In a time when it seems like money governs everything in the U.S. you might wonder who was the poorest president in the nation's history. As far as finances go, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Calvin Coolidge were some of the least wealthy presidents. But who was the poorest U.S. President?
Read MorePeople still ask: who killed the beautiful woman and left her dismembered body on an LA street in 1947? Her name was Elizabeth Short, and she was better known as the Black Dahlia. The violence of her murder has kept her from fading into obscurity. Here's what's come out about the Black Dahlia.
Read MoreBill Gates is the second richest person in the world, according to Business Insider. While anyone can have a lot of money, Gates' $103 billion fortune, according to Forbes (as of 2019), could be stacked to truly ridiculous heights. Here's how much money Bill Gates makes in a day.
Read MoreSome women fared very well under Genghis Khan while others suffered terribly. Here's what life was like for women under Genghis Khan.
Read MoreIf you spend too much time looking at very old black and white photographs, you might come to the conclusion that everyone who existed before like 100 years ago was perpetually miserable. How come no one ever smiles in those old photos? Here's the real reason no one ever smiled in old photographs.
Read MoreProfessional wrestling is a profession where somebody can make a fortune, often in only a few years. Looking at some of the values mentioned here, it's easy to understand why so many people try to break into WWE each year. Here are some pro wrestlers who are worth a lot more than you think.
Read MoreHow much do you want the most expensive painting ever sold? If your answer was "almost half a billion dollars," then you could be in the running to purchase the most expensive painting ever sold. Right now, that somewhat dubious distinction goes to Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi.
Read MoreNature has figured out how to make bridges. Here are 13 of the coolest natural bridges in the world.
Read MoreWhy do so many people fear spiders? The vast majority of spiders are harmless, so it's hard to believe that the fear is based entirely on the possibility of a painful or deadly spider bite.Yet spiders are terrifying, terrifying, harbingers of ... what? Do you even know why you're afraid of them?
Read MoreIn the event of a doomsday scenario, you'll want to have your lipstick on you at all times. Here are the reasons doomsday preppers carry lipstick.
Read MoreThe Monopoly game and its mascot, the Monopoly Man, aka Rich Uncle Pennybags, has a richly ironic history. Here's what you didn't know about the Monopoly Man.
Read MoreGuns pack a lot of energy into a tiny area, meaning the bullets they shoot move fast and go far. How far can a bullet travel? It really depends what kind of gun you have and what kind of bullet you have, but here are some popular answers.
Read MoreTo believe or not to believe? That is the question when it comes to alien civilizations and UFOs. The U.S. Navy recently confirmed footage of "unidentified aerial phenomena," or UAPs, more commonly known as UFOs. What do these UFO videos show? Here's what we know.
Read MoreThrough the Vatican's history, there are some stains. Aside from conspiracy theories and abuse scandals, there are lots of things it would rather you not know.
Read MoreLet's take a shortcut. How many times have you though then then though ... I should not take this shortcut because maybe it's a lethally stupid idea? Shortcuts are frequently responsible for grave injury, suffering, and death. Here are some people who paid the ultimate price by taking a shortcut.
Read MoreNational Geographic has found itself involved in a number of scandals, from illegal to unethical to just plain wrong.
Read MoreDuring World War II, all kinds of new opportunities opened up for women. Here's what life was really like for women during WWII.
Read MoreRic Ocasek, founding member of the Cars, died September 15, 2019, in Manhattan. Ric Ocasek was likely quite well off at the time of his death. Here's what Ric Ocasek's estate was probably worth.
Read MoreSnagging a role like the Joker is something that can make or break your career.
Read MoreRic Ocasek and Benjamin Orr formed the Cars in 1976. When they found Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson, the band found what they needed.
Read MoreFrom Nelly lyrics, to Jordan ads, people have long been bombarded with messages telling them that their identity is tied up in sneakers -- the rarer the better. In fact, people literally kill for hard-to-afford (and thus hard-to-get) sneakers. So what are the rarest sneakers in the world?
Read MoreBeing a woman in Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous witch trials was extra perilous, but the world you lived in was already extra perilous. No, it wasn't fun to be a female citizen of Salem, Massachusetts circa 1692. Here's what life was really like for women during the Salem witch trials.
Read MoreEddie Money, best known for his hits "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight," passed away on September 13, 2019. He was 70 years old. Here's how much Eddie Money's estate might be worth.
Read MoreDo dead bodies really stay on Mount Everest? Yes. Well, sort of. Mount Everest is a difficult case, as far as ecological responsibility is concerned, because Mount Everest is a murderous sociopath. People die on Mount Everest just about every year. And it's almost impossible to recover their bodies.
Read MoreSome people shell out actual money for really, really fancy breeds of cat. So what is the most expensive cat breed in the world?
Read MoreDifferent cultures have different no-no numbers. These no-no numbers get treated like no. 2 due to negative associations in their respective cultures. The worst number in the West among Christians is 666, Lucifer's favorite evil digits. But why? Here's the real reason 666 is the Devil's number.
Read MoreLadies and gentlemen ... Michael Jordan! Considered by many to be the greatest baller to have ever played, Michael Jordan's legendary status even extended into fictional galaxies. Michael Jordan was so good that he retired twice during his peak playing years, ending up with the Washington Wizards.
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