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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The Celtic Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Celtic gods were extremely tribal and local, with few being universally worshiped. Here are some of the most important gods and goddesses of the ancient Celts.
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How Citizenship Is Determined For Babies Born On International Flights
There are several factors considered regarding the citizenship of an infant born in the air.
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The 1933 Business Plot They Didn't Teach You About In School
The New Deal was complicated, even leading to a bizarre plot to turn America totalitarian. This is the 1933 Business Plot they didn't teach you about in school.
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Catherine The Great's Family Tree Explained
Catherine the Great was one of Russia's greatest leaders — even though she wasn't Russian by birth. Here is Catherine the Great's family tree explained.
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The History Behind The Stolen Just Judges Panel From The Ghent Altarpiece
The "Ghent Altarpiece" has been stolen more times than any other work of art. Here is the history behind the stolen "Just Judges" panel from the "Ghent Altarpiece."
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The Truth About Pope Francis' Relationship With The Former Pope
Pope Francis is in the unique position of succeeding a pope who is still alive. Here's the truth about his relationship with the previous pope, Benedict XVI.
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Are Pets Considered Legal Family Members?
The mere fact that pet ownership sky-rocketed during the pandemic, with 1 in 3 Americans choosing to adopt a furry friend, shows how important pets have become.
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The Death Of Ivan The Terrible's Son Explained
Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible largely ruled by fear, but things got out of hand, even for him. Here is the death of Ivan the Terrible's son explained.
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Weirdest Laws In Idaho's State History
From small town ordinances to the ones enacted on the federal level, the laws that govern us can get pretty weird. Idaho is certainly not an exception here.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Medicine Crow
Born in 1913, Joe Medicine Crow became known as a decorated war chief and a celebrated academic. This is the untold truth of Joe Medicine Crow.
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The Mythology Of The Finnish Hero Väinämöinen Explained
Many cultures have a body of myth featuring heroic, even magical figures. That's certainly true of Finland and Väinämöinen, a hero and so much more.
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What Was The Temple Of Hercules Gaditanus?
Once visited by Julius Caesar and Hannibal, the Temple of Hercules Gaditanus has a mythical quality and, thus, has become a "holy grail for archaeologists."
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The Only Type Of Scholarship Ivy League Schools Offer
Ivy League schools are known for being both expensive and difficult to get into, but. they also only offer one type of scholarship. Here's what it is.
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This Cup Is Believed To Be One Of The Oldest Treasures Ever Found In England
One of the most impressive objects in the British Museum is a small golden cup that is believed to be one of its oldest artifacts — the Ringlemere Cup.
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Here's How To Read A Birth Chart
Whether you're devoted to the practice, or just scan it in passing in a magazine, astrology, horoscopes, and their vocabulary have a place in popular culture.
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