In the crowded world of true crime podcasts, only a few truly stand out. Let's take a look at the best of the year. Season three of "In the Dark" by The New Yorker takes a deep dive into the 2005 Haditha massacre in Iraq. The host, Madeleine Baran, uses secret recordings and classified documents to
In 1822, France's government had a smart idea. They wanted more people to get vaccinated against smallpox. So, they asked a French artist named Constant Joseph Desbordes to create a painting that would teach people about the benefits of the vaccine. Desbordes came up with "La Vaccine, " which shows
Juan Soto just signed a whopping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. That's a lot of money! Let's break down how this deal stacks up against other sports numbers. First off, Soto's contract is more than the combined payroll of all teams in the AL and NL Central divisions for 2025
For decades, Americans mostly agreed on one thing: science was trustworthy. But lately, that's quickly changing. People who lean left and right are now seeing science quite differently. This divide didn't happen overnight. It's been growing since the 1990s and picked up speed in 2018. What's causing
Imagine a time machine for sports fans! Recently, Celtics legend Paul Pierce sparked a fun debate, claiming his 2008 team would outplay the current champs. So, let's compare some iconic Boston teams across different eras. First, the 2008 Celtics. With Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, they
It's still too early to predict this year's Christmas snow, but historical data gives us some hints. AccuWeather looked at weather patterns from 1991 to 2020 and found that big cities like Denver and Chicago have the best chances, about 1 in 3, for a white Christmas. Indianapolis and Boston come nex
When you think about religious films, you might imagine slow, preachy movies that are hard to get through. But there are plenty of religious movies that are exciting, funny, or thought-provoking. Let's take a look at some of the best ones that won't make you yawn. First off, there's "The Name of th
Sculpting statues of sports stars might seem like a straightforward task, but it turns out there's more to it than meets the eye. Take a look at some famous examples: the Harry Kane statue in London was compared to a comic strip character, the Dwyane Wade sculpture in Miami resembled actor Laurence
In 1996, basketball legend Michael Jordan joined an elite group in the NBA by scoring his 25, 000th point. He achieved this feat in just 782 games, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 691 games. The Bulls celebrated with a win against the San Antonio Spurs, 97-88. Jordan's contribution was significant
November 30 isn't just any day for Ohio State. It's a date that's seen some historic games, especially against their rival, Michigan. The Buckeyes have played the Wolverines on this date five times in a row, with three straight road wins. The first game on this date was a home loss to Kenyon in 1899
