The Deadly Cosmetic Trends Women Once Relied On
They say beauty is pain but it shouldn't be deadly. Unfortunately a lesson learned the hard way. For centuries, cosmetics have been used to augment beauty.
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The Iconic Way Bela Lugosi Was Buried
Lugosi, the 'Master of Horror,' shot to stardom after playing the title role in the 1927 Broadway adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" in a three-year run.
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Here's What Mark Twain Would've Looked Like In Color
Dated 1907, Twain would have been around 72 in the colorized photo. With his disheveled white hair and prominent pallor, he looks like he could be much older.
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How Benjamin Franklin's Career Got A Boost From His Brother Being Jailed
The world has a lot to thank Benjamin Franklin for. He, meanwhile, had a lot to thank his brother James for, despite their tumultuous relationship.
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The Untold Truth Of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen actually made his greatest mark as a television personality, speaking weekly to viewers about theology, philosophy, and politics.
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Was The Aztec Sun Stone Really Used For Human Sacrifice?
The Aztecs of ancient Mexico are another such example. Their polytheistic religion placed an emphasis on sun god, Tonatiuh, who provided both light and life.
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The Truth About The Dangers Of Medieval Fast Food
Throughout history, people have needed quick, easy, portable food that than easily be consumed on the move. The medieval era was no different.
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False Claims Made By Famous Mediums That Caused An Uproar
Psychics, mentalists, and mediums claiming to communicate with the dead have been popular for hundreds of years. Here are some cases of false claims.
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The Truth About The Deadly Luna Park Ghost Train Disaster
In June 1979, seven people, including several children, got in line for the Ghost Train ride at Sydney, Australia's Luna Park; sadly, they would not return.
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The Truth About Nikola Tesla's 369 Method
Tesla gave the world the alternating current, still widely used today, but also contributed to lighting, robotics, lasers, wireless communications, and x-rays.
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The Truth About The Secret Weapon Of The Byzantine Empire
The flamethrower is a weapon often associated with 20th-century warfare, however the flamethrower as we know it is, objectively, not an entirely new concept.
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Will The Milky Way Galaxy Last Forever?
It will be many more tens of billions of years until every last star in the universe winks out, and our own Milky Way becomes nothing but a black panorama.
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What You Didn't Know About The Vikings' Unique Compass
Vikings were quite the travelers. From the 8th-11th centuries, they journeyed throughout Europe, the North Atlantic, and to North America -- exploring, raiding.
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This Is How John Candy Predicted His Death
Few actors were more likable than comedic great John Candy. The larger-than-life, 6'3" Candy starred in some of the most beloved movies of the '80s and '90s.
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The Truth About The Legendary City Of Xanadu
Perhaps most common of all is the idea of Xanadu as a mysterious Eden, a lavish, exotic city in the Far East, and that would actually be closer to the truth.
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The Real Reason The Vatican Hated The Beatles
It was during a 1966 interview that the Beatles earned the ire of the religious community -- including no less than Vatican City and the pope himself.
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Why Natalee Holloway's Disappearance Remained Unsolved For So Long
In 2005, the disappearance of Natalee Holloway gained international attention, as the 18-year-old high school student seemingly vanished without a trace.
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How The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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This Is How Samuel Little Finally Confessed To His Murders
Often referred to as the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little -- who confessed to 93 murders — spent decades terrorizing women.
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Was Bloody Mary Really England's Most Evil Queen?
To attract the epithet "Bloody" amid the barbarity of Tudor England takes some doing, but it's a name that has stuck for centuries to Queen Mary I (1516-1558).
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The True Story Of The First Woman To Earn A PhD
In 1678, a Venetian noblewoman named Elena Cornaro Piscopia made history by obtaining a doctorate. This is the true story of the first woman to earn a Ph.D.
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Dick Van Dyke: 15 Facts About The Icon
Dick Van Dyke has found success in almost every entertainment avenue he's tried, but here are 15 facts you might not know about the acclaimed star.
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The Untold Truth Of Dragnet
The story you're about to read is true. No names have been changed to protect the innocent. This is the untold truth of "Dragnet."
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Here's What Would Happen If Mars Suddenly Exploded
There's not a lot of research into what would happen if Mars exploded. So here is a thought experiment involving the hypothetical situation of Mars blowing up.
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The Execution Device Thomas Edison Secretly Helped Finance
Thomas Edison secretly helped fund the electric chair to prove that AC electrical systems were dangerous.
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The Truth About Deadly Victorian Doctor Thomas Neill Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream worked as an abortionist and killed his patients by prescribing them poison guised as medicine.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Relationship With Malcolm X
One of the individuals enticed by Malcolm X was a young, upstart, soon-to-be global icon boxer who would later be known as Muhammad Ali.
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