Month: October 2024

In the Ancient Roman calendar, the Ides was the 15th day of the month that marked the full moon’s arrival. However, after March 44 BC, it forever represented a milepost in Roman politics. On that day, while attending a meeting in the Senate, Julius Caesar was stabbed to death by over 40 knife-wielding senators. The

On average, only about 1 in 5,000 people in the world live to see their 100th birthday. The odds of both becoming famous and reaching 100 are astronomical. This list highlights ten remarkable individuals who achieved fame in their respective fields and also made it to 100 years old. The centenarians on this list include

Politicians have never been known as the most trustworthy bunch. Despite the fact that their personal lives are often closely followed, quite often, they find themselves in a bit of a compromising position. The so-called “Leader of the Free World” is no exception. Many U.S. presidents have been accused of cheating on their wives before,

Social etiquette is more than just a set of polite behaviors—it embodies the values, hierarchies, and unspoken rules that define a culture. In many ancient civilizations, these customs were sacred, with breaches leading to humiliation or even severe punishment. While many of these etiquette practices have faded with time, their echoes can still be felt

What do you think of when you read the term “influencer”? You probably envision a young woman modeling clothes or some other product in Instagram posts, right? Or maybe she’s over on TikTok selling some random product to her millions of followers and trying to take a cut of the profits from her advertising work.

Hollywood is a competitively unoriginal business. Studios constantly recycle the same stories, repackage them as new products, and ponder how to sell them better than their rivals. That pattern inevitably leads to battles at the box office. However, it’s also given way to a strange coincidence. Sometimes, two studios may release twin movies within the

In its 4.5 billion years of existence, planet Earth has given rise to astonishing species and materials that astound us with their complexity, usefulness, and adaptability. Life on Earth has taken root in the most unforgiving places: creatures thrive in boiling hydrothermal vents, plants grow at extreme altitudes, and fish swim in the most remote,

One of the largest correctional institutions in the world sits on the East River between Queens and the Bronx in New York. Rikers Island is made up of 10 jails and can house close to 20,000 people, but there are usually around 6,000 at one time that typically spend less than one year on the

Many consider dreams to be a door into the subconscious mind. The hidden truths they reveal can appear in various forms. Nightmares that evoke disgust, shame, or sorrow or terrify you to your very core are one. Or they could show up as a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience you don’t want to wake up from—and just

It’s hard to imagine that some of our most mundane activities could have been punishable crimes in the past. Yet history is filled with peculiar laws that banned actions we now take for granted. These laws, often born from religious beliefs, cultural norms, or misguided attempts at control, reflect how much societal values have changed

Count Dracula is, without a doubt, the most famous vampire in the world. The bloodsucker first burst onto the scene in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula and has since appeared in hundreds of films and TV shows. Thanks to his ubiquity, most people know the basic facts about Dracula: he lives in a castle in

Filming a movie can get more emotional than you might expect—and we don’t just mean on camera when actors are required to show their emotions based on the scenes they’re in. Behind the scenes and away from the camera, tensions often rise to the point of creative differences polluting working relationships. Actors, producers, screenwriters, and

History is often portrayed as a sequence of monumental events and famous figures, but beneath this well-trodden surface lies a world of extraordinary and obscure stories. These hidden tales, brimming with unexpected twists and unique perspectives, reveal a side of history that’s rarely seen but utterly captivating. In this list, we’ll delve into ten of

Every few years, the world turns its eyes to the Olympics, where athletes from every corner of the globe compete on the grandest stage. But beyond the Olympic spotlight, there’s a rich array of lesser-known multi-sport events that offer equally compelling stories of human achievement. These competitions may not have the same level of fame,

Do you want to know what the future holds for you? It appears you don’t have to look any further than your kitchen for guidance. Before astrology apps and online psychics were available, people turned to the most basic commodity they had available: food. Almost everyone is familiar with fortune-telling with tea leaves and coffee

When playing games, you need someone to fight. As such, gaming has graced us with gaggles of great villains. However, some of them might be too great. Especially since they’re not always unique to the game you’re playing..Several series have relied on the same villains for multiple entries. The reasoning comes down to pure fan

Superheroes have long fascinated us with their incredible abilities and larger-than-life personas. From comic books to movies, these characters often seem like they could only exist in the realm of fiction. However, reality sometimes mirrors fantasy in unexpected ways. There are individuals among us whose remarkable skills and traits closely resemble those of our favorite

Artificial Intelligence is often at the center of debates about the future of work, evoking both excitement and fear. Many envision a world where machines completely take over, leaving humans jobless. While these dystopian visions may seem far off, the reality is that AI has already replaced certain jobs—and most people haven’t even noticed. From

Who doesn’t love a creepy and true story that doesn’t have a definitive ending? If you’re a regular reader here like we are, then you no doubt love an unsolved mystery. Even better if it’s true—something that really happened back in history. There’s just something about not knowing, right? The truth is out there, as