The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Get On Your Soapbox'
There are lots of ways to make a pubic point. Yelling, graffiti, pamphlets -- blogs, for that matter. But would a soap box have to do with public discourse?
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Brian Laundrie's Cause Of Death Explained
Brian Laundrie was suspected of killing his fiance, then going missing. A month after his remains were found, his cause of death is explained.
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What Really Happened After Marie Antoinette Died?
History tells the stories of the fall of kingdoms, but each of those stories involves human beings -- with connections, with families, with joy and suffering.
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What Really Happened When An Avalanche Of Coal Waste Hit Aberfan
The process of mining for coal has always been fraught with danger. Lives have been lost deep within the Earth. But the byproducts of mining can also be deadly.
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The Real Reason There Is No State Of Transylvania
In 1775 a prospector hoped to create a 14th colony called Transylvania in what later became the U.S. Here's the real reason there is no state of Transylvania.
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Here's Who Inherited Larry King's Money After He Died
With as many wives as Larry King had during his lifetime, it's no surprise that there was some dispute over his estate. This is who inherited his money.
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Tragic Details About The Tiger King Cast
Here are some tragic details about various Tiger King cast members who appeared in one or both seasons of the docu-series.
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The Reason The Brits Put Milk In Their Tea Isn't What You Think
There's always the argument "because we've always done it that way." Turns out, adding milk to tea, as the British do, is based on physics, not just habit.
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The Real Reason Kentucky Separated From Virginia
Originally, the 13 colonies formed the first United States. Today there are 50 states, with unique histories. One story is Kentucky's break from Virginia.
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The Mystery Behind The Abandoned MV Joyita Ship
The recovery team encountered a disturbing scene: the boat floating at an angle, its windows broken, and bridge obliterated as though it had been struck.
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Why Stradivarius Violins Are So Valuable
Only about 650 authentic Stradivarius instruments made by Antonio Stradivari survive to this day.
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The Tragic Death Of Jeff Johnson From Tiger King
Jeff Johnson died by suicide on September 8, 2021.
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The Real Reason You See Poinsettias At Christmas Time
In the Americas, it has been common for centuries to purchase and display poinsettias, which are heavily associated with the holiday and its symbolism.
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The Mythology Behind The Leo Constellation Explained
The most well-known mythological origin for the constellation comes from the Greek story of Heracles, later known to the Romans as Hercules.
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The Tragic Death Of Jamal Khashoggi Explained
On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey and never left. The US-based journalist was a Saudi Arabia native.
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How Much Popular Items Cost 100 Years Ago Vs. Today
Doesn't it seem like prices are always going up? If that's what you think, then you're not alone. Here is how much popular items cost 100 years ago vs. today.
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The Mythology Behind The Libra Constellation Explained
Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac and the constellation between Scorpius and Virgo, is either represented by a woman holding a traditional balance scale.
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The Fascinating Way Ancient Romans Used The Bathroom
Roman bathrooms tended to have a very unusual distinction: the individual toilets were often very close together. But that's not all that was distinctive.
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This Is Where The First Thanksgiving Might Have Taken Place
As it turns out, the Massachusetts Pilgrims and their neighbors might not have been the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in what is now the United States.
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Why They Don't Advertise Cigarettes On TV Anymore
Here's why cigarettes are no longer promoted via television and radio advertisements in the United States.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club Disaster Explained
The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire is considered one of the worst disasters in Kentucky's history and remains the third-deadliest nightclub fire in the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of The Gospel Of Luke
The Gospel of Luke, or the Gospel According to Luke, is a famous teaching that originates from the New Testament in the Bible.
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What Is Yule And How Is It Celebrated?
When asked to describe Yule most people will likely say that it is another name for either Christmas, the holiday season as a whole, or a luscious holiday cake.
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What It Was Really Like To Travel Across The US In The 1800s
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
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How The Nazi Ideology Ruined And Reshaped Christmas
The Nazis who had a major problem with Christmas but banning it altogether just wasn't going to work. Here's how the Nazi ideology ruined and reshaped Christmas
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In History Explained
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
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Popular Food Fads From The 20th Century
As we munch on our organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, sustainably sourced snacks, let's look back at some of the food trends that came and went during the 1900s.
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