The Tragic Death Of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mother
Alberta Williams King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s mother, was murdered six years after his son's death.
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The Truth About Anne Frank's Father Otto
Anne Frank's diary wouldn't have been made public if it weren't for her father Otto. Of everyone who hid alongside Anne, her father was the only one to survive.
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Why The CIA's Operation Ajax Was So Messed Up
Throughout the Cold War, the CIA reportedly conducted a vast array of spying and assassination missions in order to protect American interests.
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The Untold Truth Of The Murderous Dr. Cream
He began having an affair with Julia Stott and they conspired to kill her husband for insurance money. His death by poison caught the attention of the police.
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The One Condition Lindsey Buckingham Had For Joining Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood had noticed Lindsey Buckingham's guitar prowess and songwriting skills and tapped him to be the new guitarist for Fleetwood Mac.
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The Surprising Number Of Sinners' Bibles That Exist In The World
Three little letters can make a whole world of difference, as a Bible publisher discovered in 1631 that omitting one word encouraged the devout to sin.
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The Truth About J. Edgar Hoover And Richard Nixon's Relationship
The Watergate scandal was a blow to the public's confidence in the U.S. presidency, showing the nation how corruption could affect average individuals.
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What Does Black Or White Smoke From The Vatican's Chimney Mean?
Since a new pope is such a big deal, the Catholic Church is bound to take the decision seriously, and accompany it with a fair amount of pomp and ceremony.
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What You Didn't Know About Benedict Arnold's Time As A Smuggler
Before he became the most infamous traitor of the American Revolution, Benedict Arnold operated an apothecary. He soon shifted into the practice of smuggling.
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Amazing Natural Wonders Destroyed By Idiot Tourists
Want to experience the natural wonders of our Eden-like Earth? You better make sure you get there ahead of these bozos.
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Artifacts Found While Building Subway Systems
These awesome artifacts were found while humans were building subway systems. Silly humans digging in the dirt.
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Why Emperor Nero Was One Of Rome's Most Hated Rulers
When it comes to a historical list of really evil and hated rulers, Emperor Nero — who ruled over the Roman Empire from A.D. 54-68 — ranks pretty high.
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There Are More Fatal Accidents On Sets Than You Think
Though rare, fatal accidents on movie sets, such as the one involving Alec Baldwin, are nothing new.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Divorce
While breaking a marriage contract is a simple matter of doing some legal paperwork that undoes some earlier paperwork, the Bible has something to say about it.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Charlie Chaplin
For many today, Charlie Chaplin is a relic of a bygone era. The legendary entertainer made his movie debut in 1914's "Making A Living."
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The Truth About Writer Ann Rule's Friendship With Ted Bundy
Ann Rule knew Ted Bundy for years and wrote the book "The Stranger Beside Me" about his crimes and their close friendship stemming from working together.
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What Is Under The Great Sphinx Of Giza?
The Great Sphynx, located in the Egyptian city of Giza, is one of the most recognized and famous sculptures in the globe.
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The Real Reason The Mafia's Golden Age Ended
The American mob went from one of several 19th century New York street gangs to the five Italian-American crime families that became organized crime.
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Does George Washington's Whiskey Still Exist?
George Washington went from being a successful land surveyor to a respected general leading the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
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Why John Hancock Couldn't Fight In The Battle Of Lexington
In American history, Paul Revere rode on horseback warning about the British, and John Hancock and Samuel Adams were among those that received the message.
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How Thomas Edison Was Responsible For Annie Oakley's Acting Career
Annie Oakley wasn't dubbed "Little Sure Shot" by Sitting Bull for nothing, and her talents got her noticed by everyone, including famed inventor Thomas Edison.
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The CIA's Relationship With Silicon Valley Explained
Companies like Amazon, Google, and IBM, have ties to Silicon Valley, and the formerly sleepy town in California is home to many big names in technology.
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This Is The Longest Name In The Bible
Unlike in modern Western culture, in Biblical times, the choosing and invoking of a name was a big deal. This is the longest name in the Bible.
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Why The Bible's Abraham Was Willing To Sacrifice His Own Son
Abraham and his wife, Sarah, were parents to Isaac, and God promised them that the legacy of their family would go on for generations.
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The Horrible Medieval Weapon That Was Used To Torture Wives
While some forms of torture and shame were reserved for criminals, many of the forms of abuse in the Middle Ages were used on those accused of minor "crimes."
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This Was The Fastest Speed Chuck Yeager Ever Flew
Yeager's crowning achievement came in 1947 when he found himself in the cockpit of a Bell X-1, a rocket-powered aircraft designed to break the sound barrier.
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The Shady History Behind Google And The CIA
The monopoly on our connectivity is made even more concerning with the revelation that Google's origins are intertwined with the CIA and NSA.
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