What It's Like To Be Executed By A Firing Squad
Capital punishment remains a hotly contested issue across the United States. Included in that discussion is methodology -- how best to execute the convicted.
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How Did The Head Get The Nickname Noggin?
Lots of human body parts have nicknames. Some make perfect sense -- "paw" for "hand," for instance. But what about "noggin" standing in for "head"?
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How Madame Tussaud Narrowly Escaped The Guillotine
Madame Tussauds wax museums are a staple for tourists worldwide. Like the similar Ripley's Believe It or Not spots, there was a real woman behind the name.
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What It's Really Like Being A Doctor In A War Zone
Being a doctor in a conflict zone comes with a set of challenges that can be tough to overcome. Here's what it's really like being a doctor in a war zone.
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Here's What To Do If You Get Trapped In An Elevator
A well-maintained elevator will break down (and by "break down" we mean "stop working" and not "plunge to the floor") between five and 20 times per decade.
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Who Is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's Alleged Partner?
Vladimir Putin -- attorney, ex-KGB, president of Russia -- is famously secretive about his relationships, which may or may not include a romantic partner.
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This Is How Likely You Are To Die In An Elevator Accident
Statistics show that there is less than a 1% chance of dying in an elevator accident.
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Are You Using Titular And Eponymous Correctly?
The meaning of eponymous and titular are often conflated. But, when digging into their origins and how they've changed, nothing could be further from the truth.
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Odd Etiquette Rules The Royal Family Must Always Follow
The British royal family isn't a normal family. Rules abound, including those addressing their behavior. Here are some odd etiquette rules they have to follow.
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How Did TV Get The Nickname Boob Tube?
The television has been a mainstay in livingroom across the world for many years, and has many name including the "boob tube." Here's how it got the moniker.
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The Bizarre Story Of A Bar Bet That Led To Two Stolen Planes And A Jail Sentence
A bar is where many jokes, bets, and above all drinking takes place. One man reportedly fueled with alcohol, took to the skies twice landed in jail.
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What It's Like To Be Executed In An Electric Chair
Sometimes the point of capital punishment has been punishment, inflicting maximum pain before to death. Those who think otherwise try to execute humanely.
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The True Story Of The World's Most Loyal Dog, Hachiko
When it comes to loyal dogs, one name stands out among all others: Hachiko, the white Akita who faithfully awaited the return of his dead owner.
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Is There Such A Thing As A B Battery?
Quick: What size battery does your TV remote use? Your flashlight? How about the portable radio you take camping? Your electric guitar? Are any of them B?
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What Are Incorruptible Saints And Why Don't Their Bodies Decay?
Incorruptible saints have long amazed with claims of saintly bodies untouched by time and decomposition. So what are they, and why don't their bodies decay?
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Why It Took 50 Years After Inventing The Can To Invent The Can Opener
Can openers are a staple of everyday life, and a tool found in most kitchens, but it took 50 years after the invention of cans for the opener to be invented.
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Operation Fantasia: The WWII Plot To Fight Japan With Glowing Foxes
During WWII, the U.S. tried to invade mainland Japan with radioactive, glow-in-the-dark foxes. Here's everything you need to know about "Operation Fantasia."
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Details About Genghis Khan That Remain A Mystery
What is most unusual about Genghis Khan is that somebody so important to the pageant of world history has many key details of his life and work unknown.
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The Custody Battle And Unsolved Death Of Candice Cohen-Ahnine
Candice Cohen-Ahnine fell from a fourth-story apartment amidst a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, a Saudi prince. Her death remains unsolved.
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Why This Line Was Nearly Cut From Reagan's Famous Berlin Wall Speech
History was made in 1987 when then-U.S.-President Ronald Reagan spoke in front of the Berlin Wall, long a symbol of post-World-War-II Soviet authoritarianism.
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The 120-Year Mystery Of The Longest Burning Lightbulb
Since the moment when humans first learned to control fire, we've been pushing back against the darkness with various inventions, some better than others.
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The Gruesome Truth Behind The Chicken Who Lived Without A Head For 18 Months
Maybe you've heard the expression "running around like a chicken with its head cut off." Come to find out, there's actual historical precedence.
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The 1999 Death Of Mikhail Gorbachev's Wife, Raisa, Explained
The spouses of world leaders sometimes work overtime to stay out of the limelight. Mikhail Gorbachev's wife, Raisa, used her platform to create positive change.
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The Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Of The 1980s
While nostalgia for the 1980s is on the uptick, there are still mysteries unsolved and crimes unpunished. These are the biggest unsolved mysteries of the 1980s.
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Common Words And Phrases That Were Once Insults
If there is one thing that is always changing, it is language. Here are insulting English words and phrases that have evolved to be neutral or even compliments.
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What Flirting Was Really Like In The Victorian Era
Flirting in the Victorian era was different than it is in the 21st century, and a lot of the proper ways of flirting were complicated and pretty audacious.
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The Most Historically Accurate TV Shows Ever
The following series use different techniques to tell stories set throughout history. These are the most historically accurate TV shows ever.
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