The Truth About How Led Zeppelin Got Their Name
For avid fans who yearned for a Led Zeppelin reunion, it's been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Here's how they got that wild name.
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The Wild True Story Of The 1993 Storm Of The Century
1993's Storm of the Century cut a trail of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada, creating everything from deadly floods and blizzards to tornados.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Margaret Thatcher's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher had a tense relationship, but they were able to end on somewhat friendly terms.
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How The French And Indian War Impacted The American Revolution
Beginning in 1754, the French and Indian War was fought between Britain and France, who each tried to expand their territories across North America.
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The Most Dangerous Drugs Throughout History
There have been a lot of changes in the drug industry through the centuries, with drugs coming and going, and offering to cure a variety of ailments.
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The Real Reason Monaco Doesn't Have A King Or Queen
Unlike nearby European monarchies, Monaco's sovereign has actual political power. However, the monarch is not styled 'king.' Here's why.
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The Wild True Story Of The Man Who Tried To Protect People From Gravity
American businessman Roger Babson was on a mission to save people from what he considered to be out greatest enemy: gravity.
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What You Should Know About The Royal Pets
For the British Royal Family, it's all about the dogs. Other animals have entered castle grounds, but it's canines that are the essential royal companions.
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Here's Where We Got The Word 'Genocide'
While mass killings based on religious, social, or ethnic basis have happened throughout history, there wasn't actually a word for 'genocide; until 1944.
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The Aftermath Of The Great Depression Is More Messed Up Than You Know
International trends, federal laws, local ordinances, and prejudices all steered response to the depression, and its aftermath is still in effect right now.
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Here's How The Dead Sea Scrolls Were Discovered
The Dead Sea scrolls were discovered over 70 years ago in the Qumran Caves in a series of events that sound like they're straight out of an Indiana Jones movie.
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A Look At John Wesley Hardin's Face-Off With Wild Bill Hickok
The two gunslingers found much to relate to in one another when they crossed paths in 1871 and were thrust into a face-off, albeit one that never turned deadly.
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Mozart Died Penniless. Here's Why
But even the world's greatest artistic geniuses — like Mozart — are not exempt from money troubles.
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What Really Happens When A Presidential Pet Dies
Unfortunately, all living things eventually die, and presidents must sometimes, like the rest of us, mourn and lay to rest a beloved pet.
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Visiting Dracula's Castle? You Can Get A Weird Freebie
Fans of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula" will now have a chance to get a super weird freebie when they visit Bran Castle.
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Did The Olympics Make Jesse Owens Rich?
Out of all the pioneering African American athletes who made a name for themselves, track and field star Jesse Owens is arguably among the most iconic.
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The Shady Things Hetty Green Did To Get An Inheritance
Dubbed the 'Witch of Wall Street,' Hetty Green was born in 1834 to a wealthy Massachusetts family who made their fortune via whaling and shipping.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The September 11th Attacks
The terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the hijacking of United Flight 93, on September 11, 2001, were the deadliest in U.S. history.
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What Really Caused The French And Indian War?
Great Britain and France both wanted control over North America, and conflicts over territory fueled the start of the French and Indian War.
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A Look At Russell Bufalino And Frank Sheeran's Relationship
There's no evidence to back up his stories, but Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran claims to have been a hitman for crime boss Russell Bufalino.
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How Joseph Bell Was Involved In The Jack The Ripper Case
Dr. Joseph Bell, inspiration for legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes, may have investigated the Jack the Ripper case — and discovered the killer.
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Whatever Happened To Convicted Killer Wayne Williams?
Convicted killer Wayne Williams is serving a life sentence for two of the "Atlanta Child Murders," but recent DNA developments could shake things up.
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The Famous Socialite Winston Churchill May Have Had An Affair With
In 2018, two researchers claimed that they had evidence that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill carried on an extramarital affair with a friend.
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The Queen Pays Taxes Even Though It's Not Required. Here's Why
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been paying taxes for decades, and it's quite likely that future sovereigns will pay taxes as well.
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The Messed Up Truth Behind The Xbox Murders
On August 6, 2004, a brutal mass killing in Deltona, Florida was seemingly motivated in part) by a video game console.
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The Untold Truth Of Crime Boss Russell Bufalino
Russell Bufalino may have known as "The Quiet Don," but hitman Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran said he was more powerful than legendary crime boss Al Capone.
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The Truth About Frank Sheeran And Jimmy Hoffa's Relationship
The truth about Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and Jimmy Hoffa's relationship may never truly be known. Sheeran had his version, but no evidence to back it up.
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