Why is there an underground city beneath Beijing?
The Beijing underground city may sound like the stuff of legends, but it's a real place built to escape Soviets. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact and fiction surroundin...
17 Sep 20089min
How Thomas Jefferson Worked
Thomas Jefferson's life was peppered with accomplishments -- but what about the disparity between his public image and private life? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact an...
15 Sep 200817min
Who was America's first murderer?
John Billington was one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact -- he was also the first American murder. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn about the fact and fiction surrounding America's ...
10 Sep 20089min
Could Noah's ark really have happened?
Versions of the Great Flood float around in nearly every human culture, and Christianity, Islam and Judaism share the overarching plot points of a man, a flood, and animals marching two by two. Check ...
8 Sep 200810min
How did Rasputin really die?
Rasputin, mystic and advisor to the Romanov family in Russia, was distrusted and seemingly immuned to death. How did Rasputin finally die? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more. Learn mo...
3 Sep 200813min
What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride?
Although Paul Revere's ride has evolved into an American legend, he was not alone on his famous midnight ride. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding ...
1 Sep 200811min
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
In all of history, no cow is more infamous than Mrs. O'Leary's. The farm animals was accused of kicking over a lantern and starting the Great Chicago Fire on Oct. 8, 1871. Check out our HowStuffWorks ...
27 Aug 20089min
How King Arthur Worked
Thanks to his enduring presence in western culture, the name King Arthur conjures up a very specific image. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surround K...
25 Aug 20088min
