• The Legend Of The Kraken Explained

    The most terrifying sea monster of all was the kraken. Originating from the frightened whispers of Scandinavian seamen, this tentacled monstrosity was believed to be capable of taking down entire boats in its many-armed embrace. So, was the kraken real? This is the legend of the kraken explained.

    By Nicholas Conley May 29th, 2020 Read More
  • The Legend Of Unicorns Explained

    Remember the 1985 classic, Legend, in which the generically named hero, Jack (Tom Cruise), defeats the Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) and stabs him in the abdomen with the horn of the last unicorn? You might assume the movie didn't know Jack about legends because Tim Curry isn't Satan ...

    By A. C. Grimes May 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Legend Of The Basilisk Explained

    If you're aware of a mythical snake king creature called the basilisk, it's probably thanks to J.K. Rowling's descriptions of a fifty-foot serpent with fangs as long as your arm and a taste for tender young Radcliffe flesh. But the truth about this creature may be a bit disappointing.

    By Tom Meisfjord May 26th, 2020 Read More
  • The Legend Of Leprechauns Explained

    Beyond vague images of pots of gold, wishes, and the general understanding that Colin Farrell is just three of them in a skin suit, what do we really know about leprechauns?

    By Tom Meisfjord May 25th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth Behind Bruce Lee's Iconic Yellow Jumpsuit

    Of the many students who trained under the grandmaster Ip Man, none are as famous as Bruce Lee. And if Bruce Lee is the most iconic martial artist in cinematic history, the outfit that he will always be remembered in is the yellow tracksuit he wore in Game of Death, his final performance.

    By Nicholas Conley February 6th, 2020 Read More
  • Baboon Recreates Iconic Lion King Scene

    Today, we can take comfort in the potential for a more magical tomorrow, as a baboon in South Africa has re-enacted the opening of The Lion King with a baby lion.

    By Tom Meisfjord February 5th, 2020 Read More
  • The Most Extreme Poisoning Cases In History

    Poison has had a major impact on history. It's taken out world leaders, caused massive casualties, and changed government policies. From ancient Rome to 1980s Chicago, here are the most extreme poisoning cases in history.

    By DB Kelly January 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • Did Columbus Really See Mermaids?

    Christopher Columbus, as you might have heard, is sort of a big deal in most history books because of the whole "discovered North America thing" -- even if his discovery of the "new" continent was one of those famous events that never actually happened. But you know what did? He saw mermaids.

    By Pauli Poisuo January 14th, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Death Of Geronimo

    Sometime in the 1820s, according to History, a man named Goyahkla, or "The One Who Yawns," was born in the Southwest. In time, he would grow to become the legendary Apache leader Geronimo, a key figure in American history, after the Mexican army murdered his family. This is how he died.

    By Nicholas Conley January 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Life 'Werewolf' That Terrorized France In The 1700s

    France is an amazing nation, known for everything from world-class cheeses to Napoleon. Werewolves, though? Believe it or not, the late 1700s were a surprisingly scary time to be a French peasant, primarily because an allegedly supernatural creature terrorized hundreds of people.

    By Nicholas Conley December 27th, 2019 Read More
  • Plants Release Ultrasonic 'Screams' When Stressed

    If a tree lands in the forest, but no one is around to hear it, does it make noise? That answer might depend on how upset the tree was about falling. In 2019, Live Science reported that at least some species of plant seem to release "scream[s]" at frequencies humans can't hear when under stress.

    By A. C. Grimes December 16th, 2019 Read More
  • The Goblin Shark's Weird Bite Explained

    The winner of the world's weirdest shark competition is the goblin shark. Goblin sharks have long sword-like noses and jowls like a bulldog. It is hideous, and also terrifying because it can do something weird with its mouth. Here's the goblin shark's weird bite explained.

    By Becki Robins November 5th, 2019 Read More