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Tantra Is Not What You Think It Is

Ever since tales of Tantric sex reached the West, many have attempted to understand Tantra — and have gotten it very wrong.

By John Kuroski • Jul 29, 2021

Tantra Is Not What You Think It Is

Ever since tales of Tantric sex reached the West, many have attempted to understand Tantra — and have gotten it very wrong.

By John Kuroski • July 29, 2021

33 Abraham Lincoln Facts That Show The Man Behind The Myth

From his champion wrestling career to the eerie circumstances of his assassination, these facts about Abraham Lincoln may change the way you see the 16th president.

By John Kuroski • Jul 22, 2021

33 Abraham Lincoln Facts That Show The Man Behind The Myth

From his champion wrestling career to the eerie circumstances of his assassination, these facts about Abraham Lincoln may change the way you see the 16th president.

By John Kuroski • July 22, 2021

What Did Cleopatra Look Like? Inside The Enduring Mystery Of The Iconic Queen’s Real Face

From ancient portraits on coins to Elizabeth Taylor's famous portrayal, Cleopatra's looks have been depicted in countless ways throughout the millennia.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 20, 2021

What Did Cleopatra Look Like? Inside The Enduring Mystery Of The Iconic Queen’s Real Face

From ancient portraits on coins to Elizabeth Taylor's famous portrayal, Cleopatra's looks have been depicted in countless ways throughout the millennia.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 20, 2021

The 9 Weirdest Mushroom And Fungi Species In The World

Fungi that bleed, hiss, and "throw their hats" — we've foraged nine of the strangest mushrooms in the world.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 19, 2021

The 9 Weirdest Mushroom And Fungi Species In The World

Fungi that bleed, hiss, and "throw their hats" — we've foraged nine of the strangest mushrooms in the world.

By Erin Kelly • July 19, 2021

The Surprising Stories Behind Nine Of Your Favorite Beatles Songs

You may know classic Beatles songs like "Hey Jude" or "Yesterday" by heart, but you'll still be surprised to learn the incredible stories behind how they were written.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 18, 2021

The Surprising Stories Behind Nine Of Your Favorite Beatles Songs

You may know classic Beatles songs like "Hey Jude" or "Yesterday" by heart, but you'll still be surprised to learn the incredible stories behind how they were written.

By Erin Kelly • July 18, 2021

‘Football’ Sized Giant Goldfish In Minnesota Lakes Prompt Warnings About Pet Dumping

Giant goldfish are wreaking havoc in Minnesota and across the country because people dump their pets in lakes and ponds.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 15, 2021

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‘Football’ Sized Giant Goldfish In Minnesota Lakes Prompt Warnings About Pet Dumping

Giant goldfish are wreaking havoc in Minnesota and across the country because people dump their pets in lakes and ponds.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 15, 2021

The Strange Life Of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter, The 18th-Century Millionaire Whose Success Defied Reason

Timothy Dexter made absurd investments that somehow panned out, wrote an entire memoir without a single piece of punctuation, and faked his own death just to see how he would be mourned.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 14, 2021

The Strange Life Of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter, The 18th-Century Millionaire Whose Success Defied Reason

Timothy Dexter made absurd investments that somehow panned out, wrote an entire memoir without a single piece of punctuation, and faked his own death just to see how he would be mourned.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 14, 2021

How Did Genghis Khan Die? Why The Mongol Leader’s Death Remains Mysterious Today

When Genghis Khan died in 1227, rumors spread that he perished heroically in battle or was castrated by a princess, but modern researchers believe that the Mongol conqueror’s death was far more mundane.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 11, 2021

How Did Genghis Khan Die? Why The Mongol Leader’s Death Remains Mysterious Today

When Genghis Khan died in 1227, rumors spread that he perished heroically in battle or was castrated by a princess, but modern researchers believe that the Mongol conqueror’s death was far more mundane.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 11, 2021

Meet Mary Pearcey, The 19th-Century Murderess Who May Have Actually Been ‘Jack The Ripper’

Two years after Jack the Ripper murdered and mutilated five women in London, Mary Pearcey was found guilty of an eerily similar slaying.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 9, 2021

Meet Mary Pearcey, The 19th-Century Murderess Who May Have Actually Been ‘Jack The Ripper’

Two years after Jack the Ripper murdered and mutilated five women in London, Mary Pearcey was found guilty of an eerily similar slaying.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 9, 2021

The Heartwarming Story Of Morgan Freeman’s Efforts To Save America’s Honey Bees By Making His Ranch A Bee Sanctuary

In 2014, Morgan Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi after learning about the startling decline in honey bee populations.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 5, 2021

The Heartwarming Story Of Morgan Freeman’s Efforts To Save America’s Honey Bees By Making His Ranch A Bee Sanctuary

In 2014, Morgan Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi after learning about the startling decline in honey bee populations.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 5, 2021