Eight Famous Misquotes
Abraham Lincoln once said: “9 out of 10 quotes are misattributed”. We believe his words have never been truer.
Five of the Most Notorious Doctors in History
Some people claim you’d have to be crazy to put up with four years of undergrad, four years of medical school, internships, residencies and so on just to hang out with sick people all day. These fellows prove there might be something to that theory.
4 Natural Disasters That Changed History
A natural disaster is a horrible thing. Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis… they can ruin, disrupt and end millions of lives. And as if that weren’t enough, they can sometimes alter the very course of human history.
4 Legendary Con Artists
We're really not supposed to like con artists because, you know, they're criminals, but sometimes their stories are so absurd and their cons so effective that
4 Historic Conspiracy Theories
Most conspiracy theories deal with shadowy societies that control our lives/governments/meat supply. But there are also those that make claims about historical events and individuals… claims that ultimately matter little and are usually unprovable. Or as conspiracy theorists would say: goldmines.
Four Insane 2012 Doomsday Theories
Are you dead yet? No? Well you should be, if these idiots and charlatans have anything to say about it.
4 Leaders of Daring Rebellions
The great philosophers Twisted Sister one proclaimed “We’re not gonna take it… anymore!” That anti-authoritarian spirit can be found written across the pages of history, as these rebels can well attest.
Four Bizarre Advertising Moments
Let's be honest, people: advertising rules us. It affects how we shop and even how we think. In some ways, when executed properly and with just a pinch of luck,
4 Great Scientific Hoaxes
There's always people with a desire to be the first to discover something. For some, there's also a desire to trick a whole bunch of people into believing wacky
Three Bizarre (And Failed) Coups
Power struggles often develop into flat out coup attempts. When successful, they can very well shift the course of history with a simple change of who is in
