The Truth Behind The Disco Biscuit
Quaaludes became colloquially known as "disco biscuits" because of their popularity in discos -- the pills caused feelings of euphoria and reduced inhibitions.
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Bridgerton: Who Was The Real Queen Charlotte?
Bridgerton is a hit Netflix show with one character, Queen Charlotte, that has many fans asking if she was a real queen. So who was the Real Queen Charlotte?
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What Donald Trump's Final Days As President Were Like
Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 will be different this year, as his predecessor refuses to join the ceremony and hand off the presidency.
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American Insurrections And Rebellions You've Never Heard Of
American history is replete with violent uprisings, bloody coups, and revolutionary attempts. Here are some of the rebellions you haven't heard of.
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A Short History Of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day goes back several hundred years, yet it's exact origins are not fully known. Still, there are a few theories about the holiday's history.
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This Is Who Really Invented Radio
You've heard of the space race, where America battled the Soviet Union for supremacy in space exploration, but do you know about the radio race?
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The Tragic Real Life Story Of Confucius
Confucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
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The Truth About The Legally-Dead Woman Fighting To Prove She's Alive
Jeanne Pouchain has been legally dead for the past three years, yet she is actually still alive and kicking and trying to prove it.
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This Is The Most Pardons Any President Has Ever Made
As long as a criminal follows the proper procedures, then the head of state can grant them forgiveness and send them back to a somewhat normal life.
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The Truth About Alberto Fujimori's Political Crimes
Alberto Fujimori may have become president of Peru in 1990 through democratic means, but he spent the next 10 years in power ruling with an iron fist.
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When Did Humans First Fall In Love?
Marriage was often organized in exchange for a dowry -- property and/or money which the bride brought to her husband. But what about emotions?
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These Are The Three People Who Were Barred From Serving In The US Government
There have only been 21 impeachments in history, but only three people were ever banned from serving in the US government.
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The Truth Behind The Invention Of The Soda Fountain
After soda water was touted for its perceived health benefits, the soda fountain was invented to sell carbonated water to the masses.
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The Secret Deal That Coca-Cola Has With The DEA
Coca-Cola has a deal with the Drug Enforcement Administration to get this essential ingredient for the secret Coke recipe.
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The Truth About The Man Who Invented The Piano
Bartolomeo Cristofori is the man who invented the piano more than 300 years ago but hardly anyone knows his name.
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The Truth About The Coca Wine Fad Of The Mid-1800s
Made by steeping the leaves of the coca plant, the coca wine craze swept through Europe in the mid-19th century and was even endorsed by the pope.
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Tragic Details About Red Cloud
During his life, Red Cloud played an incredibly critical role in resisting white expansionism. These are the tragic details about Red Cloud.
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This Is Who Alzheimer's Disease Is Named After
The condition is known as Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia that changes how an individual thinks, remembers, and behaves over the course of years.
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Rules Former First Ladies Have To Follow
Rules that former first ladies must follow include Secret Service protection for life and for traditional etiquette, being gracious to the incoming first lady.
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The First People To Climb The World's Tallest Mountains (Besides Everest)
Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, but there are other tall mountains which have proven to be more deadly and sources of greater drama.
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The Crazy True Story Of William Randolph Hearst
This is the crazy real life story of William Randolph Hearst's rise to glory, crash landing, and the movie he hated that cemented his fame.
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The Messed Up History Of Dead Whales And Arthritis
At one point in medical history, a popular method of treating rheumatoid arthritis involved afflicted patients sitting inside whale carcasses.
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Details You Didn't Know About Martin Luther King, Jr.
While the salient details of King's life, such as his "I have a dream" speech, are now canonical in the country's popular history, there's much more to the man.
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The Untold Story Of The Newsboys' Strike Of 1899
The newsies were instrumental in the spread of information, and in the summer of 1899, they showed the city of New York just how necessary they were.
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The Real Reason Charles I Was Executed
With the death of his father, King James I, in 1625, Charles I became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He was later executed in 1649.
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What Really Happened To The Couple With President Lincoln After His Assassination
Here is what happened to Major Henry Rathbone and his fiancée Clara Harris after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865.
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Embarrassing Things That Donald Trump Was The First President To Do
Here is a look at some of the cringetastic things that President Donald Trump has been the first president to do.
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