The History Behind LGBTQ+ Explained
Gender expression and representations of non-heteronormative sexuality come with a lot of new labels. Here's a brief explainer of the meaning behind LGBTQ+.
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Why The Indy 500 Is Called The Greatest Spectacle In Racing
The Indy 500 started in 1911, but it would take about 40 years to be coined "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" by a young copywriter.
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What Being An Archaeologist In The 1800s Was Really Like
In the 19th century, public interest and advances in science transformed archaeology. Here's what being an archaeologist in the 1800s was really like.
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The Tragic Life Of Barbara Hutton
Barbara Hutton was the heiress to two fortunes and one of the richest women in the world. But she felt like no one in the world knew the real Barbara Hutton.
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The Cannibalistic Hammerhead Worm Explained
While the word "worm" may not immediately inspire terror, make no mistake: Not all worms were created equal, including the cannibalistic hammerhead worm.
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Why Planes Don't Fly Over These Places
Not every place is open to air travel, and some areas are heavily restricted or are avoided by most aircraft. Here's why planes don't fly over these places.
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Crown Jewels That Mysteriously Went Missing
The vanishing acts pulled by these crown jewels have been shrouded in both mystery and interesting history. Here's what we know about the missing treasures.
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The Nazis' War Against 'Degenerate Art'
The Nazis cemented a reputation for destruction, and it even extended to certain artists and their works. Here is the Nazis' war against 'degenerate art.'
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The Only Time 2 Indy 500 Drivers Died In The Same Race
It's hard to imagine two Indy 500 drivers dying in the same race, but the sport includes a lot of danger elements. Luckily this is the only time that happened.
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Things You Get Wrong About Appalachia
Today, many people's impressions of Appalachia are based on media like "Hillbilly Elegy." These are some of the things you're getting wrong about Appalachia.
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The Real Reason Cats Like To Sit On Laptops
Cats sure are adorable, right? What with their incessant mewing, following you around and badgering you, vomiting on the floor then racing away.
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The Harsh Reality Of The Olive Oil Industry
From its connections to organized crime to a devastating plague that could wipe out entire olive groves, here's the harsh truth about the olive oil industry.
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What Is Mensa And How Do You Qualify For It?
Is that really all that Mensa is? Is it just a club for smart folks with a reputation for unrepentant elitism? Well, let's take a look, shall we?
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Tragic Stories About Mötley Crüe
Death, addiction, and more have plagued Mötley Crüe throughout its existence, serving as a bleak reminder that stardom isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
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Musicians Who Died In The 1980s That We Still Miss
From iconic legends to rising stars who never got a chance to shine, these are the musicians who passed away during the '80s that we've never stopped missing.
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What Happened To Roberto Canessa After The Crash Of Flight 571?
How far would you go to survive? That was the question survivors of Flight 571 faced when their plane slammed into an Andean mountain in 1972.
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The Dumbest Assassination Attempts In History
Plots to permanently erase prominent individuals can sometimes pass into the realm of the absurd. Here are the dumbest assassination attempts in history.
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Why 1973 Is Considered The Indy 500's Worst Year
Each year, the Indy 500 happens on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The first Indy 500 took place in 1911.
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The Mystery Of The Holy Lance Used In Jesus' Crucifixion
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
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Where Did The Grey Alien Imagery Come From?
Okay, quiz time. If we say "alien," what picture comes to mind? More than likely, folks are going to envision little grey guys with big heads.
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Clint Eastwood: The Untold Story Of The Hollywood Legend
There's more to Clint Eastwood than meets the eye. His personal life, music career, and political dabbling show a multi-faceted figure with astonishing energy.
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This Was The First Person To Die At The Indy 500
Car racing is inherently dangerous, but when the Indy 500 started, they didn't even have seatbelts. This was the first person to die at the Indy 500.
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The Real Reason Jim Brown Retired From The NFL So Young
Hall of Fame NFL player Jim Brown accomplished a lot in a relatively short career. Here's the real reason why he retired form the NFL so young.
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Andy Rourke's Relationship With Morrissey And Johnny Marr Explained
The music-loving public remembers the personal difficulties of the Smiths. Here's Andy Rourke's relationship with Morrissey and Johnny Marr explained.
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What Happened To Flight 571's Survivors After The Harrowing 1972 Crash?
The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
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The Reason Memorial Day Always Falls On A Monday
What's now known as Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. after the Civil War ended in the 1860s. Here's why it always falls on a Monday.
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Mr. Potato Head Was The First Toy To Make History In This Epic Way
In 1949, George Lerner, a Brooklyn toy inventor, came up with the idea for a new toy involving produce and pronged plastic eyes, noses, arms, and accessories.
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