The Truth Behind The Time Russia Tried To Steal The Space Shuttle
Soviet officials deeply wanted to affect the appearance of technological parity — both for international optics and over fears of the shuttle's capabilities.
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What Really Happened To The Ten Commandments Tablets?
The Ten Commandments are a sort of summary of the hundreds of other laws, regulations, and mandates given by God to the Israelites.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Massive Failed World War I Attack
In World War I, Winston Churchill's reputation was, among other things, tainted by a far less flattering demonstration of his capabilities.
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This Is The Only Song Led Zeppelin Recorded With A Guest Vocalist
Plant has few peers when it comes to range, delivery, and style. Throughout Led Zep's run, Plant alone provided the vocals for every song with one exception.
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How Hitler Used Meth To Control Nazi Soldiers
The Nazi army studied and trained in ways similar to the other armed forces in the world, but it turns out they also did something very differently.
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Where Is Roy Orbison Buried?
Orbison was unlike any other performer of that era, with a distinctive three-octave vocal range, a unique songwriting style, and an unusual stage performance.
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The Truth About Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's Assassination
Anwar Sadat was born on Christmas Day in 1918 as Muhammad Anwar el-Sadat in a British occupied Egypt, becoming president of the nation in 1970.
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The Truth About Winston Churchill And UFOs
While Churchill's reputation as a statesman is well-documented, his attitude toward UFOs — including a giant coverup of a sighting — is less well known.
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The Mythology Of Freya Explained
The Nordic goddess Freya mostly appears in the Icelandic sagas. She is the goddess of love, beauty, and war, among other things.
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Why Elton John Suffered From The Nirvana And Guns N' Roses Feud
In the early '90s, Nirvana and Guns N' Roses initially seemed willing to coexist, but things turned sour, and an incident happened that involved Elton John.
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The Truth About The Medieval Nun With Blue Teeth
Decades ago in a medieval cemetery, a 1,000-year-old skeleton of a nun was discovered. This finding would completely change how medieval nuns are viewed.
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Who Founded The Jehovah's Witnesses?
According to their main website, there are nearly 8.7 million practicing Jehovah's Witnesses around the world, and they are present in more than 240 countries.
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The Truth About St. Catherine's Preserved Head
Born in 1347, St. Catherine is known for her mysticism and for being one of the patron saints of Italy. Here's the truth about her preserved head
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The Death Toll In The Bible Is Higher Than You Think
The number of people recorded as being killed in the Bible — whether directly by God or by people acting on orders from God — is quite high.
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Cholera Is Responsible For Modern Sewer Systems. Here's Why
According to the WHO, between 1.3 and 4 million cases of cholera are reported around the world every year and are responsible for up to 143,000 deaths.
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How Paul McCartney Ended Up As An Honorary NYPD Detective
The NYPD once made Paul McCartney an honorary police detective, and he even joked that he could now arrest anyone smoking any illegal substances.
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This Theory Suggests The Egyptian Pyramids Are Actual Power Sources
Pyramids are perhaps the most iconic of all Egyptian landmarks, and this theory suggests the Egyptian pyramids are actual power sources.
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The Reason The Pilgrims Really Came To America
The Pilgrims fled persecution in England and wound up in Massachusetts, setting into motion the events that would end in the formation of the United States.
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The Most Unbelievable And Valuable Things People Have Found In Attics
Most people dream of finding a hidden treasure, but many think of it in terms of "The Goonies," a pirate's chests of gold, and "X marks the spot."
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How Margaret Thatcher Barely Escaped An Assassination Attempt
When people become the head of a country, they become quite powerful — they shape daily life for the citizens. They are also placed squarely in the crosshairs.
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What Life Was Like During The Plague Of Justinian
Before the 14th-century black plague decimated Europe, there was an outbreak known as the Justinian plague, which was the first documented pandemic in history.
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Here's Who Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing' Was Originally Meant For
When Aerosmith got into the studio to write and record a song for the soundtrack, the band found themselves burnt out and unable to come up with anything.
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Why Some Scientists Believe The Earth Was Once Purple
Life has taken some exceptionally radical turns in its 3.7 billion-year history. Here's why some scientists believe the Earth was once purple.
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Here's Who Inherited Mac Miller's Money After He Died
After Mac Miller's death, an investigation quickly followed, and three men would be arrested in connection to his reported overdose.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Raincoat Killer
Netflix's new docu-series "The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea" is now taking a look into one of the worst serial killers in South Korea's history.
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How Many Children Did Adam And Eve Really Have?
In the Old Testament's account of the creation story, the first humans are identified as Adam and Eve, as recounted in Genesis 1.
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The Truth About The Christian Science Church
The words "Christian" and "science" don't typically jive, so the religion called Christian Science is one of those things that makes you wonder.
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