The 1988 Gladbeck Hostage Crisis Haunts Germany To This Day. Here's The Story
In August 1988, in the town of Gladbeck in the former West Germany, two men's plans to rob a bank escalated into a standoff that dominated the German media.
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Amazing Ancient Structures Carved From Solid Rock
While most construction involves masonry, the most remarkable human-made structures are hewn from solid stone. This is known as rock-cut architecture.
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Why Elvis Presley Couldn't Stand To Be Called The King
Elvis Presley is still known at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but it turns out he couldn't stand to be called The King. Here's why.
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Liubov Yarosh: The 102-Year-Old Grandmother Outfitting Ukrainian Snipers
Liubov Yarosh is a 102-year-old grandmother who is outfitting Ukrainian snipers. She says she just wants the war to end and for peace to return to Ukraine.
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How The Black December Shark Attacks Turned A Beach In South Africa Into A War Zone
How the Black December shark attacks turned a beach in South Africa into a war zone when officials took drastic measures to deplete the sharks.
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An Archaeologist's Chilling Discovery Unearthed Multiple Infant Skeletons
An archaeologist's chilling discovery unearthed multiple infant skeletons. Researchers theorize their cause of death was infanticide.
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The Oldest Inhabited Cities In The World
Very few cities have made it unscathed throughout mankind's tumultuous history. Nevertheless, here are the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
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The Theory That The Unidentified Bible John Killer Could Still Be Alive
Just because the Bible John case is more than 50 years old doesn't mean that the killer is dead.
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The Spine-Tingling Mystery Of 13th Century Germany's Real-Life Pied Piper
The tale of the Pied Piper goes back hundreds of years to an actual event that appears to have unfolded in a German town.
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Librarians Delivering Books On Horseback Was A Thing Once. Here's Why.
To help pull the country out of the slump caused by the Great Depression, a program started to bring books to the people that relied on librarians on horseback.
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The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The Legend Of Nymphs Explained (& Why They Were So Revered)
Greco-Roman mythology is full of larger-than-life figures, but here is the legend of the ancient nymphs and why these minor nature spirits were so revered.
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The Bottle Of Beer That Almost Sparked A Legal Fight In Nova Scotia
One particular bottle of beer almost sparked a legal fight in Nova Scotia. Here's the story.
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Mount Trashmore: The Engineering Marvel That Transformed A Landfill Into A Park
The United States is filled with odd and curious landmarks. One such is Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore, which became a marvel in upscaling engineering.
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Why Benito Mussolini Had His Own Son-In-Law Executed
Benito Mussolini overthrew the Italian government and asserted fascism as the country's dictator. No one was safe from his wrath. Not even his own son-in-law.
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The Creepiest Stories In Appalachian Folklore
A hallmark of every culture is its folklore. The Appalachian region is certainly rich in these tales and legends. These are some of the creepiest of them all.
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The Most Under-Appreciated Allied Victory Of WWII
One important Allied victory in World War II was also one of the most under appreciated. Here's why the Battle of the Bulge was so crucial.
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How A Conversation With A Group Of German Children Inspired The 'Candy Bomber'
During a WWII blockade, a group of kids and their interaction with an American Airman inspired one of the most heartwarming military operations.
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A Woman From 1700s Russia Reportedly Set A World Record That No One Has Broken Yet
"The Guinness Book of World Records" has served as the definitive source for various achievements met by humans and the animal kingdom. Here's one.
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Poor Eyesight Could Have Been A Death Sentence Under Cambodia's Khmer Rouge
In the end, up to 2.8 million people died in the Khmer Rouge's "Super Great Leap Forward." And poor eyesight could have been a death sentence.
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The Mystery Of The 'Light At The End Of The Tunnel' Before Death May Never Be Solved
Those who have come close to death oftentimes recall profound experiences involving feelings of peace, bliss, and apathy for their life on Earth.
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The American President Who Oversaw The Most Federal Executions In The Last 100 Years
Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
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Michael Toothman's Heartbreaking Last Words Before Being Killed By His Son
Outwardly, Zachary Toothman was an accomplished college student. But when he shockingly went to murder his family, his father uttered heartbreaking final words.
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The Messed Up Reality About The Railroad Industry
The railroad's impact on American history can't be overstated. But the U.S. began to neglect rail over the 20th century in favor of the automobile.
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Orville And Wilbur Wright's Overlooked Younger Sister Is The Reason They Got Off The Ground
Wilbur and Orville Wright will forever be credited for getting man into the air, but they had help from another family member -- their sister, Katharine.
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The History Of How Gatorade Got Its Name
Gatorade is one of the highest-selling sports drinks in the world, with 4.31 billion cases - not bottles - sold worldwide in 2021. Here's how it got its name.
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The Many Identities Of Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin is known as one of the cruelest dictators of all time, and he went by many different identities. These are the different names he called himself.
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