The Fiery Halloween Tradition That Gave Us Bobbing for Apples
Bobbing for apples, though sometimes comparable to dunking your head in a cesspool of saliva, wasn’t always the kid-friendly activity we know today.
Bobbing for apples, though sometimes comparable to dunking your head in a cesspool of saliva, wasn’t always the kid-friendly activity we know today.
Its political legacy began during the Iran hostage crisis, but other kinds of October surprises had been happening for decades.
This isn't something you want to pass late at night.
Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and FDR once owned one of Fleming's penicillin mold samples. Now you can, too.
Here’s another reason to add Japan to your bucket list: a Nintendo museum just opened in the country.
‘Severance’ author Ling Ma is a 2024 MacArthur Fellow; here are some other famous authors who were awarded the grants.
Pretending to be a ghost was a popular pastime in 19th century England. But in London's neighborhood of Hammersmith, it could also get you killed.
Thanks to his outrageous crimes, Graham Young will always be known as the Teacup Poisoner. Here are five others with unforgettable monikers.
Harry Houdini and Princess Diana are just a few of the spirits that mediums have tried to contact over the years.
The cemetery failed to interest the public until it started seeking out famous corpses.
Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.
Read up on the case before the new documentary ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ hits Netflix on October 23.
In 1956, two highly-regarded party figures stepped in for candidates Eisenhower and Stevenson to tackle election issues.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is one of the most esteemed humanitarians ever to hold the office. He was also once chased by a wild rabbit.
George Joseph Smith was widower three times over. His wives had a nasty habit of drowning in the bathtub.
The phrase made famous by ‘Good Will Hunting’ is much older than the 1997 film—and doesn’t have anything to do with actual apples.
From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.
Clowns have a long and spooky history.
Scientists examined microscopic fossils in the tombstone and suggest the jet-black slab with an English knight’s insignia could have come only from one place.
When these supposed spell-casters died, the stories about them lived on.
Those famous white statues weren’t originally white—and that’s just one myth about Ancient Greece we’re covering in the latest episode of Misconceptions.
The first jack-o'-lanterns were made with turnips, not pumpkins.
‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.
In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.