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  • samurai
    Scandals
    Scandals By Tom Meisfjord August 14th, 2020

    What Life Was Like As A Samurai In Feudal Japan

    The way of the samurai: if you saw that Tom Cruise movie or played Ghost of Tsushima, you've probably got your finger on the pulse of the whole shebang, right? Surprise twist: it turns out it's a lot more complicated than that.

    By Tom Meisfjord August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Aztec sun calendar
    History
    History By Mark Lambert August 14th, 2020

    Things The Ancient Aztecs Couldn't Live Without

    There were at least three items that defined Aztec life. Without them, the Aztecs wouldn't have been who they were. One was endearing. Another had horrifying implications. And the third ... kind of brings everything together and helps put their culture into sharper focus.

    By Mark Lambert August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Weird Al
    Weird
    Weird By Eric Meisfjord August 14th, 2020

    The Real Reason Weird Al Yankovic Started Playing The Accordion

    Al's seventh birthday was auspicious -- or more precisely, the day before, because that's the day that a door-to-door salesman stopped by their house in Lynwood, California, just south of Los Angeles. He was shilling for a music school that offered lessons in guitar and accordion.

    By Eric Meisfjord August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • calendar
    Science
    Science By Tom Meisfjord August 14th, 2020

    This Is The Worst Year To Have Been Alive According To Science

    The whole to-do wasn't started by the plagues or crusades generally associated with the historical ballpark of the millennium in question. In point of fact, this age of cultural and financial stagnation was brought about by the meekest of all the Earth's forces: the humble gigantic volcano.

    By Tom Meisfjord August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Self-portrait with bandaged ear, Vincent van Gogh, 1889
    History
    History By Sarah Crocker August 14th, 2020

    Art Rivalries That Took Things Too Far

    Feuding artists can behave like reasonable adults, but some pretty big names in art history have been involved in some incredibly petty disputes. Here are some art rivalries that took things too far.

    By Sarah Crocker August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Michael Stipe
    Music
    Music By Nicholas Conley August 14th, 2020

    The Hidden Meaning Of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion

    From the pained emotions running throughout every chord, to the relative ambiguity of the lyrics -- i.e., was R.E.M. singer-songwriter Michael Stipe talking about an actual religion, or a relationship? -- it's no wonder this song has become so timeless.

    By Nicholas Conley August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • deep purple
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Nicole Rosenthal August 14th, 2020

    The Real Reason David Coverdale Left Deep Purple

    While it is known that frequent turmoil between band members and rampant substance abuse plagued the musical group, Coverdale stated that he valued his "sanity" too much and was left "utterly exhausted in every possible way" after three years of playing with Deep Purple.

    By Nicole Rosenthal August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Tim Lambesis
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Jim Dykstra August 14th, 2020

    You Wouldn't Want To Meet As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis In Real Life. Here's Why

    As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis is a popular and controversial musician in his own right. Some might even call him a "one hit wonder." Literally.

    By Jim Dykstra August 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Mount Tambora
    Tragic Real-Life Stories
    Tragic Real-Life Stories By Felix Behr August 13th, 2020

    The Tragic True Story Of The Year Without A Summer

    The Year Without Summer, as 1816 was later known as, was caused by a now obscure volcano in Indonesia called Mount Tambora, which erupted with a force that outdid the almost mythic proportions Krakatoa has developed in the imagination.

    By Felix Behr August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Rare picture of a Smurf in its natural habitat
    Weird
    Weird By Mark Lambert August 13th, 2020

    Weird Things You Didn't Know About The Smurfs

    There are a lot of weird things you don't know about The Smurfs. Prepare to question your most basic assumptions about these mushroom-fixated arboreal ingenues.

    By Mark Lambert August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Thomas Edison
    Science
    Science By Asher Cantrell August 13th, 2020

    Science Rivalries That Took Things Too Far

    Science has had rivalries like any other field, but sometimes, dueling smart people take things too far. People get hurt, careers are ended, and occasionally, the onward march of science is actually hampered by competition instead of bolstered. The following science rivalries took things too far.

    By Asher Cantrell August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Mötley Crüe
    Music
    Music By Pauli Poisuo August 13th, 2020

    The Real Reason Motley Crue Abandoned Their Personality #9 Album

    Vince Neil's absence between 1994 and 1997 resulted in one of the stranger periods in the band's history, when a guy called John Corabi handled the vocal duties ... and the band ended up throwing away an entire album. Let's take a look at why Mötley Crüe abandoned their Personality #9 album.

    By Pauli Poisuo August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Lucille Ball
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Emilia David August 13th, 2020

    Here's How Much Lucille Ball Was Worth At The Time Of Her Death

    Everybody loves Lucille Ball. And her pocketbook showed it. Here's how much she was worth.

    By Emilia David August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • pedro
    History
    History By Tom Meisfjord August 13th, 2020

    The Truth About The Real-Life 'Dexter' Killer

    "He has 71 confirmed murders to his name, although this could be just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his kill count. The vast majority of these victims were criminals themselves." One more time for the cheap seats -- "the vast majority." Not all.

    By Tom Meisfjord August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Angus Young and Brian Johnson of AC/DC performing live
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Felix Behr August 13th, 2020

    Dee Snider Has Great News For AC/DC Fans

    As Johnson explained to The Sunday Times in a 2018 interview, the doctors informed him that he should quit performing or else risk going completely deaf. Johnson admitted that his hearing was already impeding his performances: "The way I look at it, I had a great run."

    By Felix Behr August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • shipwreck
    Untold Truth
    Untold Truth By Tom Meisfjord August 13th, 2020

    The Untold Truth Of Davy Jones' Locker

    Who was Davy Jones? And why did he keep a locker if his work kept him out at sea so often? Wouldn't a storage unit be a more realistic option? Skim a few websites for historical societies and you'll notice that the answers are varied, evocative, and bizarre.

    By Tom Meisfjord August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Dowager Empress Cixi (in the middle)
    Royals
    Royals By Emilia David August 13th, 2020

    The Rise Of Empress Cixi, China's 'Shadow Queen'

    Empress Cixi, known as the Shadow Queen and the Dragon Lady, is a controversial figure in Chinese history. At once revered, feared, and hated, she worked to consolidate power even as rebellions broke out across her empire.

    By Emilia David August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • shroud of turin
    Mysteries
    Mysteries By Benito Cereno August 13th, 2020

    Mysteries And Secrets Of The Shroud Of Turin

    The Shroud of Turin is arguably the most famous Christian relic in the world. Devotees claim that it shows the authentic Holy Face of Jesus, while skeptics claim that it's nothing but an impressive and puzzling forgery. Read on for some mysteries and secrets of the Shroud of Turin.

    By Benito Cereno August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather
    Climate
    Climate By Pauli Poisuo August 13th, 2020

    Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win?

    Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen: Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. Who would win?

    By Pauli Poisuo August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Alien peering in a window
    Weird
    Weird By Mark Lambert August 13th, 2020

    The Bizarre Origin Of 'Little Green Men'

    Eight members of the Sutton family poured into the police station and reportedly uttered words that would, in decades since, inspire a deluge of delightfully corny B-grade science-fiction classics: "We need help. We've been fighting them for nearly four hours."

    By Mark Lambert August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Statue of William the Conqueror
    History
    History By Felix Behr August 13th, 2020

    This Was William The Conqueror's Final Misfortune

    After managing to escape the stigma of being a bastard by conquering a country, William the Conqueror's legacy will now always include a series of slapstick jokes tied to his final misfortune.

    By Felix Behr August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Helicopter
    Mysteries
    Mysteries By Emilia David August 13th, 2020

    The Rey Rivera Unsolved Mysteries Helicopter Theory Explained

    Viewers of Unsolved Mysteries who saw the episode on Rey Rivera might have wondered if there was an entirely different theory about how he died. Enter the helicopter theory, which wasn't included in the Netflix series but was mentioned in a recently released clip.

    By Emilia David August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Jean-Claude Van Damme and Jason David Frank
    Sports
    Sports By Pauli Poisuo August 13th, 2020

    Jean-Claude Van Damme Vs Jason David Frank: Who Would Win?

    In the red corner, we have Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels. In the blue (well, green) corner, we have Jason David Frank, who is most famous for being the actor who played the original Green and White Power Rangers, but also a real-life karate master. Who would win?

    By Pauli Poisuo August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • sumner
    Untold Truth
    Untold Truth By Tom Meisfjord August 13th, 2020

    The Untold Truth Of Billionaire Sumner Redstone

    Sumner Redstone became the CEO of National Amusements, Inc. in 1967, and their already prominent hold on the entertainment industry got some extra oomph thanks to his belief that, basically, content providers would come and go, but the content itself would always be in demand.

    By Tom Meisfjord August 13th, 2020 Read More
  • David Gilmour
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Felix Behr August 12th, 2020

    The Creepy Discovery Made In The Former Mansion Of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour

    While its interior is indeed spooky, the furor surrounding David Gilmour's abandoned mansion shows another instance of hype exploding research.

    By Felix Behr August 12th, 2020 Read More
  • Egyptian gods
    History
    History By Emilia David August 12th, 2020

    Things The Ancient Egyptians Couldn't Live Without

    Many histories of ancient Egypt only deal with the lives of pharaohs. But everyday Egyptians also had interesting lives. They weren't just farming or building stone memorials and there were certain things they couldn't live without.

    By Emilia David August 12th, 2020 Read More
  • Whitney Houston
    Tragic Real-Life Stories
    Tragic Real-Life Stories By Boshika Gupta August 12th, 2020

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Whitney Houston

    Whitney Houston's life was filled with tragedy, including struggles with addiction and grappling with the downsides of fame. She dealt with heartbreak and personal issues while also fighting roadblocks in her career. This is the tragic real-life story of Whitney Houston.

    By Boshika Gupta August 12th, 2020 Read More
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