How Power Ballads Changed Rock Forever
The power ballad employs pretty melodies and slow tempos before building to a rocking, soaring chorus. Here's how this musical technique changed rock forever.
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The Tragic 1999 Murder Of Hae Min Lee
The tragic 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee culminated in the conviction of her boyfriend, only to be overturned two decades later.
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Everything We Know About Adnan Syed's Overturned Murder Conviction
Although the legal system is designed to result in equal justice for all, the fact is that sometimes the system fails individuals, sometimes with dire results.
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The Eye-Opening Thing Jon Anderson Did After Leaving YES
Yes is a prog-rock band, first formed in London in 1968. Like lots of bands that have soldiered on through the decades, there have been many, many Yes lineups.
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The 14 Men Who Were President Before George Washington
While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
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The Truth About Alexander Graham Bell's Failed Plane
Alexander Graham Bell entered history as one of the greatest inventors in the world. But he also has some failures on his record.
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The Science Behind TikTok's Hanger Challenge
The social media platform TikTok is known for spurring viral videos and popular challenges that are sometimes questionable at best. But not this one.
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The Foreboding Reason Six Ravens Must Live At The Tower Of London
Chris Skaife has one job and one job only: to keep watch over the ravens at the Tower of London. Here's the foreboding reason it's imperative that they live.
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The Tragic Genocide Of Brazil's Indigenous Peoples
The killing of indigenous people in Brazil and the destruction of their homes and culture have been described by some as a full-blown genocide.
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The Richest Rappers In The World
Rap is a lucrative genre, and many rappers have forged veritable business empires. Here are the richest rappers in the world.
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Why Andy Warhol's Original Factory Was Referred To As The Silver Factory
Andy Warhol was one fo the most iconic artists of the 20th century, and also known for his Silver Factory hub for creatives. Here's how it got its name.
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What Happens If Lake Mead Dries Up Forever?
Lake Mead was formed following the construction of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in 1935. But what would happen if it dries up forever?
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Why Donald Trump Admires Putin So Much
Ever since the 2016 presidential election campaign season, Donald Trump's relationships with Russia and Vladimir Putin, have been part of his narrative.
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How Ferrari Became A Car Manufacturer
Numerous models and brands of automobiles have become standouts over the years -- Rolls-Royce, DeLorean, the Model T. But few spark a response like a Ferrari.
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Strange Stories Of Adults Who Passed Themselves Off As Children
Many adults have passed themselves off as children. Their desire to return to a younger age can be heartbreaking, but sometimes the motivations are very dark.
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The Truth About America's Most Famous Witch
The story of America's most famous "witch" is surprising.
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The Craziest Reasons Women Were Denied The Right To Vote
It wasn't until 1920 that women's right to vote made it into the U.S. Constitution. These are the craziest reasons women were denied the right to vote.
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The Untold Truth Of China's Forbidden City
This is the untold truth of China's Forbidden City. It's no longer forbidden, but if it was called the Permitted City, no one would go there.
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The 1954 Attack On The Capitol And The Woman Who Led It
In an effort to draw the world's attention to Puerto Rico's colonial subjugation by the United States, Lolita Lebrón opened fire in the House of Representatives
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Advent Customs From Around The World Explained
There's more to the period before Christmas than chocolate advent calendars. These are some Advent customs from around the world explained.
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The Black Dahlia's Brutal Murder Was The End Of A Life Riddled With Tragedy
Betty had raven black hair and a love of sheer black dresses. Just 22 years old, she'd had a hard life before meeting a brutal, unfathomable end.
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Inside The Utter-Van Ornum Massacre On The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was mostly peaceful. But sometimes violence broke out between settlers and Indigenous people, such as the deadly Utter-Van Ornum Massacre.
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What It's Like Being Best Friends With A Royal
We all know royals spend a lot of time in the spotlight, but what about their best friends? A close connection with a monarch can be a unique experience.
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Rules Hells Angels Have To Follow
The infamous Hells Angels biker gang has been given a lot of bad labels over the years. But as a membership organization, they have strict rules to follow.
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The Real Reason Dennis DeYoung Left Styx
Styx has been around a block or six. They've done the kind of hard-rocking and prog-rock that, to be honest, you'd also expect from a band called Styx.
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Every Mass Extinction Event Explained
Extinction is normal, but mass extinction events are notable for their huge reduction of biodiversity. This is every mass extinction event explained.
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The Tragic Komagata Maru Incident Explained
The Komagata Maru incident is just one example of racism in the history of Canada's immigration policy. This is the tragic Komagata Maru incident explained.
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