The Forgotten History Of The Swimmobile
Who among us hasn't suffered through a long, hot summer day and wished a pool would magically appear? It may seem like a dream, but there were once swimmobiles.
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The Truth About Aristotle's Love Life
Aristotle was not known for his sense of romance and courtship and his views on women were dim, to say the least, and saw men as the superior to women.
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How Nicolaus Copernicus Became A Doctor Without Getting A Degree
Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus is a titan of astronomy, largely thanks to his pioneering the theory that the Sun sits at the center of the solar system.
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The Tragic Death That Almost Ended Marvin Gaye's Career
Marvin Gaye had undeniably one of the most illustrious musical careers of all time, but his success was almost derailed after Gaye suffered a massive tragedy
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The Real Reason These Classic Rock Hits Were Never Performed Live
No one agrees on what constitutes "good" music. And even legendary musicians have produced work that falls flat with their most dedicated fans.
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Why The Hollinwell Incident Remains Unexplained
During a youth marching band competition in England in 1980, contestants inexplicably fainted en masse. Here's why the Hollinwell Incident remains unexplained.
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What You Might Not Know About Aristotle's Childhood
Aristotle believed in teaching the important subjects — logic, physics, rhetoric, politics, and philosophy — so much he opened his open school in Athens.
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The Sad Reason Phil Collins Stopped Playing The Drums
In a recent interview, Phil Collins revealed why he won't be playing the drums during Genesis' upcoming The Last Domino? tour.
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The Reason Some Are Convinced Andy Kaufman Is Still Alive
Some performers tend to exist in a sort of cult-like state after their deaths, with fans refusing to believe they actually died, including Andy Kaufman.
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Details You Should Know About Legendary Highwayman Dick Turpin
British highwayman Richard "Dick" Turpin roamed the English countryside in the 1700s, robbing people and stealing horses until he was executed in 1739.
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The Dark Truth About Radical Group Boko Haram
Imperialism in Nigeria led to another important tenant of Boko Haram, which is "Western education is forbidden." That's actually what Boko Haram means.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1881 Haiphong Typhoon
In recent years, Vietnam has seen its fair share of deadly storms, and they've lost thousands of citizens, but nothing like the 1881 Haiphong typhoon.
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This Theory Suggests Atlantis Was A Product Of Plato's Imagination
No ancient descriptions of Atlantis are known to exist independently of Plato's work, which describes Atlantis as an expansive and indulgent continental empire.
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All About The Pigeon-Operated Bombs Developed During WWII
During the war, both the Allies and Axis developed munitions that were remotely guided by radio, wire, and television in order to strike specific targets.
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Here's How An Octopus Regrows Its Arms
Octopuses are fascinating creatures that are incredibly intelligent. According to scientists, they have 130 million neurons, most located in their eight arms.
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The Surprising Thing You Should Know About Bela Lugosi's Broadway Debut
Bela Lugosi is remembered mostly for the role of Count Dracula in the seminal 1931 movie "Dracula," and his later work in horror films.
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The Truth About Motley Crue's First Sober Album
Aside from its huge success and the fact it was Motley Crue's first sober album, there are several interesting facts about Dr. Feelgood that are worth noting.
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The Mystery Of Billy Milligan's Multiple IQs
The perplexing case of Billy Milligan is one in which the story of the reported perpetrator of violent crimes overshadows the victims of those crimes.
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Rules Old Hollywood Stars Had To Follow
Hollywood was determined to keep the image of its stars intact; it also demanded a lot from them. Let's look at the rules Old Hollywood stars had to follow.
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The Real Reason These '90s Bands Broke Up
A few '90s bands faded away; several burnt out in big ways. Here's why some of the defining voices of alt-rock, Britpop, dream pop, and grunge called it quits.
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What Really Happened During The 2001 Anthrax Attacks?
What really happened during the 2001 anthrax attacks? And who was the culprit? This is the story of what really happened during the 2001 anthrax attacks.
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Pearl Fernandez Murdered Her Son. Where Is She Now?
Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 when he died at the hands of his mother, Pearl, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre. This was no average case of child abuse.
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Everything We Know About The Chippendales Arson Attacks
For an organization associated with buff, oiled-down men in bow ties gyrating for crowds of screaming women, the Chippendales story is surprisingly dark.
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Every Actor Who Has Played Charles Manson In A Movie
From the scores of books, shows, and films based on the infamous murders, true crime enthusiasts still can't get enough of Charles Manson.
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The Untold Truth Of Benin City
Prior to the year 900, the location of today's Benin City was a dense and inhospitable rainforest but it would become Igodomigodo, and be ruled by kings.
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Here's What Really Happened To The Baby From Roe V. Wade
Whatever happened to the baby in the Roe v. Wade case? The landmark 7-2 decision legalized abortion in the United States when it was rendered. Now we know.
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Inside The Aztecs' Theory About Life After Death
The Aztecs were a Nahuatl-speaking civilization that dominated Mesoamerica for about two centuries until the arrival and subsequent conquest of the Spaniards.
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