Here's Where Jesus Is Said To Have Prayed Before His Crucifixion
On the night before he was to be crucified, Jesus went to an isolated place to pray and spend time with his disciples. But where exactly was this location?
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The Real Reason The Gnostic Gospels Aren't In The Bible
The Gnostic Gospels are real, but they weren't really systematically snuffed out (they mostly just faded into history), and you can still read them.
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The Terrifying Time Electric Fish Were Used To Cure Migraines
You may be familiar with some of history's ill-conceived medical solutions, such as leeches, but in the 18th century, doctors used electric fish for migraines.
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The Undertaker's Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads
Calaway is retired from wrestling though he did don The Undertaker persona once more for a new Netflix interactive movie called "Escape The Undertaker"
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The US Just Lost 23 Species To Extinction: Here's The List
More than 90% of all living things are now extinct, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now ready to call it for several small species.
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The Two Wars That Contributed To The Existence Of M&Ms
M&Ms are an engineering marvel and do indeed melt in the mouth rather than in the hand, and sometimes fans just don't appreciate what a big deal that could be.
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How Lucille Ball Is Connected To The Salem Witch Trials
When you think of Lucille Ball, chances are you think about her shoving heaps of chocolates into her mouth like a well-coiffed chipmunk.
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The Untold Truth Of Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth's story has been as varied and intricate as their work, following periods of flowing harmony with jarring dissonance.
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When You Die Of Fright, This Is What Happens To Your Body
When we envision our own demise and all the possible ways it could happen, being literally scared to death isn't usually much of a concern.
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This Is The Shark Goddess That Was Said To Live In Pearl Harbor
Even before the fateful ambush by the Japanese that dragged the United States into World War II, Pearl Harbor was still significant.
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Unwed Amish Couples Are Allowed To Share A Bed Under One Condition
Though known for religious devotion and piety, you may be surprised to learn that some Amish sects allow -- nay encourage -- unwed couples to sleep together.
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The Truth About Venezuela's Catatumbo Lightning
Would you go to a place where you know that there will be a lot of lightning? If you're not faint of heart, you should know about the Maracaibo beacon.
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Comets Are A Lot More Common Than You Think
Of all the sights in the night sky, comets are perhaps the most spectacular. But just how common are they? Read on to find out.
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The Real Reason Paul McCartney Was Barefoot On The Abbey Road Cover
Paul McCartney had a valid reason to go barefoot during the photoshoot for the cover of the Beatles' 1969 album Abbey Road.
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The Creepy Tale Of The Omen Curse Will Leave You With Chills
Released in 1976, "The Omen" centers on an American diplomat (played by Gregory Peck) who believes his adoptive son, Damien, might be the antichrist.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Burn To Death
If you've ever made the mistake of absent-mindedly touching a hot surface, you realize quickly how intense and lingering the pain from a burn can be.
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The Truth About Guantanamo Bay's 'Forever Prisoners'
As of September 2021, 39 people remain imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba as "unlawful combatants" — referred to as detainees and, crucially, not prisoners.
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The Nine Worlds Of Norse Mythology Explained
Norse mythology has inspired countless works of fantasy, and is based around the tree Yggdrasil. Discover the nine worlds of Norse mythology.
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How Alan Turing Nearly Made It To The Olympics
For Alan Turing, running provided stress relief. He once said, "I have such a stressful job that the only way I can get it out of my mind is by running hard"
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Did Vladimir Putin Meet Ronald Reagan?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of a handful of world leaders in this world that is unapologetic and vocal about his anti-Western stance.
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How Ted Bundy's Ashes Have An Eerie Connection To His Victims
Ted Bundy confessed to killing more than 30 women in several states between 1974 and 1978, though according to People, it's believed he killed many more.
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How Carrie Fisher May Have Predicted Her Own Death
Actress Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 on December 27, 2016, and the "Star Wars" actress might have predicted her own death.
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The Forgotten History Of The Reel-To-Reel Tape
History is littered with tech advances that end up falling by the wayside — and nowhere is this more true than the forgotten history of the reel-to-reel tape.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And The Black Sea Flood
Atlantis began as a legend invented by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato but has lingered on in our collective imagination ever since.
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The Real Reasons Jesus Fasted
One of the most famous passages of scripture regarding fasting occurs in Matthew 4, wherein Jesus goes without food for 40 days and 40 nights.
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The Truth About The Haunting Belcher's Sea Snake
With flat heads, compressed scaly bodies and a tail a little like a flipper, Belcher's Sea Snakes move quickly while hunting, ambushing, and striking prey.
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This Theory Connects The Egyptian Pyramids To Alien Existence
At this point, many of us might have at least a passing familiarity with what's formally known as the "ancient astronaut theory,"
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