What Happened To Sears Stores?
Sears grew to be one of the biggest retailers in the world — but then it all came crashing down. Here's the history of Sears department stores.
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Where Did The Saying Loose Lips Sink Ships Come From?
The phrase "loose lips sink ships" is commonplace in the English vernacular, but where does it come from? Turns out, it has roots in World War II propaganda.
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The Truth About The Woman Who Raised Osama Bin Laden
Before Osama Bin Laden became a criminal mastermind, he was a kid growing up in Saudi Arabia. Here's the truth about the woman who raised him.
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Why Did Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Wear Fake Beards?
Egyptian pharaohs are usually depicted with fake beards, and that's because they actually wore them for ceremonial purposes. Here's why they wore fake beards.
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Great Britain Vs England: What's The Difference?
While a unified Great Britain has existed politically for 315 years, England as we know it has existed for around 1,000 years.
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What Happened To Silly Putty?
When it comes to amazing goo that provides hours of entertainment, there isn't anything quite like Silly Putty. It's not a typical toy but you can play with it.
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What's The Significance Of Japan's Killing Stone Breaking In Half?
The Sessho-seki is a volcanic rock that sits on Mount Nasu, an active volcano in central Japan, not too far from Tokyo, and it recently broke in half.
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Who Is Craig From Craigslist?
Craigslist is an internationally renowned forum for everything from houses to holidays. But, the Craig behind Craigslist had humble beginnings in a small town.
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What Happened To Matchbox Cars?
Matchbox cars have been a part of peoples' childhoods for decades. It seems as though there's a common childhood memory of having collections of die-cast cars.
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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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