Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Invented Swim Fins
From bifocals to lightning rods, Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things that we still use today. He invented swim fins when he was just 11 years old.
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What The French Used To Protect Their Turf In The French And Indian War
The British had competition from the French, whose colony, a fraction of the size of Britain's, was ready and willing to fight for supremacy in North America.
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What You Might Not Know About Stephen King's Near-Death Experience
In 1999, horror novelist Stephen King had a close brush with death, but it wasn't from a ghost. Here's the truth about King's near-death experience.
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Evita's Body Was Stolen. Here's What Happened
Although first ladies often have their own "pet projects," Evita Peron was more than a figurehead; she might have been Argentina's most influential first lady.
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Here's Why General Cornwallis Surrendered In The Battle Of Yorktown
British General Cornwallis is perhaps best remembered for his informal surrender at the conclusion of the Battle of Yorktown.
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Here's How Many Slaves George Washington Actually Owned
George Washington, the first U.S. president, had owned slaves since he was 11 years old, when he inherited 10 slaves after his father died in 1743.
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The True Impact Of The Atomic Bomb According To Japanese Citizens
It took time for the Japanese high command to realize how devastating the new weapons could be. The residents of those cities, however, learned immediately.
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Everything Known About The Last Telegram Western Union Ever Sent
Samuel Morse was inspired to invent a way in which people could instantly contact one another after a personal tragedy that struck when he was far from home.
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Here's How Amelia Earhart Stayed Awake During Flights
Amelia Earhart was a true pioneer. Her first flight across the Atlantic took almost 15 hours, but she didn't use coffee to stay awake. Here's how she did it.
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The Surprising Origins Of The Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch Relay is inspired by the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating a sacred flame. Fire was brought to Earth from the divine home of the gods.
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A Look At The Early Life Of Dr. Joseph Bell
What made Dr. Joseph Bell different from other physicians was his excellent observational skills, which helped him gain information about patients.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of 'Handbags' In Ancient Stone Carvings
Elements of ancient architecture and art do stand out and beg for explanation. Such is the case with the "handbags" seen on stone reliefs across the globe.
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The Only Athlete To Win Gold Medals At The Summer And Winter Olympics
Edward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan holds a unique honor in Olympic history. He's the only person to win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer games.
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The Reason Pirates Wore Eye Patches Isn't What You Think
In just about any depiction of pirates, at least one pirate sports an eye patch, and it has been assumed that pirates wore eye patches for one reason.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The Audio Cassette Tape
Cassette tapes helped change the music industry by allowing consumers to record their mixtapes without using the bulky recorders we often see in TV shows.
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What Do The Olympic Rings Actually Stand For?
A ring for each continent represented in the Olympics? Sure, makes sense. But wait, why are there only five? And what do these colors mean? Here's the scoop:
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This Is What Kept The Vikings Warm During Tough Winters
The Vikings had many ways to make sure they didn't freeze to death during the tough winters, and some of these may be a bit surprising.
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The Truth About The Youngest Olympian In The Modern Era
Gymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
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How The United Nations Played A Major Role In The Korean War
We remember the Korean War, if at all, as one between the United States and North Korea, but the United Nations played a major role in the war.
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The Tragic Death Of Jane Austen
For as studied as Jane Austen has been in the years since her early death, one thing no one can seem to agree on, is what killed her at the age of just 41.
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The Most Mysterious Military Facilities In The US
You can't simply walk into a US military base. So when it comes to US military facilities, there are still some pretty mysterious ones out there, even today.
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Where Can The Aztec Sun Stone Be Found Today?
The Aztec Sun Stone was lost to history for centuries after a Spanish bishop ordered it be buried. It was found again in 1790. Here's where it is today.
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The Disturbing Story Of Georgia Tann
Beulah George Georgia Tann was purportedly a child trafficker years before we started calling them that, tearing families apart all for her own profit.
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Did Blackbeard Really Leave Behind Buried Treasure?
Of all the romantic notions of piracy that stick in the canon of popular culture today, one of the favorites seems to be the idea of a buried treasure.
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The Tragic Truth About Evita's Childhood
Later known as Evita, Eva Perón was born with the name Eva Maria Ibarguren in Los Toldos, a small agricultural town on the plains of Argentina.
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The Tragic Childbirth Death Of Princess Charlotte Augusta Of Wales
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales died from childbirth complications, which produced multiple tragedies and set into motion pivotal changes in history.
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What The Palace Of Versailles Is Being Used As Today
The Palace of Versailles, which began life as a small hunting lodge, has exchanged purpose and ownership countless times in the course of its 360-year history.
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