How Did January Get Its Name?
Romans used a system of 10 months, with 30 or 31 days to track their year. It was not until around 700 B.C. that the months of January and February were added.
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The Strange Reason February Only Has 28 Days
As the old mnemonic we all learned in school goes: 30 days has September, April, June, and November, all the rest have 31 ... except February.
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The Mystery Of Leon Trabuco's Lost Gold
Mexican millionaire Leon Trabuco had 16 tons of gold buried in New Mexico in 1933.
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Abolitionists Who Were Murdered For Their Beliefs
Demanding freedom for enslaved persons could end in physical harm and, in some cases, even death. These are abolitionists who were killed for their beliefs.
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The Aztec Pantheon Of Gods Explained
The Aztecs had a very specific way of understanding the world, relating people, gods, and invisible realms. This is the Aztec pantheon of gods explained.
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How The Constitution Prevented Vladimir Putin From Running For President In 2008
Starting out his political career as a KGB agent under the Soviet Union, Vladimir Putin has certainly climbed the ranks in the new post-Cold-War world.
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The Chinese Pantheon Of Gods Explained
China recognizes many folk religions, with a huge pantheon of over 200 distinct deities. These are still influential in Chinese spirituality today.
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Everything We Know About President Biden's New Cat
Pets of all sorts and sizes have been part of life at The White House from the beginning. Horses, dogs, a turkey -- and for the Bidens, a new cat.
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Here's What Happened To Joey Buttafuoco
Joey Buttafuoco made headlines when he started a relationship with Amy Fisher back in the '90s. Since then he's been in and out of the headlines and jail.
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How France Celebrates Valentine's Day
In France, they take things slightly more seriously when it comes to Valentine's Day. It is adult only and most certainly not a children's holiday.
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Everything We Know About The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Breaking Up
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones of Boston have been making music together for decades. That long streak seems to have come to an end, according to a Facebook post.
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This Is The First Recorded Kiss In History
Some human interactions feel almost eternal -- sharing a meal, or living quarters, or even caring for the sick. What about touching -- especially lips?
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The Truth About The World's Deepest Shipwreck
The world's oceans remain enormous areas of mystery -- great depths, great forces, great challenges. Part of the mystery is the fate of ships lost at sea.
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What Really Happened During The India Farmers' Protest?
Between August of 2020 and December of 2021, Indian farmers rose up against three laws passed by PM Modi's government collectively known as the Farm Laws.
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The Surprising Way Shakespeare's Lost Play Love's Labour's Won Was Found
William Shakespeare continues to intrigue and entrance scholars and theater fans alike, hundreds of years after his death. We know his body of work -- or do we?
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Why It's Surprising To See A Steller's Eagle In The US
The Steller's sea eagle, a rare and vulnerable species, is native to eastern Asia, from Siberia down to the Korean peninsula and northern Japan.
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The Egyptian Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Egyptian gods were worshipped for over 3,000 years, and during this time beliefs evolved. This is the Egyptian pantheon of gods explained.
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The History Of Animal-To-Human Organ Transplants Explained
When did people start trying to patch up their bodies with the body parts of animals? This is the history of animal-to-human organ transplants explained.
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10 Things Most People Don't Know About Beijing
Beijing has surprising facts about it which aren't even shown in the world's most famous travel guides. Here are 10 things most people don't know about Beijing.
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How Japan Celebrates Valentines Day
Although traditionally it can be seen as a holiday exclusively for those with romantic partners, in recent years, Valentine's Day in the U.S. includes everyone.
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Here's What Happens When You Shoot A Gun Underwater
The question of whether guns can fire underwater is often asked by those unfamiliar with guns. Here's what happens when you fire a gun underwater.
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How X Came To Mean Kiss
When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about a treasure map where X marked the spot of buried riches, that letter symbolized more than a part of language.
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The History Of Prank Calls Explained
Even in today's technologically advanced communications landscape, prank calling remains a thing. But how did it all start? And where is it going?
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Did Valentine's Day Originate From This Ancient Pagan Festival?
Like Easter and Christmas, there may be a pagan connection to the way we celebrate Valentine's Day. Or maybe not, depending on who you ask.
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Here's How To Find The North Star
Everyone's heard of the North Star, but how do you actually find it? Here's what the North Star actually is, and how to identify it in the night sky.
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The Most Notable Deaths To Happen In Windsor Castle
Whether young or old, expiring peacefully or in great agony, these are the most notable deaths at Windsor Castle.
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What Defines Each Generation?
Let's look at what makes each generation who — and what — they are, and maybe, gain a new understanding of what makes older and younger people tick.
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