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Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain

Whether it was "killer," "lover," "con artist," or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is her story.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 23, 2017

Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain

Whether it was "killer," "lover," "con artist," or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is her story.

By Andrew Milne • November 23, 2017

10 Interesting Stories That Will Surprise Even The History Buffs

From "lobster boy" to the human zoo exhibit, discover the most interesting stories you've never heard.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 22, 2017

10 Interesting Stories That Will Surprise Even The History Buffs

From "lobster boy" to the human zoo exhibit, discover the most interesting stories you've never heard.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 22, 2017

When James Jameson Bought A Girl Just To Watch Her Be Eaten By Cannibals

James Jameson used his power and privilege to do the unspeakable — and get away with it.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 21, 2017

When James Jameson Bought A Girl Just To Watch Her Be Eaten By Cannibals

James Jameson used his power and privilege to do the unspeakable — and get away with it.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 21, 2017

20 Interesting Words With Origins That Most People Don’t Know

From "jumbo" to "namby-pamby" to "nimrod," these interesting words have surprisingly fascinating backstories.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 9, 2017

20 Interesting Words With Origins That Most People Don’t Know

From "jumbo" to "namby-pamby" to "nimrod," these interesting words have surprisingly fascinating backstories.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 9, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 7, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 7, 2017

The History Of Condoms — From Sheep Intestines To Latex

Condom history dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today's condoms, in the past, people went to extreme lengths to practice safe sex.

By Joel Stice • Nov 6, 2017

The History Of Condoms — From Sheep Intestines To Latex

Condom history dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today's condoms, in the past, people went to extreme lengths to practice safe sex.

By Joel Stice • November 6, 2017

The Story Of Florida’s “Nub City,” Where Residents Cut Off Their Own Appendages For Insurance Money

It was near impossible to convict scammers of fraud because jurors had a hard time believing that people would willingly engage in self-mutilation.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 2, 2017

The Story Of Florida’s “Nub City,” Where Residents Cut Off Their Own Appendages For Insurance Money

It was near impossible to convict scammers of fraud because jurors had a hard time believing that people would willingly engage in self-mutilation.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 2, 2017

Researchers Find Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza Using Cosmic Rays

The scientists used a new technology called a muon scan to locate the void.

By Katie Serena • Nov 2, 2017

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Researchers Find Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza Using Cosmic Rays

The scientists used a new technology called a muon scan to locate the void.

By Katie Serena • November 2, 2017

Meet Cynthia Plaster Caster, The Groupie Who Made Molds Out Of Rock Music’s Most Famous Penises

For decades, Cynthia Plaster Caster tracked down legendary rock stars and made plaster molds of their penises.

By Katie Serena • Nov 1, 2017

Meet Cynthia Plaster Caster, The Groupie Who Made Molds Out Of Rock Music’s Most Famous Penises

For decades, Cynthia Plaster Caster tracked down legendary rock stars and made plaster molds of their penises.

By Katie Serena • November 1, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • Oct 27, 2017

King Tut’s Dagger Has An “Extraterrestrial Origin,” Experts Say

Though it was previously believed to be iron, King Tut's dagger is most likely made from meteorite metals.

By Katie Serena • October 27, 2017

Madagascans Are Dancing With Corpses And It’s Probably Spreading The Black Plague

Famadihana is a ritual where families exhume the bones of their dead relatives, rewrap them with a fresh cloth, and dance with the wrapped corpses.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 26, 2017

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Madagascans Are Dancing With Corpses And It’s Probably Spreading The Black Plague

Famadihana is a ritual where families exhume the bones of their dead relatives, rewrap them with a fresh cloth, and dance with the wrapped corpses.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 26, 2017