This Is When The First Winter Paralympics Were Held
Unofficially, however, the Paralympics are 12 years older. A spinal injury specialist in the UK organized athletic events for his patients.
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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Look Has People Making A Michael Jackson Comparison
Twitter pounced on the comparison. "Loved Kendrick's homage to Michael Jackson," said one user. "His outfit was perfection."
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Fans Were Talking About Dolly Parton's Super Bowl Commercial For All The Wrong Reasons
Dolly Parton is a bonafide country music legend, beloved by generations of fans. Why did her Super Bowl commercial seem to bomb?
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens and his life story are so much more than the Berlin Olympics in 1936. This is the crazy real-life story of Jesse Owens.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Jim Jones
A mass suicide left 918 people dead. Loved ones were left to wonder why they'd followed the man at the head of it all. This is the messed up truth of Jim Jones.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Berlin Wall
Die Mauer's gruesome history stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of confining millions of people to lives of scarcity and bondage.
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The Most Surprising Early Retirements In Sports History
Wonder why any successful professional athlete would want to retire early? Here's the reasons behind the most surprising early retirements in sports history.
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The Truth About Female Gladiators In Ancient Rome
While not as common as their male counterparts, female gladiators made an impression on Romans. Here's the truth about female gladiators in ancient Rome.
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The Untold Truth Of John Locke
How did John Locke emerge from a normal English background to formulate such groundbreaking ideas, and how did they become so ingrained in the Western psyche?
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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 Crazy Real-Life Story Of Biosphere 2
Biosphere 2 was billed as an "ecological laboratory and planetary commune prototype." Did it work? Not really. Here's the crazy real-life story of Biosphere 2.
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The Incredible Life Of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp: gambling gunslinger, lawless lawman, and the hero of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. This is the incredible life of Wyatt Earp
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The Messed Up History Of Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is a symbol of a dark, treacherous past full of stolen land and broken treaties. This is the messed up history of Mount Rushmore.
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The Truth About The Wild West's Female Outlaws
The women of the Wild West were often just as unruly and bold and fearless as their male counterparts.Here's the truth about the Wild West's female outlaws.
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The Untold Stories Of The Jack The Ripper Suspects
Who was Jack the Ripper? Here are the untold stories of the best Jack the Ripper suspects.
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This Is How Ancient Teenagers Lived
This is how ancient teenagers lived. If you thought snarky and mischievous teens were exclusive to the modern day, think again.
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The Story Of The Only Governor To Be Assassinated
William Goebel is the only governor to have ever been assassinated, and possibly served the shortest term a governor has ever served in the United States.
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The Truth About The Sea Peoples Who Terrorized The Ancient World
The Sea Peoples terrorized the ancient world, but almost no one remembers them. Here's the truth about the Sea Peoples who terrorized the ancient world.
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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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Things You Get Wrong About The Amish
The Amish are well-known for their shunning of most modern conveniences, but there are quite a few misconceptions about them. Here's what people get wrong.
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Where Did The Phrase Holy Mackerel Come From?
The expression "holy mackerel" dates back at least 200 years, but how did it originate?
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The Untold Truth Of King Tut's Grandfather Amenhotep III
Pharaoh Amenhotep III boasted an impressive array of monumental and diplomatic achievements. This is the untold truth of King Tut's grandfather Amenhotep III.
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The True Story Of West Africa's Real-Life Warrior Women
Until 1892, there was an active, ruthless female fighting force in West Africa. This is the true story of these real-life warrior women.
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Why Do We Say Steal My Thunder?
English has been around in one form or another for two millenniums. Over time certain phrases have become common parlance including "steal my thunder."
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The Biggest Theories On Why Countries Drive On Different Sides Of The Road
Different countries drive on either the left or right side of the road. However, this choice either evolved over time or was a snap judgment by governments.
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This Is Why US Presidents Can Only Serve Two Terms
Part of the motivation behind the American Revolution was putting aside a hereditary monarch. We would elect our national leader. But how often?
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What Happens When You Sleep After A Head Injury?
Comedian and actor Bob Saget's sudden death happened while he slept after a head injury. Here's what you need to know about when you sleep after a head injury?
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