What Are The Five Elements Of Taoism?
Taoism (also known as Daoism) is a philosophy that has been around for thousands of years, leaving a profound effect on Chinese culture — and the world.
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Montana's Roe River Holds A World Record In An Eliminated Category
The Roe River in Montana used to hold a strange Guinness world record, until that record was abolished completely: the world's shortest river.
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Why Barcelona Rejected The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, but the famous tower wasn't always destined for Paris. At first, it was supposed to be built in Barcelona.
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The NBA Dallas Mavericks Game That Led To A Human Trafficking Case
The NBA Dallas Mavericks game that led to a human trafficking case is a sobering account of how easy and fast it can be for perpetrators to claim victims.
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The Dark History Of NFL Cheerleading
For professional cheerleaders, making the team is nothing compared to the stress of staying on it. Here's the dark history behind NFL cheerleading.
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The History Of The Kansas City Chiefs' Original Mascot, Warpaint
The history of the Kansas City Chiefs' original mascot, Warpaint, goes back to the 1960s when a horse and rider rode onto the field to celebrate touchdowns.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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The Wannsee Conference Of 1942: The Birthplace Of Nazi Germany's Final Solution
Here's the story of the Wannsee Conference of 1942: the birthplace of Nazi Germany's final solution, where Nazis increased efforts to eliminate the Jews.
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The Rare, Prehistoric Find Made By A 9-Year-Old From Maryland
Not all important historical finds are made by professionals. This rare, prehistoric find of a megalodon tooth was made by a 9-year-old from Maryland.
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Hugh B. Cott And The Palatability Of Eggs Study
Hugh B. Cott was a zoologist who launched a study in which a panel of three people tried hundreds of types of eggs to test their palatability to humans.
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The Harrowing Bus 300 Affair Explained
Extrajudicial killings are nothing new in the history of Israel. But the Bus 300 affair showed how far the Shin Bet was willing to go to protect its own.
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Spike: The Record-Holding Dog From Camden, Ohio
There are an estimated 70 million homeless cats and dogs in the United States alone and between 200 and 600 million worldwide. Spike was one of them.
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How A Whale Bone Used In A Medical Procedure Killed A Founding Father
Gouverneur Morris was one of the Founding Fathers as New York's representative. Morris was plagued with health problems. Here is how a whalebone killed Morris.
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The Scariest Apocalypses Predicted Throughout History
There have been plenty of times that prophets have spoken about the end of the world. Here are the scariest apocalypses predicted throughout history.
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Meet Ann O'Delia Diss Debar: The Fake Medium Even Harry Houdini Complimented
Ann O'Delia Diss Debar was a dedicated con artist. So what kind of life did she lead that even Houdini had to begrudgingly admit to being impressed?
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The Story Behind Albert Einstein's UFO Letter
UFOs have been a constant source of speculation in both the public and scientific community. Here's what Albert Einstein said in his famous UFO letter.
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Gruesome Details Found In 3,000-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim's Skeleton
Gruesome details found in a 3,000-year-old shark attack victim's skeleton were discovered by archeologists during a study on prehistoric violence in Japan.
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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The Historical First In Super Bowl 2023 (& Why It Matters)
The Super Bowl 2023 match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will be historical. Here's why it matters.
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The Biggest Romanov Family Myths
Alongside the very real facts of the Romanovs, a bevy of rumors sprung up over the years. Here are the biggest Romanov family myths.
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The Story Of The Record-Breaking 13,580.28 Foot Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, but you'd really have to love pizza to consume the largest pizza in the world. This is the story of the world's largest pizza.
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Inside Shimon Bar Kokhba's Military Leadership Of The Judean Army Against Rome
The third of the three Jewish revolts against the Romans occurred between 132-135 A.D., and it differs from previous ones because it had a leader.
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Diogenes: The Strange Story Of Plato's Rival
Diogenes is remembered as one of the most prominent practitioners of cynicism, but he's also notable for being an outsider among the ancient philosophers.
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What Are The 3 Marks Of Existence In Buddhism?
There are three marks of existence in Buddhism called dukkha, anatta, and anicca. Here's what those words mean.
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Why Some People Believe That Nostradamus' Predictions Were Plagiarized
Nostradamus is known as a famous future-teller, who predicted several important historical events. But were his predictions plagiarized?
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The Legend Of The One-Legged Queen Vishpala Of The Rigveda
This is the legend of the one-legged Queen Vishpala of the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu Scriptures dating back as far as 6000 B.C.
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The Wildest Stories From Norse Mythology
Many may be familiar with the stories of Thor and Loki from movies and video games. But here are some of the other wildest stories from Norse mythology.
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