The Disturbing Reason Chainsaws Were Invented
The chainsaw was invented by a two surgeons in Scotland named James Jeffray and John Aitken. Believe it or not, they made it in order to facilitate childbirth.
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The Dramatic Way American Presidents Age During Their Presidency
Presidents change a lot between their election and leaving the White House. Here's the explanation for the dramatic way American presidents age in office.
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The Tragic Death Of The Allman Brothers Band's Berry Oakley
Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley undoubtedly helped to define the Georgia-based band as a force to be reckoned with in the early 1970s. After the death of Duane Allman, Oakley never recovered. A year after his death, Oakley got into a similar accident and died.
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What History Didn't Tell You About Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Elizabeth Hamilton was tied to the history of New York, had a role in the American Revolution, and spent decades securing her husband's legacy.
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Stores Are Limiting Toilet Paper Buying Again. Here's Why
Many chains are expecting the new record surge in coronavirus infections to cause a similar reaction in U.S. consumers, and are putting limits on toilet paper.
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The Untold Story Of The Bunker Twins
The Bunker twins are likely the most famous conjoined twins in history.
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The Surprising Reason Dollywood Doesn't Have Recycling
Visitors to the theme park have noticed there weren't any recycling bins. Does Dolly Parton not recycle? Does she not see how important the environment is? Calm down. Our queen isn't doing the environment dirty. Dollywood is actually very green. The park uses a different method of saving the planet.
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The Truth Behind Alice Cooper And The Chicken Incident
We're talking about the time Alice Cooper bit the head off of a live chicken in front of his fans. Crazy, right? There's only one problem with that popular tale: It isn't true. But take heart. The real story isn't any less gruesome, and it does involve a chicken. So, here's what really happened.
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The Untold Truth Of Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla
Since billions of people are now considering being injected with something created by this man's company, many are wondering: Who is Albert Bourla, and what is his background? Will his revolutionary vaccine save the world, or is he just looking for publicity to send his company's stocks sky high?
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What Really Happened With The Swine Flu Pandemic
In 2009, the world was forced to confront a novel virus that commonly became known as the swine flu across the globe.
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Details You Didn't Know About Pfizer
In the 1880s Pfizer began manufacturing citric acid, used in the production of increasingly popular soft drinks and fueling the company's growth. In 1936, Pfizer became the world's leading manufacturer of Vitamin C, and through the 1940s Pfizer became the world's leading manufacturer of vitamins.
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These Spies Were Never Brought To Justice
Seriously, who doesn't love a good spy thriller? Especially when they don't get caught. \These are spies who were never brought to justice.
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Inside Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
The world finally received some mildly encouraging news on Monday, November 9, 2020, when Pfizer reported that its COVID-19 vaccine could have an efficacy rate as high as 90%. The data is still early, so that number could change. Here's what it's like inside Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial.
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How Much Could Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?
As Pfizer works toward getting its COVID-19 vaccine approved, people are starting to think about how they're going to get the shots. While testing is currently free in some scenarios in the U.S., will the vaccine be free as well? Here's what Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine could cost.
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How Soon Could Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Actually Be Available?
Early Monday morning, drug maker Pfizer published a press release that sent a shockwave of hope across a world reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why You Rarely See The Roswell Incident In School History Books
In July 1947, something fell from the skies over Roswell, New Mexico. Here's why you don't see the Roswell incident in school history books.
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Strange Events Officially Documented By The Authorities
When you hear about an extraordinary event, it's worth noting if the event actually happened. There might be hard evidence or flimsy eyewitness testimony. Sometimes eyewitnesses are police officers, soldiers, and other authorities. Here are some stories of strange events documented by authorities.
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Details You Should Know About Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
Drug giant Pfizer shared encouraging news about its COVID-19 vaccine.
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Times Disney Movies Were Historically Accurate
Disney movies aren't known for their historical accuracy. But there are rare times when Disney movies have been historically accurate.
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How Old Are Joe Biden's Dogs, Champ And Major?
Americans can rest easy knowing that soon the long-standing tradition of having dogs in the White House will be restored. Joe Biden has been elected as our next president, and he's taking his two German shepherds, Champ and Major, to the White house. Here's how old Joe Biden's dogs are.
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The Amazing Life Of Comedy Legend Dan Aykroyd
Behind Dan Aykroyd's amazing impersonations and sketches is the story of a musician and writer with intense fascinations with UFOs, ghosts, and police.
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Why James Polk Was The Most Underrated President
In a list of the best US presidents in history, a few dark horses emerge as surprising choices. Perhaps the most surprising is James K. Polk, who served as president from 1845 to 1849. Here's why James Polk was the most underrated president.
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These Wild West Outlaws Were Never Brought To Justice
Even though Allen Pinkerton formed the legendary Pinkerton's Detective Agency in 1850, unsolved robberies and murders remained a problem in the American West.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Last Member Of The Yahi
In his lifetime, Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe, watched his people be wiped off the Earth. This is the last member of the Yahi's tragic life story.
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What Jackie Kennedy Did The Year Following JFK's Death
On November 22, 1963, John and Jackie Kennedy visited Dallas where Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed Kennedy. Jackie became the world's most famous widow. While she was praised for her strength in public, in private she was devastated. Here's what Jackie Kennedy did the year following JFK's death.
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False Things You Believe About America's Founding Fathers
How much do you really know about our Founding Fathers? We're taught a lot in school, and it's often stories like George Washington chopping down the cherry tree. And that's not the only tall tale we've been told. Here are some false things you believe about America's Founding Fathers.
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The Truth About Alex Trebek's Wrestlemania Appearance
Alex Trebek, the longtime host of Jeopardy! has died at 80 years old, according to a statement on the show's official Twitter account. One organization that posted a remembrance to him was the WWE, as Alex Trebek once hosted Wrestlemania.
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