What Happened To The Teddy Ruxpin Toy?
No '80s childhood would have been complete without the presence of a Teddy Ruxpin. So what happened to this toy? Let's take a look back in history.
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Why Is Y Sometimes Used As A Vowel?
We all know that the letter Y is "sometimes" a vowel, but why? Here's when Y is supposed to be used as a vowel, and when it's used as a consonant.
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Why Ancient Egyptians Shaved All Their Hair
Ancient Egyptians had a lot of interesting rituals, including around their hair, or lack thereof. Here's why some of them shaved all their hair.
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What Is Vaisakhi And Why Is It Celebrated?
Guru Gobind Singh, chose the date of Vaisakhi to establish the Khalsa — the collective term Sikhs use for any member of the faith who is baptized.
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What Happened To Jelly Sandals?
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, then you remember jelly sandals. These bright, translucent, often sparkly shoes were once the height of playground fashion.
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This Is How Much Money Volodymyr Zelensky Is Actually Worth
Volodymyr Zelensky is the president of Ukraine, a comedian, and a media production businessman. This is how much money Volodymyr Zelensky is actually worth.
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Where These Notable Founding Fathers Are Buried
The Founding Fathers are some of the most studied people in history, but rarely does this accumulation of facts include where they were laid to rest.
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What Happened To Mr. Potato Head?
Mr. Potato Head went from a simple spud to one of the stars in "Toy Story."
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The History Of Jigsaw Puzzles, Assembled
There are people who love them, almost to the point of obsession. Others can take them or leave them alone. Either way, we all know jigsaw puzzles.
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Disturbing Details About Julius Caesar's Death
All of history is filled with stories of individuals who had lasting impact on the fate of a nation. Few had the impact, in life and death, of Julius Caesar.
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Why Do Coupons Say They Are Worth 1/100th Of A Cent?
There are those who are zealous readers and clippers of coupons, and those who shrug and keep shopping. Coupons vary in value -- including fractions of a cent.
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The Unbelievable Story Of Napoleon's Conman Doctor
Centuries later, historians and scientists debate what actually killed France's Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile. Incompetence might have been a factor.
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What Happened To Cigarette Holders?
For a time, the ultimate fashion accessory for a woman (and sometimes a man) who smoked was the cigarette holder. So what happened to it?
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The Messed Up Truth About The Yahweh Cult Of Nebraska
The life that Rick Stice loved was quickly dwindling away, and he soon found himself involved in a Yahweh cult in Nebraska. Here's the story.
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The Truth About DIY Sears Kit Homes
The online shopping experience has its roots in an earlier retail phenomenon: the mail order catalog. All manner of goods could be delivered across the country.
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How Was The Wheel Really Invented?
It's hard to imagine modern life without the wheel. And you'd have to go back several eons to find a civilization that did not use a wheel in some fashion.
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What Happened To Play-Doh?
What's truly amazing about Play-Doh is the fact that it was invented for an entirely different, decidedly utilitarian purpose. So where is this product now?
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How Did November Get Its Name?
Long before November was associated with pumpkin spice lattes and over-eating, it was a period of time recognized by the Roman calendar.
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The Disappearance Of Lauria Bible And Ashley Freeman
Firefighters responded to a fire at a home and found two adults dead. The two 16-year-old girls who were there, however, were missing.
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How Does A World War Happen?
World wars differ from others in scale and power. But they are fought for the same reasons: desire for territory, resources, military alliances, or primacy.
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The Untold Truth Of The United Nations
For many, the U.N. boils down to the fact that it makes rules that the whole world is expected to follow. So the United Nations has a lot of untold truths.
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When Were Cars Invented?
It took dozens of contributions to the development of a vehicle to finally arrive at the cars we see on the streets today.
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What Happened To The Sega Saturn?
Today, Sega works with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo rather than competing with them. But it was once a major player in the video game industry's "console wars."
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What Happened To Borders Bookstores?
Borders, a familiar sight and staple storefront for more than four decades, faced plenty of problems in its final years. But what was the final straw?
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Secret Meanings Hidden In Famous Works Of Art
Sometimes, it's taken centuries for critics, historians, and scholars to finally catch on to what an artist was really trying to get across in a work.
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The Best Supergroups In History
The formation of a supergroup is always exciting. When things work out, even for a single album, a supergroup can leave an indelible mark on music history.
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What Is The Darth Vader Gargoyle At The National Cathedral?
A Darth Vader grotesque is situated on one of the gablets of the Washington National Cathedral.
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