Why Urine Was Once Used To Make Gunpowder
In a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
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The Truth About The Disappearance Of Susan Powell
In December 2009, Susan Powell, a mother of two, was reported missing in West Valley City, Utah. To this day, her body has never been found.
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How Long Will Those Boot Prints Remain On The Moon?
One of humanity's greatest achievements in the 20th century was the Apollo program, which put a dozen men on the moon and returned them back home to Earth.
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Why Parents In London Would Set Their Infants In Window Cages
The phrase "baby cage" is not just unfamiliar to most of us, it evokes a kind of horror. Babies in cages? Not long ago, they were the choice among London mums.
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The Real Reason Some Female Hummingbirds Look Like Males
Hummingbirds might be small, but they're kind of the badasses of the bird world when it comes to flying tricks. But why do some females look like males?
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The Origins Of Ring Around The Rosie Aren't What You Think
Would you believe that the origins of nursery rhymes are often dark and violent? That these verses for children often conceal terrible truths from history?
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Here's Why People Think Galileo Galilei Invented The Telescope
Galileo Galilei is one of the most remarkable scientific minds the world has ever seen. But despite his achievements, he didn't invent the telescope.
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The Tragic Death Of SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau
Dawn Brancheau's story ended where it began. According to Dawn's Foundation, she saw the famous Shamu show as a girl and decided to become a whale trainer.
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Why Galileo Galilei Was Sentenced To Life In Prison
Imagine getting put on trial over a scientific theory. That's what happened to Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei in 1633 for his views about the universe.
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UB40: 13 Facts About The Reggae Pop Band
UB40 is one of the world's most successful cover bands, making reggae versions of a variety of top hits. Their is as tumultuous as it is musically interesting.
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What Tom Petty Was Like The Last Time These Celebs Saw Him Alive
Tom Petty was nowhere near through rocking when he died unexpectedly in 2017. This is what he was like the last time these celebs saw him.
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The Real Reason These '80s Bands Broke Up
The 1980s was a huge decade for rock music, with iconic bands rising and, many times, quickly falling. Here's the real reason these '80s bands broke up.
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Here's What Hunter S. Thompson Stole From Ernest Hemingway
At one time, legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was like any young aspiring writer, unsure if his natural inclination could be turned into a career.
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The Real Reason A Bot Read Romance Novels
If you're a romance novelist, you can hang up your velvet pen and your 50 shades of provocative synonyms right now — you're being replaced.
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What Alcatraz Was Used For In The 1850s
One of the country's most notorious prisons was housed on an island in San Francisco Bay. But what was it used for in the 1850s?
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Why Some People Are Convinced We Live In A Multiverse
Once thought of something out of a Marvel comic book movie, some scientists are convinced of the existence of multiple parallel universes.
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The Time The Beatles Wrote A Song For The Rolling Stones
The Beatles once wrote a song for The Rolling Stones after John Lennon and Paul McCartney ran into Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Does The Shroud Of Turin Actually Have Jesus' Name On It?
For about 700 years now, the ecclesiastical and scientific communities have been at odds over a piece of linen cloth -- what's known as the Shroud of Turin
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How Henry VIII Was Even More Evil Than You Think
England's notorious King Henry VIII is known for a lot of things. He ruled the country from 1509 to 1547, and in those 36 years, he changed England forever.
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The Truth About America's Youngest Serial Killer Jesse Pomeroy
On April 23, 1874, George and James Power were exploring the beaches around South Boston. Although they planned to search for clams they found something worse.
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The Truth About The Deadly Six Flags Haunted Castle Disaster
On the evening of May 11, 1984, tragedy struck at the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park and its Haunted Castle horror attraction.
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The Truth About Julie Andrews' Relationship With Dick Van Dyke
Their iconic roles in "Mary Poppins" led Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke to be life-long friends.
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Here's How Volcanos Go Extinct
Oftentimes, when we think about extinction, we think only about animals. How quickly we forget that everything around us is alive, including vocanoes.
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Disturbing Details Found In SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau's Autopsy Report
SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was pulled into a swim tank by an orca at the end of a performance. The other trainers immediately knew the situation was bad.
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How Dubai Is Using Drones To Make It Rain
Yes, Dubai is "making it rain." But shockingly enough for the United Arab Emirates' wealthiest, oil-flush desert city, we don't mean it'll be raining money.
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The Stunning Number Of Hits Muhammad Ali Took During His Boxing Career
Muhammad Ali is considered by many to be the greatest athlete of the 20th century, and it is easy to understand why by looking at his career statistics.
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The Truth About The Deadly Tenerife Airport Disaster
The Canary Islands have been a vacation mainstay for decades, but on one tragic day in the 1970s it was the site of the deadliest aircraft accident in history.
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