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27 Geniuses With The Highest IQs In History And The Surprising Stories Behind Them

William James Sidis, Marilyn vos Savant, and Leonardo da Vinci have some of the highest IQs in history — but are they really the world's smartest people?

By Austin Harvey • Mar 27, 2026

27 Geniuses With The Highest IQs In History And The Surprising Stories Behind Them

William James Sidis, Marilyn vos Savant, and Leonardo da Vinci have some of the highest IQs in history — but are they really the world's smartest people?

By Austin Harvey • March 27, 2026

Inside Nikola Tesla’s Fascination With 3, 6, 9 And The Unusual Theories It Spawned

Nikola Tesla's fixation on the "magnificence" of the numbers 3, 6, and 9 continues to inspire those who believe the numbers will help them "manifest" their desires.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2026

Inside Nikola Tesla’s Fascination With 3, 6, 9 And The Unusual Theories It Spawned

Nikola Tesla's fixation on the "magnificence" of the numbers 3, 6, and 9 continues to inspire those who believe the numbers will help them "manifest" their desires.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2026

The Story Of Ronald McNair, The Pioneering Black Astronaut Who Died In The Challenger Disaster

Just the second Black astronaut to ever go to space, Ronald McNair died tragically on January 28, 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded right after takeoff.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 13, 2026

The Story Of Ronald McNair, The Pioneering Black Astronaut Who Died In The Challenger Disaster

Just the second Black astronaut to ever go to space, Ronald McNair died tragically on January 28, 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded right after takeoff.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 13, 2026

Can Animals Have Down Syndrome? Inside The Truth Behind This Viral Internet Story

From Kenny the tiger to Otto the kitten, you've probably seen content about animals with Down syndrome. But what's the truth about their conditions?

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 12, 2026

Can Animals Have Down Syndrome? Inside The Truth Behind This Viral Internet Story

From Kenny the tiger to Otto the kitten, you've probably seen content about animals with Down syndrome. But what's the truth about their conditions?

By Gina Dimuro • March 12, 2026

New Analysis Just Disproved The Claim That 1 In 200 Men Alive Today Are Descendants Of Genghis Khan

It's commonly believed that as many as one in 200 men alive today are descended from Genghis Khan, but a recent DNA study found that the Mongol ruler's lineage may not be quite so extensive.

By Cara Johnson • Mar 10, 2026

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New Analysis Just Disproved The Claim That 1 In 200 Men Alive Today Are Descendants Of Genghis Khan

It's commonly believed that as many as one in 200 men alive today are descended from Genghis Khan, but a recent DNA study found that the Mongol ruler's lineage may not be quite so extensive.

By Cara Johnson • March 10, 2026

Paleontologists Just Discovered A Strange Salamander-Like Creature With A Sideways Jaw That Predated The Dinosaurs

Known as Tanyka amnicola, this three-foot lake-dweller inhabited the prehistoric supercontinent Gondwana 275 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 4, 2026

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Paleontologists Just Discovered A Strange Salamander-Like Creature With A Sideways Jaw That Predated The Dinosaurs

Known as Tanyka amnicola, this three-foot lake-dweller inhabited the prehistoric supercontinent Gondwana 275 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 4, 2026

‘It Blew All Of Our Minds’: A 48-Million-Year-Old Turtle Shell Was Found By An 11-Year-Old In Wyoming

This "nearly complete and remarkably well-preserved" fossil has now been excavated and transported to the Tate Geological Museum, where Touren Pope has had the chance to work on its preservation and give it a name: Little Timmy.

By Cara Johnson • Feb 12, 2026

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‘It Blew All Of Our Minds’: A 48-Million-Year-Old Turtle Shell Was Found By An 11-Year-Old In Wyoming

This "nearly complete and remarkably well-preserved" fossil has now been excavated and transported to the Tate Geological Museum, where Touren Pope has had the chance to work on its preservation and give it a name: Little Timmy.

By Cara Johnson • February 12, 2026

Inside The Mystery Of Lieserl Einstein, The Secret Daughter Of Albert Einstein

Just a year after she was born in 1902, Albert Einstein's daughter Lieserl Einstein suddenly vanished from the historical record — and until 1986, no one even knew she existed.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 10, 2026

Inside The Mystery Of Lieserl Einstein, The Secret Daughter Of Albert Einstein

Just a year after she was born in 1902, Albert Einstein's daughter Lieserl Einstein suddenly vanished from the historical record — and until 1986, no one even knew she existed.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 10, 2026

When “Blowing Smoke Up Your Ass” Was Much More Than Just A Saying

In the 18th and 19th centuries, "blowing smoke up your ass" was an actual medical treatment employed across much of western Europe.

By Krissy Howard • Feb 6, 2026

When “Blowing Smoke Up Your Ass” Was Much More Than Just A Saying

In the 18th and 19th centuries, "blowing smoke up your ass" was an actual medical treatment employed across much of western Europe.

By Krissy Howard • February 6, 2026

Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Medicine Made With Human Feces

Found inside a glass bottle known as an unguentarium, this concoction was discovered in the form of dried, dark brown flakes mixed with thyme to mask the smell.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 2, 2026

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Medicine Made With Human Feces

Found inside a glass bottle known as an unguentarium, this concoction was discovered in the form of dried, dark brown flakes mixed with thyme to mask the smell.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 2, 2026

The Bizarre True Story Of The Kentucky Meat Shower, When Flesh Fell From The Sky

In March 1876, raw meat rained down on a Kentucky farm, covering an area the size of a football field and sparking debate about what could have caused the grisly phenomenon.

By Katie Serena • Jan 31, 2026

The Bizarre True Story Of The Kentucky Meat Shower, When Flesh Fell From The Sky

In March 1876, raw meat rained down on a Kentucky farm, covering an area the size of a football field and sparking debate about what could have caused the grisly phenomenon.

By Katie Serena • January 31, 2026

A Liquid Nitrogen-Infused Cocktail Caused A Man’s Stomach To Burst After He Drank It

The 34-year-old man from Mexico survived after emergency surgery, but doctors are warning of the dangers of these popular cocktails.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 29, 2026

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A Liquid Nitrogen-Infused Cocktail Caused A Man’s Stomach To Burst After He Drank It

The 34-year-old man from Mexico survived after emergency surgery, but doctors are warning of the dangers of these popular cocktails.

By Austin Harvey • January 29, 2026