Imagine getting stabbed or shot or otherwise dangerously injured. Now imagine not realizing it until much later. That's exactly what happened to these people.
"NCIS" actor David McCallum adopted his son Jason with his first wife, Jill Ireland, in 1962. Here's everything we know about Jason's tragic death in 1989.
In the Book of Genesis, several people are described as living to nearly 1,000 years old. Here's why so many Biblical characters had such long lifespans.
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
Movie theme songs are becoming a relic of the past, but there was a time when they routinely dominated the airwaves and became pop culture touchstones.
Italian Eurovision champs Måneskin have revived arena rock and hair metal for a whole new generation. Here are some things you might not know about them.
We hear the terms terms 'modernism' and 'postmodernism' thrown around a lot to describe various aspects of culture. Here's what those words actually mean.
In the 1980s The Smiths forged a unique sound that solidified their place as indie rock darlings. Here's why frontman Morrissey left The Smiths to go solo.
As the host of Ghost Adventures, Zak Bagans can't be scared of an average haunting. But a terrifying experience is keeping him away from one location forever.
Lo-fi music has found fans in people who use it as background music during tasks or even just to relax. Here's why the newfangled elevator music is so popular.
Bob Barker was on daytime TV for nearly 50 years, making him a fixture in American living rooms. Here's what's come out about the legendary host since he died.
There are multiple reasons why LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated in October. The first observance was in 1994, but its roots go back further than that.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley met when he was 24 and she was 14. Looking deeper into the controversial age gap reveals a lot about the pair's relationship.
Washington, D.C. remains under the jurisdiction of the United States Congress, to the dismay of many. Here's why it hasn't managed to achieve statehood.
The cast of Discovery's hit show "Moonshiners" appears to be engaged in illegal activity, so how do they avoid getting arrested? The answer is complicated.
Former U.S. president James K. Polk has had multiple grave sites following his death on June 15, 1849. Here's why his remains have moved around so much.
Though Queen's Freddie Mercury rose to stardom while Prince was still a teenager, Mercury took note when Prince hit the scene. Here's how he felt about Prince.
Creating and manipulating fire is commonly seen as a uniquely human skill. In Australia, firehawks have been making use of fire for far longer than us.