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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

Telling The Bees: The Original Buzz Feed

You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?

January 14, 2025 Samantha Henman

EDITORIAL

The Day Anita Ekberg Snapped

If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.

January 14, 2025 Dancy Mason

EDITORIAL

Frank Hayes, The Doomed Jockey

Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.

January 13, 2025 Sarah Ng

EDITORIAL

Thomas Ince Met A Mysterious End

Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.

January 13, 2025 Sarah Ng

World leaders say the darndest things. Sometimes, their speeches can leave us afraid, excited, invigorated, filled with national pride, or abject horror. Let's break down some of the most iconic and inspiring quotes from world leaders that inspired us, shocked us, or might have even been catalysts for changes in the world.

January 13, 2025 Jack Hawkins

PEOPLE

Tragic Facts About Michael Hutchence, Australia's Legendary Frontman

Michael Hutchence was one of rock’s greatest frontmen—until a shocking tragedy destroyed everything.

January 10, 2025 Nikolas C.

PEOPLE

Elusive Facts About Bob Dylan, The King Of Songwriting

Bob Dylan is an absolute legend—but behind closed doors, his life is filled with scandal, heartbreak, and unimaginable loss.

January 10, 2025 M. Clarke

PEOPLE

Unsinkable Facts About Molly Brown, The Woman That Couldn’t Be Stopped

Margaret Brown, better known to history as the Unsinkable Molly Brown, was a force to be reckoned with—and she did so much more than survive the Titanic.

January 9, 2025 J. Clarke

PEOPLE

Government Officials Who Were Forced To Resign

You don't have to be a paragon of good behavior to be elected (or not) to lead a country, but your conduct while in office must be somewhat in keeping with the standards set by your predecessors. These government officials were forced to resign for scandalous behavior that destroyed the electorate's trust or for making poor governing decisions.

January 9, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Lemmy of the UK rock band Motorhead performs on stage in concert at the Enmore Theatre October 5, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. The band last played in Australia in 2005 alongside Motley Crue.

PEOPLE

Filthy Facts About Lemmy Kilmister, Motörhead’s Hard-Living Rocker

After Lemmy Kilmister died, his wild life was reflected in the absolutely deranged way his friends dealt with his remains.

January 8, 2025 Brendan Da Costa

PLACES

PLACES

Extravagant Facts About The Regency Era, Modern Britain’s Turbulent Rise

The Regency was an era of extreme glitz and glamour for the upper echelons of society—and poverty and crisis for everyone else.

December 4, 2024 David O'Shea

PLACES

Foods You Didn't Realize Were Invented In America

I'm sure we've all eaten a hamburger or a "lobstah" roll and wondered where the idea for such a delicious dish originated. No? Well, now you'll know. Read on to learn more about these iconic dishes that were invented in America.

October 23, 2024 Jack Hawkins

PLACES

Eye-Opening Facts About England, The World's Beloved Old Blighty

England Facts: Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.

July 24, 2023 Miles Brucker

PLACES

Magical Facts About Disneyland And Walt Disney World

July 24, 2023 Eva Blanchefleur

PLACES

Interesting Facts About Athens, The Jewel Of Ancient Greece

July 24, 2023 Kyle Climans

PLACES

Hectic Facts About New York City, The City That Never Sleeps

New York City is one of the most iconic places on earth—but the city that never sleeps still has its fair share of chilling secrets.

July 24, 2023 Carl Wyndham

THINGS

The Imperial Fabergé Eggs And Their Stories

The Fabergé eggs are among the world’s most valuable treasures—which is why experts were shocked to discover the most recent one in such a mind-boggling place.

January 10, 2025 Tom Miller

THINGS

Old Work Habits We No Longer Have

Society has given up lots of old work habits—but there’s one bizarre activity some employees are hoping to make popular again.

January 10, 2025 Binet

THINGS

Bone-Chilling Facts About Napoleon’s Calamitous Invasion Of Russia

Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia was a disastrous saga of brutal battles, blistering heat, and bitter cold that ultimately shattered his empire. From reports of cannibalism to walls built out of corpses, this was Napoleon’s nightmare.

January 9, 2025 Brendan Da Costa

THINGS

Dark Side Facts About Pink Floyd, The World's Greatest Progressive Rock Band

Known for such hit albums as Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd was one of history's most impactful rock bands—before being torn down from within.

January 3, 2025 Nikolas C.

Viking Ship Sailing on Serene Fjord, generated by AI

THINGS

Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

In 2024, archaeologists discovered a 150-year-old message in a bottle—and at first, they were unable to translate its strange runes.

January 3, 2025 Sarah Ng

THINGS

Test Your Knowledge Of The Vietnam War With These Trivia Questions

The Vietnam War was one of the most important American conflicts of the 20th century and resulted in heavy American casualties and a changing public opinion toward war in the U.S. But how much do you know about the Vietnam War? Take our trivia quiz to test your knowledge!

January 3, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Did you know that Voltaire's most famous quote was not spoken by him at all?

Read More: The Most Iconic And Inspiring Quotes From History

Even with all the fame in the world, Michael Hutchence couldn’t escape his inner demons.

Read More: Tragic Facts About Michael Hutchence, Australia's Legendary Frontman

Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Allen Zimmerman.

Read More: Elusive Facts About Bob Dylan, The King Of Songwriting

The Fabergé Eggs are some of the world's greatest treasures—and six of them are still out there waiting to be found.

Read More: The Imperial Fabergé Eggs And Their Stories

Are you happy to see these work habits go?

Read More: Old Work Habits We No Longer Have

Though she was a first-class passenger on the Titanic, Molly Brown actually grew up poor.

Read More: Unsinkable Facts About Molly Brown, The Woman That Couldn’t Be Stopped

Napoleon's men had to sleep inside their fallen horses to stay warm during the doomed Invasion of Russia.

Read More: Bone-Chilling Facts About Napoleon’s Calamitous Invasion Of Russia

Thirty-one members of the British government resigned in 11 days in 2022.

Read More: Government Officials Who Were Forced To Resign

When Pink Floyd asked Syd Barrett to leave the band, his mental health had deteriorated so much that he didn't even argue.

Read More: Dark Side Facts About Pink Floyd, The World's Greatest Progressive Rock Band

Lemmy Kilmister collected WWII memorabilia.

Read More: Filthy Facts About Lemmy Kilmister, Motörhead’s Hard-Living Rocker

Cornelius Vanderbilt said, "Any fool can make a fortune. It takes a man of brains to hold on to it after it’s made."

Read More: Reckless Facts About The Vanderbilts, The Family That Lost It All

In 2024, archaeologists discovered a 150-year-old message in a bottle—and at first, they were unable to translate its strange runes.

Read More: Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

Despite the draft, more than 3/4 of those who fought in Vietnam volunteered for duty.

Read More: Test Your Knowledge Of The Vietnam War With These Trivia Questions

The longest recorded period of peace in human history was 200 years. This period is known as "Pax Romana," or "Roman Peace."

Read More: The World's Longest Wars

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth in the first man-made space flight in 1961.

Read More: How Many Of These Cold War Trivia Questions Can You Answer?

Chris Farley wanted to be like his idol, John Belushi.

Read More: Out-Of-Control Facts About Chris Farley, The One We Lost Too Soon

Bob Delp from Boston got caught putting a camera in his fiancée's younger sister's room.

Read More: Haunting Facts About Brad Delp, The Loneliest Man In Rock And Roll

It wasn’t just a few bad jokes that tanked Ellen DeGeneres’ comeback.

Read More: The Fall And False Return Of Ellen DeGeneres

Drew Barrymore had her first drink at the age of nine.

Read More: Rebellious Facts About Drew Barrymore, Hollywood's Comeback Kid

Read More: The Longest Lasting Empires In History

Did you know that World War One is also known as The Great War?

Read More: Are You A History Buff? Can You Answer These WWI Trivia Questions?

A Spanish priest destroyed over 5000 pieces of Mayan writings in 1492, leaving an unbridgeable gap in human history.

Read More: Priceless Pieces Of History Destroyed By War

Jeff Gordon earned his nickname “Wonder Boy”, but he isn’t as innocent as he’d have fans believe.

Read More: Intense Facts About Jeff Gordon, The Man Who Made NASCAR Matter

Madeleine and John Jacob Astor were passengers on the Titanic—but tragically, only Madeleine survived the ship’s infamous sinking.

Read More: Traumatic Facts About Madeleine Astor, The Titanic’s Wealthiest Widow

Martin Luther King, Jr was born "Michael King."

Read More: 40 Of America's Most Enduring Icons

Jerry Rice holds the NFL record for career touchdowns with 229.

Read More: All-Time NFL Touchdown Kings

Queen Victoria's husband helped make the Christmas tree a tradition.

Read More: How Christmas Has Changed Throughout The Years

CM Punk was a fan favorite of the WWE—and it looks like he's ready to step back into the ring.

Read More: The Biggest WWE Superstars Of All Time

The inspiration for Barbie is more heartwarming than people know.

Read More: The Best Toys In History

Read More: Are You A History Buff? How Many Of These WWII Questions Can You Answer?

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