The Messed Up Truth About The East India Company
The East India Company is pretty much the poster child of an evil corporation. Just how evil? Well, here's the messed up truth about this notorious organization.
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What Is The Smartest Animal In The World?
Intelligence is incredibly different to standardize and measure because it takes so many different forms. While humans excel in many realms of intellectual ability, there are plenty of areas in which other animal species abilities exceed our own. So what is the smartest animal in the world?
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The Untold Truth Of The Museum Of Death
U.S. culture often tiptoes around death. That's decidedly not the case at the Museum of Death, an intentionally grim and morbid museum filled with macabre exhibits. Not surprisingly, the Museum of Death has become a rather controversial attraction. Here's the untold truth of the Museum of Death.
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The Untold Truth Of Gene Simmons
Today, we'll take a look at some of the lesser-known aspects of Gene the Demon's life. This is the untold truth of Gene Simmons.
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The Most Expensive House In The World
Shelter is a basic human need. Yet among the elite, some lifestyles stand out for their excess. So what is the most expensive house in the world? There are two contenders for the "Most Expensive House in the World" title, and one distinction. One is a public residence and the other is private.
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Who Was The Poorest US President?
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?
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What's Come Out About The Black Dahlia
People 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.
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Here's How Much Money Bill Gates Makes In A Day
Bill 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.
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What Life Was Like For Women Under Genghis Khan
Some women fared very well under Genghis Khan while others suffered terribly. Here's what life was like for women under Genghis Khan.
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The Real Reason No One Ever Smiled In Old Photographs
If 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.
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Pro Wrestlers Who Are Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Professional 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.
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The Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold
How 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.
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13 Coolest Natural Bridges In The World
Nature has figured out how to make bridges. Here are 13 of the coolest natural bridges in the world.
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Why Do So Many People Fear Spiders?
Why 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?
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The Reason Doomsday Preppers Carry Lipstick
In 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.
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What You Didn't Know About Rich Uncle Pennybags, The Monopoly Man
The 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.
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How Far Can A Bullet Travel?
Guns 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.
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U.S. Navy Confirms UFO Videos
To 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.
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Dark Secrets Of The Vatican Revealed
Through 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.
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People Who Paid The Ultimate Price By Taking A Shortcut
Let'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.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit National Geographic
National Geographic has found itself involved in a number of scandals, from illegal to unethical to just plain wrong.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During WWII
During World War II, all kinds of new opportunities opened up for women. Here's what life was really like for women during WWII.
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How Much Is Ric Ocasek's Estate Worth Now?
Ric 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.
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Where Are All The Actors Who Played The Joker Today?
Snagging a role like the Joker is something that can make or break your career.
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The Untold Truth Of The Cars
Ric 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.
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What Are The Rarest Sneakers In The World?
From 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?
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During The Salem Witch Trials
Being 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.
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