12 Of The Greatest Songs Based On Historical Events
Bands and musicians get their inspiration from all sorts of places, including history, and have produced some great tunes that tell a true story.
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What Was Bob Marley's Religion?
Bob Marley is one of the most famous reggae singers ever, and a pioneer of the genre. So what exactly did he believe? Here's what his religion was.
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What 19th-Century Circus Life Was Really Like
Life in a 19th-century circus meant steady work, hot meals, and more than a little adventure - when you weren't getting harassed by locals or mauled by lions.
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Why Refrigerators Were So Dangerous In The Edwardian Era
Development of modern refrigerators was ongoing in the Victorian era, becoming household items in the Edwardian Era. But they were dangerous. Here's why.
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What You Didn't Know About JFK's Life As A Writer
President John F. Kennedy was notable in several ways, including winning a Pulitzer Prize. Here's what you didn't know about JFK's life as a writer.
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The Real Reason Phone Numbers Used To Start With Letters
Maybe you've picked up on the way old phone numbers used to work from a classic film or TV show. If not, phone numbers used to start with letters. Here's why.
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Who Were The Doughboys In WWI?
World War I saw men from several nationalities working with and against each other, and among them, nicknames arose. This is who the doughboys were.
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What Happens If Someone In Jail Is Elected President Of The United States?
No person has ever been elected president of the United States while in jail. But what exactly would happen in this scenario? Let's take a look.
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Going To The Beach In The Regency Era Had A Different Meaning
Years ago, in the Regency era from around 1795 to 1837, going to the beach was a lot different than it is today. Here's what it meant back then.
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What Donald Trump's Mugshot Expression Really Means, According To An Expert
A body language expert has just weighed in on Donald Trump's facial expressions as he posed for mugshots at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta.
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Who Was Jared In The Book Of Mormon?
In the King James Bible Jared gets very little mention, but in the LDS Bible, he was integral to keeping his people together after the Tower of Babel fell.
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Who Invented Deodorant And Antiperspirant?
Deodorant and anti-perspirant might be common (and invaluable) products today, but they are actually fairly recent creations. Here's the story.
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What Living At Buckingham Palace Is Really Like
Buckingham Palace is a home, in that plenty of staff live there, as do many royals, at least part-time. Here’s what it’s like living in Buckingham Palace.
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The Strange Medieval Fairy-Tale Of Cockaigne, Land Of Laziness And Earthly Delights
Various cultures have ideas and stories about fantasy utopias. This is the strange medieval fairy-tale of Cockaigne, land of laziness and earthly delights.
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The Reason Airplanes Have Ashtrays Even Though Smoking Is Banned
Airplane restrooms are equipped with tiny pull-out ashtrays. Smoking is an obvious no-no on airplanes, so why does this feature even exist?
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Here's Who Inherited Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Money After She Died
First lady Jackie Kennedy was widowed after her husband President John F. Kennedy was publicly assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
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The Untold Truth Of Bethlehem
Most Christians are familiar with the general significance of Bethlehem. But Bethlehem contains many more surprises.
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History's Most Corrupt Athletes
Physical talent doesn't automatically mean solid ethics. Just take a look at this list of history's most corrupt athletes.
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The Untold History Of Ugly Laws
Ugly laws were a set of laws that made being disabled, mentally ill, or houseless punishable by fines or jail time. Here is the untold truth of ugly laws.
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Is Elon Musk's Deal To Purchase Twitter Considered A Hostile Takeover?
Trailblazing billionaire Elon Musk bought the social media outlet, Twitter. But was the deal to purchase Twitter considered a hostile takeover?
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Hopscotch Is Older Than You Realize
Hopscotch, the children's game, is played around the world under various names, and its origins are believed to date back to the Roman empire.
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Why Some Nuclear Explosions Have Vertical Smoke Trails Near Them
Old photographs show inexplicable vertical smoke trails near nuclear explosions. Here's why those wispy columns of smoke were around some of the bombs.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Princess Diana Died
Princess Diana was tragically killed in a devastating car accident in Paris along with her partner, Dodi Al Fayed, and the driver who was escorting the couple.
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12 Historical Figures Who Died Strangely
Dying of old age or from illness might be fine for boring, normal people, but famous historical figures deserve more … interesting deaths.
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The Most Intense Tales Of Survival Ever
Nothing you've experienced is as bad as what these people first faced, and then survived.
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Rules Prince Philip Had To Follow
Although Prince Philip stepped down from his official royal duties in 2017, he still had plenty of rules he had to follow as a member of the royal family.
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Did Lagertha From Vikings Really Exist?
The character Lagertha from the show Vikings is portrayed as a strong-willed shield maiden who fights battles along side men. But did she really exist?
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