Everywhere we turn these days, it seems like there's a new, wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime.
Did a Cow Really Start the Great Chicago Fire?
The myth of the cow that started the Great Chicago Fire has been circulating for so long, people rarely question it.
The Truth About History’s Biggest Misconceptions
What if we were to tell you the most common stories accepted as facts couldn't be further from the truth?
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.
What Does a 16th-Century Portuguese Shipwreck Have to Do With African Elephants?
An ancient ivory cargo was found aboard a ship that sank about 500 years ago.
The Tumacacori Mission and the Hidden Treasure
One of the most famous legends of a hidden Arizonian treasure is the story of the Tumacácori Mission.
The History Behind Humming
Research has shown that humming can help reduce stress, induce calmness, enhance sleep, and lower our heart rate.
The Story Behind The Mysterious “Wow!” Signal
On 15 August 1977, astronomer Jerry Ehman picked up a slight irregularity while conducting a narrowband radio survey on Ohio State University’s Big Ear telescope.
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..
The Most Hilarious Job Fails by the World’s Worst Employees Part2
Good to see you again! We take it you have read our previous article about the best of the world's worst employees and you're back for more. And let us just say, this may be..
Demystifying Anastasia Romanov
Anastasia Romanov's unbelievable story is wilder than any reality show out there.
What’s at the Bottom of the Oak Island Money Pit?
Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, has sparked the curiosity of many for centuries.
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..
The Secret History of Breakfast
Whether we're sitting down to a bowl of cereal, a spread of pancakes, or bacon and eggs, along with a giant-sized coffee before you head to work, there's a good chance you..
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...
How Prince Charles is Related to Count Dracula
Prince Charles hails from a powerful bloodline of famed dignitaries and rulers. One of them is non-other than Count Dracula.