The Personal Holiday John D. Rockefeller Created
One of the richest men to ever live, and certainly one of the richest Americans to ever live, was John D. Rockefeller, who celebrated his own personal holiday.
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The Odd Reason Woodrow Wilson Kept A Flock Of Sheep On The White House Lawn
Wilson's friend Dr. Cary T. Grayson bought 12 sheep and four lambs from a farm on behalf of the president; the flock would eventually grow to number 48.
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How Many Trips Did Explorer Robert Peary Make To The Arctic?
The 19th century Arctic explorer generally credited with leading the first expedition to reach the North Pole is naval officer Rear Adm. Robert Edwin Peary.
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Rules Every Apostle Had To Follow In The Bible
Per the Bible, Jesus enlisted the certain men first as disciples and then entrusted them to continue teaching his gospel to others.
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A Look At Jackie Kennedy And Andy Warhol's Friendship
"We spent long lazy afternoons on the beach, talking and burying each other in the sand. At times like this, Andy wasn't as strange as he initially seemed."
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The Surprising Number Of Nobel Prizes Won In Marie Curie's Family
Marie Curie and her husband were some of the more noteworthy scientists of the 20th century, particularly for their pioneering work in radiation and chemistry.
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The Real Reason Leonardo Da Vinci Liked To Write In Reverse
Leonardo da Vinci did one thing that has led to the aura of secrecy and mystery surrounding him: He sometimes wrote backward.
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The Untold Truth Of Peter Cushing
Best known for his horror movie portrayals of Dr. Frankenstein and Van Helsing, Peter Cushing's journey to cult stardom was not an easy one.
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How Woodrow Wilson Surprisingly Got Caught In A Love Triangle
Woodrow Wilson was the governor of New Jersey and the 28th president of the United States, who led the country during World War I.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Wearing Jewelry
Some believe that the Bible forbids the wearing of jewelry. And in some passages, this appeared to be true, but the real answer is much more complicated.
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Thomas Jefferson Had A Secret Retreat You May Not Know About
The nation's third president liked to get away from his bustling plantation at Monticello for the quiet of the countryside near Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Why William Shakespeare May Have Been Involved In Organized Crime
Shakespeare, as we see him now, may not be the man he actually was. Did you know that there is speculation that the Bard was involved in organized crime?
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Scholars Agree That Jesus Probably Spoke These Languages
If you were to depict Jesus on film speaking the language the historical figure actually spoke, most audiences wouldn't have understood a word of it.
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The Real Reason The Baiji Dolphin Went Extinct
The baiji was a dolphin adapted to life in freshwater rivers, distinguished by a very narrow snout and a reliance on sonar for navigation due to poor eyesight.
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William Shatner Confirms He's Visiting The Final Frontier
At 90 years old, William Shatner will be the oldest human to boldly go where a handful of people have already gone — thanks to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.
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This Famous Film Inspired David Bowie's Space Oddity
David Bowie's hypnotic "Space Oddity" was vast and otherworldly, and a product of its times; it was unleashed on the world just a few weeks before Apollo 11.
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The Mysterious Truth Of The Dutch Schultz Treasure
orn Arthur Flegenheimer in the Bronx, New York, this bootlegger quickly garnered a reputation for violence, which earned him the name Dutch Schultz.
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How Carl Jung Helped Inspire Alcoholics Anonymous
Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was a pioneer in modern psychology. He founded analytical psychology, a field that emphasizes the individual's need for wholeness.
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The Real Reason No George Harrison Songs Were Featured In The Beatles' 1969 Rooftop Concert
By the time The Beatles played their now-iconic rooftop concert at the Apple Records headquarters in 1969, the bandmates' relationships were already frayed.
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Here's What The Amish Do On Vacation
The Amish can be found in various states in the U.S. but live in eastern states, with Pennsylvania and Ohio having the largest concentration.
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The Tragic Way Leonardo Da Vinci's Biggest Project Was Destroyed
Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps one of the greatest minds to ever grace the Earth. A true Renaissance man, da Vinci was an inventor, painter, scientist, and more.
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Did Jesus Have Siblings?
One of the most important figures in all of human history is Jesus of Nazareth, or Jesus Christ, and some believe he had siblings.
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The Sad Truth About The Kiss Nightclub Fire
It was January 27, 2013, and the last weekend of summer break for Brazilian college students, many headed to Kiss Nightclub to enjoy some moments of freedom.
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Why Kensington Palace Is Rumored To Be Haunted
Kensington Palace is filled with dozens of rooms, and servants and family members alike have reported ghost sightings within the lavish residence's walls.
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The Anti-Seatbelt Movement Explained
Though road safety has dramatically improved since their introduction, the dawning of seatbelt use in the 1980s often faced fierce opposition during the '80s.
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The Untold Truth Of Arlington's Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Despite its relatively young age, Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has a complex history. Discover the untold truth of this military memorial.
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Is There Any Physical Evidence That Noah's Ark Existed?
The flood narrative has fascinated researchers for centuries, and plenty of believers have looked for Noah's ark — without much luck — over the years.
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