"Soul Train" host Don Cornelius made his mark by bringing Black representation to American television. Here's the sad story of his 2012 death.

The Pilgrims' Mayflower left Holland and arrived in America in 1620. Here's how many people were aboard when it hit the shores of Massachusetts.

The Army's Delta Force avoids attention to preserve its secrecy, but some info has trickled out over the years. Here's the untold truth of the mysterious force.

American abolitionist Harriet Tubman is often described in American history books, but the story of her child is lesser known. Here's why that's the case.

Mick Jagger first met Melanie Hamrick in 2014 while the two were both on tour. Here's what his relationship with his younger beau is like.

What's the real meaning behind Green Day's "American Idiot"? Here's how the punk rock group came up with the lyrics to the popular 2004 song.

While living in the White House, the Kennedys kept a lot of pets. From ducks to hamsters to ponys, here are all the members of the extended presidential family.

You might have heard of mausoleums, possibly in a conversation about things like graveyards or crypts. So what exactly are these structures?

Comedian and actor Phil Hartman died in 1998 in a murder-suicide involving his third wife, Brynn Omdahl. Here's what the horrific crime scene looked like.

Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was able to murder at least 30 women over the course of four years. Here's how he managed to get away with his crimes.

There are lots of rumors of illegitimate children attached to members of Britain's royal family, though many tales remain solidly in the realm of speculation.

Mausoleums are above-ground buildings used to house corpses. So how exactly does a body decompose inside these structures? Let's take a look.

Time travel has been depicted in popular culture many times across many different mediums, but is it actually possible? Let's dig into the science.

Some of the doctors who worked on John F. Kennedy at Parkland Memorial Hospital don't believe that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Here's why.

Elvis Presley was known for his love of Christmas, and those close to him knew this very well. Here's what the holiday was like at his home.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental part of Christianity. But was he the only one to rise from the dead in the Bible? Here's the story.

Former United Kingdom prime minister Winston Churchill had five children: Diana, Randolph, Sarah, Marigold, and Mary. Here's what happened to them.

Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever.

Napolean's remains were moved a few times before reaching their final resting place. Here's where you'll find the French General-turned-Emperor's grave.

Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along.

In 2008, Denise Amber Lee's husband came home to find her gone and their two young children alone. Here's how the tragic story came to an end.

Ghost's "Mary on a Cross" was released in 2019 but in 2022 the song took on a life of its own, with a variety of theories on what the song is really about.

Every person on the planet has to poop - if they don't, things can get dangerous pretty fast. Here's the average amount people poop in a year.

The soft drink Fanta has a history that goes back many decades, and you might be surprised at the dark origins of this fizzy treat. Here's the story.

It's a huge honor to be on the cover of "Madden," but some people think it's a curse. Here are the NFL players who've been hit — or not — by the Madden curse.

Singer Betsy Cline was married to Linotype operator Charlie Dick for six years until she died in 1963. Here's the story of their complicated relationship.

Nine Inch Nails' debut album "Pretty Hate Machine" helped throw Trent Reznor into the spotlight. Here's the history behind the song "Head Like a Hole."