The Hollywood Sign Was Originally Illuminated With 4,000 Light Bulbs
Witness the Hollywood Sign's dazzling past: 4,000 bulbs once illuminated this icon, but what other secrets does it hide?
The Apollo 11 Astronauts Had to Fill Out a Customs Form for Their Lunar Samples
You've heard about Apollo 11's customs forms for Moon rocks, but is this space legend fact or fiction? The truth might surprise you.
More U.S. Money Is Likely Outside the Country Than in It
Why are more U.S. dollars circulating abroad than at home? The answer reveals surprising truths about global finance and America's influence…
The Legend of Zelda Video Game Was Named for F. Scott Fitzgerald's Wife
How did a Jazz Age icon inspire one of gaming's most beloved princesses? Discover the unexpected literary roots of The Legend of Zelda.
Gravity in Canada's Hudson Bay Area Is Weaker Than in Other Parts of the World
A peculiar gravitational anomaly in Canada's Hudson Bay reveals Earth's hidden history, but what surprising implications does this phenomenon hold?
The Great Wall of China Was Built With Porridge in the Mortar
Porridge in the Great Wall's mortar? Discover how this unlikely ingredient contributed to one of history's most enduring structures.
Mango Skin Contains the Same Irritant as Poison Ivy
Gardeners beware: your beloved mango shares a surprising secret with poison ivy, but there's more to this fruity tale than meets the eye.
The First Gmail Was Associated With Garfield the Cat
Before Google's Gmail, a feline-themed email service ruled the web—discover the surprising origins of G-mail and its connection to Garfield.
Ketchup Was Once Sold as Medicine
In the 1830s, ketchup wasn't just for fries—it was prescribed for ailments. Discover how this condiment's surprising past…
About 117 Billion People Have Ever Lived
Grapple with the astonishing fact that 117 billion people have lived throughout history—but what does this number reveal about humanity's past and future?