Why The Sydney Opera House Was Nearly Not Built
Nearly 11 million people visit the Sydney Opera House in Australia each year to marvel at its creative sculptural design featuring interlocking shells.
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Where The Phrase 'Cat's Out Of The Bag' Came From
Anybody who's ever owned a cat knows that felines love a good box. Does that attraction extend to bags? Is that why we talk about letting cats out of bags?
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Why Dwight Eisenhower Had A Feud With Squirrels
The president hoped a putting green would be the perfect place to unwind, but his mini-golf getaway was quickly infested by Truman's old friends: squirrels.
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Inside Lady Gaga And Liza Minnelli's Relationship
When Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli presented the nominees and award for best picture at the 94th Academy Awards, it touched audiences everywhere.
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This Is The First President To Die At The White House
The death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
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The Alarming Number Of Surgeries The Undertaker Has Endured
In 2020, The Undertaker announced his retirement (for real this time). "My time has come," he said.
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What Is Kato Kaelin's Real Name?
Kato Kaelin became a household name during the O.J. Simpson murder trial - while not actually using his real name.
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The Seinfeld Episode Inspired By A Serial Killer
Seinfeld is a bit of a time capsule of 1990s New York City life, and modern audiences may be a bit baffled by some of its references.
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What Robert Downey Jr.'s Life In Prison Was Really Like
Robert Downey Jr. was considered a Hollywood bad boy in his own right. But it was for very concerning reasons. The actor suffered from addiction.
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How John Daly Gambled Away All His Money
Daly spoke of how he gambled away over $55 million. He admitted he had to go through all his tax records in order to find out the amount of money he lost.
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What Was Walter Mondale's Net Worth When He Died?
Like many lifelong politicians, Mondale was able to put his education, skills, and political connections to work for him, earning millions in the process.
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The Surprising Age John Wesley Hardin Committed His First Murder
John Wesley Hardin, who would go on to live an Old West life on the run that included a slew of murders, committed his first killing at the young age of 15.
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The Untold Truth Of Wolfgang Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen was all of 16 years old the year he stepped into Dad's work environment to replace long-time Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony.
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The Untold Truth Of Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton
If it weren't for the other co-founders of the band, like bassist Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith might not be around at all. Here's the run-down.
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Are LeBron James And Chris Paul Friends?
They've competed against each other quite a bit over the years, but lots of people are wondering if LeBron James and Chris Paul are friends off the court.
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Kamala Harris' Net Worth: How Much The VP Candidate Is Really Worth
Harris may not be a billionaire, but she is a millionaire several times over. She's in good fiscal shape even without her husband's contributions.
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All About The Pigeon-Operated Bombs Developed During WWII
During the war, both the Allies and Axis developed munitions that were remotely guided by radio, wire, and television in order to strike specific targets.
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The Tragic Death Of Cary Grant
The life of film legend and quintessential leading man ended in 1986 in Davenport, Iowa, far from the luxurious confines of his Beverly Hills estate.
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Here's What UFC Fighters Think Of Steven Seagal
UFC champion Anderson Silva took on Vitor Belfort and came out victorious with a front kick that was considered legendary.
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The Real Reason Scotty From Star Trek Is Missing A Finger
One quality of the original series that seldom gets attention relates to Montgomery Scott -- "Scotty,'' the chief engineer, played by James Doohan.
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Things People Do In Other Countries That Confuse Everyone
People in other countries do confusing things. It's a good thing the internet and airplanes have allowed us all to travel so much, right? ... right?
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The Legend Of The Iconic Waving Lucky Cat Explained
You are likely familiar with the iconic waving lucky cat, called Maneki-Neko in Japan where it originated. The prolific charm is surrounded by multiple legends.
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Who Are Mary Lou Retton's 4 Daughters?
Olympic Gold-Metalist Mary Lou Retton was a huge star in the 1980's. She later married and had four daughters, who all became athletes in their own right.
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Why John Le Carré Left MI6 And Became A World-Renowned Writer
John le Carré worked as a spy for Britain's MI6 for 15 years before he became a world-renowned fiction writer. Here's why he made the change.
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The Untold Truth Of Bayard Rustin
The man behind the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin, faced many challenges from his youth onward. Here's the untold truth behind a remarkable and gifted man.
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Deadliest Terrorist Attacks In History
The purpose of terrorism is right there in the name. They are designed to sow fear, and the main way they achieve that goal is through destruction and death.
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The History Of The YMCA And Basketball
It's thanks to the Young Men's Christian Association that basketball exists at all and is lauded as an essential element of sports culture.
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