10 Brutal Realities of Life in the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages lasted from the fall of Rome in 486 AD through to the…
10 Embarrassing Missteps Big Businesses Hope You’ve Forgotten
When a major corporation makes a major mistake it leads, of course, to major embarrassment,…
10 Facts That Sound Like BS, But Are True (Part 7)
Back once again by popular demand, today we bring you 10 more facts that sound totally…
Popular Foods from American History We Just Don’t Eat Anymore
The American diet has been diverse from the beginning, as would be expected since diverse…
10 Amazing Spontaneously Created Cities
You’d expect urban settlements to be carefully planned. After all, things like street structures, power…
These Maps Were Very, Very Wrong
Maps reveal the world around us. They also reveal how we see that world and…
History Has Basically Forgotten These American Military Defeats
Americans have never accepted defeat easily. Not in sports, not in politics, not in warfare.…
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…