Why Sir Alfred Was Stuck In An Airport For 18 Years
None of us can claim to have had an airport experience quite like Mehran Karimi Nasseri (Sir Alfred), the man who lived in a Parisian airport for 18 years.
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The Truth Of The Floating Freedom School
Regarded as the longest river in North America, the Mississippi River has played a vital role in trade and war, paving the way for industrialization.
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Who Inherited Albert Einstein's Money After His Death?
German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most celebrated geniuses in the world, and the creator of various scientific theories.
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How Did U.S. Workers Get The 8-Hour Workday?
Across the globe and throughout history, workers have repeatedly fought against exploitation in many different forms, from poor workplace safety to low wages.
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How The Black Death Helped Make Us All Healthier
The Black Death of the 14th century remains one of the most notorious and deadly outbreaks ever. Over 20 million were killed as it rampaged through Europe.
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Who Was Gideon From The Bible?
Gideon was and is an example of obeying God at great personal risk, even though he famously had some doubts about his calling.
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The Mystery Of Europa's Geysers
Earth is far from the only object in the solar system that features geysers — some of Jupiter's moons do, also.
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The Deadly Heat Waves Of The Turn Of The 20th Century
Heat waves are nothing new, and at the turn of the 20th century, a massive heat wave devastated areas in the northeastern U.S., Australia, and the U.K.
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The Surprising Origin Of The 'At' Symbol
Whether you've been on the internet since its inception, or even if you don't use the internet at all, you've definitely seen the at symbol.
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How Citizenship Really Works In Vatican City
Vatican City State has a number of unique characteristics. For starters, it's entirely surrounded by another city (Rome) and another country (Italy).
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President William Henry Harrison's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
William Henry Harrison was president of the United States for just one month before he died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, the first president to die in office.
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The Century Old Ax Murder Mystery That's Still Unsolved
Perhaps the most notorious murder in Iowa history would have been solved if DNA analysis had been a technique in the early days of the 20th century.
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Why Prince Philip Renounced His Titles
Unless you've watched "The Crown" on Netflix, you may not be aware of how much Prince Philip had to give up in order to take on his role in the monarchy.
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Why Playwright Christopher Marlowe Was Suspected Of Being A Spy
Christopher Marlowe is remembered today as an Elizabethan poet and dramatist, but he may have taken on a different role away from the theater.
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The Hidden Detail About The Statue Of Liberty You Never Knew About
The Statue of Liberty (officially named Liberty Enlightening the World) has all sorts of well-known and relatively obvious symbolism included in its design.
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The Noah's Flood Theory That Would Change Everything
In the past, many scientists were also theists, and for centuries worked with the belief that their investigations cast greater light on God's creation.
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Why King Carol II Of Romania Renounced His Title
World War I and its aftermath were the beginning of the end of monarchical dominance in Europe. So why did King Carol II Of Romania renounce his title?
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How A Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Wound Up Saving Dozens Of Lives In Prison
Anyone who can recall elementary school history classes could probably name the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
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How Dolphins Have Been Used As Weapons In Warfare
Humanity has turned the intelligence of dolphins to its own deadly benefit. Indeed, they have been used in warfare for a variety of different purposes.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And Antarctica
Few legends have endured over time and across the globe like that of Atlantis — a civilized nation said to have turned arrogant and been destroyed by God.
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Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Rebecca Coriam
Although the crew conducted an extensive search, there was no sign of Rebecca Coriam or any clues to her whereabouts. She had simply vanished without a trace.
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The Adam And Eve Theory That Caused A Stir
Some things just don't sit right with the religious community, and one recent Adam and Eve theory proved particularly controversial.
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What Happened To All Of Hitler's Artwork?
Some facts about Adolf Hitler are memorable because they don't fit with our image of him as one of history's most reviled monsters and mass murderers.
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The Mysterious Skeleton Discovered In Germany's Leine Castle
Located in Hanover in Lower Saxony, Leine Castle is a former palace that was home to an ill-fated love story.
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The Truth About Choreomania, The Dancing Plague
Historic plagues often invoke scenes of medieval carts full of victims, while those still living struggle to understand why this fate was thrust upon them.
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The Truth About Amish Men's Fashion
It only takes one look to notice that plain and simple are the guiding principles of how Amish men chose to dress. They shun anything flashy or eye-catching.
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The Vatican Is Home To This One Of A Kind ATM
The Vatican has at least one ATM, but what you may not know is that the Vatican's are unique to all of the world's other ATMs in one specific way.
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