The Vatican's Economy Explained
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, but it has one of the biggest economies. Here's the lowdown on the Catholic Church's impressive finances.
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Most Dangerous Weapons In Mythology
Mythological weapons are all dangerous. Of course, most of these weapons are pure legend, but there are some that purportedly still exist.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
In 1920, China's Haiyuan County was struck by one of these rarities: An earthquake that measured a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1931 Yangtze River Floods
The summer of 1931 saw the deadliest natural disaster of the 20th century, when the Yangtze River in southern China overflowed and destroyed millions of lives.
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What Do Freemasons Actually Believe?
Shrouded in secrecy, the Freemasons is a fraternal society that has attracted its share of controversy and concern for centuries.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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What Really Happened To John Wayne Gacy's Brain After His Death
So many of us wish we could peer inside the brain of John Wayne Gacy to see if there is some kind of anomaly or injury that ordinary people do not possess.
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The Truth About Jackie Robinson's Involvement In A Street Gang
For a time in his childhood, Jackie Robinson engaged in an activity that many other poor, minority youth engage in to this day: He joined a street gang.
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How The Mona Lisa Once Ended Up In Napoleon's Bedroom
He is one of the most compelling figures in history. She is one of the most famous and enduring faces on planet earth — though no one is certain of who she is.
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The Sad Story Of The Man Struck By Lightning 7 Times
It's a distinction likely no one would want. Both terrible and fascinating, Roy Cleveland Sullivan holds the world record for "Most lightning strikes survived."
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What Is Actually Written In The Dead Sea Scrolls?
One of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time, occurred when a Middle Eastern shepherd happened upon some forgotten-about jars in a cave.
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The Odd Reason Charles Manson's Mother Was Sent To Jail
Failed musician and cult leader Charles Manson is one of the most infamous and feared criminals of the 20th century, after ordering a series of grisly murders.
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Here's How Ponce De Leon Made His Fortune
Ponce de Leon was far more than an explorer. In his 61 years, he also served in the military, sought gold and established mines, and set up farms and colonies.
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The Morbid Thing H.H. Holmes Sold To Medical Schools
H.H. Holmes has the dark distinction of being among America's first serial killers. He committed his most infamous and deranged acts in Chicago.
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The Deadly Cosmetic Trends Women Once Relied On
They say beauty is pain but it shouldn't be deadly. Unfortunately a lesson learned the hard way. For centuries, cosmetics have been used to augment beauty.
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Here's What Mark Twain Would've Looked Like In Color
Dated 1907, Twain would have been around 72 in the colorized photo. With his disheveled white hair and prominent pallor, he looks like he could be much older.
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How Benjamin Franklin's Career Got A Boost From His Brother Being Jailed
The world has a lot to thank Benjamin Franklin for. He, meanwhile, had a lot to thank his brother James for, despite their tumultuous relationship.
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Was The Aztec Sun Stone Really Used For Human Sacrifice?
The Aztecs of ancient Mexico are another such example. Their polytheistic religion placed an emphasis on sun god, Tonatiuh, who provided both light and life.
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The Truth About The Dangers Of Medieval Fast Food
Throughout history, people have needed quick, easy, portable food that than easily be consumed on the move. The medieval era was no different.
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False Claims Made By Famous Mediums That Caused An Uproar
Psychics, mentalists, and mediums claiming to communicate with the dead have been popular for hundreds of years. Here are some cases of false claims.
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The Truth About Nikola Tesla's 369 Method
Tesla gave the world the alternating current, still widely used today, but also contributed to lighting, robotics, lasers, wireless communications, and x-rays.
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The Truth About The Secret Weapon Of The Byzantine Empire
The flamethrower is a weapon often associated with 20th-century warfare, however the flamethrower as we know it is, objectively, not an entirely new concept.
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What You Didn't Know About The Vikings' Unique Compass
Vikings were quite the travelers. From the 8th-11th centuries, they journeyed throughout Europe, the North Atlantic, and to North America -- exploring, raiding.
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The Truth About The Legendary City Of Xanadu
Perhaps most common of all is the idea of Xanadu as a mysterious Eden, a lavish, exotic city in the Far East, and that would actually be closer to the truth.
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Why Natalee Holloway's Disappearance Remained Unsolved For So Long
In 2005, the disappearance of Natalee Holloway gained international attention, as the 18-year-old high school student seemingly vanished without a trace.
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How The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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Was Bloody Mary Really England's Most Evil Queen?
To attract the epithet "Bloody" amid the barbarity of Tudor England takes some doing, but it's a name that has stuck for centuries to Queen Mary I (1516-1558).
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