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20 Heads That Changed History
The heads on this list—whether human or animal, ancient artifact or geological feature—have actually changed the course of history, some in surprising ways that impact us every day.
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8 Ways Gym Class Used to Be So Much Worse
Physical education in centuries past was sadistic, sexist, and just plain bizarre. Be grateful you never had to experience these P.E. nightmares.
11 Facts About Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks ... or did she? Let's separate the fact from the fiction of Lizzie's legend.
12 Inspiring Quotes About Books and Reading
Profound quotes about books and reading from the likes of Toni Morrison, Jane Austen, George R.R. Martin, Salman Rushdie, and more of your favorite authors.
23 Obsolete (Or Nearly Obsolete) Jobs
Thanks to developments in science and technology, you can't add jobs like slubber doffers and night soil men to your resume these days.
23 Facts About the Witness Protection Program
What exactly is the Witness Protection Program, and how does it work? Here's what you need to know about the secretive program.
24 Fascinating Facts About the Solar System
The solar system: It’s big, it’s heliocentric, and it’s got space junk to spare. Here are 24 out-of-this-world facts about the corner of space that’s home to Earth.
17 of the Most Unusual Heists in History
Some of history's most unusual heists involve high-profile art, food, bugs and bee hives, bizarre disguises, and, yes, money, jewels, and gold.
The Russian Family That Cut Itself Off From Civilization for More Than 40 Years
The Lykov family left Russian society under persecution in the 1930s and remained hidden until 1978.
7 Ways to Flirt Like a Victorian
You can express a lot with a fan.
50 Collective Nouns for Groups of Animals
What's the correct way to describe a group of your favorite animal? A "bunch of worms" may sound like a lazy descriptor, but it's correct.
14 Things You Might Not Have Known About James K. Polk
James K. Polk may have served just one term, but he was one of history’s most consequential U.S. presidents. Polish up on Young Hickory, America's 11th Commander in Chief.
14 Facts About Margaret Sanger
The controversial founder of Planned Parenthood led an interesting life.
15 Fascinating Facts About Isaac Asimov
In the 1950s, Isaac Asimov wrote a series of six science fiction novels for children using the pseudonym Paul French.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Warren G. Harding
Twenty-ninth president Warren G. Harding had a code name for his genitals—and a big family secret that was revealed nearly a century after his death.
7 Things You Might Not Know About Impalas
They're some of the most jumpy creatures on the African savanna (in more ways than one).
8 Things to Know About Crispus Attucks
Among the American Revolution's many heroes, Crispus Attucks is immortalized as the "first to defy, the first to die."
21 Things You May Not Know About the U.S. Constitution
From pirates to dictator-friendly loopholes, the Constitution is full of surprises.
25 Things You Might Not Know About Thomas Jefferson
Our nation's third president bribed a reporter and kept a pet mockingbird. For more on Jefferson’s life, accomplishments, and controversies, take a look at this assembly of 25 facts.
The Terrifying Story of Bela Kiss, Hungary’s Most Murderous Bachelor
There were 174 marriage proposals—and dozens of bodies.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln's successor—and the first United States president to be impeached—liked to tend to a family of mice.