Research has shown that humming can help reduce stress, induce calmness, enhance sleep, and lower our heart rate.
The Gangster Who Left Behind a $150 Million Treasure
Dutch Schultz went to great lengths to keep his money hidden and this secret stash is one of the greatest treasures that have yet to be discovered.
Why Do We Love True Crime Shows?
Everywhere we turn these days, it seems like there's a new, wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime.
Stolen ‘Life’ Magazine Returned After Half a Century
The Cuyahoga County Public Library received a highly unusual package delivered by the US Postal Service.
Our Ashes Might Say More About Us Than We think
A new method done by archaeologists might reveal a cremated skeleton's gender.
The Lives of the Sleepy: Sleep-Talking and Sleep-Walking
Read on and learn some of the best stories about somniloquy (sleep-talking), and (somnambulism) sleep-walking!
What Lies in the Paris Catacombs
Underneath the romantic streets of Paris, lies a burial chamber with an enchanting story.
The Woman Who Became Governor 11 Years Before Women’s Suffrage
Carrie B. Shelton became the first woman to assume a state's top office. And she couldn't even vote.
Did a Cow Really Start the Great Chicago Fire?
The myth of the cow that started the Great Chicago Fire has been circulating for so long, people rarely question it.
11 Most Expensive Things in the World That have Been Stolen
These works of art and pieces of pop culture were at the heart of some of the most high-profit crimes in history.
The Secrets of Machu Picchu
The ruins of Machu Picchu have spurred many myths and legends. The monument inspires travelers, adventure seekers, and history buffs every year. Over a quarter-century later,..
Popcorn and How It Found Its Way Into Movie Theaters
It's hard to remember a time when popcorn and movie theaters weren't so intertwined. Apparently, this pairing took some time.
The Secret History of Breakfast
Why do we eat pancakes? Why is cereal considered a breakfast food? And what did we drink at breakfast before we had coffee?
Why Pirates Were So Obsessed With Eyepatches
How did the eyepatch come to be so strongly linked to pirates?
The Crazy Conspiracy Theory on the Prohibition That Was Actually True
Conspiracy theories typically have two common elements – they’re crazy and suggest an elaborate government cover-up. When you first read about them, you think the..
“The Great Moon Hoax” Published in the “New York Sun”
In August 1835, the first articles that announced the discovery of life on the moon appeared in the "New York Sun" newspaper.