Here's How Much Henry VIII Was Worth When He Died
Henry VIII had six wives, four children, and two personas. Here's how much money he was worth when he died.
Read MoreHenry VIII had six wives, four children, and two personas. Here's how much money he was worth when he died.
Read MoreBill Gates is not just a one-percenter -- he's the one literally standing on top of the entire world's money mountain. It's easy to be generous and self-assured when you have the kind of wealth that enables you to do anything, but was Gates as confident back when he was still a young up-and-comer?
Read MoreThere's an old saying that says you can't run with the fox and hunt with the hounds. But what if a hound looks just like its sly brethren? Here's which doggie dissembler comes closest to running with the fox.
Read MoreIn the White House. death can come creeping around the corner of the Oval Office at any time. Here are all the people who died in the White House.
Read MoreSince 2014, Hong Kongers have demonstrated for democracy. But the hunger for freedom isn't the only thing fueling the unrest. The plight of many citizens echoes the dismal conditions that stoked the 1967 riots. Back then, destitute citizens lived in shanties. Now they reside in "coffin cubicles."
Read MoreLo, the firenado: destroyer of worlds. But where does it come from? What is its origin? Against whom does it seek to exact terrible vengeance?
Read More"Earthquakes have the Midas touch," at least according to a 2013 study published in the journal Nature Geoscience. Here's how earthquakes create gold from water.
Read MoreUniversity of Connecticut physics professor Ron Mallett claims to have found a way to travel through time using lasers in what is either the greatest scientific accomplishment in human history or a ripe example of what happens to an educator's give-a-damn once they get tenure.
Read MoreAmerican Horror Story isn't shy about including lots of real-life horrors. But it doesn't always get that history completely accurate.
Read MoreDan Bilzerian. What a guy! A role model, influencer and veteran, no less! But he claims he hated the military. Here's why.
Read MoreThough he had nearly 1,100 patents to his name, Thomas Edison is most often remembered as a bringer of light. So it's only appropriate that some detractors have practically depicted him as Lucifer with a light bulb filament for a pitchfork. Some even say he electrocuted an elephant to death!
Read MoreAs of the Australian continent continue to be decimated by ongoing wildfires, people from across the globe are kicking in to provide displaced wildlife with fashionable knitwear.
Read MorePer Business Insider, Papa John's founder and ousted CEO John Schnatter posted a video declaring his New Year's resolution to eat a gut-stuffing 50 pizzas in 30 days. You may recall that in November 2019, he claimed to have consumed more than 40 pizzas in that amount of time.
Read MoreHasbro was the company behind such timeless toys as Mr. Potato Head, Transformers, and G.I. Joe. But your childhood is past its Optimus Prime, and Hasbro has transformed again. As Snoop Dogg might say, "Ain't nuthin' but a G.I. Joe thang, baby. Death Row is the label for playthings."
Read MoreUnfortunately, you will never have Bugs Bunny to pet to your heart's content. So you'll have to settle for an inferior rabbit that can't crack jokes. Despite these extremely disappointing shortcomings, there are non-Bugs bunny breeds that might make a great pet. Which is the best?
Read MoreThere were great inventions leading up to the present but some even more incredible ones that were lost long ago. These are the biggest inventions lost to time.
Read MoreFreddie Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS in the late ‘80s and passed away a few years later. Here’s what happened during Mercury's final 12 months.
Read MoreAnnie Oakley did more than just earn her Wild West cred and celebrity status, becoming America's sweetheart. This is the tragic real life story of Annie Oakley.
Read MoreOriginally rolled off the line in 1997, the Kissmobile is a 12-foot high, 26-foot long testament to man's ability to shrug and say "Why not?" In a statement by Hershey spokesman Jeff Beckman, it was announced that the Kissmobiles would not be making further appearances starting in 2020.
Read MoreFaith, spirituality, and numbers have often been intertwined. The number nine, though, reoccurs the most often. Why?
Read MorePocahontas has become an inseparable part of the American lexicon. Here's the truth of Pocahontas' death.
Read MoreIn 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China.
Read MoreDespite what "Home on the Range" claims, buffalo don't roam in North America -- that's bison; our national mammal. But much like the fate of Native Americans -- bison have been relegated to a shadow of their former numbers. Here's the truth about America's oldest herd of bison.
Read MoreIf you've ever visited Yellowstone, you'll be aware of its two main features. First: signs warning against dangerous behaviors. Second: next to every one of those signs, there are tourists doing exactly what the signs say not to. Here's the truth about Yellowstone's geyser-related deaths.
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking announcement that's sure to change the game, the American Kennel Club announced this week that there are two new dog breeds, the "barbet" and the "dogo Argentino," and that they are definitely not just a pit bull and a poodle.
Read MoreWith her role in the Bible, the Queen of Sheba is one of the most famous and mysterious women of the ancient world. Here’s the true story of the Queen of Sheba.
Read MoreThe chances of being conjoined twins are about 1 in 200,000, roughly the same odds the Atlanta Falcons had of losing to the Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl. But as we all know, these things inevitably happen, and when they happen, we must live with the consequences.
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