James Madison's IQ Might Surprise You
The presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
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The Biggest Black Dahlia Theories: Who Really Killed Her?
Aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found mutilated and murdered in Los Angeles in 1947. Here are the biggest Black Dahlia theories: Who really killed her?
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The Mythology Behind The Draco Constellation Explained
What do you see when you look up into a clear night sky? Pinpoints of starlight, where we might someday boldly go? Or do you see the roots of ancient myth?
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This Lethal Law Gave Samurai The Right To Murder
Everybody knows that the samurai were a law unto themselves, doing whatever, to whoever, whenever, right? Not by a long shot. They, too, had to follow laws.
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The Greek Myth That My Fair Lady Was Based On
"My Fair Lady" is a musical and movie about a Cockney woman learning to ditch her streetwise ways and thick working-class accent to pass as a proper lady.
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The Truth About Hunter S. Thompson's Time With The Hells Angels
Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson made a career out of his highly personal reporting style. That involvement went too far for one subject: the Hells Angels.
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The Mythology Behind The Taurus Constellation Explained
Over the shoulder of the hunter Orion, the bull Taurus is visible along the ecliptic in winter and spring, and there are many myths associated with Taurus.
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Was This One Of The Biggest Mistakes They Made On Antiques Roadshow?
"Antiques Roadshow" holds out the possibility that that thing you've been moving and dusting for years is actually valuable. Are their experts ever wrong?
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Here's What Norse Pagans Believe Today
Even though Norse pagans try to go back to the source as much as possible, there is a different way of life for each individual, bound by shared values.
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Members Of The Royal Family Who Aren't As Rich As You Thought
When discussing the British royal family and money, it is quite obvious the queen and her regal relatives are rich, but not as much as you might think.
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Colorado Coalfield War: The Bloodiest Labor Dispute In US History
It's worth looking back to see what really happens in a factory town. This is the Colorado Coalfield War: the bloodiest labor dispute in U.S. history.
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The True Story Behind "The King's Speech"
"The King's Speech" is a 2010 biographical film, recounting the friendship between King George VI of England and his Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
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How Freddie Mercury's Mother Really Felt About Mary Austin
Freddie Mercury's mother said she considered Mary Austin a part of her family.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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Scott Peterson Was Just Handed A New Life Sentence. Here's What That Means
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson just got a new sentence. Here's what that means.
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This Was The First American President To Declare War
It's a tragic fact that war is part of the fabric of American history. Which president was the first to declare war on behalf of the new nation?
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The Mythology Behind The Ursa Minor Constellation Explained
The myth starts when Zeus, the king of the Greek gods and also someone with a perpetually wandering eye, spots Callisto, one of the nymphs of Artemis.
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Were These John Wayne's Last Words?
John Wayne defined a rugged male archetype in his films during his long career, which spanned some 50 years. His last words, however, expressed tenderness.
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How Bugs Bunny Really Got His Name
Even though Bugs Bunny is a cartoon, he's still an American Icon. Here is how Bugs Bunny really got his name.
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Are These The Most Famous Curses Of All Time?
From King Tut and the Hope diamond to Macbeth and the Kennedys, these may be the most famous curses of all time.
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Here's Who Inherited Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin's Money After He Died
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin went from serving in the navy to being a beloved TV personality, with his most known role on the MTV show "Rob & Big."
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US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible
It's part of the transition of power: The incoming president places one hand on a Bible and raises the other hand, to take the oath of office. Have all of them?
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The Truth About A Cursed Dresser That Is Now Stored In A Museum
At first glance, the Empire-style mahogany chest that now resides at the Kentucky Historical Society appears to be your run-of-the-mill antique.
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Did El Dorado Really Exist?
Stories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
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This Is Why The New Year Starts On January 1
In ancient Rome, calendars initially looked very different from today. The New Year began on the vernal equinox — the first day of spring — but later changed.
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The Real Reason We Make So Much Noise At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Different cultures have different customs for welcoming a New Year. Maybe it involves special foods, or songs. Many, it seems, like to use noise. Why?
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This Is The Fastest Ride In Disneyland
The fastest ride in Disneyland likely isn't the one you think it is. In fact, it only goes fast for a fraction of the whole ride.
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