The Legend Of Lady Godiva Finally Explained
You've heard of Lady Godiva, but you may not know all the details of the story. Here's the legend of Lady Godiva finally explained.
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The Worst Part Of The 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption Isn't What You Think
People had plenty of time to get out, but some stayed anyway. That's what most remember about the Mount St. Helens eruption, but there's more to the story.
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The Reason Cleopatra Married Her Brothers
When thinking about the men in Cleopatra's life, people tend to focus on Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. But she also married not one, but both of her brothers.
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How Bruce Springsteen Got His Iconic Nickname
Bruce Springsteen is as American as steel mills.
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What Happens To Your Body After One Year In A Coffin
Humans often cope with death by disguising it as life. Let's take a look at how your body might change after a year of eternal beauty sleep.
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Has Anybody Seen... A Dog Dyed Dark Green?
While there are probably better things to spend your time doing than daydreaming about a Hulk/Clifford genetic collab, nobody could call you crazy, because green puppies are real. Fox 7 Austin reports that when a Great Dane in Colorado gave birth to a litter, one of its pups was green.
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The Reason UPS Trucks Always Have Their Doors Open
In 2010, UPS ditched its iconic slogan, "What can brown do for you?" in favor of the more efficiency-oriented "We (heart) logistics."
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The Best Movie Myths Tested On MythBusters
Some seemingly absurd movie tropes are so pervasive you almost believe them. That's why Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, and their crew have tested dozens of movie myths over the years, some from specific films and others that are used over and over and over again on the big screen.
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Every Star Trek Captain Ranked Worst To Best
Which Star Trek captain is the best? Here, we'll take a deep, objective look at six decades of Star Trek history to decide, categorically, which Starfleet captains did and did not suck real hard.
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This Is The Most Common Crime In The US
If you're of the opinion that life is a numbers game, you might be curious to find out what exactly which crime is statistically most likely to befall your person should you venture into the frightening realm of humanity. Here's the skinny.
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What Is Pablo Escobar's Wife Doing Now?
Maria Henao and late husband Pablo Escobar had drastically different backgrounds. Henao recalls in her memoir, My Life and My Prison With Pablo Escobar, that she "came from an upstanding, traditional family." Escobar not only came from the wrong side of the tracks; he was a runaway train to hell.
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People Who Got In Serious Trouble For Binge-Watching Netflix
In 2017, Netflix "surveyed more than 37,000 people across 22 countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Italy and South Korea," and Netflix binge-watchers rated being able to watch their favorite shows and movies as "more important than having food or water" while traveling.
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How Much Dude Perfect Is Really Worth
Initially consisting of Coby and Cory Cotton, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert, Tyler Toney, and Sean Townsend, Dude Perfect ramped up antics to ludicrous levels.
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The Untold Truth Of The Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers were some of the bravest and most decorated soldiers in the United States military, and yet their accomplishments aren't very well-known.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of H.P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft was an unpleasant, selfish racist, who often blamed others for his own character flaws. However, his life was also a long series of tragedies.
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How Real Is Mindhunter?
Mindhunter is a Netflix thriller series about a small unit of FBI agents who revolutionized the way law enforcement hunts for serial killers by using psychological profiles drawn up by interviewing dozens of incarcerated killers and figuring out how their minds work. But how real is Mindhunter?
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The Most Dangerous Social Media Photos Ever Taken
Call them insane or call them artists, but here are some of the most dangerous social media photos ever taken.
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The Largest Chicken Breed In The World
The true "rex goliath" of domesticated fowl is the Jersey Giant, which sounds as much like the nickname of an amateur Garden State boxer as a chicken breed.
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What Life Was Like For Women During Pax Romana
During the Pax Romana, there were no major wars, piracy, or slave revolts. Life in Ancient Rome must have been pretty awesome during those years, but was it awesome for everyone? For women, life got a little better, but you can't exactly say it was super awesome for them, either.
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What Happens If You Touch A Blue Poison Dart Frog?
The blue poison dart frog is a perfect example of how reality can be blown out of proportion.
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The Truth Behind Cleopatra's Death
History is a murky son of a gun, but most historians agree that Cleopatra died on or around August 12th of 30 BC. It's generally accepted that she killed herself, but firsthand accounts are difficult to come by and the exact method of her demise is up for debate.
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This Is The Most Haunted Town In America
The title of "Most Haunted Town in America" goes to Alton, Illinois. Also affectionately known as "one of the places you drive through to get from Missouri to Chicago," Alton has a storied history of reported paranormal experiences, along with the distinction of being the birthplace of Miles Davis.
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Vatican's 'Click To Pray E-Rosary' Is A Holy Writ Fitbit
If you've been looking for a sign that we've made it into a new era of modernized Christianity, here it is, straight from the Pope himself. According to Vatican News, the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network launched the "Click To Pray eRosary," an "interactive, smart and app-driven wearable device..."
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The Truth About Bruce Lee Playing Ping Pong With Nunchucks
Bruce Lee. Martial artist, philosopher, actor... But if you grew up in the mid-2000s, you may remember Bruce Lee as a ping pong god.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bela Lugosi
Much like that of the vampire he brought to life, Bela Lugosi's story is a fascinating one. This is the tragic real-life story of Bela Lugosi.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre. But Poe's life was filled with tragedy and heartbreak. This is the tragic real-life story of Edgar Allan Poe.
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The Reason The Sun Will Eventually Turn Into Crystal, According To Science
Set an alarm on your phone and plan to take a personal day, because in about 10 billion years, the Sun is going to turn into a crystal big enough to make a strip mall new age spiritualist think "maybe that's a little much."
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