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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The Marrying Mdivanis: How One 1920s Family Finagled Their Way To Fame And Fortune
They're not well-remembered at all today, but for a while, the "Marrying Mdivanis" were world-famous. Here's how they finagled their way to fame and fortune.
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Why A Group Of Black Psychiatrists Wanted Racism Defined As A Mental Disorder
Claiming a new mental illness, in general, incites debate, but this is especially true with an issue as politically barbed as racial prejudice.
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The 2007 Disappearance Of The Truth Fellowship Cult Leader And His Family
The unexplained 2007 disappearance of The Truth Fellowship cult leader and his family is just as much a mystery in 2022 as it was then.
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The Historic 1815 Eruption Of Mount Tambora Claimed A Staggering Number Of Lives
The eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815 claimed a staggering number of lives. Here's how devastating the mountain's eruption was.
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The Republic Of Molossia: A 'Benevolent Dictatorship' Located In Nevada
Across the world are tiny countries, but they lack any sort of international recognition and are either jokes writ large or the results of political disputes.
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The Story Of The Unidentified Isdal Woman In Norway
In November 1970, the scorched remains of a petite woman were found by a family on a hiking trip. Here's the story of the unidentified Isdal Woman in Norway.
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Halloween-Related Accidents Created An Unsettling Statistic Regarding Children
Halloween can be a scary time of year, and not just because of the ghosts. It often has high rates of pedestrian-related accidents involving children.
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What Was Phossy Jaw And How Did It Kill People?
"Phossy Jaw" was a condition that afflicted matchstick girls in the Victorian era, and featured in the new film "Enola Holmes 2." Here's how it killed people.
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How Each American President Died
In its nearly two-and-half-century history, the United States has had a number of presidents come and go. Here's how each American president died.
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Day Of The Dead: Your Guide To The Holiday
Hollywood has given the public fascinating, colorful takes on Mexico's Day of the Dead, but those aren't the whole story. This is your guide to Day of the Dead.
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The First Time Fingerprints Were Used As Evidence In A Case
Fingerprints were first used as evidence in U.S. court in 1910.
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What Victorian Halloween Was Really Like
While perceptions of the Victorian era may make it difficult to think of people having fun with Halloween, it seems that couldn't be further from the truth.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Daughter Was Banned From The White House
Theodore Roosevelt's eldest child, Alice Roosevelt, was banned twice from the White House.
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What Was It Like To Celebrate Halloween With Queen Victoria?
Even monarchs like to have a little holiday fun sometimes. Here's what was it like to celebrate Halloween with Queen Victoria.
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Why Fan Flirting Was So Important In The Victorian Era
Fashion accessories sometimes serve more than one purpose -- a cowboy hat protects from the elements, but can also scoop up water. Fans multi-tasked, too.
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Nostradamus Had A Recipe For Romance That Will Have You Scratching Your Head
Mention the name Nostradamus, and odds are people will think about a writer from the 16th century who may or may not have predicted future events.
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The Subtle Detail You Missed In A Pope's Blessing
Many religions rely on various symbols as a way to impart eternal truths. Catholicism is an especially rich trove of numerous symbolic traditions.
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This Is Where Edgar Allan Poe Is Buried
Edgar Allan Poe lived a life marked by both professional success and personal tragedy, concluded by his death in Baltimore at the age of 40.
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