While it's rarely been front-and-center in debates over the future of the United States, the issue of statehood for the nation's capi

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.

Bob Marley's name is internationally recognized, arguably by billions of people around the globe. But it wasn't quite his real name at birth.

Though the four gospels of the Christian Bible's New Testament tell similar stories, the Gospel of Mark has a bizarre ending that is still debated.

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.

On September 16, 1994, over 60 kids attending Ruwa, Zimbabwe's Ariel School claim they saw aliens while they were playing outside. Here's the story.

Alex Murdaugh allegedly hired Curtis "Cousin Eddie" Smith to kill him. Here's everything we know about the friend of the troubled Murdaugh family.

In 2023, Rupert Murdoch announced that his son, Lachlan, would be taking over as chairman of News Corp and Fox News. So who is the younger Murdoch?

Paul Reubens, best known for his iconic character Pee-Wee Herman, kept much of his life private. Here's what has come out about the actor since his death.

The Murdaugh dynasty came crashing down thanks to the actions of Alex Murdaugh, a wealthy attorney who killed his wife and son, among other crimes.

Baseball is loaded with traditions, including the seventh-inning stretch, when people in the stands get up, stretch, and walk around. Here's how it originated.

Looking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.

You've heard of Air Force One, but the floating White House was a luxurious part of Presidential life for several commanders in chief for nearly a century.

Artist Bob Ross created his first TV painting, "A Walk in the Woods," on "The Joy of Painting" in 1983. Its journey in the years after is an interesting one.

Baby Alive dolls were introduced in 1973 by Kenner Products, and the company was acquired by Hasbro in 1991. Here's what happened to the dolls.

Napoleon Bonaparte's wife, Empress Josephine Bonaparte, died in 1814. But the exact cause of her death is still somewhat unclear. Here's the story.

Harambe - a western lowland gorilla species from the Cincinnati Zoo - was killed in 2016 after a toddler fell into his enclosure. So what happened to his body?

Air shows can be quite the spectacle, but they are also quite dangerous, for both pilots and spectators. So how often do they lead to deaths?

Bob Marley wrote "Get Up, Stand Up" with former Wailer Peter Tosh. The song is still an anthem for the oppressed. This was the inspiration behind the song.

In 2008, Stephenville, Texas forever became part of American UFO lore when residents spotted strange lights in the sky. Here's the full story.

Members of Pastor Naasón Joaquín García's church, La Luz de Mundo, accused him of a variety of sex crimes, including against children. This is where he is now.

Mobsters have a well-deserved reputation for brutality and criminality. But many members of the mafia have served in the military, and some with distinction.

UFO sightings are often associated with the United States, especially thanks to the Roswell incident. But Japan also gets its share of alien reports.

In 1977, two UFO sightings sparked curiosity and skepticism among residents of Broad Haven, Wales. Here's everything we know about the incidents.

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