Could The Handmaid's Tale Ever Actually Happen?
And while the dystopian novel and series based on it are works of fiction, by some interpretations there may be a kernel of truth to the narrative's concept.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Professional Wrestling Career
Despite being known as a boxer, Muhammad Ali also dabbled in wrestling and was a fan. In fact, he often named wrestler Gorgeous George as one of his influences.
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The Untold Truth Of The Taliban
The Taliban lost control of Afghanistan when the U.S. invaded but quickly regained power in 2021 upon the U.S. exit. This is the untold truth of the Taliban.
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The Truth About Bowling's Origins As A Dark Religious Ritual
Bowling is now just a moderately fun pastime, but it didn't start out as a leisure activity. Here's the truth about bowling's origins as a religious practice.
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The Stunning Story Of The American Who Joined The Chinese Mafia
Known as the "White Devil John," John Willis became the only white person to achieve a high status inside the Chinese mafia.
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The Untold History Of Vaccine Passports
As of August 2021, over 5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given out worldwide. Most of these doses have been administered in Western countries.
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Why Zhu Yuanzhang Is One Of History's Most Successful Rebels
Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor, founded the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century that would go on to rule Medieval China for three centuries.
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Here's What Benito Mussolini Would've Looked Like In Color
As this was the mid 20th century, color photography was not as common, and most photos of Benito Mussolini were in black and white.
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The True Story Of Olivia Newton-John's Nazi-Fighting Family
While Olivia Newton-John may be a famous pop star, her family's claim to fame is steeped in World War II history.
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This Is The Largest Gun Ever Used In Battle
Construction began in 1937, with the aim of breaking sieges in future battles. The weapon was impressive, but in general its size was actually a detriment.
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How The Vatican Helped Nazis Escape During World War II
The world scrambled to return to normal after the death and devastation of World War II, while the Allied victors sought ways to punish the Nazis.
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The Truth About Canada And Denmark's Fight For Hans Island
Territorial disputes are one of the common and often most brutal causes of international war and conflict, as nations desperate to secure valuable land.
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What Really Happened When The Mona Lisa Was Attacked
The "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci is the most famous painting in the world, with thousands scrambling to get a look at the portrait every day.
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The Shady Way George Washington Kept Slaves His Entire Life
George Washington, America's first president, was a slave owner like many of his fellow Founding Fathers and other wealthy farmers of his time.
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Here's What We Know About El Chapo's Secret Underground Tunnels
Drug lords have always been creative in their means of smuggling drugs into the United States. El Chapo, for example, made tunnels to smuggle his product.
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The Untold Truth Of The Waynai Bible
These days, when technology gets smaller and smaller, creating a giant attraction is a sure-fire way to get tourists to stop and pay a nominal fee to gawk.
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The Hideous Fish That Was Said To Be The Cause Of Henry I's Death
They say too much of a good thing is bad a bad thing, but Henry I was hearing none of it. William the Conqueror's son reigned as King of England from 1100-1135.
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The Dark Origins Of The Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo Nursery Rhyme
"Eeny, meeny, miny, mo" has been chanted and beloved by children on playgrounds for centuries. Seemingly innocent, the rhyme is not what it seems.
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What Happened To Kim Jong Il's Corpse?
On December 17, 2011, Kim Jong Il, otherwise known as The Dear Leader of North Korea, died of a heart attack. What followed was a public demonstration of grief.
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The Staggering Amount Of Alcohol The Founding Fathers Drank
When the "Founding Fathers" weren't revolting against British rule, they were doing what under current societal norms would qualify as some very heavy drinking.
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The Star Theory That Some People Think Proves The Moon Landing Was Fake
There are an awful lot of people devoted to believing very, very strongly that the Apollo moon landings never happened. So why is this the case?
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The Creepy Truth About The Bones Found In Benjamin Franklin's Home
When examinations uncovered that the human bones found in his former residence were 200 years old, this raised the question: Was Franklin also a serial killer?
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The Strange Reason There's A Grave At The Smithsonian
The Smithsonian is one of the most respected institutions in the U.S. So why did its founder, who'd never set foot in America, leave his wealth to the county?
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The Dark History Of Death By Crushing Weights
In the Middle Ages, prisoners and those accused of crimes were subjected to various horrific torture methods, including crushing.
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These Were St. Lawrence's Last Words Before Death
In the second century A.D., Christian writer Tertullian said, "The blood of the martyrs is seed for the Church." It's grisly, but the point is well made.
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The Salem Witch Trials Myth Everyone Believes
The people who died in the Salem witch trials were not witches. They were law- and church-abiding citizens who were wrongfully accused of witchcraft.
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The Mysterious Cube The Nazis May Have Used When They Tried To Build An Atomic Bomb
Academics have speculated that the origins of the cube can be found in Nazi Germany in the 1940s, when their scientists worked to develop atomic capabilities.
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