The Surprising Distance Rene Descartes' Corpse Has Traveled
For a man who valued numbers, even mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes might have marveled over the mileage that his body traveled after death.
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The Truth About Edgar Allan Poe's Struggles With Alcohol Addiction
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential and well-respected writers in American history, yet the author fought a long-term battle with alcoholism.
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How Ancient Romans Used Urine For Tanning Leather
Human waste was used daily for a variety of reasons, and urine though was especially valued. To the Ancient Romans, urine was liquid gold.
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TLC: The Tragic Real-Life Story
TLC is the best selling American girl group in music history. For the three women, while their success marked them as music legends, they have faced trials.
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How Rice Once Led To A War
A starving person will do anything for food, so it's no surprise that widespread famine will fester into war and violence as the desperate fight for food.
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The Real Reason This Bible Was Banned At Sam's Club
Book banning is nothing new in America. So why was the Bible was banned at Sam's Club? Here's the real reason behind the prohibition.
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The Untold Truth Of Jon Gruden
Here are some little-known facts about former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, who resigned on October 11, 2021, amid controversy.
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The Real Reason Walt Disney Kidnapped Richard Nixon
Come to find out Disney accomplished what should have been the crime of the century: He kidnapped the vice president of the United States and got away with it.
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The Truth About President Grover Cleveland's Time As An Executioner
New Jersey's Grover Cleveland is most well-known for being the only president to serve non-consecutive terms, but he also holds another record.
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Here's What Made Population III Stars So Different In Our Galaxy
Originally, stars were classified as being either Population I, which have a good amount of metal in them, and Population II, which are less metal-rich.
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This Was Esther Lederberg's Unforgettable Contribution To Science
Esther Lederberg was a trailblazing scientist in the disciplines of microbiology and bacterial genetics, yet has been overshadowed in the history books.
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How Lamb Chop's Puppeteer Wrote A Star Trek Episode
Along with writing for her kids shows, puppeteer and ventriloquist Shari Lewis also penned an episode of the popular sci-fi franchise, "Star Trek."
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The Truth About The 12-Year-Old Who Took Part In The Civil War
Among the many volunteers who were ready to give their lives to the army was John Clem, an Ohio native who first tried to join at the age of just 9 years old.
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The Reason Why John Adams And Ben Franklin Once Shared A Bed
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams are among the most well-known figures in American politics. Here's the reason why they once shared a bed.
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Why Some Scientists Are Suggesting The Sun Might End Life One Day
The sun can be responsible in myriad ways for what scientists call an "Extinction Level Event," a single massive catastrophe that would destroy life on Earth.
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1 In 4 Fans Said This Was Their Least Favorite Pink Floyd Album
Grunge asked 598 people across the United States what their favorite Pink Floyd album was. But which one came out on the bottom?
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You'd Probably Never Guess What The Best-Selling Book In The World Is
When it comes to the best-selling book of this or any other year since we've been keeping track, it's actually a rather difficult thing to nail down for sure.
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Who Was Huldah The Prophetess In The Bible?
In the Bible, many prophets, or in this particular case, a prophetess played a role in spreading God's word and being a messenger.
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How The Original NES Almost Never Made It To The US
The NES very nearly didn't happen. In fact, the only reason the NES happened is because of grit mixed with ingenious design and marketing.
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Why Keith Moon Landed A Bad Reputation In The Music World
Raucous law-breaking and boundary-busting were met with, "That's just rock 'n' roll, baby." But Keith Moon took it too far — even for the music world.
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Why The First American In Space Was Nearly Expelled From Flight School
The first American in space was part of the first astronaut class that NASA chose, but was nearly kicked out of flight school for various reasons.
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Why Guillotine Operators Were Once Considered Celebrities
As it sometimes took several attempts to behead someone with a sword, the French guillotine was created in 1789 by Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin.
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How Tragedy Led To Samuel Morse Inventing The Telegraph
Famed inventor Samuel Morse started out as a painter, but a personal tragedy drove him to create one of the most revolutionary communication devices of his day.
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The Surprising Connection Between Thomas Jefferson's Wife And Sally Hemings
Born in 1743, Thomas Jefferson was known for his many accomplishments. Here's the surprising connection between his wife and mistress.
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Here's What Turned The Hells Angels Into 'Criminals'
Here's how the Hells Angels' public perception transformed from that of an outlaw motorcycle gang to one of a criminal organization.
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The Truth About Jehovah's Witnesses
Christianity has been around for 2,000 years, and in that time, the religion has split into some 45,000 different denominations.
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Why You Should Really Fear Common Kingslayers
Just over an inch long, the malo kingi or Common Kingslayer jellyfish is one of the most venomous creatures of the sea, and its sting can be deadly.
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