The Real Reason Denmark Sold The Virgin Islands To The United States
This is the real reason why St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John -- the U.S. Virgin Islands -- belong to the United States and not Denmark.
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The Real Reason The US Annexed Texas
Texas became its own republic after it was acquired during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It's fight for independence was full of politics and battles.
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The 1897 Chicago Sausage Vat Murder Explained
The notorious Chicago sausage vat murder briefly turned the meat-loving city of Chicago against sausage — this is the story of the trial of Adolph Luetgert.
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The Truth About Tom Arnold's Drug Lord Sister
Lori Arnold built an incredibly lucrative drug empire centered on her small hometown in Iowa. Here's the truth about Tom Arnold's drug lord sister.
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The Most Dangerous Cults In Recent History
Several cults in history became incredibly dangerous to members and non-members alike. These are some of the most dangerous cults in recent history.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Gates
Get to know a little bit about Bill Gates, the world's most famous college dropout billionaire.
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The Biggest Lies The British Royal Family Ever Told
The British royal family has a history of unsolved mysteries and odd occurrences, almost all of which seem to have involved some secrecy or even blatant lies.
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How The Butcher Baker Was Eventually Caught
Robert Hansen, who earned the nickname "The Butcher Baker," could have been caught for good a decade before he was, saving at least 10 lives.
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US Presidents Who Suffered The Most Tragic Deaths
Some presidents were doing the job while facing secret struggles and confronting their mortality. Here's the US presidents who suffered the most tragic deaths.
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The Tragic Story Of The Mount Erebus Disaster
The Mount Erebus disaster was (and still is) New Zealand's worst peacetime disaster, killing 257 people. Here's the tragic story of the Mount Erebus disaster.
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Tragic Details About The SNL Cast
Some of Saturday Night Live's most memorable actors have faced their share of trauma and heartbreak. Here's a look at the tragic lives of some SNL standouts.
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The Weirdest Things Spotted On Google Earth
When Google Earth launched in 2001, it was possible to explore the whole world from a brand new angle. Here are the weirdest things spotted on Google Earth.
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The Untold Truth Of Your Favorite Christmas Carols
Here's the untold truth of your favorite Christmas carols. They've got adultery, alcohol, violence, and even Nazis.
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The Untold Truth Of Chris Evans
What's the true story of Chris Evans, who went from being a jerk in Not Another Teen Movie, to a beautiful, handsome, gorgeous, awesome, great-haired superhero?
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The Strange Reign Of Richard The Lionheart
Richard I "the Lionheart" was one of England's most famous and polarizing rulers.
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Secrets Of The U.S. National Monuments
Here are some of the most surprising secrets of the United States' national monuments, memorials, and parks.
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Things About LARPing Everyone Gets Wrong
LARP has often been the butt of jokes, but that doesn't mean it's all bad. Plenty of people love LARPing. Here are some things about LARP you might not know.
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Mysteries From The Ancient World That Have Been Solved
The worlds of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Celts, and other great civilizations are full of mystery. Here are a few ancient mysteries we've solved.
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All The Ways Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Lied To You
Many details in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" are so plausible that viewers could be easily confused. Here's how "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" lied to you.
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Victorian Period Movies That Got History Totally Wrong
Period films are made to be entertaining but historically inaccurate movies can give misconceptions of history. Here are films that got Victorian history wrong.
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The Real Reason West Virginia Broke Away From Virginia
The story behind the creation of our 35th state is a lot more complex than you might think. Here's the real reason West Virginia broke away from Virginia.
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Here's What It's Like To Die
There's one thing that every person has in common, and that's death. Death can come any number of ways, but it will come. Here's what it's like to die.
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The Grim Life Of Jack Kevorkian, 'Dr. Death'
Detractors deemed him a villainous killer. Supporters hailed him a hero on a mission of mercy killing.
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The Real Reason Netflix Still Mails Out DVDs
Netflix's once-mighty DVD-by-mail service now seems as quaint as a carrier pigeon, but still it lives on.
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The Shady Side Of Netflix
Netflix is an inseparable part of our culture, but few people know the company's secrets: deception, secret warehouses, and a foundation story based on lies.
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The Darkest Shows You'll Find On Netflix
What are the weirdest, darkest shows on Netflix? Hey, glad you asked.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Smoke Marijuana
As marijuana legalization continues its steady success at the state level, it's a good time to gain knowledge of exactly how the plant affects the body.
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