This Was Ray Kroc's Profession Before McDonald's
In 1960, Ray Kroc bought exclusive rights to McDonald's. Now that company is Kroc's claim to fame. But he had a decades-long career before that. What did Ray Kroc do for all those years?
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Who Was The Real Man In The Iron Mask?
Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? What was his crime? Did he really wear a skillet on his face for 30-plus years? Well, the answers to all those questions, in order, are ‘hard to say,’ ‘nobody's sure,’ and ‘probably not.’
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How Far Can Michael Jordan Dunk?
Even people who don't follow sports will recognize the name Michael Jordan -- and not just from sharing the screen with Bugs Bunny in 1996's Space Jam, where he helped defeat the Monstars with a dunk from halfcourt.
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The Most Bizarre Medical Horror Stories
These are the most bizarre medical horror stories. What's up, doc? You don't want to know.
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Here's How Much The Eagles' Glenn Frey Was Worth When He Died
Guitarist-singer-songwriter Glenn Frey was always an essential piece of the Eagles puzzle, and whenever he wasn't out Eagles-ing, his solo career was also a force to be reckoned with. But what about his net worth?
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Things Scientists Wish They Hadn't Discovered
Scientists are usually idealists and understandably focus on the best things that their discoveries could potentially offer, which means they occasionally overlook mankind's capacity for finding undesired, even nefarious, uses for their creations.
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The Real Reason Russia Has So Few Coronavirus Cases
The coronavirus is in full bloom around the world, but meanwhile, Russia reports 840 confirmed infections. According to CNN, the country of 146 million has experienced unparalleled success in stemming the flow of this international pandemic. What's their secret? Is it paleo?
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The Real Reason Monks Had That Haircut
There are few hairstyles as distinctive as the Christian monks' tonsure. When you see someone sporting the shaved head with the ring of hair, you know what they're probably doing the rest of their life. Here's the history behind the monks' iconic haircut.
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We Now Understand Why The Roman Empire Crumbled
Legend has it that twin brothers Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome, per the Ancient History Encyclopedia. Descendants of the mythical founder of Italy, Aeneas, the double-myth twins were the sons of a Vestal Virgin named Rhea Silvia. Some accounts name Hercules as their father ...
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The Untold Truth Of WrestleMania I
The WWE calls WrestleMania "the Showcase of the Immortals" for good reason. Obviously, it's a great way to put butts in seats. More importantly, though, this spectacle of spectacles has embedded indelible memories in the brains of wrestling fans.
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The Earliest Humans Living In England Didn't Look Like You Think
Life often plays the Ygritte to humanity's Jon Snow, and not just because life eventually screws people. Time and time again, life tells even the smartest and most knowledgeable individuals, "You know nothing." Facts are screwy things, after all, and just when you think ...
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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 Untold Truth Of Kofi Kingston
On 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.
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The Dark History Of The American Beard
From America's founding historical moments, the beard choices of American men reveal deep-seated attitudes about the most basic stuff that makes a civilization tick. So grab a beard comb, and let's dive face first into the bristly, dark depths of the history of the American beard.
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Underwater Cities Found In Mysterious Places
Submerged cities are, by their very nature, baffling to behold, but sometimes these underwater towns are discovered under especially mystifying circumstances.
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The Untold Truth Of The Winchester Mystery House
The truth of the Winchester Mystery House is a sad one, filled with ghosts, guns, and tragedy.
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The Reason You Weren't Supposed To Use The Phone During The 1918 Pandemic
Pandemics threaten people's lives and upend their way of life. In what might be described as unnatural selection, the illness enables some companies to thrive, while confronting others with catastrophe, by virtue of whatever goods and services do the most good for people seeking to avoid infection.
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The Real Reason You Should Be Cleaning Your Dog's Leash
Anybody who's taken a dog for walkies knows that a leash can get tangled up not only in the dog's nether regions, but can also get mixed up in the animal's potty moments, so to speak. It gets dirty. So how do we keep that thing clean?
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The Best Players In Jeopardy! History
Only a few Jeopardy! contestants have had the juice to become household names. And with that said, the following article gives information on these notable people. Answer: Who are the best players in Jeopardy! history?
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The Truth About The Origins Of '4/20'
You would be amazed, just amazed, to find out about the improbable origins of colloquialisms, catch phrases, and turns of phrase. Like did you know that "4/20" was invented by some teenagers who liked to get high?
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Is There Actually A Difference Between Bigfoot And Sasquatch?
Bigfoot... Sasquatch... Are these two different mythical creatures or one and the same?
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What Is Pablo Escobar's Wife Doing Now?
Maria Henao and late husband Pablo Escobar had drastically different backgrounds. Henao recalls in her memoir, My Life and My Prison With Pablo Escobar, that she "came from an upstanding, traditional family." Escobar not only came from the wrong side of the tracks; he was a runaway train to hell.
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What Happened To Pablo Escobar's Money After He Died?
Medellin Cartel founder and Cocaine King of Colombia, Pablo Escobar, was by some accounts the wealthiest criminal in history. But what happened to his money once he died?
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The Real Reason Paul Di'Anno Left Iron Maiden
Bruce Dickinson was not exactly the first person to hold the Maiden microphone. That honor belongs to Paul Di'Anno, who sang on the band's first two records. Here's why he left.
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Fan Theories That Turn Regular Movies Into Horror Movies
These fan theories actually transform their subject films from comedies, romances, or musicals into bone-chilling horror movies. The best (worst) part? They're so fiendishly clever and work so well that you won't ever be able to think of these movies the same way again.
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Here's How You Can Avoid Germs At The Grocery Store
As we've all suddenly realized, your standard Aldi or Fred Meyer is basically a petting zoo for capitalism, with John Public rubbing his meathooks all over your next meal like he's learning new words from Anne Sullivan. It's important to take precautions to avoid germs are the store.
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What It Was Like To Be Marie Antoinette's Child
Marie Antoinette had four children, and despite their royal origins, none of their lives were cake.
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