Milk and Race: The Indy 500’s Odd Milk Obsession
In May, racing fans turn their attention to Indianapolis for the annual race that has been held there since 1911 – the Indianapolis 500. The […]
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The Villisca Ax Murders.
One of Iowa’s coldest waterfalls is also its most unforgettable. In Biliska, an ax-wielding madman killed an astonishing eight people in one night. All victims, […]
The Clever Hans Phenomenon!
Animals are smarter than we think, but how intelligent and educational are they? In the late 18th century, a horse named Clever Hans surprised the […]
Wagon Trains To The Old West
Oregon Trail: Illustration shows the first wagon caravan led by Smith-Jackson Sublett. The caravan consisted of ten of his wagons, each pulled by five of […]
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
Nestled in the icy tundra of Svalbard, Norway is a treasure trove of the entire agricultural future. Launched in 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault […]
The First Horror Movie Was Made In 1896.
It’s easy to forget how old movies are as an art form, and that’s even more true with horror films. The genre relies so heavily […]
Roland Doe And The True Story Of “The Exorcist”.
Horror movies often confront us with the unimaginable, but sometimes the terror is too much to imagine. One of his scariest and most disturbing films […]
1902 eruption of Mount Pelée: Volcano kills 30,000 as governor decides election is more important.
In April 1902, the Mount Pele volcano erupted on Martinique. (Carl Simon/United Archives/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A few months ago, when the idea […]
Real Places That Are Really Scary.
There are many places in the world that are said to be haunted or cursed. If you’re afraid of ghosts, don’t go to buildings that […]
Consequences of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
On September 11, 2001, the unmarried deadliest terrorist assault in human records became performed with the aid of using the extremist organization al-Qaeda, led with […]