The Queen Pays Taxes Even Though It's Not Required. Here's Why
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been paying taxes for decades, and it's quite likely that future sovereigns will pay taxes as well.
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The Messed Up Truth Behind The Xbox Murders
On August 6, 2004, a brutal mass killing in Deltona, Florida was seemingly motivated in part) by a video game console.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The American Revolution
Both British redcoats and rebellious colonial Patriots witnessed and committed some pretty messed up things during the American Revolution.
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The Untold Truth Of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation
From the crowns (multiple) to the robes (also multiple) to the procession route to the guest list, this is the untold truth of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.
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The Truth About Frank Sheeran And Jimmy Hoffa's Relationship
The truth about Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and Jimmy Hoffa's relationship may never truly be known. Sheeran had his version, but no evidence to back it up.
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Steve Jobs' Relationship With Bill Gates Explained
Computer magnates Steve Jobs and Bill Gates had a long love-hate relationship, sometimes quite a bit more of one than the other.
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The Truth About The Shrunken Human Head Used In A Movie
An authentic Amazonian shrunken head that has been on display in Georgia for decades and has appeared in an American movie is now going back home to Ecuador.
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Why You'll Never Hear Queen Elizabeth's Last Name
Queen Elizabeth does not typically use a last name, basically because she doesn't need one — but it's not only because she is a famous public figure.
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How Dr. Joseph Bell Became The Real-Life Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Joseph Bell, a Scottish surgeon, is considered to be Arthur Conan Doyle's real-life inspiration for the character of Sherlock Holmes.
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Who Won The Falklands War And Why Did It Happen?
Things got a little complicated when Argentina claimed it had "inherited" the islands from Spain, which prompted British troops to come over and claim it back.
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How Winston Churchill Really Felt About Gandhi
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was not shy about his feelings toward India's revered activist for independence, Mahatma Gandhi.
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The Surprising Amount Of Money It Really Cost To Build The Palace Of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most ridiculously extravagant buildings on the planet. Few could fathom the amount of money this decadent building cost.
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How Much Does A Telephone Operator For The Royal Family Make?
Working as a telephone operator for the British royal family isn't going to make anyone particularly rich — how much money can you make, though?
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Western Period Movies That Got History Totally Wrong
Who doesn't love a good western? Hollywood likes pitting the good guys against the bad guys, the bloodier the better, regardless of historical accuracy.
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The Real Reason The Mexican-American War Happened
The Mexican-American War resulted in the United States' acquisition of land as far west as California, but why, exactly, was it fought?
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What You Should Know About The Serbo-Bulgarian War
In war, "short" typically means there's less time for bloodshed, and fewer people are killed, but not always. Individual battles can have horrendous casualties.
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Here's How The French And Indian War Came To An End
Don't let the name fool you; it wasn't a case of the French fighting against Native Americans. The French and Indian War should be the French-British War.
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How Much Money Does A Butler For The Royal Family Actually Make?
Anybody keen on a life of voluntary servitude to a cash-flush autocrat? You're in luck, because the royal family just might be hiring.
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The Tragic Murder Of Vincent Chin
In 1982, Vincent Chin was working at Efficient Engineering and engaged to be married to Vickie Wong, but he was tragically murdered by two white men.
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The Untold Truth Of The US Public Health Service
Besides the six branches of our military, there is a unit of commissioned officers dedicated to public health: the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).
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How The Battle Of Yorktown Led To The End Of The Revolutionary War
The Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, laid the groundwork for an American win over Britain in the Revolutionary War, freeing the colonies from English control.
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What You Should Know About Queen Elizabeth And Joe Biden's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth and President Joe Biden have one of those relationships where you know all about a person and have mutual friends, but have never actually met.
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The Truth Behind The Rivalry Between Ferrari And Lamborghini
The dispute between the founders of two of the biggest high-end carmakers — Ferrari and Lamborghini — began over a mundane mechanical part.
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How Did The Black Death Actually Start?
The Black Death peaked in Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing around two-thirds of the population — an estimated 25 million people. How did it get its start?
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The Truth About The Tiny Da Vinci Drawing That Could Sell For $16 Million
A tiny sketch of a bear penned by Leonardo da Vinci is expected to go up for auction this summer, and it's expected to fetch a staggering amount of money.
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You Probably Never Realized How Many Rare Animals The Queen Has
Queen Elizabeth's love for animals dates back to when her father, George VI, took in a corgi named Dookie in 1933.
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British Royal Flower Traditions Explained
Much of the symbolism and import of floral arrangements for British royals is tied up in floriography, or the "language of flowers."
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