He Was The First American President To Hire A Female Staffer
In 2021 the first female Vice President of the United States was sworn in to office, but in 1890 this was the first American president to hire a female staffer.
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Whatever Happened To Epstein's Island?
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in prison before he could face trial for sex trafficking charges. What happened to his island?
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Whatever Happened To Waterbeds?
Ever heard of a bed filled with Jell-O? If modern waterbed inventor Charles Hall's initial idea worked out, then you might have.
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The Disturbing Beauty Of Sedlec Ossuary, The Bone Church Of Prague
Sedlec Ossuary, known as the bone church of Prague, gets its disturbing beauty from more than 40,000 human bones that artfully decorate the interior.
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This Was The First Sitting US President To Leave The Country
Presidents traveling abroad might seem normal today, but it used to be taboo. This changed when the first sitting American president left the country.
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The Deadliest Massacres In Every State
The history of America is full of violence, and every state has had its share of murder and mayhem, neither of which every truly justified.
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The FBI Records On The Song Louie, Louie Explained
After the Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" hit the airwaves in 1963, the FBI got involved and began an investigation that lasted over two years. Here's the story.
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Why Scientology's Message About Reporting Crimes Is So Tangled
Scientology's public message about reporting crimes has repeatedly contradicted its doctrine in L. Ron Hubbard's "Introduction to Scientology Ethics."
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The American President Who Befriended A Family Of Mice
Over the years, American presidents have kept many pets - in fact, only four haven't kept animals around the White House. One even befriended a family of mice.
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The Truth Of The Floating Freedom School
Regarded as the longest river in North America, the Mississippi River has played a vital role in trade and war, paving the way for industrialization.
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Disturbing Details Found In Ron Goldman's Autopsy Report
In 1994, Ron Goldman was killed along with Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of football legend O.J. Simpson. Here's what was found in his autopsy report.
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The Theranos Scandal Explained
Theranos was founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes and quickly skyrocketed to a $10 billion valuation. But this was just the beginning of a massive scandal.
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What Happened To Dorothea Puente's Victim James Gallop?
Dorothea Puente posed as a sweet and altruistic old lady, renting rooms primarily to those who were down on their luck and needed a place to stay.
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The Distressing 1971 Death Of Francis Bacon's Lover
Irish artist Francis Bacon was known for his compelling imagery often portraying the human form. Some of that was inspired by his lover, who died in 1971.
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These Are America's Most Terrifying Rollercoasters
Rollercoasters are not for everyone. But if you're a thrillseeker, you might be interested in knowing the most terrifying ones America has to offer.
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Why Were The Twin Towers And Pentagon Targeted On 9/11?
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and Pentagon, killing thousands. Here's why these two targets were of particular importance.
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The Unsolved 1997 Murder Of Denise Johnson
The 1997 Denise Johnson cold case murder was reopened after the work of the investigative reporter behind the "CounterClock" podcast. Here's the story.
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Why People Think George Washington's Bodyguards Tried To Kill Him
One of George Washington's elite bodyguards was executed for his role in a purported web of traitors - and some believe they intended to kill the president.
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How Real Is Ghost Adventures?
In "Ghost Adventures," a team of enthusiasts heads to supposedly haunted locations to track paranormal activity. So how real is what you're seeing?
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Spider-Man: What Happened To Every Pre-1990s Actor?
Before Spider-Man became Hollywood's web-slinging darling in the '90s, actors had been portraying him for decades. Some went on to further fame, but not all.
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Flight 93's Intended Target Isn't Known For Sure, But These Are The Theories
On 9/11, the passengers on Flight 93 fought their hijackers preventing them from hitting their intended target. These are the theories of what that target was.
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The Real Reason The Trinity Test Site Is Only Open Twice A Year
If you're hoping to visit the Trinity test site, you better hope it's April or October - and that you're lucky enough to get there early enough.
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The Most Startling Musician Fashion Moments In History
Musicians and fashion have always been entwined, and performers are often at the edge of fashion boundaries. But sometimes, they really turn up the shock dial.
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Who Was Deborah Brandão, The Woman Killed By Escaped Convict Danelo Souza Cavalcante?
On August 31, 2023, Danelo Souza Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison. He was there for murdering Deborah Brandão. Here's her story.
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Where Is Christina Boyer 'Poltergeist Girl' Now?
Christina Boyer, also known as "poltergeist girl," had a rough life after her brief time in the spotlight for her purported supernatural powers.
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Did Hemingway Really 'Write Drunk, Edit Sober?'
Nobel Prize-winning American novelist Ernest Hemingway is often attributed to a famous piece of writing advice - but did he really make this suggestion?
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How T.S. Eliot Finally Quit His Day Job To Become A Famous Poet
T.S. Eliot won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1948 for his contribution to poetry. Here's how he finally quit his day job to become a famous poet.
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