The Mystery Of Why Paul Newman Showed Up On Richard Nixon's Opponents List
Richard Nixon's "Opponents List" is exactly what it sounds like - a list of people his administration deemed to be a threat. On that list was one Paul Newman.
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Who U2's With Or Without You Is Really About
U2's "With or Without You" is one of the classic break-up songs. But while it seems to be about a melancholy love affair, the truth is more complicated.
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What Really Caused Sammy Hagar And Eddie Van Halen's Feud In The 90s
Although the two rock legends smiled in photos, Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen weren't always so buddy-buddy. Here's what really caused their feud in the 90s.
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Indy 500 Prize Money: First Vs Latest
The 2023 Indy 500 prize winnings - won by Josef Newgarden on Sunday, May 28, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa - set a new record.
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Dangerous Volcanoes That Could Erupt At Any Time
Volcanoes exist, and when they explode they envelope everything around them in dust, ash, and lava. Here are the most likely to do just that real, real soon.
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The Truth About Tina Turner And Elton John's Feud
In 1994, Elton John's classic, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," was released. A day earlier, Tina Turner's single, "What's Love Got to Do with It," dropped.
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Why These Famous Historical Figures Were Acquitted Of Murder
Lizzie Borden's acquittal has become the stuff of legend, but she's not the only famous historical figure who was accused -- and then acquitted -- of murder.
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Why Tina Turner Moved To Switzerland And Gave Up US Citizenship
Though music icon Tina Turner was undoubtedly famous all over the world, she was especially beloved in Europe. Here's why she chose Switzerland.
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Details About Madeleine McCann's Parents (And Life Since Madeleine's Disappearance)
Madeleine McCann, a few days shy of her fourth birthday, vanished from her bedroom while her family visited Praia de Luz, Portugal, in May 2007.
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Musicians Who Died Before Their Music Became Popular
Famous musicians tend to have short life expectancies. These musicians who died in obscurity were mostly just worried about paying rent.
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Songs That Are Said To Be Cursed
Not all songs bestow blessings and benevolence, or even just a sad tune. Here are some songs that are said to be cursed.
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Why Planes Don't Fly Over These Places
Not every place is open to air travel, and some areas are heavily restricted or are avoided by most aircraft. Here's why planes don't fly over these places.
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Drivers Killed During The Indy 500
Few things are more American than the Indy 500: It's even held on Memorial Day weekend. But some drivers have paid for the sport with their lives.
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5 Things In Antarctica That Can Be A Death Sentence
Antarctica remains one of Earth's final frontiers. The entire continent is a stony, frozen, barren expanse of snow drifts, craggy peaks, and shifting glaciers.
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Why It's Illegal To Own A Bald Eagle Feather
Despite being harmless in itself, the taking of a bald eagle feather is technically illegal and could land you a hefty fine - or even prison time.
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The Untold Truth Of Buzz Aldrin
keen space exploration advocate and a true explorer, Buzz Aldrin's life is full of interesting stories. Here's his untold truth.
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Unsung Heroes Of Modern Pop Music
If you've ever jammed out to '80s music or hip hop, enjoyed a music video, or listened to pop radio like, at all, he's the less well-known people to thank.
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14 Facts About William Shatner You May Not Know
William Shatner is best known for playing Captain Kirk in "Star Trek." But there are some facts about his life and career that might surprise you.
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The Tragic Death Of Blake Painter From Deadliest Catch
A half-dozen cast members have died over the years. Phil Harris, Keith Anderson and Tony Lara are just some of the show's stars to have passed in recent years.
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Why Amanda Knox Was Acquitted Of Murder
Over the course of roughly eight years, Amanda Knox received two murder convictions in Italy, and for each conviction, she was also later acquitted.
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Rita Jenrette: Texan Playboy Model Turned Italian Princess
Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi left her stately Italian villa - Casino dell'Aurora - for the last time in April 2023 as paparazzi snapped photos.
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The Tragic Way Legendary Moonshiner Popcorn Sutton Died
Legendary Appalacian moonshiner Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton died a tragic death just days before he was to serve a short prison sentence.
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The Deadliest Bus Accidents Ever
When things do go bad on a bus, they do so in a very dramatic way. Here are some of the deadliest bus accidents from around the world.
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Who Was Dana Smithers?
Pennsylvania resident Dana Smithers disappeared in May 2022. The remains of the 45-year-old mother of three were found a year later, near where she lived.
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The Tragic 2012 Death Of Swamp People's Mitchell Guist
The hit reality TV series "Swamp People" follows a group of rugged individuals as they struggle to survive alligator-infested swamps of Southern Louisiana.
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The Dark Truth About America's Deadly Steamboat Races
In the mid-19th century, Americans were enthralled with an exciting and sometimes deadly new form of high-stakes competition: steamboat racing.
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Why Graves Of The Unknown And Poor Are Called Potter's Fields
Some of society's most marginalized, particularly the poor and homeless, might remain unrecognized in death. Why are their graves called potter's fields?
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