicts escaped from the maximum security Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York and made headlines around the nation.
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The 'Freedom Phone' Explained
Finman is, in fact, peddling a phone. "Comparable to the best smartphones on the market," with a "superfast processor," all for $499.99 — the Freedom Phone.
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The Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
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How Ted Bundy Played A Role In The Green River Killer Case
Infamous serial killer Ted Bundy offered his help to detectives in catching the Green River Killer.
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This Is The Most Dangerous Bee In The World
When it comes to insects and the danger they pose to humans, bees are generally near the top of the "most dangerous" list.
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Why Joel Osteen's Teachings Have Been Compared To Atheism
Joel Osteen's prosperity gospel is popular with millions of people all over the world. But some Christians have compared it to atheism. Here's why.
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This Is How Many Women H.H. Holmes Was Really Married To When He Died
Serial killer H.H. Holmes, known for his murder castle, was married to three women at the time of his death.
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Inside The Haunting Life Of A Death Row Executioner
Many death row executioners suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder due to the nature of their work.
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The Vatican's Economy Explained
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, but it has one of the biggest economies. Here's the lowdown on the Catholic Church's impressive finances.
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What It Really Means To Be Excommunicated From The Amish
Excommunicated members must leave the Amish community, but it does not necessarily mean they have to cut all ties with their family.
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How The Great Plague Impacted Isaac Newton's Scientific Career
Newton was studying at Cambridge University in 1665 when there was a bubonic plague outbreak. How did this affect his scientific career?
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The Tragic Deaths Of Charles Dickens' Siblings
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
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Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Dropped Out Of School
Can you imagine dropping out of school when at the age of 10, though? The legendary Benjamin Franklin did just that.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
In 1920, China's Haiyuan County was struck by one of these rarities: An earthquake that measured a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale.
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Ancient Amber Captured Something Surprising About This Spider
Recently, researchers published surprising observations discovered while studying ancient Burmese amber and the trapped spider inside.
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Here's How Many Victims 1890s Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday Actually Had
While no one questioned the deaths of her previous husbands, it is well documented that Lizzie Halliday attempted to kill her fourth husband, George Smith.
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What Is Actually Written In The Dead Sea Scrolls?
One of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time, occurred when a Middle Eastern shepherd happened upon some forgotten-about jars in a cave.
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The Tupac Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Actually Fled To Cuba
Tupac Shakur was killed by a rival in September 1996 -- or was he? This conspiracy theory alleges that that the rapper faked his own death and fled to Cuba.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1931 Yangtze River Floods
The summer of 1931 saw the deadliest natural disaster of the 20th century, when the Yangtze River in southern China overflowed and destroyed millions of lives.
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Norm Macdonald Facts Fans Might Not Know
Norm Macdonald was born in Quebec City, Quebec, on October 17, 1959 — even though he told people for years that he was born in 1963.
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