The Real Meaning Behind Toyota's Brand Name
In 1933, Toyoda Kiichiro started a new division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a company that was started by his father, Toyoda Sakichi.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of Mark Lanegan From Queens Of The Stone Age And Screaming Trees
Musician Mark Lanegan experienced tragic events in his life that began in his childhood years.
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Who Were The Cambridge 5?
A nation's security relies on people protecting sensitive information. When these people are doing the opposite you end up with situations like the Cambridge 5.
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When Were Contact Lenses Invented?
In our delightfully modern age, it seems as though contact lenses are everywhere. But they came into being through generations of research and experimentation.
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Why Some Raspberry-Flavored Things Are Blue
If you've ever gone raspberry picking, you know that the fruits are not blue in the wild. So why is blue raspberry such a popular flavor for candy?
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The Truth About This Breathtaking Underground Salt Cathedral
When a mining operation is exhausted, usually the underground passageways are sealed off for safety. In Colombia, a salt mine is now a place of prayer.
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The History Of The Baltic Way They Didn't Teach You In School
The largest peaceful protest ever led to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. This is the history of the Baltic Way they didn't teach you in school.
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How John Wayne's Voice Was Used In Star Wars
John Wayne and "Star Wars" aren't typically associated with one another, but the famous Western actor actually made a vocal appearance in "Star Wars."
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The Assassination Attempt Of Shirley Temple Explained
Shirley Temple lived a long and impressive life, however, she was once in very grave danger when she was just 10 years old.
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Why Did Ukraine Used To Be Called The Ukraine?
One of the better bits of recent social awareness is that people have the right to choose how they'll be addressed. True for individuals, as well as nations.
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The Untold Truth Of Absalom
The Bible isn't a book; it's a collection of books, of many types of literature -- poetry, history. One of the stories told is of King David's son, Absalom.
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The History Of Elizabeth Taylor's Yellow Wedding Dress Explained
Wedding ceremonies are often filled with traditional gestures, symbols, words, even music. The clothing tends to be part of the ritual, too.
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Why Is Prescription Abbreviated With An Rx?
You may have noticed that pill bottles, prescription pads, and in some cases, the pharmacies themselves, have a symbol that is immediately recognizable.
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The Hacker Who Single-Handedly Took Down The North Korean Internet
North Korea tried to hack an American hacker, but he got the last laugh when he single-handedly took down the North Korean internet.
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What Really Happened During The Great Moon Hoax?
While the internet allows us to spread misinformation quickly, hoaxes are nothing new -- especially when it comes to the moon.
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How School Was Invented
Education has always existed as a means of passing down cultural values and practices, but schools first existed when civilization did.
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Here's How Many Victims Were Recovered From 9/11
More than twenty years since the attack on NYC's twin towers, remains are still being identified.
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The Most Incredible Things Discovered In Caves
It's impossible to see a cave and not wonder what's inside. Here are the most incredible finds in the history of caving.
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Who Was The Man Who Saved Nearly 700 Children During The Holocaust
Nicholas Winton was an ordinary stockbroker in London in the late 1930s. To the 669 children he saved from the Holocaust, he was nothing short of extraordinary.
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Black Land Loss In The United States Explained
Contributors to the dispossession of land owned by Black people in the U.S. include heirs property laws, racist farm loan lending practices, and redlining.
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What The Royal Family Really Thought About Edward VIII's Abdication
One monarch didn't follow the rules and lost almost everything. Here's what the British Royal family really thought about the abdication of King Edward VIII.
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How Homework Became A Thing In The US
For U.S. students, homework is an unfortunate certainty — the childhood equivalent of death and taxes. But it has been controversial since its introduction.
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The Untold Truth Of Ed Hardy
Ed Hardy elevated tattooing to new heights of technique and connoisseurship, shocking the art world. Here's the untold story of this legendary artist.
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Inside The Fortified Cities Of The M'Zab Valley
Inside the fortified cities of the M'Zab Valley on the African continent, life goes on much like it did a thousand years ago.
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Recent Archaeological Finds That Changed History
Every so often, a discovery changes everything about the way we look at or think of our ancestors. Here are recent archaeological finds that changed history.
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What Was Poverty Point? We Explain
The Monumental Earthworks at Poverty Point have yet to become household names like the Pyramids of Giza or the Sphinx. What was Poverty Point? We explain.
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What Is The Royal Protocol When The Queen Is Incapacitated?
Even royal kings and queens are subject to the prospect of becoming seriously ill. What happens if the queen were to be declared incapacitated?
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