How Hungarian Doctor Ignaz Semmelweis Pioneered Modern Hand-Washing
To this day, the common human behavior of instinctively rejecting a new idea in favor of entrenched norms is named after Ignaz Semmelweis.
Published: May 19, 2026
First Video of It's Kind Shows Earth Spinning for a Full Year
This is what a year on Earth looks like from a million miles away.
Published: May 19, 2026
When Bush Sr. Vomited On A Prime Minister On Live TV
Bushusuru, which literally means "to do a Bush" was named after President George H.W. Bush's eventful dinner at the Japanese Prime Minister's ho...
Published: May 19, 2026
30 Shocking Joe Biden Quotes You Have To Read To Believe
He once introduced the former president as "Barack America" and publicly challenged an undecided voter to a push-up competition.
Published: May 19, 2026
The World's Most Intricate Ice Caves
A tour of the world's most fascinating and beautiful ice caves.
Published: May 19, 2026
Work On The Vertical Megacity Known As 'The Line' Has Begun
The project is part of a $500-billion initiative in Saudi Arabia to diversify the nation's economy in order to lessen its economic reliance on oil.
Published: May 19, 2026
How The King Tut Curse Reportedly Killed 9 People — After He Died
The mysterious deaths of those who unearthed his tomb have long been attributed to the infamous King Tut curse.
Published: May 19, 2026
Susan Atkins, The Manson Family Killer Who Helped Murder Sharon Tate
After murdering Hollywood actress Sharon Tate on Manson’s orders, Susan Atkins got a towel, soaked it in Tate’s blood, and scrawled “PIG” on Tate’s front ...
Published: May 19, 2026
Before & After Satellite Images Of New York After Hurricane Sandy
A stunning collection of before and after images of areas of New York following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
Published: May 19, 2026
The 10 Deadliest Mass Shootings In American History
Inside America's devastating, decades-long propensity for gun violence on a massive scale.
Published: May 19, 2026
