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Van Gogh only sold this pathetic amount of paintings in his life.
Van Gogh only sold this pathetic amount of paintings in his life. Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime. Van Gogh was a struggling artist his entire life. Though he finished almost...
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How many dogs did Lewis and Clark EAT during their expedition?
How many dogs did Lewis and Clark EAT during their expedition? The length and difficulty of the expedition made it necessary. However, Lewis and Clark did spare their best buddy. Before leaving on the...
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Europe has "Silent Discos." You listen to music on your headphones
Europe has "Silent Discos." You listen to music on your headphones Due to noise ordinances in Europe, club owners have created "silent discos" where clubbers listen to music through headphones. Rather...
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In 1918, over 100 waiters were arrested for poisoning bad tippers in Chicago
In 1918, over 100 waiters were arrested for poisoning bad tippers in Chicago This was all started by Michael "Mickey" Finn when in December 1903, was accused of giving drugs to the customers and...
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You can melt this metal with your bare hands.
You can melt this metal with your bare hands. Gallium melts at 85 degrees Fahrenheit and does not occur in nature. At low temperatures, gallium is a brittle solid. It was discovered in 1875 and since...
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This is the real reason for why pirates used eyepatches.
This is the real reason for why pirates used eyepatches. Turns out eyepatches were not just an evil-looking accessory. They were helpful for living the sea life as well. The sunlight on the ocean is...
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There's a medical code for just about anything. These are the crazier ones.
There's a medical code for just about anything. These are the crazier ones. Although the debate over the delay of ICD-10 has been heated, if there’s one thing both sides can agree on, it’s the...
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Although they played a big part in Return of the Jedi, these creatures were...
Although they played a big part in Return of the Jedi, these creatures were never named in the film! Ewoks were sentient, diminutive, furry bipeds native to the forest moon of Endor. Ewoks were curious...
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The US military resorts to name-calling their enemies out loud in these...
The US military resorts to name-calling their enemies out loud in these situations. Our minds are in fact one of the greatest mechanisms that have ever been created. All the processes that go through...
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Koalas are doomed to starve to death! Here's why.
Koalas are doomed to starve to death! Here's why. The koala is a small bear-like, tree-dwelling, herbivorous marsupial which averages about 20lb in weight. Its fur is thick and usually ash grey with a...
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There is no such thing as 24 hour flu. This is what you actually have.
There is no such thing as 24 hour flu. This is what you actually have. You wake up feeling like you are hung-over, muscles hurt, then you realize you need to run to the bathroom. You call in sick to...
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This is the freakiest case of twin coincidences you'll ever read.
This is the freakiest case of twin coincidences you'll ever read. Ever heard about how identical twin brothers are so alike that at times they can even communicate by reading each other’s minds?...
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The man who discovered the precursor to Viagra had the nastiest show & tell...
The man who discovered the precursor to Viagra had the nastiest show & tell ever. You won't believe what happened. Giles Brindley is a British physiologist, musicologist and composer. He made...
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An author wrote a whole novel without using the letter "E!"
An author wrote a whole novel without using the letter "E!" Gadsby: A Story of Over 50,000 Words Without Using the Letter "E" is a 1939 novel by Ernest Vincent Wright. The plot revolves around the...
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Which is healthier: fresh or frozen vegetables? The answer will surprise you.
Which is healthier: fresh or frozen vegetables? The answer will surprise you. Vegetables are an important part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. They are low in fat and calories, contain no cholesterol...
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People in the Mongol Empire NEVER washed themselves, or their clothes! Why?
People in the Mongol Empire NEVER washed themselves, or their clothes! Why? At the height of the Mongol Empire, the world felt the wrath of Khan and his empire. They also probably felt its stench...
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The Russian Olympic Team once showed up 12 days later to the Olympics. The...
The Russian Olympic Team once showed up 12 days later to the Olympics. The reason why is pretty crazy. The 1908 Olympics Games in London became known as the Olympics where communication was incredibly...
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A doctor intentionally gave his patients Malaria. For this he won the Nobel...
A doctor intentionally gave his patients Malaria. For this he won the Nobel Prize. Learn why. Julius Wagner-Jauregg was an Austrian physician, and Nazi supporter, that lived from March 7, 1857, until...
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The drug cartels have recently been capturing technicians. Why?
The drug cartels have recently been capturing technicians. Why? The Mexican military is trying to dismantle an extensive network of radio antennas built and operated by the notorious Zeta drug cartel....
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This is what determines the kind of men you like.
This is what determines the kind of men you like. A country's disease rates influence women's preference for masculine or feminine-looking faces. Women who live in healthier countries prefer more...
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