The Coliseum of ancient Rome may have been the single most barbaric sporting venue in human history—in fact, some showdowns there were so ferocious that historians still talk about them today.

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You don’t have to watch The Walking Dead to catch some brain-eating action. In yet another example of the truth being stranger than fiction, it turns out that the animal kingdom has produced some consummate noggin-nibblers… including a few that might surp
Dry propaganda deeply penetrated the nation’s educational system and much of it soon became required reading in hundreds of public schools, spreading some truly outlandish misinformation in the process.
On October 15, Haribo owner Hans Riegel of Bonn, Germany, passed away at age 90, leaving behind a candy-coated, fruity-flavored empire of gold-bears, frogs, rattle snakes, assorted fruits, and soda bottles.
Thanks to developments in science and technology, you can't add jobs like slubber doffers and night soil men to your resume these days.
You might think ‘The Princess Bride’ is the ultimate comfort movie. According to one computer program, you couldn’t be more wrong.
History classes haven't done a great job of ridding these popular presidential myths from the American consciousness.
Author Hunter S. Thompson is renowned for popularizing the gonzo journalism movement—but it's not always easy to separate fact from fiction.
Here are 10 trailblazing Black athletes who, despite the odds, made history at the Winter Olympic Games.
From fake relics to fake princesses to medical fraud involving goat testicles, history is rife with con jobs that managed to fool unsuspecting marks.
These are some of the least fortunate royal heirs in English history—those who waited in vain and died before they could ever reign.
If you're obsessed with Wordle, the popular online anagram game, check out these 12 fun word games, including "Scrabble," "Quiddler," and "Bananagrams."
Cleopatra famously had relationships with the Roman generals Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Less, however, is remembered about the four children she had with these men.
Maybe you know ‘GOAT,’ ‘FOMO,’ and ‘stan.’ But thanks in part to TikTok, slang is a little more complex than that these days.
If you're worried that a bat is looking to swoop down at any given moment and suck down a few pints of your precious blood, we've got really great news for you.
Everyone from Stephen King to Leo Tolstoy has fallen victim to writer's block. Here's how a few other famous authors got over it.
How much do you know about the blue marble we call home? From how our planet formed to just how many species there are, here are 100 things you need to know about Earth.
Add these essential non-fiction books, novels, essays, and poetry by leading Indigenous authors to your TBR pile.
By using kitchen tools and gadgets like an Instant Pot Duo, Stasher bags, and reusable Bee's Wrap, you can make meal prep an easier task.
Even a degree from an Ivy League college or university won't save you from embarrassing spelling mistakes.
If you’re so exhausted that saying “I’m tired” just doesn’t cut it, don’t worry—we have you covered.
The most expensive college tuition on the list belongs to an Ivy League school. So does the least expensive.
If you think 'Les Misérables' taught you everything you need to know about the French Revolution, you might be surprised to learn that it was actually set during a completely different uprising.