Inside Cult Leader David Koresh's Tragic Childhood
Here's the truth about David Koresh's tragic early years, from his sadly neglected childhood to his angry, bible-thumping teens.
Read MoreHere's the truth about David Koresh's tragic early years, from his sadly neglected childhood to his angry, bible-thumping teens.
Read MorePeople on social media took notice of a man who often wore a yellow suit sitting behind Alex Murdaugh during his trial. That man is actually very important.
Read MoreTitanic has captured the imaginations of people for well over a century. Here are the haunting final words of Titanic's commanding officer, Captain Smith.
Read MoreThe Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them.
Read MoreFrom multiple near-death experiences to media mishaps to religious discrimination, here is the tragic story of Cat Stevens.
Read MoreIn March 2023, Alex Murdaugh, disgraced scion of the powerful South Carolina Murdaugh family, was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Read MoreWhen most think of The Beatles, they immediately think of McCartney, Lennon, or Harrison singing a classic song. However, Ringo Starr sang a song on each album.
Read MoreThe random killings on the streets of San Francisco began in 1973, in a city still rattled by the infamous Zodiac Killer's gruesome work four years earlier.
Read MoreKobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were close friends and teammates. Before he died in 2020, Bryant predicted Gastol's well-deserved 2023 honor.
Read MoreMany difficult decisions need to be made when a loved one dies. If you're considering donating your body to science, there are some things to take into account.
Read MoreOnce the beating heart of the ancient Assyrian Empire, Nimrud was lost to the sands for thousands of years. Here are its ancient Assyrian treasures unveiled.
Read MoreBill Russell's basketball career was coming to an end, then he met NBA legend George Mikan
Read MoreThe sad truth is that a single bullet can cut short the life of the most robust of athletes. The death of Darrent Williams is a tragic case in point.
Read MoreThese days, we talk about "fake news." There's also mistaken news -- no malice intended; someone got information mixed up, maybe about the Nobel brothers.
Read MoreIn 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China.
Read MoreDepending on who you talk to, space may or may not be the final frontier. Either way, why haven't humans stepped on the moon's surface since 1972?
Read MoreAsked why they were going to try to climb Mount Everest, more than one alpinist has replied, "Because it's there." Junko Tabei might have said that, too.
Read MoreWhile some relics are the obvious things you might expect, many of them are weirder, grosser, or otherwise more fascinating than you might've guessed.
Read MoreDespite his short reign, Cuauhtemoc's doomed last stand against the Spanish still stirs hearts in Mexico. Here's a look at Cuauhtemoc, the last Aztec emperor.
Read MoreRabbits aren't everything they're cracked up to be. Here are things people get wrong about rabbits.
Read MoreWhile a unified Great Britain has existed politically for 315 years, England as we know it has existed for around 1,000 years.
Read MoreClimbing Mt. Everest is seen by any as the ultimate test: a test of physical strength, determination, and knowledge. Marco Siffredi took it one step further.
Read MoreAsk anyone to name one song from the legendary rockers, and you're bound to end up with "Pinball Wizard" -- just don't tell The Who's guitarist Pete Townshend.
Read MoreFormal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
Read MoreThe idea that plants are conscious is a contentious one, but a growing pile of research suggests plants are more intelligent beings than most think.
Read MoreFire is one of those things that's genuinely helpful for survival -- warmth in a cold environment, cooking food, signaling -- unless it's out of control.
Read MoreThe story of the Tuskegee Airmen is almost an archetype of an inspirational Hollywood movie. Even without that, however, the true story is awe-inspiring.
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