How A Chinese Warrior Used Juggling As An Intimidation Tactic
A Chinese warrior once nearly single-handedly won a battle by juggling. Here's how Xiong Yiliao of Shinan used juggling to defeat the entire Song army.
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The True Story Of How Soldiers On Horseback Outwitted A Fleet Of Ships At Sea
Military history is filled with stories of soldiers, their leaders, and even civilians overcoming long odds and snagging a victory over their adversaries.
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Here's What It Really Means To Commit A War Crime
The concept of war crimes is relatively new in human history, originating in the 19th century. Here's what it really means to commit a war crime.
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The Worst Crimes Ever Committed By Hitler
Few individuals are so synonymous with the idea of evil than Adolf Hitler. His war crimes included the persecution of Jews, slave labor, and more.
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Jason Worley Received Help From A Popular YouTuber After The Murder Of His Children
In the early morning hours of November 2016, authorities in Indiana received a disturbing call from Brandi Worley – who claimed she killed both of her children.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Dallas Cowboys Logo
The Dallas Cowboys joined the NFL in 1960 under the majority ownership of Clint Murchison Jr., a man who hailed from a wealthy Texas oil family.
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Mark Twain Truly Hated The Writings Of A Celebrated English Author
Mark Twain wasn't a huge fan of some other famous authors, including Jane Austen and James Feninmore Cooper. Here's why he hated the writings of Austen.
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Why The Atlanta Hawks Once Drafted An Actual Baby
Here's why the Atlanta Hawks drafted a baby back in 1974 ... before the pick was quickly voided by the NBA.
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The Mystery Of Hattie McDaniel's Missing Oscar Explained
Hattie McDaniel broke race barriers with her best supporting actress win for "Gone with the Wind." You'd think that her Oscar would be treasured.
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What Living In New York City 100 Years Ago Was Really Like
A century ago, New York City was, like now, a buzzing mass of extremes and contradictions. Here is what living in New York City 100 years ago was really like.
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14 Popular Products That Came From Military Research
Military research has given us products and processes that improve our standard of living. Let's take a look at some of them, from the quirky to the useful.
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The Truth About Travis Barker's Relationship With Tom DeLonge
Fans of popular bands often have their hopes dashed, then revitalized, then dashed, then -- all over breakups, followed by reunions, followed by ...
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How Did Deep Purple Get Their Name?
Here's the story of how Deep Purple got their now-iconic band name months after forming under a completely different moniker.
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The Worst Royal Wedding Nights In History
Here's what you need to know about the worst royal wedding nights in history, ranging from lackluster to downright awful.
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This Prison Breaker Escaped Jail Four Separate Times
Yoshie Shiratori, dubbed the Prison Break Magician, escaped various Japanese prisons four different times.
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The Untold Truth Of The Real TOPGUN
"Top Gun: Maverick" hit movie screens in 2022, more than 25 years after the first "Top Gun" came out back in 1986. This is the untold truth of the real TOPGUN.
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The Truth About Travis Barker's Relationship With Mark Hoppus
Blink-182 have their ups and downs with regard to band membership. But, Bass player Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker have an enduring relationship
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Pez's Original Purpose Was Something Completely Different
The ubiquitous Pez dispenser serves a coupe of purposes -- helping fill a Christmas stocking or Easter basket, being collectible, and popping out sweets.
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The Truth About Travis Barker's Relationship With The Late DJ AM
Travis Barker has never been shy about collaborations with other musical artists, though perhaps none outside Blink-182 as with his friend DJ AM.
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What Happens If You Vomit In Space?
Space is a strange place and not the most hospitable to humans. Even trained astronauts suffer from motion sickness and here's what they do when they vomit.
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The Pagan Origins Of The Infamous Nazi Black Sun Symbol
The Nazi party was famously influenced by the mystical and the occult. Even the infamous Nazi Black Sun symbol has pagan origins.
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Inside Moore's Law, The Surprisingly Accurate Prediction About Tech From 1965
We've all heard about Murphy's law, about anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. What about Moore's law, regarding the growth of computing power?
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The Frog That Can Hold In Its Pee For Up To 8 Months
Humans can't hold in their urine for very long without peeing themselves, but one species of frog can hold its pee for up to eight months at a time.
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Elvis' Relationship With His Backing Band's Guitarist Was Anything But Smooth
It's one thing for a band to make it as a group, and another for a solo performer to rise to the top -- with or without those who contributed to the success.
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Humans Can Actually Get Relatively Close To The Sun
The sun keeps us warm, provides nutrients, and that all important summer tan. Scientists are now exploring closer than ever to the surface of our nearest star.
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Stephen King's Son Has A Bizarre Theory On Jaws And The Lady Of The Dunes Murder
In 1974 a woman's mutilated body was found and dubbed The Lady of the Dunes. Stephen King's son has a bizarre theory on the movie "Jaws" and the unsolved crime.
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The Real Reason The Dallas NFL Team Changed Their Name To The Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are an NFL institution, but they weren't always called the Cowboys. Here's why the team changed its name to the Dallas Cowboys.
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