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Napoléon’s deadly cologne obsession, Neanderthals killed by hyenas, and a Salvador Dalí painting found in a thrift store. Napoléon’s Love Of Cologne May Have Led To His Death, Study Finds Wikimedia CommonsOn May 5, 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte died exiled and alone on a remote island. While his cause of death was initially believed to be stomach cancer, questions remain. More than two centuries after his reign, historians widely agree that Napoléon Bonaparte ranks among the greatest military commanders in world history....

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: Five New Technologies That Will Change Your Life In 10 Years How Nikola Tesla’s Death Brought A Tragic End To The Iconic Inventor’s Groundbreaking Career 7 Groundbreaking Interracial Couples And The Inspiring Stories Behind Them...

These stunning photos reveal just how hard life was for the immigrant occupants of New York’s tenement buildings a century ago. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, New York City swelled with wave after wave of European immigrants — and many lived in tenement buildings. These tenements, as defined by the New York State Legislature in 1867, constituted “any building…which is rented…out as the home of more than three families living independently of one another and doing their own cooking upon the premises....

From its grand opening in 1955 to the original “It’s A Small World” ride, these photos of Disneyland’s early days prove that it has always been “the happiest place on Earth.” Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: 1 of 56The Disneyland entrance in all its mid-century glory. The park officially opened on July 17, 1955, to a crowd of 28,000 eager visitors....

From killing for money to twisted abuse and psychopathy, each of these serial killer couples will make you sick to your stomach. As well as being illegal and morally repugnant, committing murder is risky. The chance of getting caught is high enough when only one person does it; adding a second perpetrator only heightens the potential for error, and thus the likelihood of imprisonment. Since spouses in the United States and Canada can’t be forced to testify against one another, enlisting your betrothed might seem like a smart move, but as these infamous and horrifying serial killer couples show, things can and still do end badly…...

Despite a national move away from celebrating Confederate figures, Alabama insists on continuing celebrations of the men who led the South. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesProtesters hold flags across the street from the Jefferson Davis monument in New Orleans, Louisiana. Happy belated Jefferson Davis Day, Alabamans! Despite Davis having been born in Kentucky, represented Mississippi in Congress, led the Confederacy from Virginia, and died in Louisiana — it’s Alabama that continues to honor his legacy with a day of summer barbecues and sun-bathing....

The app, which has roughly 700,000 users worldwide, has been blamed in Sweden for causing multiple unwanted pregnancies. A contraceptive app called Natural Cycles has been receiving complaints after 37 women claimed it caused unwanted pregnancies. The app, which uses an algorithm and factors like body temperature to predict when a woman will be most fertile, has been a popular alternative to hormonal contraceptives in the EU, where it is certified as a form of birth control....

When police searched his parents’ apartment, they discovered more than 200 bags of illicit drugs. Wikimedia CommonsA five-year-old shocked his teacher when he came to school with a bag of heroin stamped with a Spider-Man figure. Last week, a harrowing incident of parental negligence occurred when a five-year-old boy allegedly brought a bag of heroin to school. As reported by the Daily Hampshire Gazette, the boy reportedly told one of his teachers that when he eats or tastes the powder — which was concealed in a plastic bag stamped with a Spider-Man figure — he turns into the superhero....

The Proteus is expected to house up to 12 people with facilities that range from research labs to a built-in greenhouse — all under the ocean. Yves Behar/Fuse ProjectDesigns for a new underwater habitat named Proteus in the Caribbean Sea were revealed by architect Yves Behar. Meant to further mankind’s exploration of our oceans, the designs for an upcoming research hub set to be built on the floor of the Caribbean Sea were just released....

The unnamed victim had made his living by retrieving frisbees and selling them to local disc golfers. Wikimedia CommonsThe man was found dead with one of his arms torn off. With inflation and pandemic-related struggles, many Americans are trying hard to stay afloat. One homeless man in Largo, Florida, was making do by retrieving frisbees from the lake of a public park to sell to local disc golfers. However, that man was just found dead on Tuesday — with his arm torn off....

A seal attempting to acquire its next meal. Writers and artists often use images of large bodies of water to symbolize the unknown. One look at nature photographer Jorge Cervera Hauser’s photography, though, and it seems that the ocean and its inhabitants are something Hauser knows incredibly well: Some fish swarm together for protection, but they more accurately just become a feeding ball for nearby predators. Source: Jorge Cervera Hauser...

Known as the “Human Owl,” Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and ’30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward. At the turn of the century, no beacon beamed brighter with opportunity than the United States. Untold masses migrated to America in search a better life. The rise of circuses and sideshows saw spectacle at every corner and contortionist “freaks” like Martin Laurello making their living by dazzling crowds....

“The conviction of Timothy Evans is now recognized to have been one of the most notorious, if not the most notorious, miscarriages of justice.” YouTubeTimothy Evans escorted by authorities. The execution of Timothy Evans isn’t haunting because of the crime he was convicted of. It’s the fact that he wasn’t the man who did it. Charged with killing his wife and daughter, 25-year-old Timothy Evans told the court he was innocent and that it was his neighbor who lived downstairs, John Christie, that was responsible....

There are few times of the year more beautiful than spring. As the weather warms up, green fields and budding trees transform into bright, colorful expanses of daisies, wildflowers, and roses. From the blushing cherry blossoms that dot Japan’s fields to the vibrant tulip fields that bring vivid color to Holland’s lush landscapes, spring flowers are one of the world’s greatest marvels: Flowers are seen in Carlsbad, California. The nearly 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the view above are in full bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year, from early March through early May....

The U.S. government terrorized, outed, and fired at least 5,000 people suspected of being homosexuals during the Lavender Scare from 1947-1961. National ArchivesSen. Kenneth Wherry (left) and Sen. J. Lister Hill conducted the first congressional investigation into homosexuality in the federal workforce in 1950 as part of what’s become known as the Lavender Scare. “These people are frightened to death,” said George Raines. A professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University, Raines was testifying before a U....

The Salema Porgy, a small generic golden striped fish, is known as “the fish that makes dreams.” Have you ever eaten really bad sushi? Like up all night, stomach-churning fish? Well, chances are, you’ve never come close to eating anything like the Salema Porgy. The Salema Porgy is commonly known as sarpa salpa. However, in Arabic, this small generic golden striped fish is known as “the fish that makes dreams” thanks to the LSD-like hallucinations it provides to those who eat it....

Marilyn Monroe’s mother Gladys Pearl Baker was a single woman living with paranoid schizophrenia when she gave birth to the future icon, and their relationship remained strained until Monroe’s sudden death. When Marilyn Monroe first stepped onto the Hollywood scene, she claimed that she never knew her mother, Gladys Pearl Monroe. The starlet told the public that she was an orphan who spent her childhood bouncing between different foster homes, but that tragic tale was only partially true....

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below. Wikimedia CommonsA group of 12th-century nobles were caught off guard when the floor of their meeting room collapsed into a latrine chamber. The Erfurt latrine disaster of 1184 offers a bizarre mix of tragedy and comedy. The somewhat muddy historical account tells the tale of a meeting of nobles gone awry after they drowned in excrement inside a church in modern-day Germany....

Though coming of age traditions vary drastically from culture to culture, nearly every society designates specific rituals, ceremonies, and traditions as a way to symbolize and celebrate the transition from child to adult. Here are six of the world’s coolest coming of age traditions that mark the wonderful passage from childhood into adulthood. Jewish Coming Of Age Traditions: The Bar and Bat Mitzvah The bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah are coming of age ceremonies for Jewish boys and girls, respectively....

Before he died, David Saunders asked that his body be used for the advancement of medical research. Instead, it was dissected in a Marriott hotel for a paying audience. The National WWII MuseumDavid Saunders died of COVID-19 in August. A World War II veteran and Hurricane Katrina survivor, 98-year-old David Saunders lived a long, admirable life. Before dying of COVID-19 in August, he demanded his body be used for science. His wife Elsie ensured as much, but then discovered that he had been dissected in front of a paying audience in Portland, Oregon....