The Truth About Al Capone's Bulletproof Cadillac
Besides (we admit we're speculating here) a hope chest full of tommy guns and brass knuckles, Alphonse Gabriel Capone -- ol' Scarface himself -- had wheels.
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The Truth About Bruce Lee's Only Official Fight
A martial arts legend, Bruce Lee defeated a whole bunch of bad guys on the silver screen. But in real life? Lee only had one official fight, and it was less than spectacular.
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Bizarre Radio Signal From Space Repeats Every 16 Days
E.T. might be out there phoning home, and Canadian scientists just wiretapped him. A new discovery born of a collaboration between the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment and the Fast Radio Burst Project has scientists as baffled as they are enthusiastic.
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Why The XFL Is Going To Fail
After failing hard in 2001, the XFL is finally back … but things aren’t looking good for Vince McMahon’s football league. From stiff competition to the trouble with talent, here are the reasons why this new XFL is going to fail.
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The Real Reason Your Dog Is Twitching In Its Sleep
Every dog owner knows about the strange, yet adorable doggy behavior known as sleep twitching. But do we know for sure that dogs actually dream? Hey, looks like we've collectively stumbled onto a mystery! Come, let's take a moment to look at the real reason your dog is twitching in its sleep.
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How Alexander The Great Really Built His Empire
The stories of antiquity are filled with great generals. But of all the great heroes of the classical period, none conquered as much or as quickly as Alexander the Great.
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The Real Reasons Polar Bears Are Endangered
Fun fact: the World Wildlife Fund refers to polar bears as marine mammals -- you know, like whales and orcas and dolphins – because they spend so much of their lives on the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean. Here's why they are endangered.
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The Truth About Every Assassination Attempt On Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria had her supporters, but also her detractors. Over the course of 42 years, at least eight times someone tried to cut short her reign. Here's the truth about every assassination attempt on Queen Victoria.
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The True Meaning Behind The Guy Fawkes Mask
"Remember, remember," theatrically inclined teenagers will tell you, "the fifth of November." Over the last forty years, Guy Fawkes and his grinning visage have occupied an ever-growing corner of the societal hive mind. But here's the true meaning behind the mask.
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How Dirty Water Fountains Really Are
Water fountains are never the hero of anyone's story, save for One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest when Chief Bromden smashes a mental hospital window with a water fountain and escapes. But even then, he didn't drink from it. Here's how dirty water fountains are.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse's private life was as troubled as her music game was strong.
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Princess Feodora: The Truth About Queen Victoria's Sister
The royal life isn't for everybody, with its constant demands and unceasing visibility. Some people don't want that. That seems to have been the case with Princess Feodora, who dodged the royal throne by being born to the wrong dad. Here's the truth about Queen Victoria's sister Princess Feodora.
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This Is The Safest Country In The World To Visit
Travel will always come with a few attendant risks, but some locations are certainly riskier than others. For those cautious globetrotters looking for the cultural experience with the lowest threat level, there's one international destination that scores better than all the rest for traveler safety.
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Why Are Electric Cars So Expensive?
Why does it cost so much to buy what's basically a to-scale Power Wheels?
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Pat Garrett: The Truth About The Man Who Killed Billy The Kid
Pat Garrett was a buffalo hunter, a cowboy, a sheriff, and the man who killed Billy the Kid.
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The Truth About The Ancient Egyptian 'Board Game Of Death'
The ancient Egyptians were deadly serious about their board games, especially when it came to senet. This board game wasn’t about having fun. It was about death and the afterlife.
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The Tragic Story Of Eliot Ness
Eliot Ness was a Prohibition agent working in Chicago. In his 20s, handsome, and with a knack for providing good newspaper quotes, Ness led a team that really did put a crimp on the bootlegging business. Then things turned tragic.
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The Real Reason Whale Sharks Are Endangered
While the endangered whale shark isn’t a threat to humans, the massive fish often finds itself in trouble whenever it swims too close to people.
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The Laziest Dog Breed In The World
Energetic, happy dogs running in the park with their owners are certainly cool, but sometimes, the situation calls for the opposite.
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How Dirty The Ocean Really Is
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that an estimated eight million metric tons of plastic enter the world's oceans annually. That's tantamount to the weight of about 90 aircraft carriers. Just how dirty is the ocean?
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The Truth About Genghis Khan's Death
Genghis Khan was the first Khal Drogo and the fifth horseman of the apocalypse. The seemingly indomitable Mongol conqueror cemented his legacy while raining searing, equine death on the Khwarazm empire in 1219. But even great warriors meet their own end. Here's the truth about Genghis Khan's death.
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Final Interviews Of Famous Rock Stars
Like the best rock tunes, the final interviews of famous rock stars can put us through a gamut of emotions
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Whatever Happened To Janis Joplin's Famous Porsche?
The last song Janis Joplin ever recorded was about a car. Her voice was the engine powering the a capella masterpiece, "Mercedes Benz." Of course, according to the lyrics, her friends all drove Porsches, and according to reality, so did she. But whatever happened to Janis Joplin's famous Porsche?
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Albert Francis Capone: Who Was Al Capone's Son?
Al Capone had a lot of love for his child, Albert Francis Capone, better known as "Sonny." Here's what to know about Albert Francis Capone, Al Capone's son.
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How Dirty Your Cell Phone Really Is
In 2017, University of Arizona researchers determined that a cell phone carries 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.
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The Surprising Origins Of The Ukulele
The ukulele is one of those things that comes and goes in popular culture. Small, sprightly, lightweight, a uke can literally fit in your pocket.
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The Truth About The Bruce Lee Diet
Bruce Lee's name is synonymous with martial arts. It's obvious that the man trained rigorously to become the ultimate kicking machine we all know and love, but have you ever wondered how he ate? Here's the truth about the 'Bruce Lee Diet.'
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