Political Cartoons That Got People Fired
Political cartoons are cool. But the gig is also extremely dangerous. Here are political cartoons that got people fired.
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Biggest Sports Scandals Of The 2010s
The 2010s provided the sports world with scandals we'd prefer to forget. Here are some of the ones everyone would rather forget.
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The Incredible Life Of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp: gambling gunslinger, lawless lawman, and the hero of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. This is the incredible life of Wyatt Earp
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These Butterflies Are Changing What Scientists Think About Evolution
The fact that the butterfly effect is still associated more with Ashton Kutcher than actual science points to the obvious -- people generally find pop culture more interesting than popular science. But all that may change, because butterflies are now affecting what scientists think about evolution.
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Anneliese Michel
The real-life tale of Anneliese Michel, a young woman who died in the throes of (no pun intended) an unholy number of exorcisms, happened in 1976 in Germany. The story is a chilling reminder of how real the practice of exorcism remains.This is the truth behind the exorcism of Anneliese Michel.
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What Martial Arts Does Jet Li Practice?
Jet Li has been a whirlwind of kung fu action for decades, so by now, even the most casual movie fan is probably aware that the man knows his way around a high kick. But how good is he, really? What martial arts does he know?
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Nobel Prize
Throughout its history, the Nobel Prize has been plagued by controversies and unfortunate decisions. Here's the messed-up truth of the Nobel Prize.
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The Truth About The Wild West's Female Outlaws
The women of the Wild West were often just as unruly and bold and fearless as their male counterparts.Here's the truth about the Wild West's female outlaws.
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Wizard Rock, A Famed 1-Ton Boulder, Has Disappeared In Plain Sight
If you think lifting a dresser upstairs is hard work, here's a riddle for you: how do you go about stealing a 1-ton chunk of solid rock without breaking your spine? Wait, that's not hard enough. What if the rock sits on the side of a highway, and is a popular roadside attraction named Wizard Rock?
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What Did Velociraptors Really Look Like?
It goes without saying that Jurassic Park had to take some liberties, since Velociraptors have been extinct for eons. Still, raptor fans may be disappointed to learn that, from what paleontologists have pieced together, these vicious creatures looked wildly different from their Hollywood portrayal.
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The Truth About Steve Austin's Stone Cold Stunner
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is one of the most legendary WWE wrestlers in history, and the goes for his iconic finisher, the Stone Cold Stunner. Deadspin calls it the most important wrestling finisher ever, responsible for arguably the most iconic use of a finishing maneuver in the company's history.
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Forgotten Women Who Changed The World
From the ancient world to the 20th century, there are plenty of women who didn't just kick butt, but changed the world while kicking all those butts. Many of them have been forgotten or overlooked, but all of them deserve to be remembered. Here are some forgotten women who changed the world.
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The Fattest Country In The World Isn't The United States
Good news: the United States, with all its decadence, gluttony, and Cheez-It shaped Pizza Hut slights against God, is not the fattest country on Earth.
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The Rarest Lego Minifigure In The World
Not every LEGO person is created equal: The company has a special Minifigure line that specifically focuses on "unique, fun characters." Among this elite class, there's a subsection of extremely rare figures that most of us will never get to see. But what's the rarest LEGO Minifigure of them all?
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Scientists Achieve Direct Brain-To-Brain Human Communication For First Time
Ah, telepathy. The human brain is a ridiculously powerful organ, and depending on who you ask, the scientific development of mind-to-mind communication could either be the wildest party trick ever, the future of humankind, or the most terrifying development in history.
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The Truth About What Happened To The Titanic Survivors
What happened to those few survivors of the Titanic? Some buried the experience for years, while others never got over it, and some didn't seem to be affected.
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Athletes Caught Cheating On Live TV
Cheating happens in professional sports more than we'd like to admit, but with cameras everywhere, it's hard for athletes to get away scot-free. Whether they escaped official punishment or were ejected from the game, the athletes on this list were all caught cheating on live TV.
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The Most Dangerous Dog Breed In The World
Dogs are easy to love, but also pretty remarkably easy to be terrified of. Where some see Lassie, others see Cujo. Where some see a dog that learns to play basketball, others see a beast on a warpath. Those folks may find comfort in knowing which dog breed, statistically speaking, is most dangerous.
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The Reason Mexican Avocado Farmers Have Assault Rifles
It's like something out of a middling SNL sketch from 2017: armed guards guarding bumper avocado crops, protecting their harvest with deadly force when necessary. It's a strange, semi-dystopian truth: avocado farmers in Mexico have taken to guarding their fields with full-on military grade weaponry.
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The Most Underappreciated Women In Science History
The most famous scientists in history seem to have one thing in common: they're all men. But, the old saying goes, behind every great man is a great woman. A lot of great women playing invaluable roles in scientific breakthroughs. Here are some of the most underappreciated women in science history.
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Here's How Much DNA Humans Really Share With Bananas
Genetic family trees get creepier when you realize that the long, yellow fruit in your pantry shares about half your genes.
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Here's Why Rats Learned To Drive Tiny Cars
Researchers at the University of Richmond got so busy this year asking if they could that they forgot to ask if they should, and in so doing, taught rats to drive motorized vehicles, wastefully forgetting to call the machines "ratmobiles." Yes, they taught rats to drive tiny cars.
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The Truth About Why Play-Doh Was Really Created
Whether you were once a child raised in the Western world or are currently an adult, you're probably familiar with Play-Doh. The rainbow-hued child's modeling compound has been an intrinsic aspect of American youth for about as far back as anyone can remember, but where did it come from? And why?
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The Real Reason Fear Factor Was Canceled
The reason Fear Factor was canceled was because of an episode titled, "Hee Haw! Hee Haw!", which is pretty cringey in its own right.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter, one half of the brother-sister duo The Carpenters, and the velvet voice behind hits like "Close to You" and "Top of the World," enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s only to literally disappear before her fans' very eyes. This is the tragic real-life story of Karen Carpenter.
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The Untold Truth Of Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan transcended his basketball stardom to become an international legend. This is the untold truth of Michael Jordan.
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The Slowest Dog Breed In The World
We have a fairly good idea about the fastest dogs in the world. The fastest dog breed, according to Care, is the greyhound. But what about the slowest man's best friends out there? Is there really no love for them?
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