Egypt’s Giza Pyramids Might Have Been Built Next To A Now-Vanished River
A recent study claims that the pyramids of Giza were constructed alongside an almost 40-mile long artery of the Nile river that no longer exists today.
A recent study claims that the pyramids of Giza were constructed alongside an almost 40-mile long artery of the Nile river that no longer exists today.
‘The Jinx’ is back—and with it, a whole new round of speculation about what Robert Durst may or may not have done.
The ruthless criminal is believed to have buried $100 million in bloody profits nearly 90 years ago. People have been looking for it ever since.
Before his death in 1990, Jim Henson gave very clear instructions about what his memorial service should look like: no attendees should wear black and a jazz band should be in attendance.
Here's some helpful information about where chipmunks and squirrels live, what they eat, what sounds they make, and how to tell them apart visually.
Just as juicy as summer’s many berries, stone fruits, and melons are the far-flung, surprising, and often obscure origins of their names.
Here's everything you need to know about the difference between acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms.
From Bumpass to Bugtussle, America's small towns have a flair for humor.
“Meteorologically, D-Day was bound to be a gamble against the odds.”
White-tailed deer are the most common deer in the United States. Here are some fascinating deer facts deer.
If you’ve ever found yourself chuckling at the angry man-heads on human babies in medieval art, the joke is actually on you.
Some missing narrative threads can change the entire meaning of classic movies.
Yes, Hidden Valley Ranch was a real place. But that isn't where Steve Henson first invented the iconic salad dressing.
Though there’s rarely a (public) explanation of why these weird codenames were assigned, that doesn’t make them any less amusing.
Here’s the story of how the Ivy League got its name—and a list of all the schools that belong to it (including the informal “Ivy Plus” schools).
The city of Seaside wanted Etienne Constable to keep his boat out of sight and behind a fence. Fortunately, his neighbor is a mural artist.
Some of the monikers reflect musical terms and characteristics, while others are a nod to famous musicians and songs.
Here’s everything you ever wondered about ‘stat’: its meaning, its origins, and whether ER doctors really shout it all the time.
Some car makes and models stand a better chance of getting you in trouble than others.
Joseph N. Welch is credited with bringing down the fearmongering Sen. Joseph McCarthy during a congressional hearing in 1954. But his famous plea has since taken on a life of its own.
From “Alien” to “Gone with the Wind,” some classic movies you might not expect actually do manage to pass the Bechdel test.
This simple nursery rhyme comes with a number of unanswered questions about everything from its authorship to who inspired it.
American slang terms can vary from state to state—these in particular are known to cause confusion.
Test your knowledge of literary history with this quiz.