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.
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
When you think of Christmas today, you likely picture decorated pine trees, exchanging gifts, and a jolly man in a red suit. It is a time of peace and family. …
The Untold History of Christmas: From Saturnalia to Santa Claus Read More