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 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

10 Fun Recipes from Books, Movies, and TV Shows

Fix yourself a cold glass of Butterbeer to go with that Dothraki blood pie.... READ ON

10 Brutal But Hilarious Old Disses of Adorable Animals 

Cheap shots at our fellow creatures.... 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

11 Facts About Mako Sharks

One of Hemingway's most popular stories casts a mako as the antagonist.... READ ON

15 Facts About the Bill of Rights

December 15 is Bill of Rights Day, so let’s celebrate by exploring the amendments that helped shape America.... READ ON

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

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

10 Fun Facts About Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

7. The so-bad-it's-good cult sci-fi comedy from 1964 is the first motion picture to ever depict Mrs. Claus.... READ ON

11 Facts About the Battle of Yorktown

In order to safely move his troops south to Virginia, General Washington distracted the British by building bread ovens in New Jersey.... 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

The Other Gettysburg Address You Probably Haven't Heard Of

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

10 Timeless Facts About The Land Before Time

Five years before 'Jurassic Park' roared into theaters, a gentler, more meditative dinosaur film endeared itself to audiences of all ages.... READ ON

5 Odd Suggestions About How To Fight the Dust Bowl 

It was a disaster of mankind’s own making—and as it raged on, people piped up with some wild ideas about how to put an end to it.... READ ON

13 Facts About Nurse Sharks

They're called the couch potatoes of the shark world.... READ ON

12 Surprising Facts About Bela Lugosi

Eighty-five years after he first donned a vampire’s cape, Lugosi's take on Count Dracula is still widely hailed as the definitive portrayal of this legendary fiend. But who was the man behind the monster?... READ ON

11 Famous People Who Once Had Paper Routes

October 13 is International Newspaper Carrier Day.... READ ON

11 Inspiring Facts About Eleanor Roosevelt

4. On her wedding day, then-President Teddy Roosevelt walked her down the aisle.... READ ON

10 Electrifying Facts About Michael Faraday

This world-changing genius was born into poverty on September 22, 1791.... READ ON

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Battle of New Orleans

Here's everything you need to know about the last major engagement in the War of 1812.... READ ON

15 Facts About Talk Like A Pirate Day

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day! Let’s hoist the Jolly Roger, break out the rum, and look back at the holiday’s timber-shivering history.... READ ON

11 Facts About the Sand Tiger Shark

If you’ve ever been to a major aquarium, there’s a good chance you've been face to fin with one.... READ ON

11 Historical Figures Who Were Really Bad At Spelling

Would you recoil in terror if spell-check ever stopped working? Fear not: You're in good company.... READ ON

10 Things You Might Not Know About The Battle Of The Bulge

A reporter coined the name.... READ ON

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

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