Here's What It's Like To Die
There's one thing that every person has in common, and that's death. Death can come any number of ways, but it will come. Here's what it's like to die.
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China's Terracotta Army Just Got Reinforcements
China, the country with the biggest military in the world at 1.6 million troops, according to Army Technology, has just unearthed a special reinforcement unit. We're talking, of course, about the Terracotta Soldiers.
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Charmin Debuts Toilet Paper 'RollBot' At CES 2020
Good news for anyone who doesn't have small children or a cat today: now, you too can experience the sensation of never, ever feeling alone in the bathroom, as Procter & Gamble has introduced the world to a toilet paper robot.
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Hyundai Promises Flying Cars For Uber By 2023
Ah, flying cars! Exciting in theory, mildly terrifying in reality. The latest development on the airborne commute front came on January 6, 2020, when Hyundai announced they were teaming up with Uber to create an "air taxi service," which could be operational as early as 2023.
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The Truth About Sitting Bull's Death
Sitting Bull was a respected spiritual leader who was revered for bravery on the battlefield. He brought Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne tribes together and led a legendary united front against the United States. Here's the truth about his death.
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NASA Just Found A Nearby, Earth-Like Planet
Modern telescopes, satellites and whatnot have found plenty of planets. However, things get really exciting when we find one that orbits its sun in the so-called habitable zone -- the small fraction of the solar system that could theoretically support life. Well, guess what? NASA just found one.
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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.
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One Thing Young Bill Gates Wasn't Worried About
Bill 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?
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The Dog Breed That Is Closest To A Fox
There'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.
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Here's All The People Who Died In The White House
In 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.
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The Tragic Truth Of Hong Kong's 'Coffin Cubicles'
Since 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."
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What Causes A Firenado?
Lo, the firenado: destroyer of worlds. But where does it come from? What is its origin? Against whom does it seek to exact terrible vengeance?
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How Earthquakes Create Gold From Water
"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.
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Physicist Says He Knows How To Build A Time Machine
University 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.
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Things American Horror Story Gets Wrong About History
American Horror Story isn't shy about including lots of real-life horrors. But it doesn't always get that history completely accurate.
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The Real Reason Dan Bilzerian Hated The Military
Dan Bilzerian. What a guy! A role model, influencer and veteran, no less! But he claims he hated the military. Here's why.
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Did Thomas Edison Really Electrocute An Elephant To Death?
Though 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!
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Thousands Knittin' Mittens For Wildfire-Displaced Aussie Animals
As 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.
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Papa John Has A New Year's Resolution: Eat 50 Pies In 30 Days
Per 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.
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Hasbro Now Owns Death Row Records
Hasbro 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."
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The Rabbit Breed That Makes The Best Pet
Unfortunately, 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?
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The Biggest Inventions Lost To Time
There 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.
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What The Final 12 Months Of Freddie Mercury's Life Were Like
Freddie 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.
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The Tragic Real Life Story Of Annie Oakley
Annie 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.
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Kiss Of Death: Hershey's To Retire Fleet Of Kissmobiles
Originally 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.
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The Reason The Number 9 Is So Important In Norse Mythology
Faith, spirituality, and numbers have often been intertwined. The number nine, though, reoccurs the most often. Why?
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The Truth About Pocahontas' Death
Pocahontas has become an inseparable part of the American lexicon. Here's the truth of Pocahontas' death.
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