Why The 1996 Women's Basketball Team's Gold Medal Was So Important
For 24 years the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been one of the primary outlets for women in what was previously a male-dominated sport.
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The Surprising Thing Paul Revere Did At The Battle Of Bunker Hill Battleground
Paul Revere got the job done - whether silversmithing, warning Americans of invasion, amateur dentistry, or even ... digging through piles of corpses.
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What You Might Not Know About Joaquin Phoenix's Near-Death Experience
Actors deal with dangerous situations when filming, especially when stunts are involved. But real life is dangerous too, as Joaquin Phoenix found out.
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What Ever Happened To Sixteen Candles' Jake Ryan?
John Hughes' world enchanted 80s audiences - especially Ringwald's Samantha Baker and romantic lead Michael Schoeffling's Jake Ryan in 1984's "Sixteen Candles."
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The Chilling 911 Call Made After Selena Was Murdered
On March 31, 1995, Selena met up with the founder and president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar. The meeting took place at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi.
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Here's How Van Gogh Really Felt About The Starry Night
"The Starry Night," continues to intrigue people with its swirling blues and yellows creating an unforgettable nighttime sky over a slumbering village.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Actress Jean Spangler
Jean Spangler was a dancer and model who had high hopes of becoming a movie star. Now, she's somewhat famous, although not for the reasons that she wanted.
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What Experts Think Elite Egyptians Once Did To Lower Class Mummies
When you think of ancient Egypt, certain images come to mind: pyramids, the Sphinx, and mummies. These linen-wrapped human and animal corpses were preserved.
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The Surprising Truth About Peter Dinklage's Punk Band
Peter Dinklage is best-known for portraying the character of Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones" but his career in showbiz actually began very differently.
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The Reason Bob Barker Once Withdrew As Host Of The Miss Universe Pageant
Barker's gentle nudge came from a love for animals, and that passion would spill over into other endeavors -- such as hosting the Miss Universe Pageant.
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The Real Reason The Tour De France Began
Now known as the premier event in cycling, the Tour de France has surprisingly modest roots: It started as a marketing stunt for a struggling newspaper.
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Here's Why Elton John Can't Stand Bob Dylan
Elton John has been there, done that, and probably regretted a fair amount of it. Along the way, he's locked horns with some of the greats, like Bob Dylan.
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Facts That Will Change The Way You Look At Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers are more than disposable nameless, faceless bodies in terrible white armor. Search your feelings, and this article.
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The Biggest Brandon Swanson Theories: What Really Happened?
Brian and Annette attempted to call their son back numerous times. They were never answered. By the morning, the calls were going directly to voicemail.
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5 True Crimes That Rocked The Fashion Industry
The fashion industry is, to casual observers not particularly interested in the business, a niche and,- in some cases - rather weird enterprise.
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Here's What Happens To Your Body If You Die In An Explosion
In their terrible ability to potentially harm many at once, explosions are largely unlike any other force or weapon on Earth - and one doctors rarely see.
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The Real Meaning Behind Toyota's Brand Name
In 1933, Toyoda Kiichiro started a new division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a company that was started by his father, Toyoda Sakichi.
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Was Joan Of Arc Ever Married?
Joan of Arc is hailed as France's national heroine as she led the country's army during the Hundred Years' War and ended up victorious against the English.
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This Gross Ingredient Was Once Used As A Popular Teeth Whitener
When it comes to teeth, nothing represents a healthy set of chompers like a gleaming white smile. Some cultures have gone to, um, great lengths to get there,
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The Sad Truth About Lana Turner's Relationship With Johnny Stompanato
When Lana Turner confronted Stompanato about his identity, he explained that if she had actually known who he was, she would have never given him a chance.
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The Untold Truth Of The Rainbow Maniac
Between 2007 and 2009, a murderer stalked the LGBT+ community of São Paulo, Brazil. Despite a suspect and arrest, the killer still remains at large and unknown.
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The Reason Viking Burials Featured Board Games
The Vikings, who lived from the 9th to 11th century, also amused themselves with board games when they weren't trading, exploring, or raiding new lands.
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What Elizabeth Taylor's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like According To This NCIS Star
"The Elizabeth Taylor who's famous, the one on film, really has no depth or meaning to me. She's a totally superficial working thing, a commodity."
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What You Never Knew About John Bobbitt's Ex-Wife Dottie Brewer
The tale of John Wayne Bobbitt led the pack of sleazy tabloid stories in the 1990s - but his story didn't end there. Turns out, someone even married him again.
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The Titanic's First Class Passengers Were More Likely To Survive. Here's Why
The tragic sinking of the British RMS Titanic cost more than 1,500 lives. The doomed liner, which was boldly and naively deemed to be unsinkable, sank in 1912.
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Why The FBI Kept Files On Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie is one of the most influential and legendary figures in American folk music. He was born Woodrow Wilson Guthrie in 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma.
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What Charles Manson's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Charles Manson's behavior was as compelling as a train wreck. Even being locked up in prison for almost 50 years didn't thwart his chaos and violence.
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