Adidas Is Nearly 100 Years Old. Here's Who Founded It
Some businesses come and go in a flash. Others have the benefit of just one, ultimately magnificent, insight which powers their success for decades.
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The Arkansas Park Where Diamonds Are Yours For The Taking
Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is home to diamonds that can be uncovered by park visitors. Here's what diamonds have been found there.
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Leslie Jordan's Long History Of HIV/AIDS Advocacy Explained
Actor Leslie Jordan tragically passed away in October, 2022, and had a long history of HIV/AIDS advocacy throughout his life. Here's how he helped the cause.
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Who Is Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi?
Who is Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi, the woman and Olympic hopeful who sparked controversy by not wearing a hijab during a competition in Asia?
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Who Was Mahsa Amini?
Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old woman who died of suspicious circumstances after being detained by the morality police.
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What Happened To The Captain Of The Last Known Slave Ship?
The remains of the last known slave ship, the Clotilda, were discovered in 2018. Here's what happened to the captain of the Clotilda.
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Rosa Parks And Malcolm X's Friendship Explained
Rosa Parks and Malcolm X's had more in common than some may realize. Here is their friendship, explained.
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This Is Where Milton Hershey Is Buried
Hershey's founder, Milton Hershey, was buried in the cemetery he built.
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Ireland's Land Wars Prompted A Single Family To Go To Battle Against The Police
Class warfare is nothing new; those who lack means, often unjustly, have risen up against those who wield economic control for generations, including Ireland.
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The German World War II Captive Whose Death Was Preceded By A Cruel Ultimatum
Enemy sides committed all manner of atrocities against each other in WWII, but this German World War II captive's death was preceded by a cruel ultimatum.
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The Strange Time Blood Rain Fell From The Sky In India
It was like something out of a fantasy involving an ancient curse: On July 25, 2001, Kerala, India's rains pooled across the city in a blood-red hue.
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The Five Rivers Of The Greek Underworld Explained
In the cosmology of Greek mythology, the Underworld ruled by the god Hades was one of the primary realms. Here are its five rivers, explained.
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The Only Popes To Ever Visit The White House
Some popes in modern history had a reputation for travel, visiting numerous countries for public gatherings. Some even stopped by the White House.
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The President Who Established The First National Park In The US
The National Parks system of the United States is one of the better ideas the country has come up with, all advanced by a surprising president.
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The Gruesome 2018 Murder Of Michigan Father David Carter From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
It's a sad fact of modern life that individuals meet a violent end that remains shrouded in mystery, years after the fact, and suspects somehow disappear.
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Inside The Bizarre UFO Sightings Over Lake Michigan From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
Even with the high-tech information gathering gear available, some mysteries linger on, especially when they involve something unidentified in the sky.
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The Disturbing 2015 Death Of Tiffany Valiante From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
The death of a teenager on the cusp of adulthood is a tragedy, bringing grief to family and friends. That's made worse when the alleged facts don't add up.
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Rocking Facts About Metallica's James Hetfield
Did you know Metallica's James Hetfield didn't start out playing the guitar? Find out what instrument got him started in music, plus 11 other rocking facts.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Man Who Thought The Earth Was Hollow
Forget all that factual science stuff, and imagine that under Earth's crust there's ... nothing.
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How An Obsession With A Cult Leader Led One Follower To Murder Their Partner
Cults have been known to inspire odd, even tragic, behavior from members, up to and including acts of extreme violence -- for instance, murder.
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How Steve Bannon's Political Views Were Influenced By Jimmy Carter
A nation's leaders are people of influence, not only at home, not only on the global stage, but also making a difference in the lives of individuals.
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Here's How The President's Nuclear Football Really Works
The president is never far from his "nuclear football," the machine that may or may not initiate the end of humanity as we know it. Here's how it works.
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Muhammad Ali's Familial Connections To A Civil War Hero And Controversial Statue
Muhammad Ali is revered for being one of the world's most iconic boxing figures. He also has connections to a Civil War hero and a controversial statue.
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Did Galileo Have Any Children?
Galileo Galilei has gone down in history for his massive contributions to the advancement of scientific understanding -- an extraordinary man, but still a man.
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The 1838 Pastry War Was No Piece Of Cake
One 19th-century war took place between Mexico and France, and though its name conjures images of sweet treats, the Pastry War itself was anything but.
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Who Is Vitus Bering, The Man Who The Bering Strait And Sea Are Named After?
Some from the age of exploration are forgotten, lost in whatever part of the world they sought to understand, while others live on through place names.
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The 1993 Brink's Heist Explained
A priest, an ex-policeman, and $7.4 million of cash stolen from Brink's. Here's the story behind one of the biggest armed robberies in U.S. history.
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