Maybe the truth about the black zones on Google Earth is that some places on Earth don't need to be and probably shouldn't be seen by every human with internet access. But that's boring, and this is an age where pizzazz matters more than facts and logic.
Read MoreIn a third-act twist that nobody expected, Germans are getting their gold, art, and jewels stolen and Indiana Jones has nothing to do with it. German police reported that in the early hours of November 25th, a very Hollywood heist took place in the Grünes Gewölbe museum at the Dresden Royal Palace.
Read MoreJackie Chan is one of the world's most famous and long-tenured martial arts superstars and, for that matter, actors in general. According to his IMDb page, the venerable Kung Fu movie star made his debut in 1963, and now holds over 140 acting credits. How much money does Jackie Chan actually have?
Read MoreIf you're looking for a true feline giant, we've got just the cat for you.
Read MorePeaky Blinders is a phenomenon. But have you stopped to ask yourself: How real is this seemingly elaborately constructed slice of history everyone's obsessing over? Is everything in the show accurate, or has the flat cap-wearing populace based its fandom on a cynical lie? How real is Peaky Blinders?
Read MoreBlack Friday is a consumer's dream and an agoraphobic's worst nightmare. Here's how Black Friday got its horror movie name.
Read MoreThough he's toyed with the idea in the past, it seems that billionaire Michael Bloomberg, a one-time Republican is actually running for president in 2020 as a democratic candidate. How does the richest man in New York and the ninth richest man in America spend his money?
Read MoreIt is a long-accepted truism that there is not a single animal on Earth that would be less creepy if it had more legs. You might think that snakes would benefit from the addition of lil' paws to their serpentine forms. You'd be wrong. And, thanks to a new fossil find, science can now prove it.
Read MoreThe word "alchemy" is enough to conjure images of strange medieval scholars or magicians trying to turn lead into gold. Here's the weird history of alchemy.
Read MoreAs we all know, a fish is pretty much useless if you can't ride it on the freeway. If you, like many of us, can't feel alive without the adrenaline rush that comes from watching fish go real fast, we've got great news for you. We've tracked down the fastest fish in the world.
Read MoreIn the last century, there have been rivalries that have defined the cultural landscape. But perhaps none of them had the same impact as the decades-long frenemy throwdown that was Bill Gates versus Steve Jobs. While they were both successful, Jobs had one thing that made Gates jealous.
Read MoreThe life of a Civil War soldier was far from easy, and at times became very trying, even deadly. This is what life was really like for Civil War soldiers.
Read MoreA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood explores the life of Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks), known to generations of TV viewers as Mister Rogers, host of the long-running Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. But it's not exactly accurate. Here are all the times A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood lied to you.
Read MorePaper airplanes are easily the greatest thing since sliced tree corpses. But if they're supposed to be airplanes, then shouldn't they need to be powered by little paper engines and steered by little paper pilots with little paper flasks full of alcohol? How do gliders fly without engines?
Read MoreBruce Lee and Chuck Norris are both legendary martial arts icons. Is there more to their relationship?
Read MoreRobert De Niro and Martin Scorsese aren't telling you the real story of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Here's the true story behind The Irishman.
Read MoreRoger Federer is an athlete who's destined to feature in "greatest of all time" discussions for years to come. This is the untold truth of Roger Federer.
Read MoreAdolf Hitler was born above a bar called the Stag in the medieval Austrian town of Braunau am Inn in 1889. After a lengthy legal battle that was fought decades after the dictator's death, that center of diseased devotion will become home to Austrian police.
Read MoreEvery Christmas has a "hot toy," and it's a phenomenon that stretches back decades. Here is the most popular Christmas toy the year you were born.
Read MoreElon Musk: to some, he is the Iron Man of the real world. To others, he is a grinning billionaire ego bro who got high with Joe Rogan. Now, Musk's Tesla, Inc. has at long last reached the pinnacle of human achievement, as revealed at a press event on November 21st, 2019. All hail the Cybertruck.
Read MoreIt's important to discipline your children at an early age. After all, what starts as a toddler's hand in the candy jar is but a step away from a veiny claw clutching a cash register -- which is why Minnesota's largest candy store just got a military-grade tank to guard its parking lot.
Read MoreCaptain James T. Kirk of the starship Enterprise has done it all. Of course, "all" doesn't always mean "good." If you look past the grandiose heroic moments, you'll find that Kirk's lauded career is full of truly terrible actions on virtually every level.
Read MoreDon't think we haven't seen you galavanting around town, flaunting your very small pig and bragging about its unusual, below-average size.
Read MoreOn the spectrum of animals that are and are not easy to eat get into our mouths, fish have swum towards the top of the rankings. Famously, they've spent the last several thousand years never catching on to the fact that worms on hooks make them disappear forever. But which fish is slowest?
Read MoreOne of the more interesting measurements in a dog is its pure strength. When you absolutely, positively need to find a dog that even the most muscular dude at Muscle Beach would struggle to hold when it decides to finally go after that squirrel, what breed will you turn to? Let's find out!
Read MoreIf you're an observant passenger, you've probably noticed that on each side of the cabin there is one tiny little triangle, either black or red, perched up above the window. What's the deal with that? It's not some creepy representation of the Bermuda Triangle, right? Yikes!
Read MoreMillennials and Gen Z are bored with your insults.
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