Sometimes a hat isn’t just a hat. Hats that we see everyday are replete with secret meanings and controversial histories that we’d never expect from such humble headgear. Everything comes from somewhere. Even what we wear on our heads everyday can broadcast surprising messages or continue unexpected traditions. In many cases, a hat’s original connotations

For most of us, the words “stop the presses” bring to mind a familiar scene. The papers are rolling through the printers when breaking news hits and someone shouts out the infamous phrase, halting all production. Hollywood, of course, is to blame for this. The real-world equivalent is less dramatic and a rare occurrence. However,

Censorship is a big deal in China, where the government has made it clear that it will go to any length to control information. The Chinese government strictly controls news spread through the Internet and mass media, consequently deciding what its citizens know and what they do not. Several Western companies—including Google and Facebook—have either

If you have the IQ of a genius, that doesn’t mean you won’t be a criminal. The people on this list know that all too well, as they used their powerful minds for something other than academic success, namely cold-blooded murder. By the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, an IQ of 130 to 144 is considered “gifted,”

“Ruthless,” “witty,” and “scheming” are only a few of the words that describe the first female emperor of China, Wu Zetian. Despite the obstacles that stood in the way of her uphill climb to power, she overcome a plethora of opposing forces and remains one of the most impactful, influential women in Chinese history. Known

Have you ever wondered how your favorite foods were invented? Most of us probably envision a chef or a food company employee experimenting endlessly to craft the perfect concoction for palates that are tired of the same old thing. A pinch of this, a dash of that, and voila! Finally, after days or even months