Huge Scandals That Hit Famous Podcasters
Podcasts and their hosts have become one of America's favorite forms of media. And befitting their personalities, great controversy has followed close behind.
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Mysterious Ghost Words And How They Ended Up In The Dictionary
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.
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The Sad Reason Dick Butkus Quit The NFL
NFL player Dick Butkus was known as "The Animal" and "The Maestro of Mayhem" on the gridiron, but he eventually had to quit - and not by choice. Here's why.
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Do Bodies Really Explode During Cremation?
Occasionally explosive crematorium scenarios have made the headlines, which lead to the idea that bodies can explode during cremation, but do they really?
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The Closest A Supreme Court Justice Has Come To Being Assassinated
U.S. politics have been linked with violence since the country's inception, and like presidents, Supreme Court justices have faced threats to their lives.
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What Is National Coming Out Day?
National Coming Out Day is a day to show support to the LGTBQ+ community who have found the courage to be open about their sexuality, and to those who want to.
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What Happened To Hollywood Icon Faye Dunaway?
Equally known for her acting as her diva behavior, actress Faye Dunaway seemingly disappeared from the limelight following several career flops.
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Does The Bible Really Imply Other Gods Exist?
Across the Hebrew and Christian Bibles are plenty of stories, characters, and creatures - and even within this dichotomy there are various versions.
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The Untold Truth Of Harambe
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.
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How Did Serial Killer Peter Sutcliffe Die?
Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper, died at University Hospital of North Durham on November 13, 2020. Here's how.
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Why Theodore Roosevelt Banned Christmas Trees In The White House
Theodore Roosevelt banned Christmas trees in the White House despite living there with his wife and six children. Some may consider his reason practical.
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What It Really Means When Someone Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
The United States hands out the most life sentences of any nation in the world. Here's what it really means when someone is sentenced to life in prison.
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The Shortest Tenured Speakers Of The House In US History
In October 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the job after only nine months. These are the shortest tenured Speakers of the House in US history.
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How Britain Became The Center Of The World
Greenwich, a small area in London, sets the standard for the measurement of time around the world. Here's how Britain became the figurative center of the world.
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The Untold Truth Of America's Missing Nuclear Bomb
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.
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Inside The Festive Jazz Funerals Of New Orleans
Funerals take on many different forms around the world across various cultures, and not all of them are somber and quiet. Enter New Orleans' jazz funerals.
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What It Was Really Like To Captain A Ship During The Age Of Sail
The Age of Sail saw some captains who were hailed as heroes and others who were villains. Here's the reality of being an old-time sailing captain.
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Who Is Controversial Missionary Renee Bach?
Missionary Renee Bach headed to Uganda in 2009 and set up her clinic, Serving His Children. Years later, she is under intense scrutiny. Here's why.
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The 2 States With The Most Banned Books
Book banning has made an unexpected comeback, and the two states with the most banned books have collectively banned more than 1,300 titles.
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One Of The Biggest Mistakes In Cartography History Involves California
One of the biggest mistakes in cartography history involves California, where early explorers thought the area was an island and mapped it as such.
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Moonshiners: What Happened To The Former Cast?
"Moonshiners" followed a group of down-to-earth country folk devoted to home-brewed hard liquor. Here's a look at what happened since to this lively bunch.
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Why Kevin McCarthy's Removal As House Speaker Is So Historic (And What Does It Mean)
In a historic moment, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, was forced from his position in a 216 to 210 vote.
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Why Election Day Is In November
The timing of U.S. Election Day has remained consistent since the first president took the White House. Here's why heads of state are decided in November.
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Inside Napoleon's Complicated Relationship With His Wife Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted.
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The Untold Truth Of The Amazing Randi
Anyone whose blood boils at the thought of pseudoscience, and how it is used to trick the gullible out of their hard-earned money, will miss James Randi.
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The Tragic Murder Of Tupac Shakur Explained
Tupac Shakur staked his claim within rap music in the mid-90s. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting that took place in Las Vegas.
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This Is How Tupac Predicted His Own Death
On September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur was declared dead. Shockingly - or not shocking at all, depending on who you ask - he may have predicted his own murder.
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