The Tragic Story That Inspired Mowgli From The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book chronicled the life of the feral child named Mowgli. The story of the real-life Mowgli, though, didn't have a happy ending.
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This Is The Only Cabinet Member To Ever Be Impeached
In 1876, Secretary of War William W. Belknap became the only U.S. Cabinet member (so far) to have ever been impeached by the House of Representatives.
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The Indiana Town That Had An "Anti-Hippie" Law
Indiana's LaGrange County in 1971 established an "anti-hippie" ordinance that regulated gatherings of more than 500 people and that lasted longer than 12 hours.
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The Messed Up History Of Lysol
Lysol's usage extended far beyond cleansing kitchen counters during the plague into more unusual purposes. This is the messed up history of Lysol.
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Groundbreaking Women They Didn't Teach You About In School
In school, we never seemed to hear about groundbreaking women, and that's a shame. Here are some groundbreaking women they didn't teach you about in school.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Finally Explained
In October 1962, the US discovered Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba. This is the Cuban Missile Crisis finally explained.
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The Tiniest Countries In The World
The tiniest countries in the world are so small even America's smallest states look giant in comparison. These are the tiniest countries in the world.
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The Messed Up Truth About The War Of 1812
The War of 1812 was mostly fought between Britain and the U.S., and it was incredibly complicated and messy. Here's the messed up truth about the War of 1812.
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The Truth About The Exorcism Of Anna Ecklund
Society's idea of what exorcisms look like wasn't shaped purely by movies, but also from real-life rituals... particularly the one performed on Anna Ecklund.
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The Real Reason We Associate Hearts With Love
Where did the iconic and instantly recognizable heart shape come from? How did human hearts become associated with love in the first place?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of F. Scott And Zelda Fitzgerald
The Fitzgeralds mirror their history perfectly, from their heyday of the roaring 20s to their downfall in the Great Depression. Here is their tragic story.
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What It Was Like Working At Studio 54
Studio 54 defined clubbing, disco, and celebrity in the late 70s. There were many people working behind the velvet rope, behind the bar, and behind the scenes.
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The Most Dangerous Places To Travel In 2021
As you hunker at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, dreaming of future vacation plans, there might be a few destinations you'll want to reconsider.
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Why The Halifax Explosion Was One Of History's Biggest Tragedies
Despite being one of the most tragic and devastating man-made disasters in North American history, the Halifax Explosion remains largely unknown.
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The Real Reason Ronald Reagan's Second Inauguration Was Held Indoors
Reagan said medical experts recommended the cancellation because the frigid temperature and heavy wind posed significant health risks to those attending.
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The Messed Up History Of Leprosy
A disease like leprosy, with its profound, visible symptoms like discolored skin, open ulcers, and facial swelling, was not only incurable, but terrifying.
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Is Bill Belichick The First Person To Refuse A Presidential Medal Of Freedom?
Bill Belichick's decision to decline the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump is entirely without precedent.
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The Untold Story Of Wild Bill Hickok's Only Wife
They married on March 5, 1876, when Wild Bill was 39 and Lake was 50. The not-so-young couple didn't get to spend much time together.
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What You Didn't Know About Ernest Hemingway's Life As A Spy
But little did people know that Papa, as Hemingway was sometimes called, was also a spy. No, not just for the US, but for the Soviet Union.
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First Man To Break The Sound Barrier Passes Away
Chuck Yeager, the first person to ever travel faster than the speed of sound, has passed away at the age of 97.
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This Island Nation Has Disney And Pokemon Characters On Its Money
The tiny nation of Niue, off the coast of New Zealand, decided to print popular characters on its coins. It's the first country to feature Pokemon on its money.
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The Messed Up Truth About Don McLean
Don McLean, mainly known for "American Pie," has lived a life loaded with troubling and controversial moments. This is the messed up truth about Don McLean.
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How The United States Got Control Of Puerto Rico
The United States got control of Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War in 1898. The U.S. has yet to give control back to Puerto Ricans.
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What Really Happened When An Ex-Monk Hijacked A Plane
When an ex-monk hijacked a plane, he had a list of demands that included the Vatican release the Third Secret of Fatima.
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The Controversial History Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
From its treacherous origins to the various no-shows, here's the controversial history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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What You Didn't Know About The Fight Club Teddy Roosevelt Ran
Teddy Roosevelt was obsessed with boxing and created his own fight club in the White House basement.
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Why The Kennedys Couldn't Stand Lyndon B. Johnson
During the first two years of Kennedy's administration, the Kennedy family were concerned about Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office.
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