The Shortest Serving Prime Ministers In UK History
After the shock resignation of Liz Truss on October 20, 2022, the list of the shortest-serving U.K. prime ministers ever has gotten a big shakeup.
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The 1993 Brink's Heist Explained
A priest, an ex-policeman, and $7.4 million of cash stolen from Brink's. Here's the story behind one of the biggest armed robberies in U.S. history.
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What Are Prime Minister's Resignation Honours And How Do They Work?
When a British Prime Minister resigns, they can request a seat on the House of Lords. Here's what Prime Minister's Resignation Honours are and how they work.
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The Startling View Liz Truss Once Had About The British Monarchy
The United Kingdom is one of the few to still have a monarchy. Numerous voices have called for its abolition, but what did Liz Truss think of the arrangement?
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People In Medieval Times Wore Shockingly Long Shoes That Even Elves Would Laugh About
Pointy shoes were a status symbol back in the 14th and 15th centuries.
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What We Know About The Record-Setting Tunnel Joining Denmark And Germany
There's something irresistibly magnificent about a huge architectural project. Here's what we know about the record-setting tunnel joining Denmark and Germany.
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John Wayne Gacy Once Hired A Satanic Cult Leader As A Handyman
In what may or may not be an eerie, tragic coincidence, convicted serial killer John Wayne Gacy had a connection to another series of killings.
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Inside The 1929 Christmas Eve Fire At The White House
It's the sort of thing that makes up nightmares: a festive holiday celebration turned into an emergency by fire, made worse because it was the White House.
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Adrian Targett: The British Man Who Traced His Family Back 9,000 Years
Adrian Targett: the British man who traced his family back 9,000 years never expected his ancient ancestor would have died in the same town where Targett lived.
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The Creepiest Murder Fridges And Freezers In History
Murderers will do anything to hide a body, and sometimes, that involves keeping things cold. These are the creepiest murder fridges and freezers in history.
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Why There Were Four Smokestacks On The Titanic
RMS Titanic has gone down in history as an unparalleled marine disaster, in part because lifeboats were thought to clutter the decks -- looks mattered.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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The Oldest Cemeteries In America
Cemeteries contain fascinating information about America's past. Read on for a peek into some of the oldest burying grounds in the nation's history.
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The Mystery Of Ted Bundy's Father Remains To This Day
There has been much speculation about who fathered Ted Bundy, paving the way for some interesting theories. Here are a few of the most prominent.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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Why Raking Leaves Is Actually Bad For The Environment
Although raking up a pile of dry, fallen leaves and jumping in them is a cherished part of childhood, the raking part might not be such a good idea.
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Why Old Wives' Tales Caution Mothers Against Giving Birth On Halloween
Given the holiday's relationship with the dead and evil in general, many tales have been told about the dangers of having a child on Halloween.
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The History Of The National Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage
The Women's Suffrage Movement won women the right to vote. But here's the story of its "anti" movement, the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
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Why Apollo 9 Commander James McDivitt Said No When He Was Asked To Walk On The Moon
James McDivitt is a name that's probably not easily recognizable in the history of the U.S. manned space programs, although clearly it should be.
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Why The First Person Killed By A Car In Recorded History Was A Blow To The Science Community
According to the CDC, approximately 1.35 million people die in vehicle-related incidents per year worldwide. Here's the first person to die in such a manner.
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What Do The Number Alarms Mean For A Fire?
Numbers provide a handy way of measuring all manner of phenomena, from height to weight to length and more besides, including the severity of an emergency.
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Inside The Power Struggle For Conservative Platform Parler
Kanye West, aka Ye, says he's going to buy the conservative social media platform Parler. Here's a look inside the company's ongoing power struggle.
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WWII's Violence Didn't Prevent A German And English Pilot From Becoming Lifelong Friends
World War II was one of the deadliest conflicts in recorded history, but it didn't prevent these two pilots on opposite sides from becoming friends.
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The Tragic 1919 Death Of Prince John Of The United Kingdom
The British royal monarchy has been no stranger to tragedy within the family, and the premature death of Prince John is one of those tragic stories.
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The Longest-Married American President In History
The longest-married president in U.S. history is Jimmy Carter, who has been married to Rosalynn Carter for over 75 years. This is their story.
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The History Of South Korea's Mandatory Conscription
South Korea requires all able-bodied male citizens to serve in the military for a minimum of 18 months.
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The Alternative To Conscription For South Korea's Conscientious Objectors Can Be Likened To Jail
As global superstars BTS begin the process of fulfilling their mandatory military service in South Korea, one might wonder what the alternative is to serving.
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