Here's How The US Military Plans To Colonize The Moon
The U.S. military has wanted to built a base on the moon since the late 1950s. Previous attempts fell flat, but NASA is once again trying to colonize the moon.
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The Mythology Of Medusa Explained
The mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
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What Life Was Like As A Wigmaker In The Colonial Era
It was the style of the Colonial era for wealthy men, particularly those with leadership positions in the government, to wear intricate, expensive wigs.
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What Life Was Like As An Apothecary In The Colonial Era
One of the most common trade workers in the Colonial era was the apothecary, who had various skills and performed medical treatments and surgeries.
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What We Know About The NXIVM Cult's Horrific Branding Ceremonies
The story of the NXIVM cult, founded by the now-imprisoned "guru" Keith Raniere, has remained headline news ever since details of his abusive sex ring emerged.
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The Weird Story Of How Jimmy Stewart Became A Yeti Smuggler
Despite his onscreen image, Jimmy Stewart had his dark side. This is the story of the time he smuggled a Yeti finger out of Nepal.
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Here's How Many Victims The Russian Werewolf Actually Had
Mikhail Popkov, also known as "The Werewolf," was a Russian policeman and serial killer who was active from 1992 until he was apprehended in 2010.
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The Chilling Truth About The Russian Werewolf Killer
Between 1992 and 2010, Mikhail Viktorovich Popkov, commonly referred to as Russia's Werewolf killer, sexually assaulted and killed an estimated 80+ people.
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The Strange Interstellar Phenomenon Of Superionic Ice
Recent scientific discoveries illustrate that across the universe, superionic ice might be much more common than what we know as ice.
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Joseph Smith: The Death Of The Founder Of Mormonism Explained
Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were arrested under the charge of treason and conspiracy and jailed in Carthage, Illinois. A mob attacked on June 27, 1844.
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The Truth About The Ironic Origins Of Gunpowder
Gunpowder transformed humans' ability to take each others' lives, but ironically, its inventors were trying to produce something that would prolong life.
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Are Unicorns Ever Mentioned In The Bible?
The unicorn, a mythical creature that can strike enemies with the single horn on its forehead, appeared in folklore early -- on Mesopotamian artwork.
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Hollywood Vs. Science: What If Mermaids Were Real?
What if mermaids were real? How close does Hollywood get to what a realistic mer-organism would be, one subject to natural selection and evolutionary forces?
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The Legend Of Ogres Explained
Ogres have been stomping their way through folklore and fairy tales for a long time, and their history and mythology goes back even farther.
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The History Of The Golem Explained
Steeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
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The Iconic Song Liza Minnelli Has Avoided Singing For Most Of Her Career
Despite her appreciation for the legacy of her mother, Judy Garland, there is one tribute song that Liza Minnelli understandably avoids performing.
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The True Story Of The Inventor Who Revolutionized Women's Periods
Mary Kenner came up with the idea for a belt for menstruation pads when she was still in high school, but it took her several decades to patent her invention.
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When Did Alcatraz Stop Functioning As A Prison?
Alcatraz required between $3 million-$5 million for restoration, on top of the prison's operating costs, which were three times that of other federal prisons.
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The Truth About David Crosby And Joni Mitchell's Relationship
Two of music's most legendary talents, Joni Mitchell and David Crosby, hooked up in the late 1960s for a short and stormy relationship. They met in Florida.
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The Malibu Barbie Doll Was Inspired By This Iconic '60s Starlet
Possibly based on Sharon Tate, Malibu Barbie has inspired young girls worldwide to dream of living in a beach house and looking chic in a swimsuit.
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36% Of People Wish They Could Have Seen This Iconic Concert
Out of multiple choices, a recent survey asked readers which iconic music concert they most wish they could have experienced live.
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The Truth About John Steinbeck's Unpublished Werewolf Mystery
John Steinbeck, author of such literary classics as 'Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men,' also wrote a werewolf mystery that was never published.
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The Astonishing Number Of Times Martin Sheen Has Been Arrested
Martin Sheen has been the celebrity whose name comes up most frequently in arrest reports. He makes absolutely no secret about his lengthy criminal history.
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The Difference Between State And Ceremonial Royal Funerals
State and ceremonial funerals are both honors that are bestowed on high-ranking public figures. What is the difference between the two types?
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The Truth About The Woman Who Transformed Electronic Music
Delia Derbyshire was a woman from Coventry, England who had a natural talent for both music and mathematics. She transformed electronic music as we know it.
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How John Gotti Got His Iconic Nickname
John Gotti Sr. may have grown up poor in New York, but by the 1980s, he created a criminal empire that nobody else could replicate.
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The Untold Truth Of The Colonial Parkway Murders
The Colonial Parkway was home to what's believed to have been perhaps 10 murders. At least eight of these killings comprise the actual Colonial Parkway murders.
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