Mark Mancini

A native of fabulous Rochester, NY, Mark loves freelance writing, community theater, & anything dinosaur-related. He’s also obsessed with Denver Broncos football.

10 Fascinating Facts About Davy Crockett

The "King of the Wild Frontier" claimed to have killed 105 bears in one year. (He also put a lot of effort into maintaining his wild image.)... READ ON

15 Facts About The Megalodon Shark

It's probably the biggest fish of all time—and this summer, it's taking on Jason Statham.... READ ON

11 Facts About Robin Hood: Men In Tights

Mel Brooks's charming spoof, which premiered 25 years ago, extolled the virtues of form-fitting legwear.... READ ON

10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O' War

It might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.... READ ON

What Did Burr Do After Shooting Hamilton?

Spoiler alert: Burr won.... READ ON

10 Facts About Louis Armstrong

Every note that Armstrong let loose made the world feel a bit more wonderful.... READ ON

The Story Behind the Poem on the Statue of Liberty

“The New Colossus" was a later addition, but it's become an essential part of how we think about the statue.... READ ON

11 Facts About Bull Sharks

This predator can swim thousands of miles upriver, hunt baby hippos, and take over the occasional golf course.... READ ON

11 Facts About the Battle of Gettysburg

The three-day battle was a badly-needed win for the North—but like all victories, it came with a price.... READ ON

13 Furry Facts About Bobcats

Yes, their offspring are called bobkittens.... READ ON

16 Prehistoric Creatures You’ll See In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

The newest 'Jurassic Park' film ups the ante with a huge roster of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and marine reptiles.... READ ON

11 Facts About Tiger Sharks

One of them was a player in Australia’s greatest unsolved murder mystery.... READ ON

10 Biting Facts About Snapping Turtles

Happy World Turtle Day!... READ ON

Beyond Yanny or Laurel: 6 Other Aural Illusions and How They Work

You know you can't always believe your eyes. Turns out you can't always believe your ears either.... READ ON

15 Heroic Facts About Florence Nightingale

The "founder of modern nursing" also helped popularize the pie chart.... READ ON

7 Proposed Explanations for the Loch Ness Monster

Does a mysterious beast really patrol one of Scotland’s deepest lakes? You be the judge.... READ ON

12 Facts About Goblin Sharks

With their intricate jaws and ghostly complexions, these fish look like prehistoric monsters—or visitors from another planet.... READ ON

13 Thrilling Facts About House Of Wax

It was 65 years ago that André de Toth’s legendary thriller solidified the 3D movie craze, walloped the box office, and turned Vincent Price into a horror movie icon.... READ ON

15 Incredible Facts About Pigeons

They were beloved by both Charles Darwin and Nikola Tesla.... READ ON

12 Things You Might Not Know About Beverly Cleary

The beloved children's author is turning 102.... READ ON

12 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

Some of them swim sideways.... READ ON

10 Things You Might Not Know About Jesus Christ Superstar

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were told it was "the worst idea in history."... READ ON

25 Adorable Facts About Puppies

They're all good boys.... READ ON

10 Monster Facts About Pacific Rim

Guillermo del Toro liked one fan-made trailer so much that he invited its creators to the movie’s premiere.... READ ON

18 Timeless Will Rogers Quotes

“It’s great to be great, but it’s greater to be human.”... READ ON

12 Facts About Great White Sharks

The truth about <em>Carcharodon carcharias</em> is often stranger—and always more compelling—than the fiction.... READ ON

15 Facts About Leif Erikson

Leif Erikson's foray into America began over a thousand years ago—long before Columbus's 1492 journey.... READ ON

15 Facts About Blackbeard

The pirate struck fear into the hearts of New World seamen—and these days, he's unquestionably the most famous pirate of all time.... READ ON

Archaeologists Say They May Have Found the Skeleton of the Pirate "Black Sam" Bellamy

The bones were found near Bellamy's ship, the Whydah, which wrecked off the coast of Massachusetts in 1717.... READ ON

14 Surprising Facts About Aaron Burr

Though he's mainly remembered for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Burr—who was born on this day in 1756—led a pretty extraordinary life.... READ ON

20 Super Facts About the Philadelphia Eagles

The Birds have one of the NFL's most interesting histories, not to mention a connection to the 'Star Wars' universe.... READ ON

52 Super Facts for Your Super Bowl Party

Want to be the smartest person in the room at this year's Super Bowl party? Bust out a few of these fun facts about Big Games past.... READ ON

20 Super Facts About the New England Patriots

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no denying that the New England Patriots have established a dynasty of truly historic proportions.... READ ON

20 Memorable Virginia Woolf Quotes

Virginia Woolf was a true writer’s writer.... READ ON

10 Surprising Facts About Benedict Arnold

That Arnold defected to the British army in 1780 is common knowledge. But before he switched allegiances, Arnold engineered some crucial victories for the colonist rebels and, by all accounts, led a pretty interesting life.... READ ON

10 Surprising Facts About Alexander Hamilton

Even if you've seen the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' there's probably a lot you don't know about this enigmatic founding father.... READ ON

11 Words and Phrases Popularized by Teddy Roosevelt

Contrary to his well-known slogan “speak softly and carry a big stick,” T.R.—who passed away 99 years ago today—was hardly one to speak softly.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About the YMCA

Between cigarette-toting dogs and Nobel laureates (not to mention a certain disco anthem), it’s been an eventful 175 years for the Young Men’s Christian Association.... READ ON

10 Fascinating Facts About The Birds

Filming the Alfred Hitchcock classic was a harrowing experience for its stars, particularly Tippi Hedren.... READ ON

5 Rediscovered Species That Made Headlines In 2017

Some of 2017’s best feel-good stories involved the sudden, dramatic reappearances of ultra-rare animals.... READ ON

What Did LaVar Ball Do for a Living?

He has garnered plenty of controversy over the past few years, but how did he enter the mainstream?... READ ON

6 Great Scientists Who Were Born on Christmas Day

From the discoverer of titanium to a prehistoric plant expert, these Christmas kids helped us better understand the natural world and our place within it.... READ ON

The Fiery History of Scandinavia's Yule Goat

In Gävle, Sweden, nothing says “Christmas” like the sight of a four-ton straw goat overlooking the town square. Too bad some jerk usually comes along and lights it on fire.... READ ON

10 Rich Facts About Wall Street

Oliver Stone's cautionary tale is as relevant now as it was when it was released 30 years ago today.... READ ON

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

When it comes to rescuing endangered species, progress is an ongoing effort.... READ ON

15 Colorful Facts About Norman Rockwell

The artist is still celebrated for depicting Americana at its best.... READ ON

10 Fun Facts About Pelicans

There's a lot to love about these eccentric birds.... READ ON

13 Fascinating Facts About Abigail Adams

The celebrated First Lady was light-years ahead of her time.... READ ON

The Origins of 5 International Food Staples

Some of your favorite foods had a little help from the canning industry, early farmers, and possibly Napoleon.... READ ON

The Other Gettysburg Address You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The greatest speech in American history had a tough act to follow.... READ ON

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