Was A Teen Satanic Cult Really Behind The 1984 Murder Of Gary Lauwers?
In the 1980s Satanic Panic was in full swing, so when teenager Gary Lauwers was killed, some blamed a Satanic cult. Here's who was really behind the murder.
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The Trick Arnold Schwarzenegger Used To Defeat His Bodybuilding Competitors
Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was a household name, the Austrian-born celebrity used to defeat his bodybuilding competitors by using this trick.
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Whatever Happened To The Evolution Of Dance Video Guy?
"The Evolution of Dance" blew up in the early days of YouTube, and it threw Judson Laipply into the spotlight. Here's what he's doing today.
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Whatever Happened To The Friday Song Girl?
After releasing "Friday" in 2011, Rebecca Black became the target of ridicule both online and in the real world. Here's what happened to her.
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Why People Wanted To Ban The Twist
The 1960s dance craze, the Twist, caused much pearl clutching amongst conservatives of the day. Here's why people wanted to ban the innocuous dance move.
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What Happened To Sha Na Na Founding Member Robert Leonard?
Robert Leonard helped found Sha Na Na, who played Woodstock 1969 with the help of Jimi Hendrix. Today, Leonard's career is drastically different.
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The Meaning Behind Elton John's Cold Heart
"The Lockdown Sessions" was released on October 22, 2021, and it was preceded by its lead single, "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)." Here's what it means.
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Steven Tyler's Feud With Kid Rock Explained
Kid Rock inducted Steven Tyler into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has toured with Aerosmith, yet his criticism of Tyler caused a feud in 2010.
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Why Do Dead Bodies Sometimes Make Noise?
Whether you've experienced it first hand or not, dead bodies sometimes make noise. It's not quite like a horror movie though - here's why it happens.
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Why This National Park Trail In Utah Is So Dangerous For Novice Hikers
Though beautiful, some of the U.S. terrain is not particularly easy to traverse. Here's why this national park trail in Utah is so dangerous for novice hikers.
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The Untold Truth Of Noah From The Bible
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.
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What Researchers Think Snowball Earth Was Really Like
About 717 to 661 million years ago Earth entered the "Sturtian Snowball Earth event." Recent studies have shed light on what this time was really like.
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The Dark Truth Behind Wheatus' Teenage Dirtbag
On the surface, Wheatus' "Teenage Dirtbag" seems like a song about a crush on a girl, but it was also inspired by Satanic panic accusations in the 1980s.
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Why Yom Kippur Is So Important In The Jewish Faith
The High Holy Days, or the Ten Days of Awe, start with Rosh Hashana, also called the Day of Judgement. So why is Yom Kippur considered to be so important?
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The Real Reason Trucks Have To Stop For Weight Checks
Ever wondered why trucks have to stop and get weighed on their travels? There are two particular reasons for this practice - here's what they are.
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History Of The Transatlantic Accent Explained
You've probably heard the transatlantic accent without even realizing it - and you might not know that unlike other accents, its origins were intentional.
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The Controversial Conspiracy Theory Surrounding Anne Heche's Death
Actress Anne Heche died nine days after crashing her car into a California home. These are the controversial conspiracy theories surrounding her death.
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Why Is Travelers' Diarrhea Called Montezuma's Revenge?
If you've ever traveled south of the U.S. border, you might have experienced travelers' diarrhea, or Montezuma's revenge. Here's the story behind the name.
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What You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter's Literary Career
Though he had a tough time in office, Jimmy Carter is one of the most well-liked presidents in American history. He also had a long literary career.
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The Most Inbred People Throughout History
Long considered a taboo in many cultures, inbreeding can cause a range of health ailments that may span generations. Sometimes this can be taken to extremes.
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Serial Killers That Were Killed In Prison
Even though protective custody is a thing, these serial killers met their end at the hands of another prisoner, before justice could be satisfied.
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The Disorder That Drives People To Sever Their Own Limbs
First documented in print in 1785, there's a rare disorder that drives people to sever their own limbs. Here's the complicated history behind it.
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The Disturbing Crimes Of Cop-Turned-Serial Killer Anthony Sully
Anthony Sully was a police officer before he fell into a life of substance abuse and murder. Here are the details of the disturbing California Bay Area case.
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Why Dreadlocks Are So Important To Rastafarians
Though all people who have dreadlocks are not Rastafarian, all Rastas have dreads. Here's why the hairstyle is an integral part of the religion.
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Everything We Know About The Alleged Alien Bodies Found In Peru
A new claim of the discovery of alleged fossilized alien bodies found in Peru was presented to Mexican Parliament. Here's everything we know so far.
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What BTK's Life In Prison Is Really Like
The BTK serial killer began murdering in the 1970s; in 2005 Dennis Rader was convicted of the string of brutal murders. So what is prison life like for him?
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How Many People Died During The Salem Witch Trials?
The Salem witch trials ended in the deaths of several men, women, and children who were accused of practicing witchcraft in 1692. Here's how many people died.
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