The Worst Christmas Shortages In History
Christmas will never be immune to buzz-killing shortages. These are the worst Christmas shortages in history.
Read MoreChristmas will never be immune to buzz-killing shortages. These are the worst Christmas shortages in history.
Read MoreBody modification has an incredibly long history — as soon as we were aware of the way we look, we were trying to change that for one reason or another. One of the most drastic forms is foot binding, a Chinese practice that Ancient History says started during China's Tang Dynasty.
Read MoreFrom his passion for flight to his poetry, this is everything you never knew about Jimmy Stewart.
Read MoreAs one of the biggest pop and rock stars in the English-speaking world, the Piano Man has made the news a lot — not just for his musical accomplishments, but for his romantic entanglements and tabloid scandals. The New Jersey native has lived a colorful life, to say the least.
Read MorePeople have always had a thing for unsolved mysteries. We can't stop thinking about the possibilities and it doesn't help when the creep factor is through the roof. High-profile unsolved cases are even worse for the coverage they get. Here are unsolved celebrity deaths that'll keep you up at night.
Read MoreBritish music legend Rod Stewart is widely celebrated for his contributions to the music industry as a singer and songwriter, and his life has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. This is the untold truth of Rod Stewart.
Read MoreWhile he must enjoy hosting Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek seems to really like being a TV personality, and spreading fun and good cheer. He's also not afraid to poke a little fun at his image, career, or his sometimes sternly-approached Jeopardy! duties.
Read MoreCharismatic actress and singer Annette Funicello was an incredible phenomenon in the 1950s and 1960s, yet there are things that her fans may not know about her. This is the untold truth of Annette Funicello.
Read MorePoison as a means of murder is as old as history, but we've also employed it for a heap of other purposes. Here are some bizarre historical uses for poison.
Read MoreTaking part in the liberation of World War II's concentration camps was an unimaginable horror that most Allied troops did not expect. It's estimated that up to 20 million people died in concentration camps. A small percentage survived to be liberated by Allied troops during World War II.
Read MoreFred Rogers was the beloved host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on public television from the mid-1960s until 2001. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood features the almost-as-beloved Tom Hanks donning that iconic red cardigan. This is the untold truth of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Read MoreMalala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist, rose to fame in October 2012 after a gunman shot her for championing every girl's right to education in her homeland. She was also the youngest person ever to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. This is the untold truth of Malala Yousafzai.
Read MoreThe 2010s were full of brutal, gruesome movies. But not all of them got the attention they deserved. From psychologically disturbing dramas to gory horror flicks, these are the darkest movies of the past decade that nobody is talking about.
Read MoreOzzy Osbourne has lived a life so unbelievable that many bonkers stories about him are indeed real. But a lot of common knowledge about the man is just plain wrong. Here are the false facts about Ozzy Osbourne that you always thought were true.
Read MoreEverywhere you drive, people or things are constantly reminding you to buckle up. That's what makes it all the weirder that when kids get on a school bus, there are no seatbelts to be found. How is that legal? Well, here are the details you need to know about why buses don’t have seatbelts.
Read MoreJohn Belushi lived a short but eventful life filled with both overwhelming success and heartbreaking tragedy. This is the tragic real-life story of John Belushi.
Read MoreThe iconic CBGB music club opened in 1973 in New York City and quickly became a part of the cutting-edge punk rock music scene. Bands like the Ramones, the Patti Smith Group, Blondie, and the Talking Heads frequented the club, showcasing their music in a dive bar setting owned by Hilly Kristal.
Read MoreWesterners have known about the Aztec Sun Stone since 1519, do we really understand what it was used for? Was it a calendar? A political statement? What about a warning of the end of the world? Read on to see the mysterious Aztec Sun Stone explained.
Read MoreThere's more to Moses than then Ten Commandments, and a lot of it is incredibly strange. If all you know about God's number one boy is Prince of Egypt or Charlton Heston in a wig, here are some lesser-known facts about Moses.
Read MoreSome animal attacks on humans are surprising because you don't expect it from animals like squirrels and rabbits.
Read MoreNukes can destroy the world, but they're not always treated with the utmost respect
Read MoreOne of the most famous filmmakers of all time, Walt Disney’s story is larger than life … and that’s thanks to some major myth-building, both good and bad. Much of what we believe about Disney is just plain false, so let’s set the record straight.
Read MoreIn 1666, when the Great Fire of London swept through the city streets, it destroyed a massive part of the medieval structures. To finally explain the Great Fire of London, learn exactly how it was started, what was destroyed, and why a French watchmaker was blamed for starting the fire.
Read MoreThe Sugarhill Gang is often credited with creating the first major hip hop album and the first chart-topping rap single "Rapper's Delight" in 1979. The untold truth of the Sugarhill Gang is that their groundbreaking hit had a bass line lifted from Chic's "Good Times" and included stolen lyrics.
Read MoreAs one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower stands at 300 meters high, but few people know that the Eiffel Tower was actually built for the International Exposition in France in 1889. This is the bizarre history of Gustave Eiffel and the harsh criticism he faced.
Read MoreHere are facts you might not have known about Mitch Hedberg, the amazing comedian we lost too soon.
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