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The history of the US dollar predates the United States itself. It goes back to the Revolutionary War when all thirteen colonies…

Per the unofficial “20 years later” nostalgia cycle, 2001 is scheduled for a resurgence. Before long, we’ll all be pining for flip…

Did you ever get an action figure that, at first glance, seemed like He-Man but was actually called ‘Man-man’, rode a dragon…

You may have heard of spontaneous combustion, but the phenomenon of animals literally exploding is less well-known. Some creatures purposefully detonate as…

The stars of ancient Egypt are undoubtedly the pharaohs, the gold artifacts, and the pyramids. Often overlooked, however, are the common people…

The English language is notoriously difficult to learn. First, it is full of strange idioms, like the sayings about not crying over…

We often think of science as absolute. Something either is or it isn’t and through scientific study we have proof to back…

The term “kingmaker” is used to describe a person of power and influence who plays a pivotal role in a royal or…

Sid Vicious was a punk rock icon, former bassist in the Sex Pistols, a heroin addict, and a suspected murderer. In 1978,…

Given that so many publications today have become overly politicised and preachy, as well as living on borrowed time in the wake…