These Are The Hardest Languages For English Speakers To Learn
Language learners frequently ask "which language is the most difficult?" These are the hardest languages for English speakers to learn.
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The Mystery Of Joyce Carol Vincent's Death
Joyce Carol Vincent was found dead in 2006, and it turned out she had been dead for three years. It's still a mystery why no one noticed her death.
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Why Port Royal Jamaica Was Once Considered The 'Wickedest City On Earth'
Sometimes people create and congregate in lawless cities or towns. Here is why Port Royal Jamaica was once considered the 'wickedest city on Earth.'
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What Does The Year Of Tiger Mean?
For many cultures, a new year means a new start -- new resolves, new beginnings. In some Asian countries, the Lunar New Year has begun: the Year of the Tiger.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Lincoln County War
The Lincoln County War of 1878 shocked the nation and catapulted to infamy Billy the Kid. Messed up things on both sides caused the untimely deaths of many.
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How The Empire State Building Was Stolen In 2008
Muckracking is an important part of journalism, and the New York Daily News used those tactics to steal the Empire State Building in 2008.
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What Are Hypercolor Shirts And How Do They Work?
Hypercolor shirts got their 15 minutes of fame in the early '90s. But what are they and how do they work?
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Here's Who Inherited Princess Margaret's Money After She Died
Princess Margaret spent her final years in poor health. But she was clever, giving away some of her assets while she was alive to save inheritance taxes.
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What Happens When A Book Is Banned?
When it comes to censorship in the United States, the most commonly seen form is reportedly book banning. Here's what happens after a book is banned.
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The Real Reason Your Cat Licks You
Cats are notorious for licking their owners, but why do they do this? It turns out, they often do it as a show of affection or to mark their territory.
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How Many Kids Does John Mellencamp Have?
After becoming a father at 19, it's no wonder John Mellencamp's big hit song centers around adulthood. Here's how many kids the singer-songwriter really has.
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The Truth About Groundhog Day's Inner Circle
The tuxedo-wearing, top-hatted group who monitor Punxsutawney Phil's weather prediction every February 2 are called the Inner Circle of Groundhog Day.
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How Did Punxsutawney Phil Get His Name?
The groundhog at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has been predicting six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day since 1886. Why is he named Phil?
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The Most Important Battles Of The Civil War
Some of the battles that defined the Civil War still rank among the most famous of the 19th century. These are the most important battles of the Civil War.
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How Guatemala Celebrates Valentine's Day
In Guatemala, Valentine's Day is considered significant, and rather than focusing purely on romantic love, instead, Guatemalans celebrate El Día del Cariño.
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Why Is Groundhog Day Always February 2nd?
The story goes that back in 1887, British and German immigrants in Pennsylvania chose a groundhog to predict how much longer winter would last.
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How Denmark Celebrates Valentine's Day
Denmark may not have begun celebrating Valentine's Day until the 1990s, but young Danes were quick to put their own twist on the holiday.
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The Only Presidents Russia Has Ever Had
While the change in Russia was cheered in most of the Western world, especially as it heralded the end of the Cold War, the abrupt change was chaotic.
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The Truth About Cupid
As you search for that perfect gift, you're liable to spot an adorable bow-wielding cherub Cupid on a box of candy or nestled in a store's flower displays.
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Humphrey Bogart's Pre-Acting Hustle Became A Life-Long Passion
Humphrey Bogart was an astonishing actor whose career spanned over three decades. But, his side-hustle before acting helped him earn a little extra cash.
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Why Do We Say For Pete's Sake?
Expletives come in all shapes and sizes, with some more usable than others. "For Pete's sake" is one such idiom that's okay in most situations, but who the heck is Pete?
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How Much Does The Russian President Make In A Year?
Vladimir Putin is the well-known president of Russia, yet he maintains an air of mystery around him, including exactly how much he makes in a year?
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How The Color Of Scrubs Can Affect Patients
Nurse and doctor scrubs are usually blue or white, but scrubs are actually worn in a variety of colors. Here's how scrub color can possibly affect patients.
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Why Black History Month Is Celebrated In February
In 1976 Black History Month became an official national observance when President Gerald Ford deemed it so. Here is why it is celebrated in February.
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How Did February Get Its Name?
We take for granted the names of the months of the year, but someone had to make them up. Here is how February got its name.
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Here's Why You Always Hear The National Anthem At Sporting Events
"The Star Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem, is played before most sporting events, but why? Here's why you hear the national anthem during sports.
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Why Things Are Still Measured In Horsepower
The term horsepower seems a bit antiquated in today's technological world. Yet things are still measured in horsepower. Here is why.
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