How A Run-In With A Real Bear Inspired The Creation Of The Teddy Bear
One of the most popular (and rightly so) toys ever invented is the snuggly, lovable teddy bear, beloved (literally) by children and adults the world over.
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Justice Breyer's Final Words To Biden Upon His Supreme Court Retirement
After serving 27 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Breyer's final words to Biden upon his Supreme Court retirement were simply stated.
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The R. Kelly Prison Sentence Explained
Disgraced Grammy Award-winning musician and record producer R. Kelly received a prison sentence in late June 2022. Here's the breakdown.
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Justice Breyer Raised A Troubling Question During His Time On The Supreme Court
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 Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
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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The Royal Family Massacre During The 1958 Iraqi Coup D'etat, Explained
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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The Myth Of Thor's Hammer, Mjölnir, Explained
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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What Would Happen To The Union Flag If Scotland Left The UK?
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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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
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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The Devastating Truth About Eleanor Roosevelt's Parents
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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Finding The Titanic Was Cover For A Top-Secret Military Operation
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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Berners Street Hoax: The Greatest Prank Of The 19th Century Explained
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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Inside Harold Shipman's Drug Abuse History Before He Turned To Murder
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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How An Obsession With A Cult Leader Led One Follower To Murder Their Partner
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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Why Some People Used To Eat Arsenic As A Beauty Treatment
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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Inside Sojourner Truth's Complicated Relationship With Frederick Douglass
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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Hale Boggs: The US Congressman Who Disappeared Into Thin Air
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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Who Was Baldwin IV, The 'Leper King' Of Jerusalem?
Certainly there have been remarkable individuals throughout history who overcame personal challenges to achieve greatness -- including leprosy.
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How Many Wives Did Brigham Young Have?
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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The Real Reason The Gatling Gun Was Invented Might Surprise You
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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How Borobudur, The Largest Buddhist Temple In The World, Was Lost For Centuries
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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Why There Are No Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices
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's Final Speech Denounced A Popular Politician And His Ideology
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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You'll Never See The Pope With A Beard. Here's Why
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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Chilling Details From The Dos Erres Massacre
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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The History Of Sign Language Explained
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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Rasputin Received A Deeply Unsettling Threat Right Before His Death
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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