There Is More To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Goggles Than Meets The Eye
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a brilliant pro basketball career, with athletic accomplishments that continue to boggle the mind, many performed while wearing goggles.
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Stories By Frank Greenwood
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How David Bowie Helped Shape The Image Of DC's Staple Villain
David Bowie is one of the most recognizable musicians of all time. Here's how the legendary songwriter helped shape the image of DC's staple villain. -
Clarence Roberts: The Man Who Died In A Mysterious Fire Twice
Arson can be a tricky crime to prove, since the evidence can sometimes be totally consumed, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. -
The Largest Volcanic Eruption In The US Didn't Actually Kill Anyone
Mention volcano, and perhaps it evokes images of islands racked by earth tremors in the South Pacific. But North America has had its share, too. -
The 90-Million-Year-Old Discovery Made During A Simple Fishing Tournament
It's not unusual for fishermen to, say, exaggerate their accomplishments and near-misses, which makes one claim, confirmed by a geologist, even more impressive. -
Why Mao Zedong Once Offered Up Millions Of His Own Citizens To Henry Kissinger
International diplomacy is tricky business, requiring shrewd insights, an ability to read the opposing parties, and the willingness to consider what's offered. -
JFK's Diary Entry About Adolf Hitler That Would Turn Heads Today
It's interesting to think JFK had a diary and in it, he wrote about Adolf Hitler. The entry would likely turn heads today. -
Magic Johnson Received Some Blunt Advice From Michael Jordan After His NBA Return
Magic Johnson got some blunt advice from another NBA legend, Michael Jordan, after coming out of retirement. Here's what Jordan said. -
Joan Joyce: The Greatest American Athlete You've Never Heard Of
From time to time, athletes emerge who seem naturally endowed with the ability to play any sport with great success, but few were as successful as Joan Joyce. -
Joe DiMaggio Called This Legendary Negro League Pitcher The Best He Ever Faced
Before Joe DiMaggio sold coffee makers, before he married Marilyn Monroe, he was a baseball professional who appreciated the talent of the men he faced. -
The Completely Unexpected Pallbearers At Ulysses S. Grant's Funeral
The funeral ceremonies for national leadership can often say as much about a country as about the individual being remembered for their service. -
How LeBron James Really Felt After Kobe Bryant Died
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are two names that continue to shine in the annals of professional basketball. Were they colleagues, rivals, or something else? -
The Real Reason These Colors Are Associated With Halloween
St. Patrick's Day sees the world turn green; Valentine's Day is bedecked with red. But why is Halloween so consistently associated with certain colors? -
The Perplexing 1982 Death Of The Man Known As William L. Toomey
Even with all of the tools available to criminal investigators today, some cases have been, and continue to be, unresolved, even after decades of work. -
The Tragic 1986 Death Of Stuntman Dar Robinson
Stunts performed for the camera are a dangerous undertaking, requiring athletic ability, precise calculations, and extraordinary focus in the moment. -
Inside Steve Martin's Friendship With Martin Short
It's one thing for actors to appear to be friends when they're performing together, but quite often it doesn't transition off the screen to everyday life. -
You'll Never Guess What The Very First Retired Professional Sports Number Was
It's a tremendous honor bestowed on outstanding members of a professional sports team: retiring an individual's number. When did the tradition start? -
How NFL Player Jerome Bettis Got His Iconic Nickname
Many's the sports star who picks up a nickname (or more) along the way, from teammates, fans, or journalists. It's clear Jerome Bettis' nickname is apt. -
How A Calendar Mishap Almost Threatened Russia's Performance In The 1908 Olympics
It can be hard enough, coordinating several calendars for several events involving numerous people. It's worse when different calendars entirely are involved. -
The Story Of The Korean Basketball Player Who Was Nicknamed The Female Magic Johnson
Pete Maravich. Magic Johnson. E.J. Ok. While the first two names are instantly recognizable as basketball legends, few will recognize the third.
