Why The French And Indian War's Name Is Misleading
The French and Indian War started in 1754, and in North America, set the stage for the American Revolution in which the United States became independent.
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The Most Dangerous Martial Arts In The World
There are several styles of martial arts that stay true to their roots, continue to rely heavily on combative instruction, and may be considered dangerous.
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The Truth About Rodney Alcala's Time In The Military
Signs of the Rodney Alcala's descent into becoming a brutal serial killer started as early as the early 1960s while Alcala was enlisted in the U.S. Army.
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Who Is Paul McCartney's Brother?
Paul McCartney's brother never reached the stratospheric fame of his brother, but that may have been by design, considering that he used a stage name.
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How A Silly Blunder Led To John Wesley Hardin's Final Capture
John Wesley Hardin was known for his lightning reflexes. But they faltered when he needed them. He landed behind bars, bringing his life on the run to an end.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Troubles With Money
Sir Winston Churchill is best known for his leadership during WWII, but the former prime minister apparently wasn't as good when it came to managing finances.
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Richard Chase: How Many Victims Did The Vampire Killer Have?
The severe psychosis of Richard Chase manifested in horrid acts that were perpetrated on those who made the grave mistake of not locking their front doors.
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The Shady Truth About Mozart's Father
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is not only one of the most famous classical music composers of all time, he is also well-known for having been a child prodigy.
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What You Should Know About The Tea Involved In The Boston Tea Party
The story goes that in 1773, patriots, disguised as Native Americans, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped tea overboard in protest of English taxation.
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Everything You Never Knew About The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 112-year-old Indianapolis Motor Speedway annually holds what is arguably the most well known car race in the country, the Indy 500.
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The Truth About Theia, The Planet That May Be Stuck Inside Earth
How did the Moon even get to be where it is? As it turns out, we have a bizarre, cosmic coincidence to thank: Theia, the rogue impactor protoplanet.
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The Battle Of Waterloo Finally Explained
The final downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte came on June 18, 1815, near a small Belgian village called Waterloo. Here's the Battle of Waterloo finally explained.
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The Most Dangerous 21st Century American Cities By Murder Rate
Using the murder rate per 100,000 citizens, cities in the nation have found where they place in comparison to the rest of the country.
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The Odd Form Of Ammunition The Patriots Resorted To In The Battle Of Bunker Hill
For whatever reason -- Colonel Prescott's troops were working the dark and mistook one hill for another, perhaps -- he fortified Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill.
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The Tragic Death Of Michael Massee
Michael Massee appeared in countless films and television shows, but his name also became synonymous with the filming accident that killed actor Brandon Lee.
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This Is The Difference Between A Coffin And A Casket
While both are used for housing a body for a viewing or burial, there is a difference between a coffin and a casket, and it all comes down to the shape.
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The Eerily Similar Deaths Of Duane Allman And Berry Oakley
The Allman Brothers Band survived many challenges through their existence, including the similar deaths of founding members Duane Allman and Berry Oakley.
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What Really Happened To The Hula Valley?
In the 1950s, Palestinians living in the Hula Valley were displaced and the wetlands were drained. But it was a complete disaster and has since been reversed.
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The Most Bizarre Things DNA Has Been Used For
Studying DNA can lead to some really weird pursuits, and new technologies that allow people to edit genetic material truly open the door for some crazy stuff.
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The Truth About Dark Energy
'Dark energy' might be a bit frightening, but it's called 'dark' merely because no one yet knows exactly what it is nor how to measure it.
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The Most Dangerous Queens Throughout History
Quite a few queens have ruled through history, and some of them were not to be crossed. Here are some of the most dangerous queens throughout history.
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The Truth About John Steinbeck's Unpublished Werewolf Mystery
John Steinbeck, author of such literary classics as 'Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men,' also wrote a werewolf mystery that was never published.
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The Most Dangerous Jellyfish On The Planet
Jellyfish are the oldest group of multi-organ animals around, with the "sting" of some species turning deadly.
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The Reason Michael McCary Left Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men was one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, winning several Grammy awards, so fans were stunned when Michael McCary left.
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The Fake Heiress Who Conned America's Banks In The 1800s
Elizabeth "Betty" Bigley was a con woman who managed to steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims in both the U.S. and Canada.
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The Real Reason The Moon Is Slowly Moving Away From The Earth
Humankind has gazed up at the moon for thousands of years and will likely continue to do so for as long as we exist, but Earth's neighbor is moving away.
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Here's How Much Land In England The Royal Family Actually Owns
The United Kingdom's royal family not only serves as the ceremonial figurehead of the British monarchy, but they are also wealthy almost beyond imagination.
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