The History Of The Strappado Torture Method
Strappado was used to torture witches, heretics, and more during the Inquisition. The method is simple but just as brutal as any other device or mechanism.
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The Truth About The Deadly Turkish Water Park Disaster
Fatal accidents can and do happen at water parks, and sometimes the guest was simply the victim of a problem they had no control over.
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This Is How Lewis And Clark First Met
President Jefferson appointed two men -- Meriwether Lewis and William Clark -- to assemble a team to explore the region and return to Washington with notes.
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The Truth About Hitler's Secret Expedition To Antarctica
Hitler was determined to make Germany self-sufficient and produce its own whale oil, and Antarctica became crucial for his plans.
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Kenneth Feinberg: The Truth About The Lawyer Who Helped 9/11 Victims
The man at the center of it all was an NYU-educated lawyer with a history of brokering settlements among groups of victims, attorney Kenneth Feinberg.
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Everything We Know About The Doctor Who Helped Find Osama Bin Laden
Dr. Shakil Afridi is thought to be directly responsible for helping the CIA pinpoint the location of terrorist Osama bin Laden within his compound in Pakistan.
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This Former U.S. President Had The Most Pets
This presidents menagerie included 11 horses, six dogs, five guinea pigs, two cats, one pig, one badger, one macaw, one bear, one hen, one rabbit, and many more
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How Were Vestal Virgins Chosen?
A group of female priestesses who worshipped Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, the Vestal Virgins' main priority was keeping the sacred fire burning.
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The Forgotten History Of The LaserDisc Player
When a laser disc player was first demonstrated in 1972, it was a pioneering technology that led to the possibilities that came after.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1970 Bhola Cyclone
The area around the Bay of Bengal is known for its intense tropical storms, made worse by the low elevations and dense population around Bangladesh.
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Here's How Many People Live In The Most Densely Populated City On Earth
Approximately 7.9 billion people live on Earth today, and CNN reported that 37% are in China and India. China is currently the most populated country.
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Here's How Joseph Stalin Would've Looked In Color
Born into poverty in 1878, Joseph Stalin would become the dictator of the Soviet Union and be remembered for his ruthless reign of terror.
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The Untold Truth Of The Trail Of Tears
Thousands of people died on the Trail of Tears, and the Trail of Tears was one of the worst human rights abuses in American history.
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Things You Believed As A Kid That Ended Up Being Wrong
We all learned a lot as kids, but many of the things we learned weren't all that true. Here are things you probably believed as a kid that ended up being wrong.
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The Dark History Of Poena Cullei Execution
Humans have come up with some really bizarre ways to kill each other, but the Ancient Roman punishment of poena cullei was especially weird.
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The Truth About The Deadly Battersea Big Dipper Crash
In 1972, tragedy struck at England's Battersea Park Fun Fair when the Big Dipper roller coaster derailed, killing five children and injuring 13.
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How This Nearly Decapitated Woman Survived Her Assault
Alison Botha is no different in many ways from the millions of other women who've felt a sudden and scary flash of fear in a moment of vulnerability.
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Why Urine Was Once Used To Make Gunpowder
In a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
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Here's Why People Think Galileo Galilei Invented The Telescope
Galileo Galilei is one of the most remarkable scientific minds the world has ever seen. But despite his achievements, he didn't invent the telescope.
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Here's What Hunter S. Thompson Stole From Ernest Hemingway
At one time, legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was like any young aspiring writer, unsure if his natural inclination could be turned into a career.
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What Alcatraz Was Used For In The 1850s
One of the country's most notorious prisons was housed on an island in San Francisco Bay. But what was it used for in the 1850s?
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Does The Shroud Of Turin Actually Have Jesus' Name On It?
For about 700 years now, the ecclesiastical and scientific communities have been at odds over a piece of linen cloth -- what's known as the Shroud of Turin
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How Henry VIII Was Even More Evil Than You Think
England's notorious King Henry VIII is known for a lot of things. He ruled the country from 1509 to 1547, and in those 36 years, he changed England forever.
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The Truth About The Deadly Tenerife Airport Disaster
The Canary Islands have been a vacation mainstay for decades, but on one tragic day in the 1970s it was the site of the deadliest aircraft accident in history.
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Major Christian Symbols Explained
Christian symbols are easily recognizable, but their purposes are often not. Here are the meanings of major Christian symbols as well as some lesser-known ones.
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Everyday Things You Never Knew The Purpose Of
These everyday items have built-in secrets that you never knew were there.
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How The Silk Road Helped Spread The Plague
The creation of the Silk Road trade network led to the distribution of goods and knowledge. But most importantly, it brought different cultures together.
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