Reports of Mark Twain’s Quote About His Own Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” is a little exaggerated itself. Find out the real story behind this famous quote.
“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” is a little exaggerated itself. Find out the real story behind this famous quote.
The toys on this list include "what were they thinking?" oddities—like a children's laboratory kit that included uranium—but also some seemingly innocuous recreational offerings.
The true fate of many of these ships will never be known, but speculation suggests that storms, piracy, mutiny, accidental bombing, and even the attack of a giant squid could be responsible for their vanishings.
Though their contributions were immense, many aren’t well-known outside of their nations’ borders.
From what an ampersand symbol is to where it came from, here's what you need to know about this little symbol's surprisingly long history.
Yorkshire Terrier dogs—better known as Yorkies—have a lot of personality packed into their tiny bodies. Learn more about this energetic breed and its history.
To create inroads into other industries without drawing much attention to themselves, crime families found creative ways to launder money and rule where one might least expect.
People buy a lot of flowers on Mother’s Day. (Jewelry and spa services get boosts, too.)
If you've ever dreamed of living like royalty, now's your chance.
Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation featured a very small ring and a very big fall.
On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.
For hundreds of years, the British royal family has indulged their sweet tooths and love of a stiff drink.
There is a lot more to Cinco de Mayo, the annual springtime celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in the United States, than the many margarita-soaked festivities that ensue all over the nation.
Japan’s highest mountain is also one of its most iconic landmarks.
King Charles III will only get to don the iconic St. Edward’s Crown for a moment—here’s why.
The bagel’s success is undeniable, but its path to breakfast dominance wasn’t straightforward.
Few statues are as enduring and iconic as Michelangelo's 'David.' But while much of the world could sketch this majestic masterpiece from memory, few know the quirks and curiosities that went into its creation.
Some clever editing bring this archival footage into the present day.
Some wars can take centuries. Others can take, oh, about 45 minutes.
Who is Midge? Why did Barbie’s little sister Kelly disappear? Is Nikki actually Christie’s little sister?
Here’s (at least) one interesting way station each of these common words made on its journey to the present day, whether it’s an analysis of the Latin roots, a hypothesis about a proto-Indo-European origin, or a pivotal change in meaning.