The Wild Story Behind The Salem Tomato Trial
For centuries, people believed tomatoes were sinful and even poisonous, until the Salem tomato trial in New Jersey changed the fruit's reputation.
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The Reason China Plans To Build A Nearly Mile-Long Spaceship
China plans to build the biggest, longest human-made object ever put into space as they investigate how to build a spaceship that's over half a mile in length.
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This Is What Really Happens To Your Body In The Electric Chair
Believe it or not, the electric chair was first invented as a more humane way to kill than hanging, and so far, more than 4,300 people have died in it.
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The Real Reason Mercury Is Shrinking
Mercury is a fascinating case study, and scientists now believe the planet is not only tectonically active, but also seems to be shrinking.
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Why Mikhail Kalashnikov Regrets Inventing The AK-47
At the end of his life, Mikhail Kalashnikov ended up regretting having created the AK-47. He feared for his soul due to all the people his gun killed.
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How Prohibition Impacted The Cruise Ship Industry
In 1920, the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act banned the manufacturing, selling, and transportation of all alcohol in the United States.
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The One Mistake Albert Einstein Wished He Never Made
Albert Einstein once wrote a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt, which pointed out the dangers of humanity's contemporary scientific developments.
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Are Amish People Allowed To Have Cell Phones?
If you were to drive through a part of the country with a significant Amish population, you may very well see an Amish person using a cell phone.
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Why Bonny Lee Bakley's Murder Has Remained Unsolved
On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was sitting in her car and waiting for her husband, actor Robert Blake ("Baretta"), when she was shot twice and killed.
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This Computer Predicted The World Will End In 2040. Here's Why
A 45-year-old computer simulation pointed to global civilization collapsing around the middle of the 21st century, often around the year 2040.
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Tiger King 2 Is Happening. Here's What We Know
Oh, snap. Get your popcorn ready. Netflix is repackaging its gift to the world from last March — with "Tiger King 2" coming out sometime before year's end.
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Why Some Thought A Mummy's Curse Could Have Sunk The Titanic
Rumors suggest a mummy was purchased by an American archaeologist, who arranged for it to be transported to the United States aboard the Titanic.
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Inside The Feud Between Davy Crockett And Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson made several enemies throughout his life. One of those was the legendary outdoorsman and rustic fashion icon Davy Crockett.
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What Was Melvin Van Peebles' Net Worth When He Died?
When Melvin Van Peebles died on September 21, he left behind a legacy of creativity as an actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, composer, and novelist.
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The Creepy Truth About The Four-Legged Whale That Once Hunted The World
Prehistoric Earth was once home to giant, strange, fascinating creatures that survived in the harsh developing environment and atmosphere of our planet.
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This Theory Connects The Egyptian Pyramids To Noah's Ark
When it comes to the ancient world, people sure like to speculate, especially about stories related to the Egyptian pyramids and Noah's Ark.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Great Schism
The Great Schism refers to the gradual divide between the churches in the West and East that resulted in separation of Roman Catholic and Orthodox religions.
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How Bathsheba's Extramarital Affair Took Place In The Bible
It's not an exaggeration to call David one of the towering heroes of the Old Testament — in addition to killing the giant Goliath, he managed to unite Israel.
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Here's How Old The Appalachian Mountains Really Are
The Appalachian Mountains cut through 18 American states and five Canadian provinces, and the area surrounding the mountains is home to 25 million people.
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Vikings Didn't Have Horned Helmets. This Is Why You Think They Did
Just like pirates, what we think we know about the Vikings is based on mythology and popular culture rather than historical fact.
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The Real Human Cost Behind The Building And Maintenance Of Dubai
In many ways, Dubai is something of a marvel of the modern world, with its terraformed expanse of skyscrapers, futuristic gardenscapes, theme and water parks.
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The Truth About Norm Macdonald's Moth Joke
One Norm Macdonald joke that keeps getting shared is the one about a moth that he made when he was a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien.
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Disturbing Details Found In Michele MacNeill's Autopsy Report
Underneath the unfolding family tragedy, another truly sinister reality lurked. Michele had grown up a prom queen, straight-A student, athlete, and model.
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The Surprising Inspiration Behind Cody Rhodes' Wrestling Costumes
Here's what inspired some of Cody Rhodes' most notable wrestling costumes in both WWE and AEW.
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What Happened To Billy Milligan After He Was Acquitted?
On trial for the rape and assault of three women, Billy Milligan used multiple personality disorder as a defense and was acquitted.
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The Untold Truth Of The Psychedelic Furs
Birthed in the post-punk scene, the Psychedelic Furs never achieved as much fame as Joy Division or the Cure. This is the untold truth of the Psychedelic Furs.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Melvin Van Peebles
Director, actor, and author Melvin Van Peebles died on September 22, 2021 at the age of 89.
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