The Untold Truth Of Apollo 13
Dying in orbital limbo would have been a depressing contradiction. But the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 had more important matters to consider, like surviving.
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What Happened To Catherine Of Aragon After Henry VIII Left Her?
Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon were married for about 23 years before Henry, frustrated with their inability to produce a male heir, decided to break with the Catholic Church and thereby have his marriage annulled.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was a man worthy of legend, but his tragedy holds lessons we should never forget. This is the tragic real-life story of Sitting Bull.
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The Real Reason People Get Goosebumps
Why do people get goosebumps? Because R.L. Stine is and always has been the preeminent voice of a generation, a compelling author with a lot to say about society, the political process, and man's unfathomable capacity to say "cheese" and die. But what about physical goosebumps?
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The Scandals That Plagued Ulysses S. Grant's Presidency
President Ulysses S. Grant's claim to fame was taking command of the Union forces during the American Civil War, personally chosen by President Abraham Lincoln to defeat the Confederacy. Defeat them he did, and then he became president. But his presidency was rocked by scandal...
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The Truth Of The 'Most Dangerous Place In History Of Planet Earth'
The worst of times in Morocco occurred around 100 million years ago. Here's the truth of the "most dangerous place in history of planet Earth."
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The Real Reason There Might Be An iPhone 12 Shortage This Year
It would be silly to deny that COVID-19 contributed to a drop in Apple iPhone sales, but it's arguably lazy to blame the trend on the pandemic. There are other reasons why there may be an iPhone shortage this year.
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The Truth About The Deadliest Battle In American History
Private Ezra Stickley of the 5th Virginia Infantry didn't leave the Battle of Antietam in one piece, and his horse fared far worse. Stickley said of his ordeal, "The third shell struck and killed my horse and bursting, blew him to pieces, knocked me down, of course, and tore off my right arm..."
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The Truth About Who Actually Discovered America
When asking who discovered America, "who" means which group of human beings. One thing's for sure -- it definitely wasn't Christopher Columbus.
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The Real Reason Jimmy Hoffa Ended Up In Prison
Seen one way, "Jimmy" Hoffa was a solid-gold American success story. But in hindsight, prison time and his mysterious disappearance seem to say otherwise.
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The Real Reason Spartacus Fought The Roman Empire
The name Spartacus is evocative, depending on your generation, either of salty premium cable violence or Kirk Douglas's all-consuming Marianas chin dimple. But what did this former gladiator really want to accomplish by taking on the Roman Empire?
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Who Were The Branch Davidians, And Where Is The Group Today?
What is the history of the Branch Davidians, and where are they today? Read more to find out about the notorious group that all but perished in Waco.
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Times That U.S. Presidents Totally Lost It
Lots of presidents have had public and semi-public meltdowns — and it's not really surprising. Just try to take on all the problems of the free world and try not to have an occasional meltdown. And with that context, let's take a look at some of the times that American presidents totally lost it.
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The Truth About Mount Rushmore's Secret Room
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore seems like the kind of monument you can take at face value. But there's more than meets the eye...
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The Violent History Of Angola Prison
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is named after the slave plantation that existed on that land where the prison now stands. The plantation took its name from the nation its slaves were taken from: Angola.
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The Real Reason Your Keyboard's F And J Keys Have Bumps
F for the left index finger, J for the right, the correct starting position for touch typists since approximately forever.
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The Truth About The Eiffel Tower's Secret Apartment
Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the centennial celebration of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower heralded a "revolution" in civil engineering. An imposing 1,063 feet tall, it could literally tower over older architectural marvels such as St. Peter's Basilica and Giza's Great Pyramid.
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Here's What People Used Before Toilet Paper Was Invented
At this moment, there's a chance that you're staring at your phone, contemplating what to do next, having realized far too late in the game that there's no toilet paper left on the roll. Then, almost as an afterthought, "How did folks deal with this in the old days?"
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The Worst Things About Being A UPS Driver
UPS delivered 3.5 million packages and documents per day in 2019. No doubt the numbers are bigger this year -- but that doesn't mean the job is any easier.
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The True History Of The Lost Kingdom Of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient civilization located in Northeast Africa, just south of Ancient Egypt. The Kushites were winners and losers; underdogs and overlords; aggressively expanding and defensively skulking into the historical shadows. This is the true history of the lost Kingdom of Kush.
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The Tragic Life Of Queen Victoria's Husband
Was it galling, to be a 19th-century male married to a queen? With no real title or responsibilities of your own? That's one of the puzzles presented by the life of Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, or Prince Albert, who had the good fortune to marry Queen Victoria.
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Lottery Winners Who Eventually Lost Everything
It's arguable whether or not money can buy happiness, but massive, sudden amounts of the stuff does seem capable of picking up misery on a rent-to-own basis -- especially when it comes from winning the lottery.
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What Was The Most Boring Day In History?
By some accounts, April 11th, 1954 was the most boring day in history.
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Is Absinthe Illegal In The U.S.?
God help you if you make the mistake of ordering absinthe. "That's not real absinthe," you'll be helpfully informed. "Real absinthe isn't even legal in the United States. It's too powerful. I drank it all the time when I spent a summer in France." And then, they'll keep going on about ...
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The Ancient Board Game That Was Found In King Tut's Tomb
In the Spring of 2020, the citizens of this fair planet found themselves in an unenviable position: humans had, collectively, run out of board games that didn't make them want to kill each other. Rounds of Risk ended invariably with one person stuck in Greenland, while the other ...
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Five Strange Meals People Ate During The Great Depression
Comfort foods are maybe not the best long-term coping strategy for depression — or, for that matter, Great Depression.
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The Real Reason McDonald's Got Rid Of Ronald McDonald
If you're a fan of both vintage commercials and meat-themed nightmares, then you know that the Ronald McDonald of old was much different. So where is he now?
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