Here's What Happens When You Shoot A Gun Underwater
The question of whether guns can fire underwater is often asked by those unfamiliar with guns. Here's what happens when you fire a gun underwater.
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How X Came To Mean Kiss
When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about a treasure map where X marked the spot of buried riches, that letter symbolized more than a part of language.
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The History Of Prank Calls Explained
Even in today's technologically advanced communications landscape, prank calling remains a thing. But how did it all start? And where is it going?
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Did Valentine's Day Originate From This Ancient Pagan Festival?
Like Easter and Christmas, there may be a pagan connection to the way we celebrate Valentine's Day. Or maybe not, depending on who you ask.
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Here's How To Find The North Star
Everyone's heard of the North Star, but how do you actually find it? Here's what the North Star actually is, and how to identify it in the night sky.
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The Celtic Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Celtic gods were extremely tribal and local, with few being universally worshiped. Here are some of the most important gods and goddesses of the ancient Celts.
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The Most Notable Deaths To Happen In Windsor Castle
Whether young or old, expiring peacefully or in great agony, these are the most notable deaths at Windsor Castle.
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What Defines Each Generation?
Let's look at what makes each generation who — and what — they are, and maybe, gain a new understanding of what makes older and younger people tick.
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How Citizenship Is Determined For Babies Born On International Flights
There are several factors considered regarding the citizenship of an infant born in the air.
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The 1933 Business Plot They Didn't Teach You About In School
The New Deal was complicated, even leading to a bizarre plot to turn America totalitarian. This is the 1933 Business Plot they didn't teach you about in school.
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Catherine The Great's Family Tree Explained
Catherine the Great was one of Russia's greatest leaders — even though she wasn't Russian by birth. Here is Catherine the Great's family tree explained.
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The History Behind The Stolen Just Judges Panel From The Ghent Altarpiece
The "Ghent Altarpiece" has been stolen more times than any other work of art. Here is the history behind the stolen "Just Judges" panel from the "Ghent Altarpiece."
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The Truth About Pope Francis' Relationship With The Former Pope
Pope Francis is in the unique position of succeeding a pope who is still alive. Here's the truth about his relationship with the previous pope, Benedict XVI.
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Weirdest Laws In Idaho's State History
From small town ordinances to the ones enacted on the federal level, the laws that govern us can get pretty weird. Idaho is certainly not an exception here.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened On Cruise Ships
These messed up things actually happened on cruise ships. They don't always offer fun in the sun.
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Famous Authors Who Were Really Strange People
It's no secret that writers are a bit off. It takes a different sort of mind to spend so much time lost in imaginary worlds. Some of the most famous authors didn't stop there, and their strangeness worked its way out into the real world. These famous authors were pretty weird.
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The Mythology Of Artemis Explained
Artemis was an incredibly popular goddess in ancient Greece, especially in rural and agricultural communities. This is the mythology of Artemis explained.
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The Real Reason No One Ever Smiled In Old Photographs
If you spend too much time looking at very old black and white photographs, you might come to the conclusion that everyone who existed before like 100 years ago was perpetually miserable. How come no one ever smiles in those old photos? Here's the real reason no one ever smiled in old photographs.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Old West
These messed up things actually happened in the Old West. Dealing with shootouts at the saloon were probably the least of your worries.
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The Truth About The SpyEye Heist
The SpyEye heist used malware to infect over 1.4 million computers and steal millions. Here's the truth about the threat it posed and how it was stopped.
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The Real Reason People Participate In Mischief Night
Devil's Night, Mischief Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night ... Cabbage Night? Going by different names in different countries, and even regions, the night before Halloween has a reputation for being a night of egg-throwing, toilet paper tossed over houses, petty theft, and just... mischief.
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The Olympics Are Pretty Messed Up
Every time the Olympics roll around, people from all over the world tune in for the pageantry, the patriotism, and the athleticism. It's a big deal, no matter what country you're from or who you're rooting for. But here are some messed up things you never knew about the Olympics.
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What Was The Temple Of Hercules Gaditanus?
Once visited by Julius Caesar and Hannibal, the Temple of Hercules Gaditanus has a mythical quality and, thus, has become a "holy grail for archaeologists."
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Lindsey Buckingham Sued Fleetwood Mac. Here's Why
Although Fleetwood Mac's tumultuous personal history between band members is nothing new, it still came as quite a shock when lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham sued the band in 2018.
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The Only Type Of Scholarship Ivy League Schools Offer
Ivy League schools are known for being both expensive and difficult to get into, but. they also only offer one type of scholarship. Here's what it is.
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This Cup Is Believed To Be One Of The Oldest Treasures Ever Found In England
One of the most impressive objects in the British Museum is a small golden cup that is believed to be one of its oldest artifacts — the Ringlemere Cup.
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Here's How To Read A Birth Chart
Whether you're devoted to the practice, or just scan it in passing in a magazine, astrology, horoscopes, and their vocabulary have a place in popular culture.
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