The Messed Up History Of Tombstone, Arizona
Tombstone, Arizona definitely deserves its wild and woolly reputation. Grab your six-shooters and get ready for the messed up history of Tombstone.
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The Reason Alexander The Great's Army Revolted
Alexander the Great recognized that rigorous discipline, unity, and uniformity were the lifeblood of his killing machine, aka his massive army. But he would try his troops' patience too much, prompting his remarkable army to mutiny. This is the reason Alexander the Great's army revolted.
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This Is The Most Dangerous Country In The World To Visit
There's a case to be made that the United States is secretly the most dangerous nation on Earth. Not because of rampant gun violence but rather its damnable knack for making other nations dangerous. But which of those other nations is worst? This is the most dangerous country in the world to visit.
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The Untold Truth Of The BTK Killer's Daughter, Kerri Rawson
Kerri Rawson's father was Dennis Rader the BTK killer, whose chilling moniker stood for "bind, torture, kill." Over a 27-year period he killed 10 people. Rawson had known one of them personally: a woman who lived down the street. Here's the untold truth of the BTK killer's daughter, Kerri Rawson.
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How Dirty Toilet Water Really Is
The toilet water that helps birth giant sewer fatbergs like the infamous one in London is swimming with the cumulative filth of countless people. But the bowl-emptying woosh in your own home might also be spraying you with liquid icky. Here's how dirty toilet water really is.
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The Tragic Death Of Explorer Kit Carson
Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson was a prime example of Old West survival skills. Until he died, that is.
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The Reason Sylvester Stallone And Arnold Schwarzenegger Hated Each Other
When Variety asked Sylvester Stallone about the greatest regret of his career, the actor didn't hesitate: "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot." And he had Arnold to blame.
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The Truth About Vlad The Impaler's Wife
Vlad the Impaler was a pretty nasty dude who loved staking people. So what poor woman had to marry this dude? Well, Vlad’s wife was a woman who found herself in a world of intrigue and, obviously, a lot of impaling.
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The Lavish Palace Henry VIII Called Home
Henry VIII was King of England. And that meant all of England. Case in point: Hampton Court Palace, probably the most lavish of Henry's numerous residences during his time on the throne.
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The Truth About Steve Jobs' Last Words Before He Died
Steve Jobs' legacy was secured as one of the most influential figures of his time when he died in 2011. Since then, there has often been speculation — and outright fabrications — regarding the topic of what Jobs' last words really were. Here's the truth about Steve Jobs' last words before he died.
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How Much Is The Pope's Ring Worth?
The Vatican has an estimated net worth between 10 and 15 billion dollars. But what could the Pope get for his ring? How much is the Pope's ring worth?
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Cleopatra Selene II: The Truth About Cleopatra's Daughter
Few historic figures have inspired interest, argument, and speculation like Cleopatra VII. Here's the story of her daughter, Cleopatra Selene II.
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Inventions Bill Gates Thinks Will Change The World
When Bill Gates tells you certain future technologies are worth paying attention to, it's probably a good idea to take a listen.
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The Real Reason Bruce Lee Is Buried In Seattle
Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, and he grew up in Hong Kong … so why is he buried in Seattle?
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The Truth About Charles Manson And The Beach Boys' Strange Connection
If you're familiar with the song 'Never Learn Not to Love,' it’s probably because you know that it’s a Beach Boys song … written by Charles Manson. But how did this beloved band and infamous criminal cross paths? Well, get ready for a strange story.
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For Dogs, Cancer Is An STD
Because nature's cruelty knows no bounds, dogs have to worry about contagious, cancerous tumors that can spread when two dogs start behaving more like the birds and the bees.
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The Truth About The US Navy's 'Bomb-Sniffing Cyborg Locusts'
Sometimes evolution is the best engineer. In a development that sounds more like a plot from a Neil Stephenson novel, an Office of Naval Research-backed project has discovered a method to utilize locusts -- yes, actual locusts -- as bomb-sniffing cyborg reconnaissance tools.
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How Much Beer Could Andre The Giant Really Drink?
Andre the Giant, if anyone, could best be described as a 'titan of the industry.' But his ability to down copious amounts of alcohol is almost as legendary as his prowess within the wrestling ring. But how much, say, beer could the man really drink? Let's find out!
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The Cat Breed That Is Closest To A Lion
If cats knew they were also mostly tiger inside, would they cease to know who or what they are? And are some cats more lion-like than others? If so, which breed best resembles the king of the jungle?
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Turning Humans To Compost Could Be The Future Of Body Disposal
The common options for getting rid of your body after death carry steep environmental burdens, which is why some scientists are now recommending the new and exciting method of giving your body up for compost. Consider it a final gift to the world which created you.
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Air Force Torches Drones With New Laser Defense System
Lockheed Martin has announced a successful test of their ATHENA anti-drone weapons system. And brother, you'd better believe it's a giant laser beam.
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The Boston Dynamics Robot Dog Is About To Get Its First Job
Two unequivocal truths of this world are that working on an oil rig is an incredibly dangerous profession, and dogs with jobs are a delight. Thanks to the literal geniuses at the engineering and robotics company Boston Dynamics those two truths are about to collide.
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How Dirty Rain Water Really Is
Rain. Sometimes more than we need, sometimes not nearly enough. But what you really want to know is whether rain water is actually safe to drink as is.
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The Untold Truth Of Pablo Escobar's Son Sebastián Marroquín
Born Juan Pablo Escobar, Sebastián Marroquín was the son of cutthroat kingpin and Medellin cartel founder Pablo Escobar. He was just 16 when his infamous father perished in a hail of gunfire. Here's his story.
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The Truth About The 11-Year-Old Who Invented Popsicles
If you were to ask most kids to name one of the world's greatest inventions, they'd probably list the Popsicle. Sweet, cold, and such a perfect dessert for kids that they could've been designed by one, and in fact, they were.
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How Many World Records Did Bruce Lee Really Have?
Martial artist and actor Bruce Lee achieved many great things in his life, but like Chuck Norris, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.
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Amazon Just Patented A System For Whipping Objects Into Space
Like any tech giant run by a billionaire worth its salt, a recently uncovered patent filed by Jeff Bezos' company suggests Amazon has its eyes set on space.
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