The Real Reason Prohibition Was Passed
After decades of failed attempts from temperance movement advocates, the U.S. government passed the 18th Amendment in 1919, leading the way for Prohibition.
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This Is How Much Money Queen Elizabeth's Private Secretary Makes
The British royal family employs thousands of people to help run their empire, and one of the top positions is Queen Elizabeth's private secretary.
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The Most Dangerous Cults In Recent History
Several cults in history became incredibly dangerous to members and non-members alike. These are some of the most dangerous cults in recent history.
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Drew Peterson: Whatever Happened To The Convicted Killer?
Drew Peterson is currently serving 78 years behind bars for murdering his wife and a different murder-for-hire plot — but one of his wives is still missing.
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Tony Blair's Relationship
Tony Blair was prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 until 2007, and reportedly his relationship with Queen Elizabeth got off to a shaky start.
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The 2002 Moscow Hostage Crisis Explained
Here's how 2002's Moscow Hostage Crisis allowed a newly elected Vladimir Putin to "consolidate his grip on power," despite actions that killed more than 100.
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The Truth About Wallis Simpson And Edward VIII's Relationship
Wallis Simpson was derided for taking King Edward VIII from the British throne, but the truth about their relationship is actually quite different.
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What Is Manna?
One common English phrase from the Bible is "manna from Heaven," referring to an unexpected gift that comes at just the right time. What was manna originally?
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The Chilling Mystery Behind The Dardeen Family Murders
Quiet life in Ina, Illinois, was irreversibly changed in 1987 when Keith and Elaine Dardeen, their son Peter, and their newborn child were murdered.
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The Truth About King Solomon's Magic Ring
The Qur'an, Rabbinic lore, and extrabiblical texts like the "Wisdom of Solomon" depict a very different version of Solomon, though: He's a wielder of magic.
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Bill Gates' Net Worth Is Even Higher Than You Thought
The team was so driven that they skipped meals and just drank powdered orange Tang. By 1987, at age 31, Bill Gates became the world's youngest billionaire.
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A Closer Look At Shou Zi Chew, TikTok's New CEO
Shou Zi Chew is taking the reins at TikTok after a stint as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.
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The Jaw-Dropping Amount Of Money Bill Gates Has Donated
Even though Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in 2007, he's still the fourth-richest person in the world at $130.5 billion.
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US Presidents Who Suffered The Most Tragic Deaths
Some presidents were doing the job while facing secret struggles and confronting their mortality. Here's the US presidents who suffered the most tragic deaths.
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The Tragic Story Of The Mount Erebus Disaster
The Mount Erebus disaster was (and still is) New Zealand's worst peacetime disaster, killing 257 people. Here's the tragic story of the Mount Erebus disaster.
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The Harsh Truth About Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island is an Australian territory located a little more than 1,000 miles from Sydney and was used as a penal colony for the 'worst of the worst.'
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The Biggest Myth You Should Stop Believing About Cinco De Mayo
Only 22% of Americans have any idea what Cinco de Mayo is about — presumably about the same amount who have a clue who St. Patrick was.
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The Strange Reign Of Richard The Lionheart
Richard I "the Lionheart" was one of England's most famous and polarizing rulers.
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The Truth About The Queen's $250k Bentley Going To Auction
Queen Elizabeth II's rare, deep green Bentley Mulsanne, used between 2013 and 2015 while in residence at Buckingham Palace, is up for sale.
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Victorian Period Movies That Got History Totally Wrong
Period films are made to be entertaining but historically inaccurate movies can give misconceptions of history. Here are films that got Victorian history wrong.
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The Real Reason The United States Acquired Florida From Spain
Why would such a seemingly powerful global force as Spain hand over a significant piece of its lands, the Florida territory, to the U.S. in 1819?
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The Real Reason West Virginia Broke Away From Virginia
The story behind the creation of our 35th state is a lot more complex than you might think. Here's the real reason West Virginia broke away from Virginia.
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How Vincent Gigante Became A Gangster
Before his unique Mafia stint ('The Oddfather'), eventual arrest, and death, Vincent 'The Chin' Gigante began like many mobsters before him: as a boxer.
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The Truth Behind The Red Terror Campaign
The Derg began a campaign to nationalize industry and farmland, in addition to abolishing feudalism and promoting literacy -- in part, by committing genocide.
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Why Do Soccer Teams Have Such Unusual Names?
Outside of the States, and in particular when it comes to European soccer teams, the names can be a bit more arcane. Manchester United. Real Madrid. Arsenal.
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The Sad Fates Of Mozart's Children
Mozart began playing the harpsichord at three, and by five, he was composing. But he would have more success in music than building a flourishing family.
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Lord Alfred Douglas: The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde
Wilde never recovered from prison and died a few years later, impoverished and alone, and all because of Lord Alfred Douglas: The man who destroyed Oscar Wilde.
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