Alvin Kelly: The Man Who Became Famous For Sitting On Flag Poles
Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly gained popularity in the 1920s for sitting on poles for days at a time.
Read More-
-
The Biggest Landslides In US Presidential Elections
Presidential elections can be some of the most contentious times in American politics. Here are the biggest landslides in U.S. presidential elections.
Read More -
The Messed Up Truth Of The Edgewood Experiments
From at least 1948 to 1975, the U.S. Army was involved in human experimentation involving chemical agents at Edgewood Arsenal. Here's the story.
Read More -
This Was The Last Letter Added To The Alphabet
We take for granted that the alphabet has always been the same, but it's actually evolved quite a bit over the centuries. This was the last letter added.
Read More -
Was Carlos Santana Under The Spell Of A Cult Leader For Almost A Decade?
Was Carlos Santana under the spell of a cult leader for almost a decade?
Read More -
Why Does Krishna Have So Many Wives?
The Hindu god Krishna is revered as a protector of humanity who happens to have 16,108 wives. Here's why he has so many wives.
Read More -
The Story Behind How Stephen Hawking Pranked A BBC Reporter
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the world's top physicists, and he also had a sense of humor. Here's how he pranked a BBC reporter.
Read More -
The Most Popular Vacation Spots For Americans The Year You Were Born
Over the years, many vacation spots have seen their popularity come and go. These are the most popular vacation spots for Americans the year you were born.
Read More -
What Hygiene In America's Wild West Was Really Like
Very few places in the Old West had indoor plumbing. So how did people get clean? Read on to find out about hygiene practices in the Wild West.
Read More -
How Listerine Went From The Operating Table To Dental Hygiene
There are lots of stories of objects invented for one purpose, then used differently. A popular mouthwash has its roots, not in dentistry, but surgery.
Read More -
A Foolish Decision Made By America's First Bank Robber Led To His Confession
It is rightly observed that the advancement of human knowledge relies on building upon what has been learned before. That's true of science. Also, crime.
Read More -
The Mysterious Cult At The Center Of The 'Baby Holly' Case
Even as investigative techniques improve, as forensic science becomes more effective, still there exist mysteries surrounding disappearances and deaths.
Read More -
The Real Reason The Drinking Age Is 21 In The US
The old argument goes, if someone can go off to fight a war on behalf of their country at age 18, why can't they enjoy an alcoholic beverage as well?
Read More -
The Reason Dodgeball Was Once A Much More Dangerous Game To Play
Love it or hate it, dodgeball has been part of American childhood since approximately forever. Many remember what it feels like to get smacked with that ball.
Read More -
Here's Why Americans Once Used Corn Cobs For Toilet Paper
Human latrine behavior has changed dramatically over the centuries. One, thankfully past, form of cleaning the backside involved a corn cob, and here's why.
Read More -
Why The Excavation Of The So-Called World's Oldest Pyramid Is So Controversial
When we think of pyramids -- the structures, not the schemes -- we often think of the works of Ancient Egypt. But there's something even older out there.
Read More -
Is The Caspian Sea Actually A Sea?
In more ways than one, the Caspian Sea is a body of water that floats between two worlds. But is it actually a sea? This question was actually settled in 2018.
Read More -
Dog Poop Was Once Used To Cure Sore Throats
Most people don't enjoy being sick. Illnesses of various kinds were more fatal in centuries past than now. If you're sick enough, maybe you'll try -- anything?
Read More -
You May Not Have Realized How Rich William The Conquerer Actually Was
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
Read More -
How A 3-Year-Old Boy Used A Metal Detector To Discover A $4M Artifact
A 3-year-old boy used a metal detector to discover an artifact worth $4 million dollars. Here's how the impressive discovery happened.
Read More -
Fanny: The History-Making All-Female Band You've Never Heard Of
Fanny was an all-girl rock group in the early 1970s, a time when women in rock music faced many barriers.
Read More -
Was Davy Crockett An Effective Legislator?
Davy Crockett was a legendary frontiersman who later served in the U.S. House of Representatives. But was he actually an effective legislator?
Read More -
The True Story Of The Unexploded Atomic Bomb The US Dropped In Canada
Years ago, after World World II had ended, the United States dropped an unexploded atomic bomb on Canada. Here's a closer look at this wild story.
Read More -
Game Of Thrones Almost Scored A Rock Legend For A Big Cameo
"Game of Thrones" is known for having plenty of celebrity cameos, but one never materialized. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin was asked to appear, but declined.
Read More -
The Most Notable Moments In Queen Elizabeth II's Reign
Here are some of the moments that have shaped the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the only head of state within living memory for most Britons.
Read More -
How The California Gold Rush Led To Levi's Jeans
The California Gold Rush of 1849 is credited with immeasurably altering the economy of the United States and, in fact, the world. Another byproduct? Clothing.
Read More -
Babe Ruth Didn't Know What His Real Age Was For A Staggering Amount Of Time
If you get famous enough, if your accomplishments take on the sheen of legend, eventually, actual legends will spring up around you. Just ask Babe Ruth.
Read More
