The Record-Breaking 'Toadzilla' Discovered In Australia
The cane toad is a hearty species that can reach an unfathomable size. Here is more about the record-breaking "Toadzilla" recently found in Australia.
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Why You Rarely See The Roswell Incident In School History Books
In July 1947, something fell from the skies over Roswell, New Mexico. Here's why you don't see the Roswell incident in school history books.
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Why The Green Pea Galaxies Are Important In The History Of Our Universe
Most people probably haven't heard of Green Pea galaxies, tiny galaxies scattered throughout the universe, but they're more important than you might think.
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Popular Wedding Traditions With Creepy Origins
Many of our popular wedding traditions come with creepy origin stories. Wearing identical bridesmaid dresses was an attempt to confuse evil spirits.
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Stevie Nicks' Near-Death Experience While Filming A Music Video
Stevie Nicks' had a near-death experience while filming a music video for her solo hit "Stand Back" in the early days of MTV.
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This Is How Much A Lock Of Abraham Lincoln's Hair Is Worth
On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was shot in the back of the head by John Wilkes Booth.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Comics Code Authority
An intense form of self-censorship known as the Comics Code Authority sprung up to combat the idea that comics were a corrupting influence. Here's the story.
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The First Known Airplane Hijackings Were Earlier Than You Think
When Americans think of hijacking aircraft, their minds are almost certainly going to go to the events of September 11, 2001. But there were many more.
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Who Is Melissa Tremblay, The Cold Case Murder Victim From 1988?
A decades-old cold case may have finally been cracked by Massachusetts police investigators. So who is Melissa Tremblay, the cold case murder victim from 1988?
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The Dark Truth Behind The Horrible Nazi Seawater Torture Experiment
The Nazi Party's self-proclaimed scientists devised unique and horrifying experiments to inflict on their captives, including the seawater torture experiment.
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This Is Why Elton John And Billy Joel Stopped Touring Together
Elton John and BIlly Joel, two of rock's greatest piano men, spent 16 years touring together. Here's why they no longer hit the road as a duo.
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The Keanu Reeves Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Is Immortal
Keanu Reeves is known for his good looks, acting chops, and awesome personality, even being called the nicest guy in Hollywood.
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Why Mark Twain Filed For Bankruptcy
Although the United States has produced its share of great writers, perhaps no other name stands out more than that of Mark Twain. Here's how he lost his money.
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Scientists Have Interesting Thoughts About What Aliens May Look Like
Even amongst researchers, there's disagreement about the appearance of aliens. Let's take a look at what scientists think aliens may look like.
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The Rivalry Between Ancient Athens And Sparta Explained
The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta was one borne of different ideologies and approaches to societal life. It's not a lot different than today.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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The Manacled Mormon Case: How An American Beauty Queen Enraptured The British Tabloids
Crimes can be laced with tawdry, unseemly behavior. Here is how an American beauty queen came to be the central figure in the British Mannacled Mormon case.
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Disturbing Details Found In Mollie Tibbetts' Autopsy Report
On July 18, 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts went on a jog in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. She never returned home. Weeks later, her body was found.
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Chilling Details About Australia's Last Officially Sanctioned Massacre
Here are some chilling details about Australia's last officially sanctioned massacre, the Coniston massacre: Why it happened, who took part in it, and more.
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How Joan Jett Got Started In Music
Joan Jett has enjoyed an impressive, lengthy career as one of the first women in hard rock. Here's how she got started as a musician.
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The Bizarre History Of The Kingdom Of Wallachia
While there are 195 countries in the world, there are also many micronations. One such micronation, the Kingdom of Wallachia, has an interesting back story.
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The Untold Truth Of The Book Of Proverbs
Tucked away after Psalms, the Book of Proverbs might be one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. Proverbs is primarily a collection of "wise sayings."
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Roland Doe, Inspiration For The Exorcist
Catholicism has been engaged in exorcisms for centuries. Among the countless exorcisms, few stick out as much as Roland Doe's -- which inspired The Exorcist.
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What It Was Like Serving On The Scott Peterson Jury
On December 24, 2002, Laci Denise Peterson, who was eight months pregnant, was reported missing by her husband Scott — but authorities soon became suspicious.
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What's In The Secret Tunnel Found Under This Ancient Pyramid?
The Aztecs came to Mesoamerica, now Mexico, in the early 13th century, probably hunter-gatherers from a northern tribe — and discovered the Pyramid of the Moon.
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The Surprising Age Of The Youngest Soldier In World War I
World War I raged on from 1914-1918. Nearly 60% of soldiers who fought in it died and it's still considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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How Did Brutus Die?
Most remember ancient Roman general Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus — better known as Brutus — for who he killed. "Et Tu, Brute" being shorthand for deception.
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