Thomas Edison Did Not Invent The Light Bulb
Who really invented the light bulb?
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The Hair-Raising Truth About Troll Dolls
The history of the trolls is far more intricate than their fluffy hairdos. And by intricate, we mean mischievous, evil, and terrifying.
Are There Bodies Buried In The Hoover Dam?
Drowning, dynamite blasts, rock slides, and falls all contributed to the Hoover Dam’s death count.
How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte Actually?
French inches were longer than English inches.
Dismantling One Of Thanksgiving’s Greatest Myths
Cheddar cheese actually contains more tryptophan than turkey.
Hippo Meat Nearly Became An American Food Staple
Proponents lovingly referred to them as lake bacon.
Can Only Particular Areas Of Your Tongue Taste Certain Flavors?
When it comes to the human tongue, don’t believe everything you see in a textbook.
The Man Who Ate An Airplane Piece By Piece
He was nicknamed Monsieur Mangetout, “Mr. Eat-All.”
Why Did 17th Century Plague Doctors Dress Like Birds?
Long before the coronavirus, “beak doctors” waged war against the plague.
Bizarre Elvis Facts That Will Leave You All Shook Up
There are so many tidbits about this bedazzled jumpsuit-wearing “Big Hunk O’Love” that the girls just “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with.