Justice Stephen Breyer has been described as a "pragmatist," "problem-solver," and "centrist." Here's a question he raised during his time on the Supreme Court.
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The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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As they say, rank has its privileges, but the higher the rank, the higher the risk involved, especially when it comes to individuals in national leadership.
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In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir is every bit as famous as Thor, the god who wields it. Here's what you need to know about Asgard's best-known object.
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Flags often combine a number of symbols, representing a nation's multiple roots. But what if some of those roots decide to remove themselves?
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Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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Eleanor Roosevelt is the longest-serving First Lady in the history of the United States. Here's what you need to know about her parents and how she was raised
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We've all heard that adage, about how efficient it is to kill two birds with one stone. The same idea seems to have applied to the search for Titanic.
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It wasn't too long ago that people would prank someone by ordering a pile of pizzas, unrequested. That's nothing compared to the Berners Street Hoax.
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Harold Shipman was one of the most notorious serial killers that England has ever seen but his crimes also included stealing drugs from patients.
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Cults have been known to inspire odd, even tragic, behavior from members, up to and including acts of extreme violence -- for instance, murder.
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Arsenic is one of the most famous poisons of all time. Here's the strange story of why some people used to eat this chemical as a beauty treatment.
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Two of the most popular names associated with the abolitionist movement are Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass. Here's a look at their relationship.
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With the advancements in technology, it seems hard to believe that even in the late 20th century, a plane bearing congressmen could disappear without a trace.
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Certainly there have been remarkable individuals throughout history who overcame personal challenges to achieve greatness -- including leprosy.
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Brigham Young didn't found the Mormon Church, but he was instrumental in shaping the society and its ideas about plural marriage. Here's how many wives he had.
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It's sometimes said that warfare tends to increase the speed of technological development, whether that's medical care or more efficient weaponry.
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Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, was lost for centuries even though it was in use for at least 600 years before it was abandoned.
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Supreme Court Justices are famous for having no term limits, meaning they can serve for life. Here's why there are no term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
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Ayn Rand is known for creating the controversial philosophy of Objectivism, and her final speech denounced the beliefs of a popular politician.
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The pope doesn't have a beard, and that's part of a long tradition of beardless popes going back centuries. Here's why popes don't have beards.
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The community at Las Dos Erres had no warning before the military death squad arrived one night. Here are chilling details from the Dos Erres massacre.
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Today, there exist in the world more than 300 different sign languages — a form of communication with an at-times contentious history dating back millennia.
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It seems to be a recurring theme of human history that when an individual gains power and influence, it's almost as though they wear a target on their back.
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Hockey has become a sport that transcends nationalities, gathering fans from around the globe, with teams vying for possession of the Stanley Cup.
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When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the repercussions were felt immediately. The ruling has an effect on numerous state laws.
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Few weapons made by man have been so ruthlessly effective and so terrifying as chemical weapons. Here's the nerve agent that killed Kim John-un's brother.
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