The Real Reason Pope Francis Refused To Live In The Papal Apartment
Indeed, for a century, every Pope has taken advantage of the opportunity that most men in Catholic service could only dream of. But not Pope Francis I.
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We Could Have Avoided The Fukushima Nuclear Plant Disaster. Here's Why
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake and tsunami, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant would become another casualty of the events.
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The Truth About Hitler's Plan To Kill Stalin, Churchill, And Roosevelt At Once
Whether they were a president, premier, or prime minister, the world leaders during World War II had one goal in mind: stopping the ever-growing Nazi regime.
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The Time Harry Houdini Tricked Teddy Roosevelt
While on a ship, Roosevelt was in the latter stages of recovery from a previous trip to the Amazon when he ran across the world-famous magician Harry Houdini.
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The Truth About The Man Who Discovered Troy
Heinrich Schliemann is credited for making some incredible discoveries, including finding the ancient Greek city of Troy. Here's his untold truth.
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Why Abraham Lincoln Nearly Dueled His Rival James Shields
While many have defined Abraham Lincoln by his presidency during the U.S. Civil War, on a personal level he was much more than that.
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Here's Who Michael Jackson Didn't Include In His Will
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles at just 50 years old. He was thought to have left behind an estate worth approximately $567 million.
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The Reason There's A Pyramid On Top Of The Washington Monument
Designed tall and narrow with a pointy triangular top, those with an eagle eye can immediately tell the Washington Monument has been through some trauma.
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The Real Reason Robert Durst Was Acquitted Of Morris Black's Murder
In October 2021, The Guardian reported that prosecutors were now seeking to press charges against Durst for the 1982 killing of his ex-wife, Kathleen.
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12 Best Alexander Graham Bell Inventions
Alexander Graham Bell did more than patent the telephone. From an early metal detector to lifesaving breathing equipment, discover 12 of his best inventions.
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How One Pig Caused An Entire War
The incitement of war is typically not a light subject, often relating to the acquisition of resources or a deep-seated desire to spread an ideology.
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Advent Customs From Around The World Explained
There's more to the period before Christmas than chocolate advent calendars. These are some Advent customs from around the world explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Adam And Eve's Daughters
Some think that Adam and Eve had more children than Cain and Abel, and not all of them were sons. This is the untold truth of Adam and Eve's daughters.
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The Untold Truth Of Diana Ross
Diana Ross' life has been full of bright lights and thunderous applause, but there have been phases of darkness, too. Here's more about the life of the star.
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The Untold Truth Of Dean Martin
Dean Martin was the "King of Cool," part of the legendary Rat Pack. He lived a colorful life but was famously private. Here's the untold truth of Dean Martin.
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Megadeth: The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dave Mustaine
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has been an instrumental part of the music industry for decades now. However, he never forgets to be grateful for how far he's come.
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What Is The Longest Word In The Bible?
The longest word in the Bible is a name that consists of 18 characters.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Are Strangled To Death
The body goes through a torturous process and death can occur in less than five minutes when being strangled.
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The Connection Between The Appalachian Mountains And The Ice Age
Beautiful mountain ranges feel as old as time itself. Did you know, though, that there's a connection between the Appalachian Mountains and the Ice Age?
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Who Is The Oldest Person To Go To Space?
Blue Origins is Jeff Bezo's pet project that takes private citizens into space, and so far, the trips have broken two world records for oldest person in space.
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How William Penn Is Linked To A Philadelphia Sports Curse
Philadelphia had a 20-plus-year period where none of their teams won, and fans felt that it was due to the Curse of Billy Penn.
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Why One Wisconsin Town Didn't Learn English For Generations
On the part of a given country's population, adoption of their official language by immigrants is often seen as a natural progression of becoming a citizen.
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The Real Reason Andy Taylor Left Duran Duran In The '80s
Understanding the public and private dilemma Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor endured at that time reveals the real reason he left the group in the '80s.
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The Clever Reason Italian Doctors Faked A Disease During The Holocaust
From the earliest inception of Nazi eugenics in the 1930s to the very end of their reign in 1945, millions were murdered across Europe.
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The Reason The Mob And The Garbage Industry Are So Connected
If a layperson dared to ask what Tony Soprano did for a living to live that lavish life, they would get the less-lavish response, "Waste management."
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The Reason 11 Calendar Days Were Skipped In 1752
Our calendar year isn't always so straightforward, with leap years and lunar holidays, but no one currently alive has ever had to skip over an entire week.
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The Truth About The Kid Who Invented Braille
After experimenting for three years, a blind teenager named Louis Braille created a new and improved version of a reading system first used by the French army.
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