Bizarre Things United States Congress Members Do In Their Free Time
While politicians need to come across as generically normal, many have a weird hobby or pastime they're obsessed with.
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What It Was Really Like Gambling In The Wild West
During the 1800s, gambling in the Wild West was quite different from today, with both rudimentary set-ups and luxury alike. Many games were similar to today's.
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The Messed Up History Of Yellow Journalism
"Yellow journalism," a sensationalistic type of journalism, emerged mainly because two newspaper publishers in New York City were competing for circulation.
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What It Was Really Like To Break The Sound Barrier
At the end of WWarII, a team working with the U.S. Air Force shattered the odds and the sound barrier and was achieved by test pilot Chuck Yeager.
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The Real Reason Henry VIII Couldn't Get A Divorce
Henry VIII is probably the most famous king of England, thanks in large part to his wives. This is the real reason Henry VIII couldn't get a divorce.
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The Truth Behind The Great Stink Of London
When it comes to a disgusting time in history, London summer of 1858 is a serious contender. That's when something called "the Great Stink" enveloped the city.
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The Shady Side Of These United States Senate Members
Politicians are far from the gold standard of honesty and integrity. Here are a number of U.S. senators accused of corruption, fraud, lying, and more.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Woman Who Created Vampira
Although The Vampira Show lasted for just one year and wasn't seen outside of Southern California, it made its spooky, wasp-waisted hostess a national star.
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What It Was Really Like To Watch The First Space Launches
The space race was as exciting for everyday people as it was for scientists. Here's What it was really like to watch the first space launches.
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What Life Was Really Like In An Early European Royal Court
The royal palace was the place to be. But was royal court living really as glamorous and luxurious as it appears? This is what life was really like.
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The Strange And Tragic Death Of Elisa Lam
Elisa Lam disappeared from an L.A. hotel with a creepy reputation and was found dead weeks later. This is the strange and tragic death of Elisa Lam.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In World War II
World War II medic was a grisly job that many were ill-equipped to do... but they did it anyway. Here's what it was really like as a medic in World War II.
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The Long Complicated History Of The Boy Scouts Explained
The Boy Scouts have been in existence for more than a century. A century of history is a lot, and it is a very different organization now than it was then.
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What Fans Don't Know About Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong is a highly influential man who's known for his views on a variety of topics. Here's what fans don't know about Tommy Chong.
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Creepy Things You'd Find In Ancient Egypt
In the eyes of quite a few people, ancient Egypt could be a bit creepy. However strange to us, their beliefs were considered everyday by a lot of Egyptians.
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The Truth About Wild West Gunfights
Shootouts in the Wild West are in the popular imagination and, believe it or not, a common occurrence, pretty violent, and simply good guys vs. bad guys.
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Creepy Things You'd Find In The Aztec Empire
The Aztec people have a reputation for shocking practices. Yet, they were vital parts of life. Here are creepy things you'd find in the Aztec empire.
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The Untold Truth Of Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias is known for delivering hits such as "Starry Night" and "To All The Girls I've Loved Before." His life has had its share of ups and downs.
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Tragic Tales Of Feral Children
For much of history, the idea that feral children existed was something of myth and legend. However, there are several stories of those being raised by animals.
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The Untold Truth Of Motown Founder Berry Gordy Jr.
Motown's founder, Berry Gordy Jr., was born in the Motor City in 1929, and his beginnings are a classic Great Migration experience.
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The Untold Truth Of Queens Of The Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age made themselves one of the most exciting and successful rock bands of the 21st century with a unique brand of hard rock.
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The True Story Behind Tokyo Rose
During World War II, Tokyo Rose was infamous for allegedly broadcasting treasonous propaganda to American GIs.
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Tragic Details About Famous Celebrity Chefs
Many of the most famous chefs in the world had to overcome personal tragedies to get where they are. These are tragic details about some famous celebrity chefs.
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The Untold Truth Of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency
For over 75 years, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency terrorized workers' unions. This is the untold truth of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
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What It Was Really Like Working On A Whaling Ship
For decades whaling ships sailed the seas in search of whales—and life on board was far from pleasant. Here's what it was really like working on a whaling ship.
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What It Was Really Like To Be An Elvis Presley Fan In The 1950s
Fans of Elvis were one of the first iterations of typical youth fandom behavior today. Here's what it was really like to be an Elvis Presley fan in the 1950s.
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The Tragic History Of Australia's Ayers Rock
Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
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