Heisman Trophy Winners Who Flopped In The NFL
Winning the Heisman is the top honor for a college athlete, and it promises great things of the player. Unfortunately, some never succeeded beyond college.
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Pigs Eat Humans Far More Often Than People Would Expect
While cattle-caused fatalities are tracked, how often farmyard hogs kill is uncertain, but it definitely does happen, and possibly more than you would think.
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The Myth Of Iris, Goddess Of The Rainbow, Explained
The personification of the rainbow, the goddess Iris represented a connection between Heaven and Earth and sent messages between the two. Here's her story.
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The Guns N' Roses Vs. Vince Neil Feud Timeline Explained
Axl Rose, Guns N' Roses' mercurial lead singer, was itching for a fight and didn't care who knew it. Here's the band's feud with Vince Neil explained.
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Who Was Solon, The Greek 'Father Of Democracy'?
What did democratic rule look like in its original form, some 2,500 years ago in ancient Athens? We must look to Solon, the Greek "Father of Democracy."
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Bizarre Things Found In Wells
Timmy's in the well! Lots of other things are in the well, too, as it turns out. For a start, wells appear to be surprising places for all kinds of artifacts.
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The History Behind The Spelling Of Ukraine's Capital City Kyiv
What's in a name? Quite a bit, actually. For an individual, it might mean identity, belonging, connection. For a city or nation, it also reflects identity.
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Themyscira: The Home Of The Legendary Amazons Explained
Whether in ancient Greek myth or in Wonder Woman comics and films, the Amazons make their home in a city-state called Themiscyra. But what is Themiscyra?
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What Tommy Chong Fans Might Not Know About The Star
By one metric, Tommy Chong is one of the most famous people around. After all, when you hear the surname "Chong," who is the first person you think of?
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Led Zeppelin Bassist John Paul Jones Tells The Real Story Behind Royal Orleans
The Led Zeppelin song "Royal Orleans" purportedly tells the story of a night Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones spent with a drag queen - is it true?
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The Truth About Greek Mythology's Scylla And Charybdis
The ancient Greek culture created some horrifying monsters, including Scylla and Charybdis. Both immortals troubled traveling humans - most notably, Odysseus.
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These Railways Are The Most Dangerous In The World
These railways are the most dangerous in the world. Don't look down ... or up, or to the side.
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The Mysterious Murder Of Dorothy Jane Scott
The mysterious story of Dorothy Jane Scott began with threatening phone calls from an unknown man who claimed to be watching her - and ended with her murder.
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Things Only The Biggest Fans Of Dirty Jobs Know
"Dirty Job"s has been on, and off, the air since 2003, entertaining viewers with first-hand experiences of dirty lines of work.
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How The Atomic Bombs Made The Oleander The Flower Of Hiroshima
When atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima, no plant growth was expected for 70 years, yet the oleander did grow and became the symbolic flower of the city.
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Madonna's Net Worth Is Much Higher Than You May Think
Madonna is one of the few celebrities whose first name is enough for recognition and has influenced numerous artists, including Lady Gaga.
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The Truth About The Homo Sapiens Subspecies That Went Extinct
From our divergence with the apes, we've seen a slew of hominids evolve in Africa.
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The Long And Tragic History Of Artsakh
Artsakh, a region situated in current Azerbaijan, has repeatedly declared its independence, and the people of Artsakh have been denied time and time again.
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What Ryan Grantham's Introduction To The Prison System Has Been Like
Child actor Ryan Grantham could emerge from prison with a long life still left to live, or he could stay in there the rest of his life. Here's what we know.
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The True Story Behind Tokyo Rose
During World War II, Tokyo Rose was infamous for allegedly broadcasting treasonous propaganda to American GIs.
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The Untold Truth Of Jim Nabors
We can all be thankful to actor Jim Nabors for his fantastic portrayal of Gomer Pyle, but few realize just how rich and diverse his life was beyond that role.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Lit Fireworks In Space
Fireworks are known for being colorful, loud, and dazzling, but are what about in space? While fireworks can do work in outer space, they're not quite the same.
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This Vintage Horror Actress Suffered A Truly Terrifying Fate
Any fan of vintage 1950s horror movies will easily recall the name of Yvette Vickers. Unfortunately, the actress suffered a truly terrifying fate.
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This Is How Many Grammys Tony Bennett Really Has
Best known for the hit song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," legendary singer Tony Bennett is a world-renowned crooner with a career spanning 70 years.
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The Mysterious 1960 Death Of Diana Barrymore
The maid found Diana Berrymore lying face down in bed at her Manhattan apartment on the Upper East Side on the morning of January 25, 1960. Here's the story.
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Inside Billie Joe Armstrong's Feud With Johnny Rotten
One might assume that Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day, a younger punk band, would look up to the Pistols. The truth is he does - and doesn't.
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The Untold Truth Of Son Of Sam
Serial killer David Berkowitz, aka Son of Sam, terrorized New York City with his seemingly random murders. This is the the untold truth of Son of Sam.
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