The Legend Of The Sphinx Explained
The sphinx never really existed, but it's probably one of the most mystifying creatures ever imagined. Here's the legend of the sphinx.
Read MoreThe sphinx never really existed, but it's probably one of the most mystifying creatures ever imagined. Here's the legend of the sphinx.
Read MoreNASA doesn't just design space suits and space shuttles to get men on the moon and into space. There are other technologies NASA has developed or perfected.
Read MoreLuckily for the movie-curious and fans of cinematic completionism, we live in a glorious age.
Read MoreJames Wilkinson was a statesman and soldier who did his best to sell out America at every opportunity. This is the bizarre story of how that happened.
Read MoreNow recognized as a classic of the silent era, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was received favorably in Germany and around the world but not in the U.S.
Read MoreIn the U.S. and elsewhere, there are prisons known for their deplorable conditions. Here are the most dangerous prisons in the world.
Read MoreThe name Marco Polo has remained famous for centuries and inspired generations of subsequent explorers. This is the crazy real-life story of Marco Polo.
Read MoreJohn Wayne and Clint Eastwood never did bless the masses on screen, and their relationship was never fully realized either, despite their similarities.
Read MoreIrving Lee Pulling's parents were convinced his playing Dungeons & Dragons led to his suicide — but the case is more often viewed now as '80s moral panic.
Read MoreIf you're a normal human being, you've no doubt thought about the end of the world from time to time -- or, more specifically, the end of the human race.
Read MoreMost people know Cher for her music, sultry voice, and acting roles. Here are some things you might not know about Cher.
Read MoreSome species have integrated into local environments but others cause havoc. Here are some animals that were never supposed to be in the U.S.
Read MorePresident Nixon and the FBI saw John Lennon as a threat, and Lennon's FBI files were not released for decades. Here are John Lennon's FBI files explained.
Read MoreBorn into slavery, Dred Scott, along with his wife, Harriet, legally sued for his freedom in 1846. This is the messed up truth about the Dred Scott case.
Read MoreAny time you get a large group of people together on the Fourth of July, there are risks. Here are some Fourth of July celebrations that went terribly wrong.
Read MoreHurricane Katrina was devastating, but bad decisions made it worse than it had to be. Here are some messed up things that happened during Hurricane Katrina.
Read MoreFrom being embalmed for eternal display to being stolen from their graves, here's what happened to the bodies of some of the most notorious dictators.
Read MoreJust 25 years old at the time of his death, Randy Rhoads changed the face of heavy metal guitar forever. This is the untold truth of Randy Rhoads.
Read MoreEven the greats can have an off day. Here is a rundown of the finest Laurel and Hardy flicks that you need to see ... and those that you can guiltlessly miss.
Read MoreThese magic tricks went terribly wrong, turning out far worse than anyone intended.
Read MoreOnly a handful of musicians have earned the title of "legend," and one of them is Elton John. Here's what inspired these famous Elton John hits.
Read MoreHumans have exploited animals for war since ancient times, sometimes in unusual and weird ways for bombing missions, bird hunting, and even map reading.
Read MoreThese are the most incredible wilderness survival stories ever.
Read MoreBut many of these technologies will be obsolete not in just a couple short decades. Here are technologies that probably won't exist in 20 years.
Read MoreThese are the smartest dog breeds in the world. Probably smarter than the average toddler.
Read MoreMost prisons are pretty terrible for prisoners. Trying to escape is extremely dangerous, but some prisoners manage to break out and successfully stay out.
Read MoreEverybody was a Michael Jordan fan in the '80s and '90s. But he could be pretty unbearable to play with. Here are players who couldn't stand Michael Jordan.
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