It probably takes a lot to terrify firefighters. They spit in the face of death for a living. Yet when firefighter Matthew Busko arrived at the scene of a reported "animal bite" and found an infernal swarm of bees, he was filled with five-alarm fear.
Read MoreWhile some relics are the obvious things you might expect, many of them are weirder, grosser, or otherwise more fascinating than you might've guessed.
Read MoreHumans have been trying to outdo and impress one another by building massive structures since the earliest days of civilization. And we don't care how expensive those buildings get.
Read MoreFiends, vermin, cockroaches: lend them your ears! Why would they bury themselves in your earholes?
Read MoreThe history of 9th century Vikings is passed down to us today via Old Norse oral tradition, written down long after the campfires died. Did tales get changed? Quite possibly. Over time, things get added, subtracted, multiplied, and even turned into shows on the History Channel, like Vikings.
Read MoreThough immortality is a long way off, scientists are at least hopeful enough to talk about the concept of stopping human aging, thanks to a strange aquatic animal known as the turquoise killifish.
Read MoreClanton managed to get through at least part of the O.K. Corral dustup on October 26, 1881 in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.
Read MoreLife was a mixed bag for the U.S. soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. Here's what they experienced.
Read MoreWhile King Henry VIII's infamous series of unhappy couplings often gets the lion's share of the spotlight, he wasn't the only Tudor who was getting into matrimonial trouble. His sister, Margaret Tudor, had quite the track record of her own when it came to scandal at the altar.
Read MoreIn news that will have well-meaning but stressed out expectant dads in Washington, Nevada, and Oregon saying "aw, fiddlesticks," it turns out that a father's marijuana use before conception can result in brain abnormalities in their offspring.
Read MoreFor decades, Motley Crue has been a borderline unavoidable presence for even the most casual rock fan. Time after time, they've been bombarding us with hit songs, bad behavior, Netflix specials about songs and bad behavior ... well, you get the idea. But how much have they made?
Read MoreZamboni driver David Ayers starred in his own inspirational sports story when he was brought in as a replacement goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Read MorePriscilla Presley will probably always carry Elvis' surname, but an in-depth look at her life shows that she has never needed it to earn respect.
Read MoreOn February 24, 2020, Rolling Stone dropped a bomb for the metalheads looking forward to Metallica's upcoming festival gigs: The metal juggernaut has canceled its appearances on both May's Sonic Temple festival and September's Louder than Life. Here's why.
Read MoreEven commanders-in-chief can't do whatever they want. From driving cars to using cell phones, these are the rules that former presidents have to follow.
Read MoreHow much did Ray Kroc, the founder of the modern McDonald's, pay to acquire this dynasty of trans fats?
Read MoreEven though they don't seem to get as much media attention the men, the world is full of bloodthirsty women.
Read MoreThe oldest known story has been told again and again for thousands of years.
Read MoreIt's so expensive to lace up in a pair of Kanye West's Yeezys you'll need a prenup before you tie the knot. So why are Yeezys so expensive?
Read MoreLots of colors, lots of iterations. It's no wonder that they attract the attention of human beachgoers. And not just because of Patrick on SpongeBob SquarePants. So the question arises: Should you take a starfish/sea star out of its salty, watery habitat?
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth owns a great many things like jewelry, palaces, and works of art. And you'd think that would be enough, right? But no. Apparently, her majesty also needs to own all of the whales off the coast of Great Britain. Here's the weird reason Queen Elizabeth owns so many whales.
Read MoreDinosaurs are one of the first things you learn about. If you walk into a third grade classroom, the cool kids can tell you all about their favorite dinosaurs. And the flying dinosaurs, of course, are pterodactyls. There's just one problem. This is the reptile people always mistake for a dinosaur.
Read MoreDreaming of something as intense as fire can be alarming. Because of its potential for destruction, fire often brings up feelings of danger and fear. However, in the world of dream analysis, nothing, even fire, is that straightforward.
Read MoreIrony alert: Jimmy Hoffa's middle name was Riddle. Was there a premonition, back in 1913 when he was born? We're guessing not. Either way, he disappeared, and his body was never found. Where did it go?
Read MoreAntifreeze, or coolant, is the fluid you feed to your car to prevent the water from freezing or boiling over. Antifreeze tastes sweet, so people have unknowingly swallowed it and suffered tragically. Just how dangerous is it to drink this stuff? What happens to your body when you drink antifreeze?
Read MoreAccording to the MIT News Office, researchers at the school have utilized advanced artificial intelligence to design a new antibiotic drug capable of combating drug-resistant bacteria.
Read MoreSince launching out of Italy in the forties, Ferraris have been considered the classic cool car. With their slick appearance, famed legacy, and a name that rolls off the tongue with an electric charge, Ferrari is a brand that everyone recognizes.
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