In the 19th century the term "ghost words" was coined when it was learned random non-words were ending up in the dictionary. Here's how they got there.
In 2016, the world was aghast at the shooting of Harambe, a lovable and peaceful 400-pound adult male gorilla. His death was tragic, but his life was eventful.
A nuclear weapon was accidently dropped in the water off Georgia in the 1950s. The fate of this bomb is a murky, which led to wild speculation and real fear.
Not since the heady days of the 1990s and "The X-Files" has the general public been so obsessed by UFO activity. Here's how E.T. grabbed the headlines in 2023.
Some considered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to be the most dangerous woman in the world. Here's the untold truth of Kim Yo-jong.
In 1969, the BBC aired an unprecedented look at the daily life of the royal family. The documentary, titled "Royal Family," was soon banned by Queen Elizabeth.
Occasionally explosive crematorium scenarios have made the headlines, which lead to the idea that bodies can explode during cremation, but do they really?
The Bible has plenty of interesting stories across both its Christian and Hebrew iterations. One particularly bizarre tale involves Balaam's talking donkey.
It was clear from infanthood that Brian Shaw was destined for a larger-than-life future. His talents and drive have taken him to the top, but it wasn't easy.
Imagine getting stabbed or shot or otherwise dangerously injured. Now imagine not realizing it until much later. That's exactly what happened to these people.
As the host of Ghost Adventures, Zak Bagans can't be scared of an average haunting. But a terrifying experience is keeping him away from one location forever.
Creating and manipulating fire is commonly seen as a uniquely human skill. In Australia, firehawks have been making use of fire for far longer than us.
Looking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.
The "Ghost Adventures" crew is hoping to return to one singular location. It's a place with a dark reputation built on a century of violence and tragedy.
In 1978, NASA recruited its first female astronauts, a full 20 years after the agency was first established. The six women have many astonishing achievements.
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is that of Noah's Ark, but few know the strange details of Noah's birth, or that he wasn't just the Flood Guy.
Actress Anne Heche died nine days after crashing her car into a California home. These are the controversial conspiracy theories surrounding her death.
Large quantities of Bavarian beer are synonymous with Oktoberfest, so it's not surprising the event leaves many with alcohol poisoning. Here are the numbers.