The Truth About William Shakespeare's Death
William Shakespeare: author, theater nerd, and exception that makes the rule "just shave your head if you're going bald." Here's the truth about his death. We think.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, or the stuff your parents used to pour on your knees any time you crashed your bike, is pretty ubiquitous. You can find it in just about any grocery store or pharmacy. Does it say that you shouldn't swallow it right there on the bottle? You bet it does. But accidents happen.
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Margaret Tudor: The Truth About Henry VIII's Sister
Born at Westminster Palace in 1489, Margaret Tudor didn't need a silver spoon in her mouth because, according to biographer Sarah-Beth Watkins, the infant princess was baptized in a silver font "lined with fine linen cloth of Rennes." Here's the truth about King Henry's sister.
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The Truth About Jet Li's Illness
Jet Li is an undisputed martial arts superstar who has given the world some of the greatest fighting moves (and movies) in existence. Yet, recent years have brought worrying whispers that insinuate all might not be well in the Li-land. Here's the truth about his illness.
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Mary Tudor: The Truth About Henry VIII's Sister
We all know Henry VIII, the iron-fisted monarch who mastered the art of multiple wives. But what, you may well ask, about his sister Mary Tudor?
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How Much Money Joe Rogan Makes From His Podcast
However you feel about Joe Rogan personally, millions of people appreciate the range of perspectives that appear on his podcast. With more than 7 million subscribers, the Joe Rogan Experience is one of the most popular programs on Earth. Here's how much money he makes per episode.
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The Weirdest Dog Breed In The World
Canine companions have stayed by humanity's side for countless generations, and millions of Dalmatians, bloodhounds, and Shiba Inus populate the globe, of all shapes and sizes. Of all these dogs, though, which one is the weirdest?
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Researchers Create 'RoboFly', A Penny-Sized Flying Robot For Land, Sea And Air
At long last, the final gaps in the animatronic animal kingdom are being filled in, as researchers at the University of Washington have announced the genesis of the Age of RoboFly.
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Here's How Much Money Andre The Giant Was Worth When He Died
Despite his tragic death at a relatively young age, Andre the Giant's in-ring career was truly legendary. But how much money does a legend make? Did Andre's peculiar career choice make him rich before his untimely demise? Let's find out how much money Andre the Giant was worth when he died.
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Sanctuary Seeking 'Piggy Cuddlers' To Socialize Rescued Swine
About 30 miles outside of Columbia, South Carolina, there exists a place where, at long last, man and pig may live in harmony. That's because the Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary is seeking 'piggy cuddlers' to socialize its rescued swine.
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The Real Reason Wombats Have Cube-Shaped Poop
Equipped with barrel-shaped bodies, flat claws, and muscular limbs, wombats are natural-born burrowers. But their poop seems anything but natural, because it's cube shaped. Here's why.
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The Real Reason Cleopatra Executed Her Sister
Let's be honest: there are a million perfectly reasonable reasons for putting your little sister to death. Here's why Cleopatra decided to execute hers.
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The Real Reason Bill Gates Won't Run For President
Wealthy businessmen have been known to run for President, and as a cursory glance at your news feed will no doubt tell you, they have been even known to succeed. So why won't Bill Gates, one of the wealthiest ever, run for president?
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The Truth About Ben Afquack, The Drumming Duck
Most famous ducks ruffle people's feathers on account of some severe character defect or unsavory behavior. However, in 2020, the internet fell in love with a duck who had no apparent shortcomings. That seemingly flawless fowl is, of course, Ben Afquack, the drumming duck.
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Why Are Koi Fish So Expensive?
A premium koi fish is like an expertly cut diamond or a Robert Downey, Jr movie: it's expensive because a lot of talented people worked hard to create it, but not necessarily because it's objectively amazing. So why are koi fish so expensive?
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The Tragic Death Of Will Rogers
Will Rogers was the man who famously observed that he never met a man he didn't like, giving rise in turn to innumerable jokes about how "Will Rogers never met my brother-in-law/fill in the blank." Here's the story of his tragic death.
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In U.S., Library Visits Topped Movie Outings In 2019
A recent Gallup study shows folks across this great land of ours visiting the library more often than going to the movies last year. Here's why.
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The Timeline Of Kobe Bryant's Entire Career
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On January 26, 2020 he perished in a tragic helicopter accident that the world will be struggling to process for a long, long time. Let's take a look at the timeline of Kobe Bryant's career.
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Walking Sharks Discovered Near Australian Coast
As if Australia hasn't suffered enough, it now has sharks that – wait for it – walk. First Steve Irwin, and then bush fires turning koalas into tiki torches, and let's not even mention Paul Hogan.
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Snow White: The Messed Up Origins Of Disney's Classic Movie
Snow White is a Disney movie that's inspired by a seriously dark story, courtesy of the Brothers Grimm. So if you want the grisly details, here are the messed up origins of the classic Disney film.
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Signs That Your Cat Is Crying For Help
If dogs are manipulative, cats are actively wrapping us around their little finger, quietly purring in their little heads as they have already made us do what they want before we even know it. For instance, that "crying for help" thing? Let's see how they do it.
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Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
The price of hearing aids, for the record, is a scam. They don't need to be so expensive. Here's why they are, anyway.
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Is Cat Food Bad For Dogs?
Beggars can't be choosers, and nobody begs better than dogs. They'll eat almost anything. So what about cat food, then? How bad could it possibly be?
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Scientists Figured Out Why Stress Turns Hair Gray
According to a study recently published in Nature, scientists have discovered that graying hair, that long-dreaded (that's wordplay, and it's great) sign of inescapable mortality, may be caused by stress. So stop worrying about it and it won't happen. Are you still worried? It shows.
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'Super Bowl Of Snake Hunting' Removes 80 Pythons From Everglades
The Python Bowl was a special ten-day event set up by state officials in order to raise awareness to the Everglades' massive python problem, and judging by the fact that it attracted over 750 participants, it's probably fair to say that the stunt was a successful one.
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What Really Happens When Birds Fly Into A Plane Engine
In 2018, planes crashed into more than 40 birds per day, tying a record set in the previous year. Obviously, these incidents have spelled doom for thousands of birds as well. So what exactly happens when one of those poor feathered souls soars into a plane engine?
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Dozens Of Ancient Viruses Discovered In Tibetan Glacier
A group of researchers from Ohio State University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, have released a paper stating that they've extracted a series of 15,000 year-old viruses from the ice of a glacier in Tibet.
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