If you believe spy movies and novels, you'd better not ever get captured by the enemy and injected with truth serum because you'll sing like a canary. Yes, truth serum is not to be messed with. Truth serum might not actually be a thing, though. Does 'truth serum' actually work?
Read MoreChristianity is a pretty big deal. It also happens to be the most widely practiced religion in the world. There are about 2.2 billion Christians in the world, out of a total population of around 7.6 billion. So almost one out of every three people worldwide is a Christian.
Read MoreAccording to legend, your hair and fingernails keep growing after death. But does a person's hair and fingernails really keep growing after death?
Read MoreWhile tattoos are commonplace in this day and age, they have a really strange history, full of violent stories, famous figures, and freaky characters.
Read MoreWhether you grow a beard yourself or are subjected to one, letting one grow wild triggers an unexpected series of events. But just how germy is a man's beard?
Read MoreThe Garden of Eden is one of the most famous settings in the Bible. God created it as a home for Adam and Eve. Here's the untold truth of the Garden of Eden.
Read MoreThe copyrights to a number of pop culture icons are due to expire. Here are some popular characters that will soon be public domain.
Read MoreThe Winchester boys' foes are drawn from mythology, but they aren't always accurate. Here are the things that Supernatural gets "wrong" about mythical beings.
Read MoreThere's nothing like putting a price on something priceless like pet ownership. Humans are the kings of commoditization, however, so we'll slap a price tag on it. It shouldn't be a surprise then, that we price dogs according to their breed, and that one typically fetches more money than any other.
Read MoreWhat is the deal with the temperature on airplanes? Is it all part of some very cruel plot to make you uncomfortable, because it's not bad enough that you have to pay fifty bucks to check a bag and you can no longer expect any nourishment while en route so they have to make it freezing cold, too?
Read MoreScientology is legally recognized as a religion in many countries, including the U.S. Scientology has managed to incise its way into the minds of many through a mix of celebrity endorsement, media manipulation, and heavy litigation. The exact numbers of Scientology's members are shrouded in mystery.
Read MoreThe kind of stardom and popularity the best NBA players have inevitably creates a hatred felt by passionate fans and casual observers, not to mention among peers. But really, fans only hate any of the NBA players spotlighted in this piece because those stars don't play for their favorite teams.
Read MoreWillie Nelson seems so happy and mellow, it's hard to imagine that anything bad ever happened to him . Here's the tragic real-life story of Willie Nelson.
Read MoreBeing a coach is the most thankless job in all of sports, because everyone knows they will get fired. These are the most surprising coach firings of all time.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Japan's national pastime, because of sumo wrestling's spiritual history, the ring is considered sacred and certain traditions are observed to preserve its sanctity. For instance, women are forbidden from entering the ring. Wait, what? Why aren't women allowed in sumo rings exactly?
Read MoreYou spent all night out inhaling tequila. You feel awful. You consult your friend and are told to have some "hair of the dog." Is this a good idea?
Read MoreChivalry, romance, and those weird pointy hats. What's not to love about life during the Middle Ages? Except, you know, everything. It turns out, Hollywood lied to you big time. And for women, well, even if you did live in a castle and wear gorgeous dresses, life was really not that great.
Read MoreThe professional wrestling industry is downright fascinating to follow in the fall of 2019. In some ways, there's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler or somebody who announces for smaller promotions. And any of the individuals spotlighted in this piece could become the next face of WWE.
Read MoreOn April 7, 2019, Kofi Kingston made history. For the first time in 67 years of the WWE, it had a World Champion who'd been born in Africa. Kofi's journey to the top of the WWE was an interesting one. From his humble beginnings to a championship reign, here's the truth behind Kofi Kingston.
Read MoreFrom lady Olympics to religious rites, here’s what life was like for women in Ancient Greece.
Read MoreIn the 1990s, music videos became not just big-budget works of art, but a vital part of a musician's marketing campaign
Read MoreNot all superpowers are a gift, obviously. However, the vast majority are the stuff that kids have dreams about. Here are the best superpowers of all time.
Read MoreWonder why any successful professional athlete would want to retire early? Here's the reasons behind the most surprising early retirements in sports history.
Read MoreDonald Trump was kicked off of most social media sites. He never really held his tongue. What are the most outrageous Trump tweets the internet has seen?
Read MoreRolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has been in one of the most successful bands in rock history since 1962. But the singer has trudged through many turmoils and tragedies, many of which have been of his own making. Without further ado, let's take a look at the troubled history of Mick Jagger.
Read MoreA sample of saliva is all it takes for companies to paint a detailed picture of family trees. It started as a fun way to find new genetic connections. But that's not where it ended. Here's the coming-of-age of genealogical data, cold cases it helped solve, and where the technology might go next.
Read MoreEverybody knows Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in history, but this island penitentiary was actually a lot different than its legend suggests.
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