Why Don't Spiders Get Stuck In Their Own Web?
Spiders definitely give some people the heebie-geebies with their eight legs and glassy black eyes. But, these creatures spin an intriguing tale with their web.
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How The Republican Party Got Its GOP Nickname
The Republican Party — one of the two dominant parties in American politics — is colloquially referred to by the three-letter nickname "GOP." But why?
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Why The Unicorn Is Scotland's National Animal
No question but that unicorns in various iterations are an intrinsic part of today's popular culture. They're also quite important to Scotland.
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How Mothers Were Celebrated In Ancient Greece And Rome
Today, Mother's Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries, but mothers have long been revered. Here's how moms were celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome.
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The Surprising Origin Of The Magic 8 Ball
Many among us have consulted the Magic 8 Ball for answers to our most random questions. Here is the surprising origin of the classic toy.
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The Strange Unsolved Mystery Of The Atlas Vampire
For one case that continues to remain unsolved, we turn back time to Stockholm, Sweden, in 1932. This is the strange unsolved mystery of the Atlas Vampire.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of JFK's Brain
The world was shocked in 1963 when for the fourth time, a U.S. president was assassinated. Questions still remain about the death of John F. Kennedy.
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Can Rats Laugh?
Despite this storied history of human-rat interaction, however, there's obviously still one burning question we are all dying to know: can rats laugh?
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Where Does The Term Freshmen Come From?
Becoming a freshman is a chance to start again, a chance to reinvent yourself, and begin a new journey. But, the term has been around longer than high schools.
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What We Know About Astronaut Mark Vande Hei's Historic Spaceflight
Space may or may not be the final frontier, depending on your viewing habits, but it certainly remains a rich vein of scientific inquiry and research.
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The Surprising Reason Some Bodies Of Water Glow In The Dark
Every once in a while, photos of the world's oceans pop up on social media and look like something out of a Hayao Miyazaki movie. Why is that?
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John Stamos' Relationship With Taylor Hawkins Explained
It might not be widely known that actor John Stamos is also a pretty fair drummer, so it's not a surprise that he was friends with the late Taylor Hawkins.
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Here's Who Inherited Stephen Hawking's Money After He Died
There may never be anyone like physicist Stephen Hawking again, whose wholly disabled body belied a genius mind. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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Do Whales Really Have Regional Accents?
Whales are enigmatic giants of the sea. But, they may have more in common with humans than previously thought in the way that they communicate with each other.
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How The 1982 Murder Of Lee Rotatori Was Finally Solved
On the afternoon of June 25, 1982, authorities were called to the Best Western Frontier Motor Lodge in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on reports of a suspicious death.
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Here's Who Inherited Mark Twain's Money After He Died
Mark Twain -- Samuel Clemens -- was famous for his wit, his novels decrying social injustice, and poor money management. What about his estate when he died?
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Who Are Billy Idol's Kids?
Rocker Billy Idol doesn't come across as your typical family man, but he is a father and a grandfather. Here's who his kids are.
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Which Animal Only Lives For 5 Minutes As An Adult?
Insects are known for their short lifespans and busy little lives. But, one flying insect has a life span so short, if you blink a few times you'd miss it.
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What Happened To The Box TV Channel?
Before the internet, watching music videos looked a lot different. One option was The Box TV channel. How did The Box work, and is it still around?
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How The Eagles Got Their Name
The Eagles' band name has multiple origin stories, as well as a bit of a debate on whether the word "the" should be included in the name.
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How Mr Rogers Gave Night Of The Living Dead Director George Romero His Start
Every once in a while we get a sense that show business, all of it, is just one big neighborhood, and everyone knows everybody else, and they're all pals.
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Can Bacteria And Viruses Get Infections?
Have you ever wondered if your cold can come down with a cold? Can your infections get an infection? Let's take a look at the science and find out.
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What It Was Really Like To See Snow White In 1938
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was a marvel film for the time, delighting audiences and critics alike. Here's what it was like to see the film in 1938.
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The Truth About Woodward And Bernstein's Role In The Watergate Scandal
The Watergate incident led to the only time a U.S. President resigned. The truth about journalists Woodward and Bernstein's role in the historical scandal.
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The Real Reason People In Bermuda Fly Kites On Good Friday
Kites seem to have a place of honor in numerous cultures around the world. One kite festival in particular takes place in Bermuda on Good Friday.
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Bonnie Raitt's Friendship With Fred McDowell Explained
From the start of her career, Bonnie Raitt was lucky enough to form close friendships with some very influential blues players, including Fred McDowell.
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Why Is The Ocean So Salty?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was right when he wrote of the ocean, "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink." Drinking salty ocean water is not a good idea.
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