Here's What Stephen Hawking's Net Worth Was When He Died
Stephen Hawking was an unquestioned genius who made the understanding of physics something embraced by popular culture, through his books and other media.
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Dr. Seuss' Unique Method To Quit Smoking
Dr. Seuss' books are full of whimsy and creativity. Though the author's life was not as magical as his books, his method to quit smoking was unique.
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The Cultural Significance Of Covering Mirrors After Death
Funerary customs differ vastly across cultures, and those differences in how different people groups bury and mourn their dead are often driven by religion.
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These Ancient Greek Statues Have One Very Explicit Feature
Ancient Greek statues are often in various states of nudity, but the Hermae statues have one very explicit feature.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 1980s Music Industry
The 1980s were a wild time, and the music of the decade remains popular today. But the music industry at the time did some really messed up things.
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Garth Brooks Dubbed An Iconic Anthem One Of The Greatest Songs In Music History
Garth brooks dubbed an iconic American pop anthem one of the greatest songs in music history, which is high praise coming from such a hit maker.
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The Time Abbie Hoffman And Allen Ginsberg Attempted To Levitate The Pentagon
During the Vietnam War, anti-war protesters were experimental, like the time Abbie Hoffman and Allen Ginsberg attempted to levitate the Pentagon into the sky.
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The True Story Of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation
Sir Francis Drake had one of the most successful careers of all sailors, but it's the circumnavigation that crowned it. Here's the true story of his voyage.
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The Long History Of Ghost Weddings In China, Explained
Some in China still practice the ritual of marrying the dead. Here is the long history of ghost weddings.
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Why Haven't We Landed On The Moon Since 1972?
Depending on who you talk to, space may or may not be the final frontier. Either way, why haven't humans stepped on the moon's surface since 1972?
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11 Different Men Turned Blue Thanks To Toxic Oatmeal
Back in the 1940s, New York City saw an exceptionally-acute and extremely-rare case of mass food poisoning. Here's the story of the toxic oatmeal.
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This Is How Languages Die
Every two weeks, a language dies. Linguists have argued that this is a global calamity of epic proportions, as we're at risk of losing a wealth of knowledge.
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Disturbing Details Found In Ivana Trump's Postmortem Report
Ivana Trump, first wife of former president Donald Trump (though he was her second husband), died at the age of 73 after a life lived in the public eye.
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Dwight Eisenhower's Final Words To His Wife Before His Death
Dwight Eisenhower stands out in the history of the 20th century, not only as commander of Allied forces in Europe, but also as president of the United States.
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The Grim Prognosis Doctors Initially Gave Stephen Hawking For His ALS
The famed scientist Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. The long life of the cosmologist may have even shocked his doctors.
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The Disturbing Truth About The Time Prussia Tried To Create An Army Of Giants
Here's the disturbing truth behind Frederick William I's predilection, which led to one of Germany's first attempts at eugenics: creating an army of giants.
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What We Know About The Hoover Dam Transformer Explosion
An explosion and fire at the Hoover Dam on July 19 was recorded by visitors. There were no injuries, but the dam provides drinking water for millions.
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How The Original City Of Baghdad Was Built In A Perfect Circle
The city of Baghdad is the stuff of ancient legend, evoking visions of the charm and mystique of the Middle East of days long gone. What are its roots?
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Inside Malcolm X's Speech After His Home Was Bombed
Malcom X was a controversial human rights activist who was assassinated in 1965. This is what he said in a speech right after his home was bombed.
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The Truth About The Baby Entombed At Sea After The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a tragedy that brought the United States into World War II. Not just military were lost.
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Who Replaces The British Prime Minister If They Die In Office?
Some nations have contingency plans in place if a president or leader dies in office, but the U.K. does not. What happens when a British prime minister dies?
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Who Is Sergei Torop, The Serbian Cult Leader Who Claims To Be Jesus?
In world history, there have been many dynamic and inspiring figures, especially when it comes to the concept of religion. So who is Sergei Torop?
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The Origin Of The Term Computer Bug Is A Lot Older Than You Think
"Bug" is one of those English words that gets tossed around in all sorts of contexts -- a pest is "bugging" you, a wee airborne creature is a bug.
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Artist Claes Oldenburg's Most Controversial Pieces All Share An Unexpected Appearance
Rather than stand in support of an idea, an ethic, a cultural identity, etc., sometimes art exists to upend or scrutinize it. Claes Oldenburg created such art.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of B.B. King
There's no doubt about it, B.B. King is a blues legend but he always remained humble. This is the tragic real-life story of B.B. King.
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12 Incredible Stories From The London Blitz
The Blitz was a period of near-constant bombing by the Luftwaffe between September 1940 and May 1941. But no one in England was going to let Hitler win.
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How Ancient Egyptians Used Eyeshadow As A Form Of Protection
Ancient Egyptians used eye makeup for practical and spiritual purposes.
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