The McGurk Effect: The Mind-Bending Audio Illusion Taking TikTok By Storm
The McGurk Effect: the mind-bending audio illusion taking TikTok by storm shows a lot about how the brain relies on visual clues to make sense of sound.
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Robin Hood Myths Most People Believe
Many beliefs about Robin Hood that modern audiences take for granted either were not always the case or were never true at all.
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Master Of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock Thought Blood Was More Pleasant Than Egg Yolks
Famous British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock had many a phobia of his own, and they extended into the culinary realm. Notably, he was scared of eggs.
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Heartbreaking Last Words From 9/11 Victims
On 9/11 passengers on the doomed flights and in the Twin Towers made frantic calls to friends, family, and authorities. Many knew it would be their final words.
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History's First Alarm Clock Ingeniously Featured Only 2 Components
Timepieces have come a long way since their early 14th-century days and have gotten complex and hi-tech beyond the imaginings of their first makers.
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The Most Haunting Footage Of Historical Figures Ever Found
Filmmakers have sometimes unexpectedly caught tragedies or private moments on camera of well-known figures, made all the more haunting when compared to reality.
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Unsolved Mysteries Of 1950s America
Modern technology hasn't managed to explain away every mystery of the 1950s just yet. Here are some unsolved mysteries of 1950s America.
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Bryan Cranston's Bizarre Childhood Charles Manson Encounter
Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") led quite a life before he became an acclaimed star of stage and screen. He even met notorious cult leader Charles Manson.
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The Worst Monsoon Disasters In History
While monsoons are simply a change in wind, they can also bring lots of rain and subsequent flooding, causing disaster.
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The 15-Minute City: How Conspiracy Theorists Made Walkable Neighborhoods Their Boogeyman
The '15-minute city' is a way to make daily needs more accessible without a car. Here's how conspiracy theorists made walkable neighborhoods their boogeyman.
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Ancient Runes Explained (And How They Influenced The Lord Of The Rings)
Much of the modern conception of runes can be traced to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, but he was inspired by ancient writing systems with a fascinating history.
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Hanging Coffins: The Remaining Memory Of The Bo People Of China
Hanging coffins: the remaining memory of the Bo people of China, a now extinct ethnic minority group.
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The 1967 Program That Eerily Predicted Many Facets Of Modern Life
From "The Jetsons" to "The Matrix," "The Terminator" to "The Last of Us," it's clear that humanity is more than a bit obsessed with its own fate.
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These Final Airplane Crash Messages Are Haunting
Sometimes final messages sent from plane crashes can reveal insights into what happened. Other times it's an SOS. Here are some of the most haunting last words.
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How Donald Trump's Lawyer Is Connected To The Natalee Holloway Case
The lawyer potentially defending Donald Trump on charges related to his March 2023 indictment in New York state is connected to another high-profile crime.
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The Wild Way Donald Trump And Stormy Daniels Met
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on hush money charges involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. But how did these two cross paths?
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'Natural Causes' Is One Of The Most Common Deaths Globally, But What Does It Actually Mean?
'Natural causes' is one of the most common deaths globally and one we often hear about for celebrities. It sounds vague, but here's what it actually means.
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Trump's Criminal Indictment Is Official: Here's How The Arrest Could Unfold
A New York grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump on March 30, 2023. How could the whole arrest go down?
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A Young Jimi Hendrix Was Once Heckled By Monkees Fans
It's hard to imagine that Jimi Hendrix would ever be heckled on stage, but that's exactly what happened when he briefly opened for the Monkees.
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The Rosenbergs: The 1950s Trial And Execution That Shook The World
One of the most sensational and controversial news stories of the 1950s was the Rosenberg trial. Here is the trial and execution that shook the world.
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Drag Shows Are Older Than You Realize. Here's The Real History
Drag is a performance art with a deep and diverse history. And drag shows are older than you may realize, so here's the real history.
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Oklahoma City Bomb Responder Terry Yeakey's Death Remains Shrouded In Mystery
Oklahoma City bomb responder Terry Yeakey's death a year after the attack remains shrouded in mystery. Yeakey openly believed there was a cover-up.
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The Most Disastrous Coronations In History
Historic coronation mistakes have ranged from mispronunciations of the liturgy to tragedies that left scores of royal subjects dead, and everything in between.
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The First Black Female Lawyer In America Was Born In The 1800s
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States.
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The Gospel Of Judas Paints The Bible's Traitor In A Very Different Light
The Gospel of Judas paints the Bible's traitor in a very different light than the version of Judas that has been in circulation for thousands of years.
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How The '90s Rock Band Live Was Torn Apart
Once '90s alternative rock titans, the members of Live ended up intensely disliking each other. Here's how the 90s rock band Live was torn apart.
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Tina Bell: The 'Black Godmother' Of The Seattle Grunge Scene
Tina Bell: the 'Black Godmother' of the Seattle grunge scene never really got the credit she deserved for being a pioneer of the sound.
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