Respected Scientists Who Were Actually Terrible People
Scientists are way smarter than most people, but sometimes they change the world for the worse. Here are respected scientists who were terrible people.
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The Real Reason Elon Musk Wants To Go To Space
Elon Musk has been criticized for wanting to go to the stars, but it's not escape that the billionaire is after. Here's why he really wants to go to space.
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The Weird Thing Koalas Have In Common With Humans
Koalas and humans have a few things in common. We can both get chlamydia. Bummer. But the other trait we share is just kinda weird.
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Deadliest Mushrooms In The World
Mushrooms can be complete a great meal, or they can kill you. Here are the deadliest mushrooms in the world.
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Who Has The Most Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame?
Rather than being a single thing, like a monolith or an historical marker, the Walk of Fame is a collection of individual monuments embedded in the sidewalk.
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The Only Way Queen Elizabeth Says She'd Give Up The Throne
Queen Elizabeth is 95 years old, but she's not stepping down anytime soon. This is the only thing she says will cause her to give up the throne.
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The Tragic Death Of Super Bowl Champion David Patten
Former New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten was killed September 2 in a tragic accident involving his motorcycle in Richland County, South Carolina.
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Here's How The Louisville Slugger Got Its Name
'Louisville Slugger' is a reference to a baseball great from Kentucky. That legend was Pete Browning, who shined on the field in the late 19th century.
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Most Dangerous Weapons In The World
Weapons have been with humanity from its earliest days. It seems that with each passing century, humans find newer and more efficient ways to kill each other.
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The Truth About The Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang's Secret Drug Ring
While some bikers are merely seeking companionship with people who share their hobby, others follow the path of organized crime and hooliganism.
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How Malcolm X And Muhammad Ali Finally Met
Muhammad Ali was looking for spiritual guidance, and when he heard Malcolm X's speech during an event, he was deeply impressed by the activist.
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The History Of The Strappado Torture Method
Strappado was used to torture witches, heretics, and more during the Inquisition. The method is simple but just as brutal as any other device or mechanism.
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What Even The Smallest Nuclear War Would Look Like
Nuclear weapons were a terrible idea. Even the smallest nuclear war would have devastating effect across the globe. Here's what would happen.
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The Truth About The Deadly Turkish Water Park Disaster
Fatal accidents can and do happen at water parks, and sometimes the guest was simply the victim of a problem they had no control over.
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This Is How Lewis And Clark First Met
President Jefferson appointed two men -- Meriwether Lewis and William Clark -- to assemble a team to explore the region and return to Washington with notes.
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The Truth About Hitler's Secret Expedition To Antarctica
Hitler was determined to make Germany self-sufficient and produce its own whale oil, and Antarctica became crucial for his plans.
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How Rick James Was Almost Murdered By The Manson Family
Legendary R&B singer Rick James lived through enough drama for many lifetimes. While known for a hedonistic lifestyle, drugs and alcohol once saved him.
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Kenneth Feinberg: The Truth About The Lawyer Who Helped 9/11 Victims
The man at the center of it all was an NYU-educated lawyer with a history of brokering settlements among groups of victims, attorney Kenneth Feinberg.
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Everything We Know About The Doctor Who Helped Find Osama Bin Laden
Dr. Shakil Afridi is thought to be directly responsible for helping the CIA pinpoint the location of terrorist Osama bin Laden within his compound in Pakistan.
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This Former U.S. President Had The Most Pets
This presidents menagerie included 11 horses, six dogs, five guinea pigs, two cats, one pig, one badger, one macaw, one bear, one hen, one rabbit, and many more
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How Were Vestal Virgins Chosen?
A group of female priestesses who worshipped Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, the Vestal Virgins' main priority was keeping the sacred fire burning.
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The Reason Bela Lugosi Turned Down The Role Of Frankenstein
Although Bela Lugosi had starred in an impressive number of films since his career began in 1917, his role as Count Dracula made him a household name.
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The Forgotten History Of The LaserDisc Player
When a laser disc player was first demonstrated in 1972, it was a pioneering technology that led to the possibilities that came after.
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The Secret Every Street Racer Knows To Avoid Cops
For as long as cars have a been around, people have been using them not just to get from here to there, but to race them. But the practice can be dangerous.
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The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With
On October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album titled "Street Survivors." Only three days later, tragedy struck.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1970 Bhola Cyclone
The area around the Bay of Bengal is known for its intense tropical storms, made worse by the low elevations and dense population around Bangladesh.
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Here's How Many People Live In The Most Densely Populated City On Earth
Approximately 7.9 billion people live on Earth today, and CNN reported that 37% are in China and India. China is currently the most populated country.
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