Because Facts Have Stories
Dive into the past with our collection of interesting historical facts. We move beyond the textbooks to explore the true stories behind famous events, lost civilizations, and the legendary figures who shaped our world.
In the 1940s, scientists at Los Alamos were building the atomic bomb. They were working with the most dangerous substances on Earth, often using safety procedures that would look insane …
The Demon Core: The Deadly Screwdriver Incident Read More
If you have ever visited Barcelona, you know the skyline is dominated by two things: the Mediterranean Sea and the construction cranes hovering over the Sagrada Família. They have been …
In 2026, The World’s Most Beautiful Unfinished Building Is Done Read More
If you look back at the calendar, December 5th is one of the strangest days in history. It is a day of massive celebrations, tragic deaths, and one of the …
5 Mind-Blowing Events That Happened on 5th December Read More
The world is a strange place. Just when you think you have it figured out, you learn that hippos can fly, Wombats poop cubes, and you have been pronouncing “Dr. …
100 Mind-Blowing Fun Facts That Are Actually True Read More
They say cats have nine lives. If that is true, a black-and-white tuxedo cat named Sam used up three of them in just six months during World War II. Sam …
The Cat That Survived Three Shipwrecks in WWII Read More
There are laws against speeding, stealing, and trespassing. But in one small town on the edge of the world, there is a law against something you cannot control: Dying. Welcome …
The Town Where It Is Illegal to Die Read More
Imagine lying in bed at midnight. It is pitch black outside. You open an app on your phone, tap a location on a map, and five minutes later, a beam …
Giant Space Mirrors: The Startup Selling Sunlight at Night Read More
We think of December as the end of the line. It is the 12th month, the home of Christmas, and the start of winter. But if you look at the …
Why December Is Actually the “10th Month” Read More
Every December, we hang a little green plant with white berries in our doorways. If you get caught standing under it, tradition demands a kiss. It is a symbol of …
Mistletoe: The Parasitic “Poop Twig” We Kiss Under Read More
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time, famous for writing uncrackable mysteries like Murder on the Orient Express. But in the winter of 1926, she didn’t just write …
The 11 Days Agatha Christie Vanished: A Real-Life Mystery Read More