The Weird Thing Done With Gladiator Sweat In The Roman Empire
Slaves who became gladiators were frowned upon by society, but some became popular due to their skills and were treated like sports stars.
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The Tragic Death Of Former NFL Player Keith McCants
Keith McCants, a former All-American at the University of Alabama who played six seasons in the NFL, was found dead on Thursday morning. He was 53.
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Animas Forks: The Truth About This Colorado Ghost Town
In 1873, the Brunot Agreement, forged between the Ute Tribe and the United States government, gave the United States access to 3.7 million acres of land.
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The Real Reason ABBA Is Releasing A New Album After 40 Years
Now, 40 years after the release of their last album, ABBA has decided to release new music together, according to a press release from the band.
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The Untold Truth Of L. Ron Hubbard
This is the untold truth of L. Ron Hubbard, the prophet of Scientology.
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The Untold Truth Of The Trail Of Tears
Thousands of people died on the Trail of Tears, and the Trail of Tears was one of the worst human rights abuses in American history.
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Things You Believed As A Kid That Ended Up Being Wrong
We all learned a lot as kids, but many of the things we learned weren't all that true. Here are things you probably believed as a kid that ended up being wrong.
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These Are The Largest Dogs In The World
Some of the biggest dogs in the world can rival human height when they stand on their back legs -- here are the largest dogs in the world.
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Times Fertility Clinics Implanted The Wrong Embryo
Infertility is devastating and life-altering. But in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complicated procedure. Here are times that fertility clinics goofed up.
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The Dark History Of Poena Cullei Execution
Humans have come up with some really bizarre ways to kill each other, but the Ancient Roman punishment of poena cullei was especially weird.
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The Truth About The Deadly Battersea Big Dipper Crash
In 1972, tragedy struck at England's Battersea Park Fun Fair when the Big Dipper roller coaster derailed, killing five children and injuring 13.
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Why Universal Didn't Want To Cast Bela Lugosi As Count Dracula
The character of Dracula has been portrayed by several actors throughout the years in various adaptations of stories about the blood-sucking count.
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How This Nearly Decapitated Woman Survived Her Assault
Alison Botha is no different in many ways from the millions of other women who've felt a sudden and scary flash of fear in a moment of vulnerability.
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Why Urine Was Once Used To Make Gunpowder
In a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
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The Truth About The Disappearance Of Susan Powell
In December 2009, Susan Powell, a mother of two, was reported missing in West Valley City, Utah. To this day, her body has never been found.
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How Long Will Those Boot Prints Remain On The Moon?
One of humanity's greatest achievements in the 20th century was the Apollo program, which put a dozen men on the moon and returned them back home to Earth.
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The Real Reason Some Female Hummingbirds Look Like Males
Hummingbirds might be small, but they're kind of the badasses of the bird world when it comes to flying tricks. But why do some females look like males?
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Here's Why People Think Galileo Galilei Invented The Telescope
Galileo Galilei is one of the most remarkable scientific minds the world has ever seen. But despite his achievements, he didn't invent the telescope.
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The Tragic Death Of SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau
Dawn Brancheau's story ended where it began. According to Dawn's Foundation, she saw the famous Shamu show as a girl and decided to become a whale trainer.
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UB40: 13 Facts About The Reggae Pop Band
UB40 is one of the world's most successful cover bands, making reggae versions of a variety of top hits. Their is as tumultuous as it is musically interesting.
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What Tom Petty Was Like The Last Time These Celebs Saw Him Alive
Tom Petty was nowhere near through rocking when he died unexpectedly in 2017. This is what he was like the last time these celebs saw him.
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Here's What Hunter S. Thompson Stole From Ernest Hemingway
At one time, legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was like any young aspiring writer, unsure if his natural inclination could be turned into a career.
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The Real Reason A Bot Read Romance Novels
If you're a romance novelist, you can hang up your velvet pen and your 50 shades of provocative synonyms right now — you're being replaced.
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What Alcatraz Was Used For In The 1850s
One of the country's most notorious prisons was housed on an island in San Francisco Bay. But what was it used for in the 1850s?
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The Time The Beatles Wrote A Song For The Rolling Stones
The Beatles once wrote a song for The Rolling Stones after John Lennon and Paul McCartney ran into Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Does The Shroud Of Turin Actually Have Jesus' Name On It?
For about 700 years now, the ecclesiastical and scientific communities have been at odds over a piece of linen cloth -- what's known as the Shroud of Turin
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How Henry VIII Was Even More Evil Than You Think
England's notorious King Henry VIII is known for a lot of things. He ruled the country from 1509 to 1547, and in those 36 years, he changed England forever.
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