Messed Up Things That Happened During World War I
World War I claimed millions lives, but that fact alone only scratches the surface of the weird, messed up things that happened during World War I.
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This Is The Most Expensive Flower In The World
There are lots of nominees for "most expensive flower," and the ground shifts considerably in terms of when the petals are being estimated.
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The Untold Truth Of The Spanish Conquistadors
A conquistador's mission in life is succinctly conveyed in the title itself. Spanish for "He who conquers."
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The Truth About Metallica's New Whiskey
Blackened Whiskey launched in 2018 with Metallica's realization that they could put their name on stuff other than tee shirts and Hot Topic accouterments.
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The Tragic Death Of Rock Hudson
While Rock Hudson radiated light on screen, he had to keep the public in the dark about his sexuality. Otherwise, the prevailing homophobia of the era would eclipse his career. They found out in 1985, when the actor announced he's be diagnosed with AIDS. This is the tragic death of Rock Hudson.
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Here's How Dogs Could Help Detect The Coronavirus
We know dogs are great at sniffing out all sorts of maladies, whether it's the bag of cocaine you accidentally shoved too far up your backside or cancer of the non-butt. Their otherworldly olfactory senses might even be useful in detecting COVID-19. Here's how dogs could help detect the coronavirus.
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World Records That Guinness Refuses To Certify
Even when your job is judging the most extreme everything, there needs to be a line. Yes, the Guinness World Record committee has limits, and there are some attempts at exceptionalism that they won't touch with a 10-foot thumbnail. Here are world records that Guinness refuses to certify.
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Why This 42,000-Year-Old Specimen Is An Eye-Opening Discovery
In 2018, a group of mammoth tusk hunters were honing their craft in Siberia when they unearthed a dead baby horse. It belongs to a long-extinct species, and its body is outlandishly well naturally mummified. Here's why this 42,000-year-old specimen is an eye-opening discovery.
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The Legend Of The Fresno Nightcrawlers Explained
The Fresno Nightcrawler is thought to be a cryptid that stalks neighborhoods in California. Aside from its myth, it also wears an unexpected piece of clothing.
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The Lesser-Known Sci-Fi Thriller Everyone's Watching On Netflix
2012's Lockout didn't exactly make waves when it was first released, with a $32 million take on a $20 million budget, but now it's rocking and rolling.
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Here's What To Do If You're Attacked By A Swarm Of Bees
If ever you find yourself getting attacked by a swarm of bees, here's the short answer -- you ought to run.
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What The Final 12 Months Of Tom Petty's Life Was Like
Tom Petty's loss was a devastating, unforeseen surprise that saddened the music world. This is what Tom Petty's final 12 months were like.
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What Life Was Really Like In The WWI Trenches
Trenches were essentially an exercise in misery during World War I. Here's what life within them was really like for soldiers on both sides of the war.
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The Reason Wasabi Is One Of The Hardest Plants To Grow
In the wild, wasabi grows exclusively on the rocky banks of cold, freshwater rivers. The plants are as finicky as pandas: the water has a temperature range of only about 9 degrees; sun is important, but not too much sun.
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What Life Was Really Like For Neanderthals
Neanderthals existed from roughly 400,000 years ago until 40,000 years ago. Though they lived in the Stone Age, they didn't have rocks for brains. Here's what life was like for our Stone Age relatives.
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The Tragic Relationship Of Sylvia Plath And Anne Sexton
Poets Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton captivated the world with their words and their tragic endings. But through an inspirational professional relationship, they also captivated each other.
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The Reason Napoleon's First Wife Was Nearly Executed
When Napoleon Bonaparte married Josephine, the future emperor saw greatness on the horizon. But if if it weren't for a crazy twist of fate, instead of marrying Napoleon, Josephine would have gotten a forced divorce from her own head. Here's the reason Napoleon's first wife was nearly executed.
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WCW's Failed KISS-Themed Wrestlers Were More Expensive Than You Think
It was 1999, and World Championship Wrestling was in a bad way. World Championship Wrestling needed to drop costs and do something fresh. But first, old habits dying hard and all, they were going to spend a near-sacrilegious amount of money on 25-year-old glam rock played by 50 -year-old men.
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The Real Reason Ancient Egyptians Worshiped Cats
Felines, believed to be domesticated first in Egypt, were held in such high regard that anyone who killed a cat, even by accident, was in turn sentenced to death. What is up with Egyptians and cats?
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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Was Worse Than You Thought
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a nightmarish fiasco of human errors. Here's why the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was worse than you thought.
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Juggalos: The Truth About Insane Clown Posse's Fans
The first Juggalos were arguably born before the word 'Juggalo' existed. That sounds a bit like fodder for a chicken-and-egg debate, but as Shaggy 2 Dope told the Metro Times, avid fans painted their faces before there was a label for it.
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The Ruby Ridge Standoff Was Worse Than You Think
In 1983, Randy and Vicki Weaver packed up their belongings and moved to a place in rural Idaho, just 40 miles south of the Canadian border, known as Ruby Ridge. A decade later, an 11-day standoff with the government ended in tragedy. Here's why the Ruby Ridge standoff was worse than you think.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Lou Costello
Lou Costello, the other half of the classic comedy duo Abbott and Costello, appeared lively and fun, but behind the laughter was a life marred by tragedy.
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The Real Reason The Three Stooges Were Fired
Columbia Pictures, where The Three Stooges had labored since the early 1930s, never had a reputation for generosity with its players...
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The Real Reason Space Suits Are So Expensive
Nearly everything involved currently with space travel involves pots and pots of money. Space suits are no exception.
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Here's What To Do If You're Attacked By An Alligator
An average of only 10 alligator attacks occur in the U.S. per year -- but it's a more exciting prospective nightmare than realizing you're locked into an upside down mortgage. What do you do when Florida's biome decides to turn you into a Peter Pan villain?
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