When Bird Poop Powered Western Agriculture
Bird poop is a nuisance to us today, but centuries ago it was a valuable commodity. Here's how bird poop once actually powered western agriculture.
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Inside The Crazy Proposal To Harness The Sun's Energy
We consume more and more energy each year. Right now, most of our energy comes from fossil fuels -- the leading cause of global warming.
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Ernest Hemingway's Scathing Comments About F Scott Fitzgerald Shows How Real Their Feud Was
Ernest Hemmingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald were two literary giants of the 20th century. But, their friendship was less amicable than might be expected.
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The Biggest Statues In The World
From Australia's giant sheep monument to the enormous Buddhas of Asia, here's a survey of some of the tallest statues from across the globe.
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Cost Taxpayers A Staggering Sum
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee was a jubilant affair for most of the U.K. However, the celebrations cost the U.K. taxpaer a staggering amount of money.
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One Of The Most Iconic Characters In Cinematic History Was This Actor's Only Film Role
One of the most iconic characters in film history -- the alien from "Alien" -- was portrayed by an actor who could claim the xenomorph as he only role.
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Why Did Graham Nash Leave The Hollies?
The Hollies were a successful band in the late 1960s, but guitarist and vocalist Graham Nash chose to leave the group. Here's why.
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The Biggest Emanuela Orlandi Theories: What Really Happened To Her?
On June 22, 1983, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi left her parents' Vatican City apartment and walked toward Rome's Sant'Apollinare complex. What happened next?
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How Long Can Cockroaches Live Without Their Head?
Cockroaches are often considered one of the grossest insects, partly because they can survive without a head. Here's how long they can live without a head.
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The Untold Truth Of Tyrannosaurus Rex
As Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most well-studied dinosaurs, we know more about it than most other prehistoric species. This is the untold truth of T. rex.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Juice Wrld
Rapper Juice Wrld would have been celebrating his 23rd birthday in 2021, but his death in 2019 cut that short when he passed away at just 21 years old.
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Why Rumors Of Pope Francis' Resignation Are Causing Such An Uproar
Traditionally, the job of pope is a lifetime commitment. Pope Benedict XVI changed that by resigning in 2013. Will his successor, Pope Francis, follow suit?
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The Tragic Murder Of Brooke Preston Explained
In 2017, 21-year-old Brooke Preston was stabbed to death by her roommate and childhood friend, Randy Herman Jr. Here's what happened that fateful day.
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The Richest Comedians In The World
Comedy may not always be very lucrative, but it has long proved to be an enormous earner for those at the top. These are the richest comedians in the world.
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The Origins Of Flag Day Explained
Flag Day has been celebrated since the late 1880s, but it wasn't officially signed into law until 1949.
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The Most Watched Court Cases In TV History
Courtroom television is hugely popular. But which of the most notorious trials drew the biggest audiences? Here are the most-watched court cases in history.
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The Untold Truth Of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was a baseball player, but he was also a husband, a father, a civil rights activist, and a businessman. He is his untold truth.
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What It's Really Like Living In Siberia
Siberia covers about 75% of Russia, and it's about the same size as Canada. Still, Siberia's home to only about 27 percent of Russia's entire population.
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The '80s Fashion Trend That Literally Destroyed The Ozone Layer
The 1980s was not just painful on the eyes; the decade was truly terrible for the planet. Case in point: we destroyed the ozone layer with big hair.
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Inside Siberia's Doorway To The Underworld
At six tenths of a mile long and nearly 300 feet deep, it is the largest geological feature of its kind. It's also growing.
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What 2006's An Inconvenient Truth Got Wrong About Climate Change
Back in 2006, climate change did not weigh on people's minds as much as heavily as today, thanks to the fires, pandemics, floods, and hurricanes.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit Fox News
There's something deeply wrong with the way that Fox News skews reality to suit its agenda.
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The Real Reason Great White Sharks Could Go Extinct
Few creatures in nature can evoke the same fight-or-definitely-flight response as a great white, one of the most dangerous sharks to humans.
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What Would Earth Look Like Without The Oceans?
Saying that Earth has water is like, well, saying that Scrooge McDuck has money.
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China To Ban Plastic Bags, Other Items
The People's Republic has been taking action to confront the pollution problem, cut down the smog, and has become proactive about mitigating climate change.
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US Lists Fictional Nation Of Wakanda As Trade Partner
The United States trades with a lot of countries. It's the nature of the world. One country that it doesn't do trade with, though, is Wakanda...
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