Phrases We Owe to William Shakespeare
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You could indeed exhibit anything in those days
When we think of deadly animals, the biggest and baddest often come to mind. But looking at the data in terms of which ones have caused the most death and devastation, we find that a surprising number of them aren't what we'd expect.
Apparently, former US President Andrew Jackson was so scared of the Bell Witch Cave, he allegedly said, "I would rather face the British Army than to spend another night with the Bell Witch."
In 1845, two ships carrying 134 men set sail from England in search of the Northwest Passage — but they never returned.
The world's biggest spider revealed
If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.
Giacomo Casanova Was An Adventurer, Libertine, And Child Molester