The Psychedelic Fungus That's Infecting Cicadas
With their emergence after 17 years underground, the Brood X cicadas have already begun infiltrating southern states like Tennessee and Georgia.
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The Bizarre Truth About Corpse Flowers
Specimens of corpse flowers exist all over the world. What are they all about, anyway?
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How A Radiation-Eating Fungus Growing In Chernobyl Could Save Future Astronauts
It was believed that the area surrounding Chernobyl would remain unfit for life — until scientists discovered a fungus living within the radioactive territory.
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The Most Dangerous Bears To Ever Exist
Most people can agree on the fact that a bear is dangerous. And bear attacks are increasing worldwide. Here is a list of the most dangerous bears.
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The Strange Reign Of Richard The Lionheart
Richard I "the Lionheart" was one of England's most famous and polarizing rulers.
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How Elon Musk Could Become The World's First Trillionaire
It's an undeniable fact that Elon Musk knows how to make money, and many speculate he will become the first trillionaire ahead of Jeff Bezos.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Stole Billions From The Philippines
The reign of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos was marked by brutality and corruption. This is the true story of the woman who stole billions from the Philippines.
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Here's How Ross Perot Became A Billionaire
Ross Perot didn't come from money, but over his lifetime managed to amass tremendous wealth and ultimately became a billionaire.
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The Real Reason This 10-Second Video Just Sold For $6.6 Million
A 10-second video of a giant body that looks like Donald Trump covered in graffiti face down in the grass just sold for $6.6 million.
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The Truth About Yellowstone's Zone Of Death
Yellowstone National Park rests at the intersection of three states, and a legal loophole has created a potential Zone of Death.
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How This Charming Fruit Bat Is Easing Into Retirement
This charming fruit bat is not the oldest living bat, but he is close. Now, he's enjoying retirement at a sanctuary in Texas.
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Presidents That Had Cats In The White House
Dogs may get the most attention among presidential pets, but cats have also placed prominently in the hearts of those who occupy the White House.
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Miami Heat Are Using Dogs To Sniff Fans Before Games. Here's Why
After playing to empty seats for most of the NBA season, the Miami Heat will deploy dogs that sniff fans to detect COVID-19.
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American Insurrections And Rebellions You've Never Heard Of
American history is replete with violent uprisings, bloody coups, and revolutionary attempts. Here are some of the rebellions you haven't heard of.
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Inside Billionaire Sheldon Adelson's Life
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson died January 12 at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, after battling cancer for the last two years.
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The Real Reason There Are Animals In The ISS
The reason animals are in ISS orbit is for data collection on tests involving microgravity to help determine what it means for humans and long space flights.
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Ridiculous Ideas That Made Millions Of Dollars
These ridiculous ideas seemed destined to fail, yet they ended up making millions of dollars for inventors.
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The Unexpected Relationship Between Wolves And Ravens
Wolves and ravens share a mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to food and survival in the wild with ravens sometimes being called "wolf birds."
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The Science Behind The Bond Between Dogs And Humans
The bond between dog and human has been forged for centuries, but scientists believe there's more to the man and canine friendship than we think.
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This Papal Decree Made Black Cats Illegal
Some people think that cats are devils incarnate: clawed and fanged fear-balls that plot to assassinate you in your sleep. And push glassware off the table.
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Why The Haitian Revolution Inspired So Many Rebellions
The Haitian Revolution not only led to independence, but it set off a ripple effect of uprisings by enslaved people across the Caribbean and South America.
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How Billionaire Sean Quinn Lost His Money
It's pretty sad when a family's avarice turns its own members against each other. They say blood is thicker than water, but apparently for the Quinn family of Ireland, greed goes deeper.
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The Crazy-True Story Of The Rebellion That Inspired The Racial Slave Codes Of 1705
Bacon's Rebellion is considered one of the main events that ushered in racial enslavement in the American colonies and later the U.S.
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How Billionaire Allen Stanford Lost His Fortune
There's a class of billionaire who will surely never get a drop of our sympathy, and that's the kind who makes his fortune from years of stealing other people's life savings, and then loses his bundle. Such is the case with Allen Stanford, the native Texan with an ego as big as his home state.
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The Untold Truth Of The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The lighting of the Christmas tree in New York City's Rockefeller Center has been a holiday tradition since 1933, but the origins of the tree itself go back two years earlier. In 1931, with the country in the grips of the Great Depression, Center employees decided to spread a little holiday cheer.
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How Billionaire Jocelyn Wildenstein Lost Her Money
Wildenstein has reportedly gone from billionaire to bankrupt in less than 20 years. The New York Post reported in 2018 that her divorce in 1999 padded her bank account to the tune of $2.5 billion. But that factoid came at the end of an article concerning her recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Keith Richards' Signature Look Explained
Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones' guitarist, singer, and co-founder, is as well known for his iconic sense of style as he is for his decades in one of the most famous and influential rock bands of all time. According to Esquire, the Stones' flamboyant personal style went beyond just looks.
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