Here's What To Do If You're Bitten By A Snake
If a snake tries to give you the kiss of death, there are steps you should take to minimize the damage.
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The Truth About Richard The Lionheart's Marriage
Lionheart. Great nickname for a Medieval king.
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Dave Grohl Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
You'd be hard-pressed to find a rock star who has found more success than Dave Grohl, a man who seems to turn everything he touches into pure, distilled rock 'n' roll -- a substance which in his case has been at least as valuable as gold. Here's how much he's worth.
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The Legend Of The Nain Rouge Explained
This grinning, crimson-skinned devil is the Nain Rouge, or "red dwarf," and he's what paranormal experts describe as "a real Jerk McGurk."
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This Is How David Bowie Saved Peter Frampton's Life
Without David Bowie, we may never have known just how Peter Frampton felt. Here's how Bowie may have saved his life.
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The Untold Truth Of The Real Con Air
On the actual Con Air, there's no Cyrus the Virus who hijacks the plane, steals the show, or turns his name into a fun pun, like "Cy... Onara." There's no hope of escape. There's no hope -- period.
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False Facts About Cult Leaders You Always Thought Were True
Being a cult leader basically requires being pretty crazy. That's why some myths about them have persisted for so long. But if you believe the supposed facts about cult leaders listed here, it's time for some reeducation. Here are false facts about cult leaders you always thought were true.
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What The Final 24 Hours Of A Prisoner On Death Row Are Like
The U.S. is one of the few Western countries that still allows capital punishment; most frequently the sentence is handed down for the crime of murder... here's what those final 24 hours are like for the condemned.
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The Real Reason KISS Changed Their Logo In Germany
Sometimes all it takes is a pair of fresh eyes to spot the giant, potentially offensive flaws in your art. For KISS, those eyes came in the form of the entire nation of Germany, who pointed out that the band had accidentally gone and dumped the Nazi Schutzstaffel insignia at the end of their logo.
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The Truth About Randy Savage's Baseball Career
Macho Man Randy Savage was a two-time all-star catcher in high school, so it made perfect sense that when he graduated he would take a swing at a baseball career. Here's how that went.
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The Legend Of The Pukwudgie Explained
These days, kids know Pukwudgie as the name of a house from Ilvermorny, the American version of Hogwarts, in the Harry Potter series. The Pukwudgie is one of many mythical creatures referenced in the books. But what exactly is a Pukwudgie?
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This Is The Most Expensive Flower In The World
There are lots of nominees for "most expensive flower," and the ground shifts considerably in terms of when the petals are being estimated.
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The Untold Truth Of The Spanish Conquistadors
A conquistador's mission in life is succinctly conveyed in the title itself. Spanish for "He who conquers."
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The Tragic Death Of Rock Hudson
While Rock Hudson radiated light on screen, he had to keep the public in the dark about his sexuality. Otherwise, the prevailing homophobia of the era would eclipse his career. They found out in 1985, when the actor announced he's be diagnosed with AIDS. This is the tragic death of Rock Hudson.
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Here's How Dogs Could Help Detect The Coronavirus
We know dogs are great at sniffing out all sorts of maladies, whether it's the bag of cocaine you accidentally shoved too far up your backside or cancer of the non-butt. Their otherworldly olfactory senses might even be useful in detecting COVID-19. Here's how dogs could help detect the coronavirus.
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World Records That Guinness Refuses To Certify
Even when your job is judging the most extreme everything, there needs to be a line. Yes, the Guinness World Record committee has limits, and there are some attempts at exceptionalism that they won't touch with a 10-foot thumbnail. Here are world records that Guinness refuses to certify.
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Why This 42,000-Year-Old Specimen Is An Eye-Opening Discovery
In 2018, a group of mammoth tusk hunters were honing their craft in Siberia when they unearthed a dead baby horse. It belongs to a long-extinct species, and its body is outlandishly well naturally mummified. Here's why this 42,000-year-old specimen is an eye-opening discovery.
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Here's What To Do If You're Attacked By A Swarm Of Bees
If ever you find yourself getting attacked by a swarm of bees, here's the short answer -- you ought to run.
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The Reason Wasabi Is One Of The Hardest Plants To Grow
In the wild, wasabi grows exclusively on the rocky banks of cold, freshwater rivers. The plants are as finicky as pandas: the water has a temperature range of only about 9 degrees; sun is important, but not too much sun.
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The Tragic Relationship Of Sylvia Plath And Anne Sexton
Poets Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton captivated the world with their words and their tragic endings. But through an inspirational professional relationship, they also captivated each other.
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The Reason Napoleon's First Wife Was Nearly Executed
When Napoleon Bonaparte married Josephine, the future emperor saw greatness on the horizon. But if if it weren't for a crazy twist of fate, instead of marrying Napoleon, Josephine would have gotten a forced divorce from her own head. Here's the reason Napoleon's first wife was nearly executed.
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WCW's Failed KISS-Themed Wrestlers Were More Expensive Than You Think
It was 1999, and World Championship Wrestling was in a bad way. World Championship Wrestling needed to drop costs and do something fresh. But first, old habits dying hard and all, they were going to spend a near-sacrilegious amount of money on 25-year-old glam rock played by 50 -year-old men.
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The Real Reason Ancient Egyptians Worshiped Cats
Felines, believed to be domesticated first in Egypt, were held in such high regard that anyone who killed a cat, even by accident, was in turn sentenced to death. What is up with Egyptians and cats?
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Here's What To Do If You're Attacked By An Alligator
An average of only 10 alligator attacks occur in the U.S. per year -- but it's a more exciting prospective nightmare than realizing you're locked into an upside down mortgage. What do you do when Florida's biome decides to turn you into a Peter Pan villain?
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The Ruby Ridge Standoff Was Worse Than You Think
In 1983, Randy and Vicki Weaver packed up their belongings and moved to a place in rural Idaho, just 40 miles south of the Canadian border, known as Ruby Ridge. A decade later, an 11-day standoff with the government ended in tragedy. Here's why the Ruby Ridge standoff was worse than you think.
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Juggalos: The Truth About Insane Clown Posse's Fans
The first Juggalos were arguably born before the word 'Juggalo' existed. That sounds a bit like fodder for a chicken-and-egg debate, but as Shaggy 2 Dope told the Metro Times, avid fans painted their faces before there was a label for it.
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The Real Reason Space Suits Are So Expensive
Nearly everything involved currently with space travel involves pots and pots of money. Space suits are no exception.
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