These Are the Best Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now

Documentaries are a great way to learn something new while also relaxing in front of the TV. Sometimes though, they can get pretty boring. This list breaks down what you need to know about all the best ones. Don't waste time scrolling the channels, get educated!

Murder Among the Mormons

If you like true crime, there's no better backstory than an underground world you never knew of. Once one man in the Mormon religion got a hold of a rare document, the world around him comes to a halt...literally! Who could have done this heinous crime? Watch and find out...

13th

Directed by Ava Duverney, this harrowing look into the mass incarceration of minorities in America following the 13th amendment. Decade by decade the series maps out how prison has unfairly worked in favor of white privilege and how black people were targeted by the government and systemic oppression. 

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The More You Know

  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • Agatha Christie said she came up with many of her book plots while sitting in her bathtub while eating apples.
  • There is a museum of bad art.
  • China owns all the pandas in the world.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.