Who Was Civil War Spy Antonia Ford Willard?
The American Civil War lasted four years and led to over 500,000 deaths. Amid the bloodshed, spy Antonia Ford Willard influenced a couple key moments.
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What Happened To Putin's Famous Black Labrador Retriever, Koni?
Vladimir Putin's black labrador retriever Koni - also known as Connie Paulgrave - was quite the celebrity for a time. So what happened to the famous pet?
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12 Iconic People Tony Bennett Had Duets With
Tony Bennett was well-known for his collaborations with other iconic artists. From Judy Garland to Stevie Wonder, here are some of his most notable duets.
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The History Of Madonna's Iconic Cone Bra Explained
Over her long career, Madonna has flaunted many different looks. One of the most well-known involves the cone bra she wore during 1990's "Blond Ambition" tour.
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How Movie Theaters Got People To Finally Embrace Air Conditioning
It might sound surprising, but the public did not fully embrace air conditioners at first - it took their integration into movie theaters to achieve this.
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The Ceremonial Military Roles For Trooping The Colour Explained
Trooping the Colour is a famous and iconic tradition that attracts crowds of spectators each year. The ceremonial military roles are explained here.
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What Visiting The Iconic Rainbow Room In The 1930s Was Really Like
The Rainbow Room provided anything but a dull evening for those who could afford it, and it set the standard for nightlife in New York for decades to come.
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The Iconic Rock Star Tina Turner Had A Crush On
Back in the late '60s, Tina Turner had yet to separate from her abusive husband Ike- either personally or professionally. And she had a celebrity crush.
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The Dark Origin Story Of The Little Mermaid
Over the years, a number of film adaptations have been made of "The Little Mermaid," first published in the 1830s and translated to English in the 1870s .
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How Harrison Ford Got His Iconic Chin Scar
Harrison Ford got into his car one morning in the mid-1960s to head to his job. He was in his 20s and recently married to his college sweetheart.
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The Symbolism Behind The Objects Used In British Royal Ceremonies
The crown jewels have been a part of every British coronation ceremony for more than 900 years -- but what exactly do they mean?
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The Wild History Of The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
The Whisky has played a role in almost every rock music movement since it was founded in the '60s. Here's the wild history of the iconic Whisky a Go Go.
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Princes Of Hell
The seven princes of hell are an intimidating bunch. Here's the untold truth of these demonic creatures.
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The Astonishing Engineering Of Prague's Astronomical Clock
Coolest clock in the history of ever? Here is the astonishing engineering of Prague's 600-year-old astronomical clock.
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Which Mythological Creature Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign?
See which mythological creature your star sign is identified with, based on the Greek tales of the zodiac.
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Hollywood Vs. Science: What If Mermaids Were Real?
What if mermaids were real? How close does Hollywood get to what a realistic mer-organism would be, one subject to natural selection and evolutionary forces?
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What Happened To The Iconic Magnum, P.i. Mansion?
There are TV series setups that ask you to suspend belief. Like a private investigator living for free on a Hawaii beachfront estate -- "Magnum, p.i."
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How Gary Rossington Masterminded The Iconic Free Bird Solo
Allen Collins began playing a series of chords that he'd been tooling around with for two years. It was 1970, and he and Lynyrd Skynyrd were rehearsing.
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Whatever Happened To Joni Mitchell?
Joni Mitchell was one of the biggest names in folk music. But where is she now?
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How John Wayne Got His Iconic Name
John Wayne was famous for delivering a fairly predictable cinematic product: manly men of few words and much action. But his real name wasn't so manly.
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The Truth Of The Demon Summoning Book The Lesser Key Of Solomon
"The Lesser Key of Solomon" is also known by the name Lemegeton, Clavicula Solomonis Regis, which translates as "the little key of Solomon the King."
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How An 11-Year-Old Inspired By Flint, Michigan Revolutionized Water Testing
Gitanjali Rao was inspired to do something about Flint, Michigan's water crisis, so at 11 years old, she revolutionized water testing.
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Why The Unicorn Is Scotland's National Animal
No question but that unicorns in various iterations are an intrinsic part of today's popular culture. They're also quite important to Scotland.
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James Dean Filmed An Ironic PSA Just Weeks Before His Fatal Crash
Ironically, just a few weeks before he died, James Dean recorded a Public Service Announcement about the dangers of careless driving.
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The Seattle Mariners Have An Arsonist To Thank For Their Team's Existence
The Seattle Mariners evolved a lot in the 20th century. They even have an arsonist to thank for their team's existence
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The Truth About Joni Mitchell And Bob Dylan's Relationship
Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, two of the most recognizable voices of the sixties music scene, were born within two years of each other: he in 1941, she in 1943.
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The Mysterious Disease Joni Mitchell's Convinced She Has
Joni Mitchell's name is writ large in the annals of popular music. She survived a childhood bout with polio, in part by performing for other hospital patients.
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