A new method done by archaeologists might reveal a cremated skeleton's gender. Archaeologists love discovering an ancient body whether it's preserved in peat, a frozen corpse,..
Could This Be the English Farmhouse That Inspired “Wuthering Heights”?
Literary history is up for grabs, if you have the means. In 1847, Emily Bronte published what would be her only novel, that is now considered an English literature classic. The..
How Prince Charles is Related to Count Dracula
Prince Charles hails from a powerful bloodline of famed dignitaries and rulers. The list of reputed noblemen related to him might be long, but there's one in particular that gets..
Stolen ‘Life’ Magazine Returned After Half a Century
The Cuyahoga County Public Library, through its Parma branch, received a highly unusual package delivered by the US Postal Service. Inside it was a personal note, along with a..
Ancient Inscriptions by American Whalers Discovered Among Aboriginal Petroglyphs
Researchers believe the sailors were commemorating their voyages. The Dampier archipelago is home to about a million petroglyphs that are carved in many places across its 42 islands..
How Reading and Writing Evolved Through the Years
Scientists are still baffled on how ancient humans acquired the ability to process visual information. In a world where reading and writing didn't exist, how could our ancestors..
Bewitched: Behind the Scenes Secrets About the Hit TV Show
The hit series “Bewitched” premiered September 17th, 1964. At the time of its premiere, no one could have imagined it would still be popular today! The show went on for eight seasons...
Three-Year-Old Was Protected by a Bear While Lost in the Woods
On February 22, 2019, a 3-year-old boy named Casey Hathaway suddenly disappeared from his grandmother’s yard, in Ernul, North Carolina. The boy was playing with his friends before..
11 Most Expensive Things in the World That have Been Stolen
The Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is the most famous, if not the most beautiful painting in the world. Today, this masterpiece is estimated around $2 billion.
It's no surprise that..
Yeast Found In Ancient Grape and Asian Rice Wine Is Used to Make Today’s Beer
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Strange Ancient Insect Found Fossilized In A Piece of Indonesian Opal
While opal is always a valuable find, this piece bears a tiny yet remarkable secret cargo. Perfectly preserved within the beautiful swirling colors of the opal rests an insect..
The Language We Speak Affects Our Perception Of Life
Many experts believe that language determines thought. How an individual reacts to everyday life is affected by the vocabulary they have learned through their informative years...
Common Magician’s Biggest Tricks Explained
Watching a magician perform his tricks is not only impressive and striking, but it’s also bewildering. You can’t help but question how in the world the magician just disappeared..
People Who Are The Inspirations For The Most Beautiful Songs Ever Written
Would it surprise you to learn that many of your favorite songs were inspired by actual people? Maybe not; after all, even the greatest artist doesn’t exist in a vacuum. So let’s..
Fascinating Facts About the Titanic
There have been many accounts created about what happened to the RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, on April 10th, 1912. Its sinking was one..
He Started Digging In His Backyard And Made An Amazing Discovery
Have you ever wondered what's underneath the ground of your house? Surely just dirt, you might think. However, you might be surprised to find something spectacular hidden right..