Inside The Preventable 1975 Banqiao Dam Failure In China
In 1975, Typhoon Nina rolled into mainland China, bringing with it huge amounts of rain. Here's the story of the preventable 1975 Banqiao dam failure.
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The Phrase Meeting A Deadline Has A Much More Violent Origin Than You Thought
Deadlines — as we know them now — are part of daily life for most people, but the word originated from a gruesome practice during the American Civil War.
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Behind The Lindsey Buckingham Song That Expressed His Anger Toward Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" sounds upbeat, but its lyrics came from a place of anger toward Stevie Nicks, and she took offense to one line in particular.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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Japanese Americans Who Resisted Internment During WWII
Japanese Americans who resisted internment during WWII faced many challenges. Here are the stories of a few of those brave individuals.
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What Really Happens If You Kill A Bald Eagle?
Bald eagles are the U.S. national bird and were once near to extinction due to environmental factors. Laws put in place to protect the birds still exist.
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1950s Retail Stores At Disneyland Were A Lot Different Than They Are Today
Disneyland looks a lot different today than it did in 1950, partly due to the retail stores available in the park. These were some of the stores back then.
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What Was Sara Weaver's Life Like After The Ruby Ridge Standoff?
During the siege, 16-year-old Sara Weaver stood within feet of her mother as she was struck by a sniper's bullet. Here's her life after the Ruby Ridge standoff.
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Who Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, The Ousted President Of Sri Lanka?
What is now the nation of Sri Lanka has over 2,500 years of recorded history, but few of those years are as turbulent as recent events that are unfolding.
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The Most Spectacular Shipwreck Treasures Ever Found
The lure of sunken treasure has been part of human nature as long as ships have plied the seas. Here are the most spectacular shipwreck treasures ever found.
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Here's How Ancient Goths Are Connected To Modern-Day Goths
How is it possible that goth is both a person in black makeup listening to Bauhaus and the Germanic tribes who attacked Rome? Let's find out.
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The Size Of These Hammerhead Sharks Will Keep You From The Water
Hammerhead sharks may look like the stuff of nightmares but they are relatively harmless. However, they can get grow to enormous lengths and become very scary.
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The Truth About The Man Who Commissioned A Park Of Monsters
Tucked away in the Italian town of Bomarzo is an overgrown garden on monstrous delights with an unusual story.
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The History Of Cartography In Ancient China Explained
From China came some of the oldest and most advanced ancient maps. From legend to modernity, here is the history of cartography in ancient China explained.
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Robots Have Been Used For Longer Than You Might Think
Robots: not just for sci-fi anymore. Whether a self-driving car, a 3D printer, or a vacuum cleaner, robotics are part of modern life -- and ancient as well.
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The Chilling Death Of Cindy James Is Still A Mystery
On June 8, 1989, a woman's body was found outside an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Here's the chilling death of Cindy James.
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Which 5 Cities Are Located On 2 Continents?
It seems that cities and towns, big and small, have at least one claim to unique fame, but not many can boast of boundaries spanning continents. Plural.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Prince Charles And Lady Diana Got Married
When Lady Diana married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. Check out some of the details of one of history's most famous weddings.
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Inside The Time A Civil War Soldier Accidentally Tasted A Human Brain
There were all kinds of atrocities that occurred during the Civil War. Once, a Civil War soldier accidentally and disgustingly ate human brains.
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The Real Reason The Amish Won't Serve In The Military
Many of the European Christian settlers who colonized North America were fleeing religious persecution in their home countries to begin anew in the New World.
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The Strange Life And Death Of Taira No Masakado
Tairo no Masakado had a strange life, but an even stranger death. Here's who he was and what happened to him after he died.
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So Far, Only 5 Popes Have Resigned In The Last 1000 Years
When Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, it was the resignation heard 'round the world, at least in part because papal resignations are rare.
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How A Single Comment Ended The Friendship Between Babe Ruth And Lou Gehrig
Sometimes standout athletes working in the same endeavor become intense rivals; other times, teammates really do bond into lasting friendships.
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The Worst Crimes Ever Committed By Kim Jong-Un
Many mysteries surround the leader of North Korea, though his notoriety is hard to dispute. These are the worst crimes ever committed by Kim Jong-un.
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How One Camel Caused A Ruthless 40-Year Long War
One camel caused a ruthless 40-year-long war in the 5th century, when the camel was killed. Here's how the camel's death led to the conflict.
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What Really Led To Frida Kahlo's Affair With Leon Trotsky
Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's most famous painters, and she once developed a romance with Communist leader Leon Trotsky. This is what led to the affair.
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Inside Ancient China's Mourning Rituals For The Early Death Of Children
Various civilizations practice unique ceremonies and customs when it comes to the dead; the age of the deceased has sometimes made a difference as well.
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