Fascinating Articles And Galleries On The United States

Despite Being A Renowned Mathematician, Kurt Gödel Starved Himself Out Of Paranoia

Kurt Gödel was one of the 20th century's most brilliant mathematicians. But he was so paranoid he ended up starving to death.

By Aimee Lamoureux Jun 29, 2018

Despite Being A Renowned Mathematician, Kurt Gödel Starved Himself Out Of Paranoia

Kurt Gödel was one of the 20th century's most brilliant mathematicians. But he was so paranoid he ended up starving to death.

By Aimee Lamoureux June 29, 2018

David Bawden: The Kansas Man Who Claimed He Was The Catholic Church’s Real Pope Starting In 1990

David Bawden believed that the Catholic Church hadn't had a real pope since 1958. So he decided to take action.

By Kara Goldfarb Jun 28, 2018

David Bawden: The Kansas Man Who Claimed He Was The Catholic Church’s Real Pope Starting In 1990

David Bawden believed that the Catholic Church hadn't had a real pope since 1958. So he decided to take action.

By Kara Goldfarb June 28, 2018

Five U.S. Navy Planes Vanished Over The Bermuda Triangle — And Were Never Heard From Again

In 1945, a group of five U.S. Navy aircraft collectively known as Flight 19 disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. They've never been found.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 28, 2018

Five U.S. Navy Planes Vanished Over The Bermuda Triangle — And Were Never Heard From Again

In 1945, a group of five U.S. Navy aircraft collectively known as Flight 19 disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. They've never been found.

By Gina Dimuro June 28, 2018

Why Alex The Parrot May Have Been The World’s Smartest Bird [VIDEO]

Over the course of 30 years, Alex the parrot and Irene Pepperberg showed that parrots are even smarter than most people think.

By Aimee Lamoureux Jun 23, 2018

Why Alex The Parrot May Have Been The World’s Smartest Bird [VIDEO]

Over the course of 30 years, Alex the parrot and Irene Pepperberg showed that parrots are even smarter than most people think.

By Aimee Lamoureux June 23, 2018

Frito Bandito Was The Mascot Frito-Lay Would Like Us To Forget About [VIDEO]

Frito Bandito was the animated mascot for Fritos Corn Chips from 1967 to 1971. It was the brainchild of Tex Avery, one of America’s most famous cartoonists responsible for the likes of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales. Frito Bandito As A Mexican Stereotype In animated form,...

By William DeLong Jun 19, 2018

Frito Bandito Was The Mascot Frito-Lay Would Like Us To Forget About [VIDEO]

By William DeLong June 19, 2018

“Hit Hard, Hit Fast, Hit Often”: The Story Of Chesty Puller, History’s Most Decorated Marine

Chesty Puller has received the most medals of any Marine. He earned every one of them.

By William DeLong Jun 18, 2018

“Hit Hard, Hit Fast, Hit Often”: The Story Of Chesty Puller, History’s Most Decorated Marine

Chesty Puller has received the most medals of any Marine. He earned every one of them.

By William DeLong June 18, 2018

Lisette Lee, The ‘Korean Paris Hilton’ Who Was A Major Drug Trafficker

Lisette Lee told everyone she was a wealthy heiress. It turned out she was trafficking thousands of pounds of marijuana across the United States.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 17, 2018

Lisette Lee, The ‘Korean Paris Hilton’ Who Was A Major Drug Trafficker

Lisette Lee told everyone she was a wealthy heiress. It turned out she was trafficking thousands of pounds of marijuana across the United States.

By Gina Dimuro June 17, 2018

Kids For Cash: When Judges Took Bribes To Dish Out Harsh Sentences To Juvenile Offenders

In the mid-2000s, two judges began handing down unusually harsh sentences. Then, people realized why.

By Gina Dimuro Jun 15, 2018

Kids For Cash: When Judges Took Bribes To Dish Out Harsh Sentences To Juvenile Offenders

In the mid-2000s, two judges began handing down unusually harsh sentences. Then, people realized why.

By Gina Dimuro June 15, 2018

His Name Was Popov, Dusko Popov – And He’s The Man Who Inspired 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Dusko Popov actually knew Sir Ian Flemming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd Jun 13, 2018

His Name Was Popov, Dusko Popov – And He’s The Man Who Inspired 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Dusko Popov actually knew Sir Ian Flemming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd June 13, 2018