In the winter of 1980, Lake Placid, New York, was not just a quaint village nestled in the Adirondack Mountains; it was the stage for a moment that would echo through sports history—the Miracle on Ice. As the world gathered for the Winter Olympics, few anticipated the seismic shift that would occur on the ice,…
Eleanor of Aquitaine was a remarkable historical figure whose life and influence spanned the 12th century. She is often remembered as one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages. Eleanor’s life was marked by her unique position as the Queen of both France and England, her involvement in the European politics…
If you are looking for weird, almost unbelievable animals facts, you came to the right place! There are a million and one things to learn about animals all over the world. From the high peaks of the Andes to the lowland jungles of the Congo Basin, and everywhere in between all over the world on…
Worldwide, there is no shortage of myths. People believe all kinds of tall tales, and then share those stories with their family members and friends. Throughout history, myths were passed down through generation upon generation of oral tradition, with each successive group carrying the torch and extending the legend through the ages. Today, we still…
The legend of Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, has been a part of North American folklore for centuries. Many claim to have seen this elusive creature, describing it as a large, hairy, ape-like being that roams the wilderness. If he really did exist out there, it would be an incredible find. There are few unexplored…
Christmas Eve would seem to be a day to reflect on family and, if it’s your thing, faith. After all, the next day is one of the holiest days for religious adherents, and even for the more secular among us, Christmas is one of the biggest and most important family get-together days of the year….
History is a strange thing. For every time period down throughout human existence on this planet, there are plenty of well-known events, people, and places. And there are plenty more strange things that couldn’t possibly seem like they are true—but they are. In this list, we’ll take a long look at ten of those fascinating…
Stats can be a powerful thing. When used in fun, lighthearted ways, they can color the world around us and make us think twice about what we see, read, and know. For example, did you know that the city of Reno, Nevada is actually further west than Los Angeles, despite being hours inland and a…
History is full of all kinds of fascinating tales, mysterious events, and unexpected twists of fate. Obviously, when you’re in school studying the subject, many of those biggest events are edited down to answering the ‘who, what, where, when, why’ questions. And because we all only have so much time to study thousands of years…
As history tells us, a Roman priest known as Valentine was stoned and beheaded on the 14th of February in (or around) the year 270. His death ushered him into martyrdom (eventually), as more than two centuries later, Valentine’s life and faith were honored by the Catholic Church. In the year 496, Pope Gelasius officially…
Are you good at trivia? How well do you know random facts, and miscellaneous stats, and tantalizing tidbits? When your friends pull out their phones—or when it’s pub trivia night, and a pal calls to see if you want to join their team—are you confident in what comes next? Related: Strange Things Colonial Americans Kept…
So you think you know a lot about a lot of random stuff… And to be fair, if you read this website regularly, you probably do. We cover quite a bit of historical trivia, interesting facts, and lesser-known events that may have missed most people’s attention. But not you! Related: Strange Things Colonial Americans Kept…
Did you do a double-take with that post title? If you’re anything like us, cleaning your house isn’t exactly high on your list of priorities. It might fall somewhere up there between getting an oil change and suffering through a root canal. It’s a long, arduous process with tons of scrubbing, tons more mopping, plenty…
There would seem to be no shortage of major moments that changed the American way of life. The American Revolution alone would seem to be an obvious one, as well as the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. More recently, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War were all cultural touchstones and…