4 Big Misconceptions About the Human Body
Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.
2023-11-30 00:21
Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
2023-11-14 20:46
The Real Stories Behind 8 Secret Societies
Let’s peer in the windows of mysterious clubs, from not-so-secret societies like the Freemasons to lesser-known groups like the Bullingdon Club.
2023-11-09 04:49
10 Mysterious Places That No Longer Exist
The Nuna supermountains were as tall as the Himalayas but over three times as long—and are now lost to time.
2023-11-02 09:53
Going undercover to reveal people smugglers' sales tactics
They say their routes from Pakistan are “safe”, with one claiming “hundreds” are transported daily.
2023-10-28 07:45
The Delicious History of the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich
‘New York Times’ restaurant critic Pete Wells once said the humble bacon, egg, and cheese was “designed to satisfy practical needs rather than voluptuary desires.“ But is that selling the sandwich short?
2023-10-19 03:58
EU officials warn Google and YouTube about Hamas-Israel disinformation and graphic content
The European Commission sent a warning letter Friday to Google and its subsidiary YouTube over disinformation and graphic content linked to the Hamas-Israel conflict, in the European Union's latest effort to scrutinize Big Tech's handling of the war.
2023-10-14 03:20
6 Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
Did Julius Caesar really say “Et tu, Brute?” Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? What was with the togas? We answer these questions and more.
2023-09-26 04:49
YouTube unveils a slew of new AI-powered tools for creators
YouTube on Thursday unveiled a slew of new artificial intelligence-powered tools to help creators produce videos and reach a wider audience on the platform, as companies race to incorporate buzzy generative AI technology directly into their core products.
2023-09-22 05:16
YouTube stops Russell Brand making money from his videos after sexual assault allegations
YouTube is temporarily preventing comedian Russell Brand from making money from his videos following multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault against him.
2023-09-19 18:48
A Brief History of Pizza
The history of pizza is a large pie—half Margherita and half lies. Let’s take a bite out of pizza’s past, covering styles from Neapolitan and New York to Sicilian and St. Louis and beyond.
2023-09-18 22:55
17 of History's Coolest Cats
Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.
2023-09-16 05:27