Inside The Tragic Death Of Race Car Driver Gordon Smiley
The sport of auto racing has seen many accidents and fatalities. It's a dangerous sport and professionals know they're putting their lives at risk each race.
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The Disturbing Truth About The Dancing Plague Of The 1500s
In the early 16th century, a very different kind of plague struck Strasbourg, France — one that could seem somewhat comical in theory.
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Mysteries Of The Mountains You've Never Heard Of
Some mountains seem to be magnets for the spooky, creepy, and unexplained. Here are some mysteries of the mountains you've never heard of.
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The JFK Theory That Would Change Everything
John F. Kennedy's first presidential term came to a tragic end on November 22, 1963, when he was shot in the head as he rode in a motorcade in Dallas.
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What Rachel And Leah Really Looked Like According To The Bible
The tale of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah is one of the more enduring love stories from the Bible and has been called "the Bible's original love triangle."
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Religious Cults That Changed The Course Of History
Some cults got big and rolled through populations, only to be crushed. In their failure, however, they shook empires and touched the lives of millions.
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The Untold Evils Of The Roman Emperor Caligula
Roman Emperor is remembered for his outrageous and violent behavior. He killed wantonly, stole from his own people, and claimed to have conquered the ocean.
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The Rainbow Warrior: The True Story Of The Sinking Of The Greenpeace Ship
In July 1985, the French government sank Greenpeace's flagship the Rainbow Warrior. One activist died in the attack. Here's the story of that tragic day.
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This Was Joaquin Phoenix's Experience In The Children Of God Cult
Over the years, actor Joaquin Phoenix has talked about his experience with the infamous Children of God cult in several interviews.
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This Was Rose McGowan's Experience In The Children Of God Cult
As a child, Rose McGowan was born into the Children of God cult — a free-love hippie dream gone horribly wrong that still exists to this day.
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A Slice Of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake Was Just Auctioned Off For A Stunning Amount
Straight out of the vault from the 1981 royal wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, a historical slice of cake has just sold at an auction.
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The Bizarre Truth About Execution By Elephant
Elephants are among the most intelligent of our non-human relatives in the animal kingdom. For centuries, that intelligence was used to carry out executions.
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Oscar Wilde Could Have Avoided Jail. Here Were His Options
A lawsuit would backfire and ruin his life, a fate made more tragic by the more appealing options provided to — and denied by — Wilde.
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The Surprising Role Religion Played In Necromancy
Many imagine necromancers huddled in dark robes, making Satanic pacts as they carry out their dark deeds in crypts and graveyards.
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The Messed Up Truth About Cult Leader Ron Lafferty
Ron Lafferty was a self-professed prophet who after being excommunicated from the LDS church, started a fundamentalist splinter group called School of Prophets.
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What You Need To Know About The Colossus Of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, but much of the details about it have been made up over the centuries.
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The Truth Of The Demonic Pigs In The Bible
Pigs have significant meaning for different religions and cultures. In the Bible, pigs play an essential role when Jesus casts demons out of a man.
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Here's What Would Happen To Earth If The Extinct Kronosaurus Lived Today
If the extinct dinosaur known as Kronosaurus were alive today, the world would be a much more perilous place for humans.
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The Most Infamous Crime Machine Gun Kelly Committed
On the evening of July 22, 1933, notorious gangster Machine Gun Kelly and an accomplice committed what would become his most infamous crime.
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The Unbelievable Story Behind Charlie Chaplin's Attempted Murder
Controversy dogged silent movie icon Charlie Chaplin throughout his life, including a supposed attempt on his life that didn't appear to go as planned.
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Kathryn Kelly: The Truth About Machine Gun Kelly's Wife
George Kelly Barnes, who was commonly known as "Machine Gun Kelly," was one of the most notorious gangsters of the early 1900s.
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The Truth About Jacob And Esau's Feud In The Bible
If you think your family is dysfunctional, wait till you hear the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau. It's a sibling rivalry tale like no other told in Genesis.
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The Dark Origins Of The Three Blind Mice Nursery Rhyme
Nursery rhymes taught to children are seemingly innocent. But when they are dissected line by line, a darker theme often emerges.
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What It Was Like Serving On The Timothy McVeigh Jury
Two years after nearly 150 federal workers and 19 of their children were killed in the bombing, Timothy McVeigh's trial finally began on April 24, 1997.
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Why This Pig Was Put On Trial And Convicted
In the 14th and 15th centuries, there were several accounts of pigs being put to trial and executed for their crimes, which typically involved harming infants.
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The John Wilkes Booth Theory That Would Change Everything
John Wilkes Booth was reportedly shot 12 days after assassinating Lincoln. But could the truth be wildly more complex? Some conspiracy theorists say of course.
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The Common Piranha Myth You Should Stop Believing
There's a common belief that piranhas can devour a human body in minutes. This scene has been depicted in countless movies and shows and most people believe it.
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