10 More Horrifying Archaeological Discoveries
From what we know of history, most of it was not particularly pleasant or peaceful.…
Fascinating (and Worrying) Developments in Automation
Society’s approach to automation requires delicacy. The automated tools can be captivating to watch in…
These Truths Are Stranger Than Fiction
With fake news making tabloids practically obsolete, it is easy to become jaded and start…
Sometimes Santa Ends Up on the Naughty List…
In the conventional Christmas tale, Santa is the one who keeps track of good and…
10 Myths and Misconceptions About Death
Death is as common as any other function of the human body, though we still…
Eerie Mysteries That Still Haunt America
Many strange things have occurred in the United States. From mystifying murders to hair-raising hauntings…
More Strange Things That Might Be Hidden in the Vatican
The Vatican is a mysterious place, and there are a great many rumors about the…
Filthy Rich People Who Lost Their Fortunes
Throughout history, the advance in technology and production has also come up with the concentration…
10 Crazy Gambling Wins (and the Stories Behind Them)
In 2016, $80 billion was spent on lottery tickets in the United States alone. For…
Dangerous and Deadly Chemicals That Will Ruin Your Day
We encounter them every day, putting things like water, chlorine, acetic acid and sulfuric acid…
Fake News Stories People Actually Fell For
Today, people are worried about fake news, and its effect on politics and social issues.…
The Brutal History of Medical Cures (That Sometimes Actually Works)
The bioethics of medicine changes over time. A contemporary doctor would not treat people without…
These Urban Myths Are Actually True
Urban myths have been going around since, well… forever. Many of the more modern ones…
These Facts About US Presidents are Stranger Than Fiction
The job of being President of the United States is often called ‘the most powerful…
10 Unbreakable Codes and Ciphers
In an age where we have satellites that can zoom in to watch an ant…
10 Movies That Changed the World
While most movies are mass-produced entertainment and escapism, there are some that have had a…
Why is There a Cultural Rivalry Between England and France?
19th century English playwright Douglas Jerrold cheekily said, “The best thing I know between France…
Dog Breeds That Have Been (or Should Be) Brought Back From Extinction
Thousands of years ago, cave-dwelling humans huddled in fear around their fires not knowing what…
Brutal Facts About the Warsaw Uprising
By August 1944 the sheer weight of men and machines made an Allied victory over…
Surprising Operations by Britain’s MI6
As of 2019, the British foreign intelligence agency, MI6, is seeking new hires. The name MI6 originated…
10 Monumentally Destructive Bird Species
Alfred Hitchcock was right, in a way. Birds can be scary. But the nature of…
Dark Moments from British History
Last year, we dug up some of the forgotten skeletons buried deep in America’s closet…
These Are the Most Important Inventions of the 20th Century
There can be no doubt that the twentieth century is one of the most remarkable…
Even More Weird CIA Programs
The current incarnation of America’s Central Intelligence Agency was established in 1947. The CIA is a…