Month: November 2024

Celebs truly are just like us—in the sense that some of them have incredibly unique names! Just like plenty of people around the world, the parents of many celebrities found some very rare and notable inspirations for naming their unborn babies who would go on to be rich and famous. And these are some of

Medical science in the 21st century is making strides in areas that once seemed like science fiction. As technology rapidly advances, we’re seeing new possibilities for improving health and longevity. From potential treatments for tooth loss to progress in curing genetic disorders, these innovations aim to address some of the significant health challenges we face

As Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi points out in an article for Discover, in 1536, witnesses to Anne Boleyn’s execution claimed that her severed head’s lips moved, causing them to wonder whether she was attempting to speak. Likewise, when Jean-Paul Marat’s assassin, Charlotte Corday, was guillotined in 1793 and her executioner slapped the cheeks of her

Let’s flip the script on one of our old lists. Imagine cracking open a book for some mild escapism. Experience a fun, colorful, harmless fantasy world. Look behind the scenes for the life of an innocuous celebrity. Now, put a scene that would be considered envelope-pushing if Stephen King or Grady Hendrix included it in

Modern cities captivate us with their gleaming skyscrapers, bustling streets, and contemporary conveniences. Yet, beneath the veneer of 21st-century life, many of these cities are built on foundations of ancient ruins, places that once thrived with the civilizations that came before. Visiting these cities offers an extraordinary experience: a unique blend of modernity resting atop

Legal doctrines often feel like unshakeable pillars in American law, shaping public policy and guiding the courts for decades, if not centuries. These doctrines are widely believed to be permanent fixtures, providing stability and predictability to the legal landscape. However, changing social values, new legal interpretations, and shifting judicial philosophies mean that even the most

You might think that the lives of royals are highly enviable, what with all the palaces and the gilded lifestyles that we commoners can only dream of. But being of royal blood can have some severe drawbacks. Because if you’re the master, or mistress, of all you survey, there’s a very good chance that someone

The Olympics are a showcase of the world’s athletic elite, bringing together the most respected sports from around the globe. Yet not every sport in the Olympics was welcomed with open arms when it first appeared. Some sports faced harsh criticism and skepticism, with detractors questioning whether they were “Olympic material.” From worries about professionalism

It’s been over a century since the RMS Titanic went down, killing an estimated 1,500 people. The tragedy shook the world when it happened and has stayed in pop culture thanks to movies, songs, books, and even a musical dedicated to its courageous passengers and macabre history. We all know the iceberg is the primary

It seems like everything is a scam nowadays. There are so many people pushing for your time, your money, your attention, and everything else. The world is getting faster and more complicated, and it doesn’t help that the internet is driving much of that push. In that realm, it sometimes seems like the bad guys

Movies and TV shows exist to entertain, but they’re also a means for creators to express their artistic vision. That sounds pretentious, but these people put real passion into their projects. When the above objectives are at odds, though, it’s easy for things to get heated. Directors and writers occasionally lash out at audiences. They

Let’s just cut to the chase: people are weird, and they do weird stuff. They design oddly shaped vehicles, they do bizarre things in their vehicles, and it makes life a lot more interesting for the rest of us. Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone were “normal” all the time. The funny

There are more than 22 million millionaires and 735 billionaires living in the U.S., while there are approximately 58 million millionaires and 2,781 billionaires around the world. Many of these people have achieved wealth through professions in finance and investment, engineering, executive, legal, and technology careers. A smaller number of people have found success through

Throughout its nearly 250-year history, the United States government has taken actions that inflicted harm upon various communities, often in the name of national interest or under misguided policies. While the U.S. has periodically issued formal apologies, many of these gestures come long after the damage, without necessarily taking direct steps to provide lasting restitution.

3D printing has quietly moved from the realm of tech enthusiasts and hobbyists into a powerful tool that is reshaping our world in surprising ways. What once seemed like science fiction is now solving real-world problems across various fields, from medicine to conservation and even space exploration. The true magic of 3D printing lies not

The Watergate scandal was a major political controversy that started when five men got arrested for breaking into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C. The operation was a botched one, and the arrest of the five culprits would spark a chain of events that would see Richard

They say that the winners write the history books. That may be true, of course. But with every winner comes a loser, too. In many of those history books, the losers are featured very prominently. See, every war that gets fought has a side that comes out on top and a side that… doesn’t. So,