The last words spoken by criminals before execution stand as the final statements from these convicted offenders, having been uttered moments before their deaths. Much like the statements made by famous people in their suicide notes, these are the famous last words before execution that others will remember these souls […]
When former toy salesman Ty Warner introduced a line of small stuffed animals called Beanie Babies to the world in 1993, there was no indication that over the next few years the cute plush toys would be at the center of one of the oddest economic bubbles that coincided with […]
It’s fair to say that a lot of discourse today is derived from combat – like how political goals are often labeled “the war on ‘X’.” This influence is also seen in everyday conversation; many common idioms and phrases have surprisingly violent beginnings. This collection showcases some of the most […]
The 1996 movie Twister gave storm chasers a real boost, so the 2024 sequel, Twisters, could very well do the same. But is storm chasing really as dangerous as movies make it out to be? Are these real-life chasers putting their lives in danger by hunting down tornadoes? Well, storm […]
The roar of a motorcycle is unmistakable out on the road. With just two wheels and a whole lot of horsepower, a motorcycle is a vehicle that evokes a lot of mental images. One of the most prevalent is that of the outlaw biker. Outlaw bikers are not outlaws in […]
Medicine, like other branches of science, has the power to explain some of the most unusual ailments human beings can experience (though, to be fair, there have also been several medical devices that are more than a little horrifying, particularly to modern eyes). While many medical conditions are easily explained, […]
Henry VIII is a wildly controversial, storied, and color figure from the pages of history. Today we hav decided to stitch together various tales of his love life, scandals, the way he ruled England, and even physical ailments! So join us as we go on a long odyssey of all […]
Based on the famous Julia Quinn romance novels, Netflix and Shondaland’s Bridgerton and its spin-off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, have made quite the buzz and generated a solid fanbase globally. Set in the Regency Era, the plot follows the trials and tribulations of the higher classes, who gravitate around […]
Watergate, FBI investigations, Teapot Dome – for nearly as long as there has been an American presidency, scandals have rocked the office. Though presidents have found themselves in hot water for all manner of reasons, many of the most interesting presidential scandals are also some of the most salacious. Presidents […]
Casino, Martin Scorsese’s 1995 epic underworld story is the spiritual successor to Goodfellas in many ways. Not only did it see the director once again team up with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, but he worked with the author who wrote the source material for both Goodfellas and Casino, […]
