Major Events That Nearly Wiped Out Our Ancestors
The human race has faced extinction before, and has nearly been wiped out several times. But we've always bounced back -- mankind is a resilient species.
Read MoreThe human race has faced extinction before, and has nearly been wiped out several times. But we've always bounced back -- mankind is a resilient species.
Read MoreSome of the crude practices of the past brought about better ways to do things. Here are crude practices that led to great discoveries.
Read MoreIt's impossible to eliminate risks from sports, but when safety is ignored, the consequences can be tragic. Here are athlete deaths that changed sports history.
Read MoreWith the large number of outstanding athletes in each sport, it is possible to really name the greatest athlete in each sport? You bet it is.
Read MoreEveryone loves Pixar, but despite the joy provided by the toys of Toy Story and many others, there are some serious misconceptions about Pixar.
Read MoreHistory textbooks paint the end of World War II as the end of the atrocities of the time, but World War II's effects were just beginning.
Read MoreOur ancestors needed explanations for the weather, and while their stories aren't very scientific, they do tell us a lot about ancient cultures.
Read MoreThe X-Men are one of Marvel's most enduring franchises. There are all kinds of X-Men, from Wolverine and Storm to more out-there characters, and they've starred in endless movies and comics. But with all that material, there are a lot of lies. Here are things you might get wrong about X-Men.
Read MoreMemes seem like they're all fun and games, but sometimes memes can destroy people's lives with negative attention. Other times, however, memes just make you all warm and fuzzy inside by restoring your faith in humanity. Here are memes that changed people's lives for the better.
Read MoreUnfortunately, holidays are like any other day of the year -- Death doesn't discriminate against them.
Read MoreSacagawea was a Shoshone guide and interpreter who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition...right? Mostly! Here are weird things you didn't know about Sacagawea.
Read MoreYou've probably heard of the Satanic Temple, and the name usually brings to mind rituals, sacrifices, darkness, and fire.
Read MoreFrank Zappa took creative risks that few musicians would. His upbringing was rocky, and his family life was tough. Here's the tragic story of Frank Zappa.
Read MoreSo much of what we think we know about World War II is wrong. Here are some of the biggest myths you probably believe about World War II.
Read MoreAdam Savage spent 13 years blowing things up on MythBusters, probably one of the coolest jobs in the world. Here's the untold truth of Adam Savage.
Read MoreHalloween is the best. But why do we put on costumes, gorge ourselves on candy, and call it Halloween? Here's the bizarre history of trick-or-treating.
Read MoreGreat death scenes make for great storytelling, but they can bring on the waterworks like nothing else. Here are some of the saddest death scenes in film.
Read MoreHalloween is an excuse to eat a ton of candy and to dress up like anyone or anything you want. But Halloween isn't celebrated exactly the same in all parts of the world. Some places have Halloween, others have competing festivals. Here are Halloween celebrations around the world.
Read MoreBrainwashing gets thrown around a lot in horror movies and sci-fi flicks and Cold War documentaries. And the idea of brainwashing is really scary, to be fair. We can't control much in this crazy world, but our thoughts should be safe, right? Here's the creepy truth about brainwashing.
Read MoreSome athletes insist on achieving even greater success after sports. These people were topnotch athletes and went on to even greater things.
Read MoreIt's so nice when a real-life hero emerges. Having someone stand up for what's right and true is great. But people are complex and layered and no one is perfect. These real-life heroes made big waves in the world, but later came out as terrible people.
Read MoreWe are fascinated by shipwrecks, probably because of sunken treasure and pirate legends. Here are the most mysterious shipwrecks in history.
Read MoreA lot of artists don't even write their own songs. Some artists pay writers, some writer their own songs, and others look to ... other artists for cover songs. Cover songs can be a great option if you see room for improvement. These cover songs are more famous than the originals.
Read MoreHalloween is the scariest night of the year already. Unfortunately, some people take all the fun and games out of Halloween by getting criminal. These are some of the most frightening crimes ever to occur on Halloween​.
Read MoreAt their best, cover songs can give a new life to an old favorite. But when cover songs are bad, they're bad. There are few things in this world worse than hearing a beloved favorite song butchered by a bad cover. Here are some of the worst cover songs of all time.
Read MoreBatman's classic emblem is everywhere, his movies have scored $2 billion at the box office. But there's a lot of incorrect info out there about Batman.
Read MoreWhen Kurt Cobain of Nirvana took his own life at 27, the world knew it had lost a great artist. Here's the tragic real-life story of Kurt Cobain.
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