The Time An Elephant Served In World War II
As elephants could be used to carry massive amounts of materials, they remained useful to militaries for many centuries, including during WWII.
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The Odd Thing Winston Churchill Ended Up Doing With A Shark
Though he was well known for his passionate speeches and incredible stubbornness, there are some quirks of Winston Churchill that no history class will tell.
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This Is How Many Times Voltaire Was Really Imprisoned In The Bastille
Voltaire's work helped further the ideals of secular governance and the securing of rights and liberties that are today commonly associated with free society.
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Who Listens To The Pope's Confession?
Confession is one of the most important sacraments in the Catholic faith. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a way for the faithful to be absolved of past sins.
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The Ghost That Haunted The White House During William Howard Taft's Presidency
The White House, which has housed American presidents for over a century, has no shortage of stories concerning spooky spirits and ghoulish ghosts.
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The Amelia Earhart Theory That Changes Everything
Amelia Earhart is most known for being the first woman to successfully complete a solo flight across the glimmering Atlantic Ocean
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What Sarah Really Looked Like In The Bible
There are several references to Sarah within the religious text, and she is a central figure in a few important biblical stories.
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The Real Reason People Used To Worship Turkeys Like Gods
The humble turkey is often considered a stupid animal, though the reality is actually quite different, and one civilization even worshipped them like gods.
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A Look At The Link Between Queen Elizabeth I And Shakespeare
As they both walked the Earth at the same time, there has been a long enduring theory that Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare may have met during their lives.
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Nixon's Alleged Plot To Assassinate A Journalist Explained
It might come as a surprise that the Watergate scandal might not have even been the most unscrupulous plot that President Nixon had been involved in.
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The True Story Behind Mary Had A Little Lamb
However, not all such children's rhymes are dark and sinister in origin. Some appear to be bits of fun or touching moral lessons — as is the case here.
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How Ronald Reagan Saved The Lives Of 77 People
Reagan's boyhood home in the small town (with a population of around 15,000) is also home to Lowell Park Beach on the Rock River, which is part of Lowell Park.
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The Real Reason Pope Francis Refused To Live In The Papal Apartment
Indeed, for a century, every Pope has taken advantage of the opportunity that most men in Catholic service could only dream of. But not Pope Francis I.
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We Could Have Avoided The Fukushima Nuclear Plant Disaster. Here's Why
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant would become another casualty of the events.
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The Truth About Hitler's Plan To Kill Stalin, Churchill, And Roosevelt At Once
Whether they were a president, premier, or prime minister, the world leaders during World War II had one goal in mind: stopping the ever-growing Nazi regime.
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The Time Harry Houdini Tricked Teddy Roosevelt
While on a ship, Roosevelt was in the latter stages of recovery from a previous trip to the Amazon when he ran across the world-famous magician Harry Houdini.
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The Truth About The Man Who Discovered Troy
Heinrich Schliemann is credited for making some incredible discoveries, including finding the ancient Greek city of Troy. Here's his untold truth.
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Why Abraham Lincoln Nearly Dueled His Rival James Shields
While many have defined Abraham Lincoln by his presidency during the U.S. Civil War, on a personal level he was much more than that.
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The Reason There's A Pyramid On Top Of The Washington Monument
Designed tall and narrow with a pointy triangular top, those with an eagle eye can immediately tell the Washington Monument has been through some trauma.
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12 Best Alexander Graham Bell Inventions
Alexander Graham Bell did more than patent the telephone. From an early metal detector to lifesaving breathing equipment, discover 12 of his best inventions.
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How One Pig Caused An Entire War
The incitement of war is typically not a light subject, often relating to the acquisition of resources or a deep-seated desire to spread an ideology.
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Advent Customs From Around The World Explained
There's more to the period before Christmas than chocolate advent calendars. These are some Advent customs from around the world explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Adam And Eve's Daughters
Some think that Adam and Eve had more children than Cain and Abel, and not all of them were sons. This is the untold truth of Adam and Eve's daughters.
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What Is The Longest Word In The Bible?
The longest word in the Bible is a name that consists of 18 characters.
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The Connection Between The Appalachian Mountains And The Ice Age
Beautiful mountain ranges feel as old as time itself. Did you know, though, that there's a connection between the Appalachian Mountains and the Ice Age?
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How William Penn Is Linked To A Philadelphia Sports Curse
Philadelphia had a 20-plus-year period where none of their teams won, and fans felt that it was due to the Curse of Billy Penn.
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Why One Wisconsin Town Didn't Learn English For Generations
On the part of a given country's population, adoption of their official language by immigrants is often seen as a natural progression of becoming a citizen.
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