The Truth About The Longest Living Stars In The Milky Way
Stars are incomprehensibly big, and there is an incomprehensibly big number of them in our universe. Which are the longest living ones in the Milky Way?
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The Truth About Herman Melville's Financial Problems
Herman Melville ("Moby Dick") is among the many artists who did not see glory before the grave. He died in 1891, having abandoned novel-writing long before.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Nuked A Hurricane
Hurricanes are only getting worse, which might be why some have suggested using nuclear weapons on them. Here's what would happen if you nuked a hurricane.
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The Truth Behind The Brazilian Island Where Giving Birth Is Forbidden
Brazil's Fernando de Noronha is undoubtedly one of the most paradisic places in South America — perhaps even in the world. But it has a strange past.
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The Meaning Of The Tree Of Life In The Bible
Biblical scholars have interpreted the tree of life as being a symbol of Adam and Eve's spirituality and their relationship with and dependence on God.
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The White Death: The Truth About The Greatest Sniper You've Never Heard Of
When a half-million Soviets invaded Finland in 1939, they thought it'd be an easy task and perfect present for their leader, Josef Stalin. They were wrong.
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Can A Star Become A Planet?
The pioneering work of astronomers continues to answer new and fascinating questions every day. Let's dive into one such question: Can a star become a planet?
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What It Was Really Like The Day John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated In 1963
John F. Kennedy traveled to Texas on November 22, 1963, to shore up support. He left in a casket. Here's what it was really like the day JFK was assassinated.
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What Herbert Mullin's Childhood Was Really Like
Between 1972 and 1973, Herbert Mullin killed 13 people in and around Felton, California. His reason for the killings was even stranger than might be expected.
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How Marilyn Monroe's Struggles Nearly Derailed Some Like It Hot
The film "Some Like It Hot" is often considered a masterpiece. But over the course of filming, Marilyn Monroe became increasingly unstable.
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The Unbelievable Story Behind A Man Who Was Lost At Sea For 133 Days
Poon Lim's survival came down to a combination of luck and determination. You'd have to have a little of both in order to survive 133 days lost at sea.
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The Unexpected Post-War Death Of Civil War General Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was one of the most controversial generals of the Civil War, a former war hero who routinely failed to secure a win for his side.
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Here's How A T-Rex Bite Compares To A Lion's Bite
Of all the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth, the Tyrannosaurus rex is among the most well-known. So how does its bite compares to a lion's?
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The Untold Truth Of Dateline
Although Dateline has been on the air for nearly 30 years and remains one of the most popular news magazine programs, the show has not been without controversy.
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The Surprising Thing The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Did At The Playboy Mansion
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts could have gotten whatever he wanted when he visited the Playboy Mansion. What he did will probably surprise you.
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The Keanu Reeves Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Is Immortal
Keanu Reeves is known for his good looks, acting chops, and awesome personality, even being called the nicest guy in Hollywood.
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The Truth About The Largest Desert In The World
You won't find camels in the world's largest desert. No road runners or coyotes either. Not in the 5.5-million square miles of the biggest desert on Earth.
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The Staggering Number Of People Killed Or Injured By The Aum Shinrikyo Cult
One of the most sickening attacks committed by members of a cult took place in Tokyo, Japan, by a group calling themselves Aum Shinrikyo.
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Here's How Babe Ruth Would've Looked In Color
Babe Ruth, otherwise known as the Great Bambino (among other things) was born as George Herman Ruth Jr. in 1895. Here's what he looked like in color.
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Why Pastor James Coyle Was Murdered Over A Wedding
On the list of the most dangerous jobs, you're unlikely to see "Catholic priest" unless he is a missionary serving amid hostility to Christianity.
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The Tragic Story Of Emperor Franz Joseph I
Emperor Franz Joseph I rose to power when he was only a teenager. He was the latest ruler from the powerful royal family known as the house of Habsburg.
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What Life Was Like As A Tavern Keeper In The Colonial Era
Colonial taverns started life as a place for the adults (especially men) to congregate for a drink. And the colonists certainly didn't shy away from them.
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The Truth About Keanu Reeves' Relationship With Ghosts
According to a 2019 poll, 45% of Americans believe in ghosts (hang on, this fact will be relevant really soon); that averages out to be about four in 10 people.
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How People Handled The Deaths Of Loved Ones In The Victorian Era
Today, Victorian death photos make rounds online and although they may seem morbid and disturbing, they once provided loved ones consolation in times of grief.
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The Bible's Burning Bush Explained
Moses, hearing the voice of God in the burning bush, directing him to lead his people may be familiar. But, several interpretations explain the phenomena.
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The Dark History Of Death By Immurement
Immurement is rather simple: Lock someone in a box and watch them die. Or build an encasement around them from the ground up.
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Why The Sex Pistols Are Suing Johnny Rotten
The last official Sex Pistols reunion took place in 2008, and the chances of there ever being another such gig have dropped dramatically in recent months.
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