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.
Read MoreChristopher Houston "Kit" Carson was a prime example of Old West survival skills. Until he died, that is.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreVlad 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.
Read MoreHenry 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.
Read MoreSteve 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.
Read MoreThe 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?
Read MoreFew historic figures have inspired interest, argument, and speculation like Cleopatra VII. Here's the story of her daughter, Cleopatra Selene II.
Read MoreWhen Bill Gates tells you certain future technologies are worth paying attention to, it's probably a good idea to take a listen.
Read MoreBruce Lee was born in San Francisco, and he grew up in Hong Kong … so why is he buried in Seattle?
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreBecause 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.
Read MoreSometimes 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.
Read MoreAndre 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!
Read MoreIf 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?
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLockheed 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.
Read MoreTwo 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.
Read MoreRain. 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.
Read MoreBorn 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreMartial 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.
Read MoreLike 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.
Read MoreIt's difficult to imagine what it would be like finding out that the person you trusted most in the world has been hiding a dangerous secret for your entire relationship. But that's the reality that faced Elizabeth Kloeper over a series of horrific reveals throughout the 1970s.
Read MoreIn the late 1990s, few NBA players seemed more uniquely qualified to enter a pro-wrestling ring than Dennis Rodman. On the court, Rodman wasn't just a Chicago Bull; he was a pit bull, and a very bad boy at that.
Read MoreFirst of all, the only thing we know for sure about Davy Crockett is that he is, indeed, dead. (He was born in 1786. This math is not difficult.)
Read MoreFrom your own car to that bridge you’re driving on, these are the world's biggest threats that few people know about.
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