Why The Japanese Government Is Offering Families A Windfall Of Cash To Leave Tokyo
Japan has an ongoing struggle with population issues, which is why the Japanese government is offering families a windfall of cash to leave Tokyo.
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Independent Countries That Lasted Less Than 20 Years
There have been countless countries, empires, and kingdoms that are now lost due to war, politics, and happenstance.
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How Pyramid Scheme Failures Led To Civil War In Albania
Pyramid schemes are never a good idea, but in the case of Albania in the 1990s, failed pyramid schemes actually led to civil war in the country.
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The Most Notorious Mob Murders In History
American mobsters have long since intrigued the public with tales of murder, extortion, and drug dealing. Here are the most notorious mob murders in history.
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Animals That Have Been Considered Sacred Throughout History
Since prehistoric times, animals have been endowed with godly attributes by civilizations. Here are animals seen as kin, tricksters, or gods of the afterlife.
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The Disastrous Flight Of KAL Flight 007: A Tragedy Of The Cold War
The Cold War gave rise to no small number of mysteries, including the strange, tragic fate of KAL Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet jets.
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Inside The Ugliest Brawl In Major League Baseball History
Baseball isn't known for its knock-down, drag-out fights, but that didn't stop a heated rivalry from erupting into the ugliest brawl in sports history in 1965.
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Howard Hughes' Alleged Plot To Rule Las Vegas
There was also the time he (more or less) tried to buy Las Vegas. While this is admittedly hyperbolic, he did buy a lot of it.
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Damascus: One Of The World's Oldest Continually Inhabited Cities In The World
People have lived in and around Damascus for 11,000 years or more. Here's what you should know about this amazing, historic hub of humanity.
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Tragic Details About The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
During WWII, Jewish prisoners attempted a number of failed uprisings, including one in 1943 after being imprisoned in a Polish ghetto.
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Inside The Fascinating Marriage Of Lisa Marie Presley And Michael Jackson
Of her marriage to Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley gave no indication that anything other than genuine affection was behind their union.
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The Mysterious 1934 Disappearance Of Nation Of Islam Founder, Wallace D. Fard
The disappearance of Nation of Islam founder Wallace D. Fard has been a mystery for decades. Here's what happened to the founder of the controversial group.
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A Town In Washington Was Once Sold To A Couple On eBay
For most couples, they want to purchase the perfect house. However, one couple got more than a home, but a small town in Washington, off of an eBay auction.
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Why Constantine II, The Last King Of Greece, Was In Exile For More Than 50 Years
A few European countries still retain their centuries-old monarchies. Here's why Constantine II, the last King of Greece, was in exile for more than 50 years.
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The True Story Of One USSR Soldier's Miracle Victory During The Battle Of Stalingrad
Adolf Hitler's decision to break a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1941 escalated the war in Europe. Here's a story from the Battle of Stalingrad.
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The Longest Tenured Speakers Of The House In US History
The House speaker can be one of the chief figures in U.S. politics, and some stay a while. Here are the longest-tenured speakers of the House in U.S. history.
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How The Cuban Government Helped The Man Who Killed Che Guevara
How the Cuban government helped the man who killed Che Guevara 40 years after the leftist rebel's death.
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The History Of The Heraean Games, Womens' Ancient Olympics
Our modern society was built upon the accomplishments and advancements of the civilizations that came before us. The Olympics are no different.
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The Difference Between Coroners And Medical Examiners
The title of coroner and medical examiner are sometimes used interchangeably, but they do not share the same qualifications. Here's the difference.
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Vladimir Putin's Grandfather Cooked For Lenin, Rasputin, And Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Putin's grandfather once served as a cook for Lenin, Rasputin, and Stalin. Here's how his grandfather landed the position, and what he did in the role.
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Who Were The Cursed Soldiers Of Poland?
The story of the Polish fighters known as the Cursed Soldiers reveals a unique glimpse into the power of perseverance and resistance in the face of persecution.
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The Kurdish Genocide Explained
Although the genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq lasted less than one year, the devastation it wreaked was unfathomable. This is the Anfal explained.
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How A Polish Nurse Hid Jewish People In The Same House As A Nazi Officer
During World War II, a Polish nurse was able to hide Jewish people in the same house as a Nazi officer. Here's how she pulled it off.
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The Mythological Link Between Sleep And Death In Ancient Greece
Sleep and death are often linked as similar and related concepts in Greek mythology. Here's why the two were often connected in ancient Greece.
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The Battle Of Argonne Forest: The Deadliest American Battle In WWI
WWI included a seldom-discussed battle, which involved a vast forest, plenty of mud and blood, and a particularly heroic pigeon that saved over a hundred men.
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Who Was Dr. Eduard Bloch, Adolf Hitler's Jewish Physician?
Like many Jewish people in Linz, Dr. Bloch had been assimilated into the gentile culture. His early relationship with Hitler may well have saved his life.
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Who Was The Real Eli Lilly?
First to bring insulin to the masses in the 1920s, Eli Lilly is one of the most respected medical supply companies in the U.S. But who was the real Eli Lilly?
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