How The Great Plague Impacted Isaac Newton's Scientific Career
Newton was studying at Cambridge University in 1665 when there was a bubonic plague outbreak. How did this affect his scientific career?
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The Tragic Deaths Of Charles Dickens' Siblings
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Cape Cod Vampire
Antone Charles Costa, known as Tony, killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. Here is the crazy true story of the Cape Cod Vampire.
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Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Dropped Out Of School
Can you imagine dropping out of school when at the age of 10, though? The legendary Benjamin Franklin did just that.
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The Vatican's Economy Explained
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, but it has one of the biggest economies. Here's the lowdown on the Catholic Church's impressive finances.
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Most Dangerous Weapons In Mythology
Mythological weapons are all dangerous. Of course, most of these weapons are pure legend, but there are some that purportedly still exist.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
In 1920, China's Haiyuan County was struck by one of these rarities: An earthquake that measured a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale.
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Ancient Amber Captured Something Surprising About This Spider
Recently, researchers published surprising observations discovered while studying ancient Burmese amber and the trapped spider inside.
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Here's How Many Victims 1890s Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday Actually Had
While no one questioned the deaths of her previous husbands, it is well documented that Lizzie Halliday attempted to kill her fourth husband, George Smith.
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Why You Should Avoid The Amazonian Giant Centipede
The world's largest centipede, the Amazonian giant centipede, is found in the tropical forests of northern South America and the southern Caribbean islands.
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The Bizarre Book Written By The Son Of Sam
In 1977, the New York State Legislature rushed to pass the groundbreaking New York Executive Law Section 632a, more commonly known as the Son of Sam law.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1931 Yangtze River Floods
The summer of 1931 saw the deadliest natural disaster of the 20th century, when the Yangtze River in southern China overflowed and destroyed millions of lives.
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Child Stars Who Completely Disappeared
The kids who become famous at a very young age skip a lot of the drudgery most people go through in order to become famous. But some of them disappear.
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These Were Serial Killer Carl Panzram's Chilling Last Words
Think "serial killer" and names like Bundy, Dahmer, or Gacy are probably who come to mind. Carl Panzram is not as widely known but perhaps even more horrifying.
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Norm Macdonald Facts Fans Might Not Know
Norm Macdonald was born in Quebec City, Quebec, on October 17, 1959 — even though he told people for years that he was born in 1963.
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What Do Freemasons Actually Believe?
Shrouded in secrecy, the Freemasons is a fraternal society that has attracted its share of controversy and concern for centuries.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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What Really Happened To John Wayne Gacy's Brain After His Death
So many of us wish we could peer inside the brain of John Wayne Gacy to see if there is some kind of anomaly or injury that ordinary people do not possess.
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The Truth About Jackie Robinson's Involvement In A Street Gang
For a time in his childhood, Jackie Robinson engaged in an activity that many other poor, minority youth engage in to this day: He joined a street gang.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was a rebel fashion designer, whose inner turmoil was often displayed in the clothes he created.
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Thomas Edison's Feud With George Westinghouse Explained
There are few inventors more widely known than Thomas Edison, and even less inventors who courted controversy as commonly as the New Jersey native.
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The Truth About Robert Mugabe's Corpse
He was Zimbabwe's longest running leader before resigning in 2017, but nearly two years after surrendering office, Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95.
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How Oliver Reed Predicted His Own Death
British actor Oliver Reed, who portrayed former gladiator Antonius Proximo in the 2000 "Gladiator," once predicted his own death.
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This Is The Difference Between A Serial Killer And Mass Murderer
While a serial killer and a mass murderer commit the same crime of taking lives, there are differences between the two terms.
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The Archangel Uriel: The Untold Truth
One angel that doesn't come up in most churches' canonical scriptures that nevertheless plays a big role in religious literature is Uriel, the fourth archangel.
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The Odd Book Written By The Gainesville Ripper
Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper, wrote a book detailing the grisly murders he committed in Gainesville, Florida.
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Inside The Haunting Life Of A Death Row Executioner
Many death row executioners suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder due to the nature of their work.
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