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10 Deadliest Theme Park Accidents

The ten deadliest theme park accidents in history. When it comes to theme parks and amusement rides we all know that there's an element of risk involved. That's part of the thrill. Even though there are plenty of safety features and procedures in place, sometimes the unthinkable happens. Here's our ... Read More

William the Conquerors Stomach Exploded

You may have seen our article about the unfortunate decomposition event, if we can call it that, of Henry VIII of England. But it would appear as though he was not the only king of England to have part of his anatomy explode. In fact, William the Conqueror's stomach exploded ... Read More

Napoleon Was Attacked by Rabbits, and Lost

Napoleon Bonaparte was attacked by a pack of rabbits. No, don't laugh, it actually happened. Not only was Napoleon attacked by rabbits, but it happened when he was the most powerful man in the world. But if you think the French president and general of the army being attacked by ... Read More

The Brontosaurus Didn’t Exist

So do you remember that time in class when you were learning about dinosaurs and one of them was the brontosaurus? It was one of the largest animals to have ever walked on land. Along with the tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops and pterodactyl, our childish imaginations ran wild. But it was ... Read More

In 1911 Pigtails Were Banned in China

Looking back at past perceptions of Chinese people one of the most recognizable features was that of a person in a pigtail. This image can be seen in many movies, television shows and cartoons throughout the twentieth century. I don't know how many times I saw a cartoon character manage ... Read More

Mayan Kings Pierced Their Penises in a Blood Offering to Their Gods

Well, I can think of probably a million things better to do to please a god than this. The Mayan kings used to pierce their penises in a blood offering to their gods. Of course, this would be as painful as it sounds, but their willies weren't the only body ... Read More

A Medieval Form of Torture Involved a Goat Licking Salt of Someones Feet

There was once a form of torture that involved a goat licking salt of your feet. No, this isn't a joke, and even though it sounds quite ridiculous, and hardly as terrifying as something like this, it was an excruciatingly painful form of punishment. You are probably sitting there wondering just ... Read More

The Melody for the Star Spangled Banner Came from a Drinking Song

When it comes to national anthems, the tune, words and history instill pride in the countrymen and women who not only sing them, but also listen in. Even if the song isn;t from your own country, it's something that you will listen in on and pay respect to. However, there ... Read More

Alexander the Great Had Two Different Eye Colors

One of the ancient world's most powerful men, Alexander the Great, had two different eye colors. For a lot of people reading this right now, this might come as a bit of a surprise. Eyes are supposed to match, and different colors just isn't possible, or is it? Well, it ... Read More

Leprechauns Are Always Male

Think about this for a moment. When was the last time that you saw a female leprechaun? Probably never, but if you have please share the pot o' gold with me. The reason that you have never seen a female one, aside from them being as fictional as a unicorn, is ... Read More