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33 Fun History Facts That Prove The Past Is Even More Fascinating Than You Realized

From the loudest sound ever made to the World War II heroics of Bill Nye The Science Guy's mom, these random historical facts reveal just how astounding the annals of humanity's past really are.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 12, 2021

33 Fun History Facts That Prove The Past Is Even More Fascinating Than You Realized

From the loudest sound ever made to the World War II heroics of Bill Nye The Science Guy's mom, these random historical facts reveal just how astounding the annals of humanity's past really are.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 12, 2021

Inside The Bizarre Story Of Albert Einstein’s Brain — After It Was Stolen From His Body

Hours after he died, Albert Einstein’s brain was snatched by the opportunistic pathologist who did his autopsy — then left it in two jars for the next 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 11, 2021

Inside The Bizarre Story Of Albert Einstein’s Brain — After It Was Stolen From His Body

Hours after he died, Albert Einstein’s brain was snatched by the opportunistic pathologist who did his autopsy — then left it in two jars for the next 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 11, 2021

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. He had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2021

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. He had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2021

The Woodstock 99 Disaster, In 33 Photos Of Chaos And Destruction

Woodstock 99 was meant to be a three-day celebration of music. Instead, it deteriorated into a chaotic mess of human waste, sexual assault, fires, and rioting.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2021

The Woodstock 99 Disaster, In 33 Photos Of Chaos And Destruction

Woodstock 99 was meant to be a three-day celebration of music. Instead, it deteriorated into a chaotic mess of human waste, sexual assault, fires, and rioting.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2021

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance only stopped his reign of terror when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 9, 2021

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance only stopped his reign of terror when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 9, 2021

The Controversial Story Of Stepin Fetchit, Hollywood’s First Black Millionaire

A persona created by vaudevillian Lincoln Perry in the 1920s, Stepin Fetchit made Perry rich — but also angered many Black Americans due to his embracing of racial stereotypes.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Aug 5, 2021

The Controversial Story Of Stepin Fetchit, Hollywood’s First Black Millionaire

A persona created by vaudevillian Lincoln Perry in the 1920s, Stepin Fetchit made Perry rich — but also angered many Black Americans due to his embracing of racial stereotypes.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • August 5, 2021

Three Injured After Tennessee Titanic Museum’s ‘Iceberg Wall’ Suddenly Collapses

The iceberg wall is meant to mimic the one the Titanic hit in 1912, triggering a devastating sinking that killed 1,500.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 5, 2021

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Three Injured After Tennessee Titanic Museum’s ‘Iceberg Wall’ Suddenly Collapses

The iceberg wall is meant to mimic the one the Titanic hit in 1912, triggering a devastating sinking that killed 1,500.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 5, 2021

The Story Of James Hemings, The Enslaved Chef Who Revolutionized American Cuisine

James Hemings was the first French-trained chef in America — but he was also enslaved by Thomas Jefferson alongside his sister Sally.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 3, 2021

The Story Of James Hemings, The Enslaved Chef Who Revolutionized American Cuisine

James Hemings was the first French-trained chef in America — but he was also enslaved by Thomas Jefferson alongside his sister Sally.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 3, 2021

22 Elvis Presley Facts That Reveal The Man Behind ‘The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’

From his stillborn twin brother to his surprising last words, these facts about Elvis Presley will make you see this legendary artist in a whole new light.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2021

22 Elvis Presley Facts That Reveal The Man Behind ‘The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’

From his stillborn twin brother to his surprising last words, these facts about Elvis Presley will make you see this legendary artist in a whole new light.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2021

‘You Don’t Treat Dogs That Way’: Inside The Real-Life Horror Story Of The Tuskegee Experiment

From 1932 to 1972, the Tuskegee syphilis study allowed hundreds of African American men to die — all in the name of "science."

By Mark Oliver • Aug 2, 2021

‘You Don’t Treat Dogs That Way’: Inside The Real-Life Horror Story Of The Tuskegee Experiment

From 1932 to 1972, the Tuskegee syphilis study allowed hundreds of African American men to die — all in the name of "science."

By Mark Oliver • August 2, 2021