Inside Marco Siffredi's Bizarre Daredevil Mt. Everest Death
Climbing 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.
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The Who's Hit Song That Pete Townshend Hates
Ask 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.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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Are Plants Conscious?
The idea that plants are conscious is a contentious one, but a growing pile of research suggests plants are more intelligent beings than most think.
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What Is A Prescribed Burn, And How Can It Actually Prevent Extreme Wildfires?
Fire 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.
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The True Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen
The 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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June Preston's Classical Singing Career Began At Only 16 Years Old
The roads in and out of Hollywood are littered with the failed hopes of countless performers. Some struck gold as children. Few continued as an adult.
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Inside Coolio's Unexpected 1998 Collaboration With Kenny Rogers
One interesting item from Coolio's resume is a very quietly-advertised, sparsely-heard reenvisioning of Kenny Rogers' legendary country song, "The Gambler."
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How Henry VIII Spent His Final Hours Before Death
January 27, 1547. Henry VII's last day. As power brokers "hovered solicitously in the background," Henry was overcome by a "final paralysing weakness."
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The Eerie Damar Hamlin Interview That Keeps Resurfacing Since His On-Field Collapse
The January 2, 2023 Monday night football game came to a shocking and scary halt after 24-year-old Damar Hamlin collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest.
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What Solitary Confinement Really Does To Your Body
In solitary confinement, the mind and body unravel more quickly than one might think, as it tries to survive an environment that is bereft of stimulation.
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We Finally Understand Why The Aztecs Disappeared
In the 15th century, there were 25 million people living in the Aztec Empire. But 100 years later, there were just 1 million left. What happened to the Aztecs?
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The Largest Rabbit Breed In The World
Look upon man's work, ye mighty, and despair: the Flemish Giant. That's the name of the breed of rabbit considered to be the largest by rabbit standards.
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Why Glass Still Remains A Mystery To Physicists
People of science don't know everything there is to understand about how glass becomes, well, glass. In particular, they're curious about the glass phase.
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Why Some Members Of The Dani Tribe Of Papua, New Guinea Amputate Fingers In Mourning
As the world around them continued to modernize, the Dani tribe tried to retain their traditions.
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The Real-Life Inspiration Behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
In 1981, demonic possession was attempted as a defense in a murder trial. Here's the real-life inspiration behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
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What Happens If A Country Doesn't Repay Its Debt To Other Countries?
Borrowing money happens in big and small ways, but what happens if a country doesn't repay its debt to other countries?
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The Tragic 2015 Murder Of Former US Marine Craig Wingard Explained
The tragic 2015 murder of former US marine Craig Wingard by a 17-year-old explained
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Two NBA Legends Discovered They Were Related At A Family Reunion
Two NBA legends discovered they were related at a family reunion.
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What Joan Jett's Former Bandmates Have Said About Her
For the best glimpse into exactly who this queen of rock and roll is, let's take a look at what Joan Jett's former bandmates have said about her.
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The Real Reason Robert Blake Was Acquitted Of His Wife's Murder
Actor Robert Blake was charged with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, in 2001. Here's the real reason he was acquitted of his wife's murder.
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Shawnee Chief Tecumseh's Death Changed Native American History Forever
Tecumseh's enduring legacy would go on to forever alter Native American history in particular and the nation's history as well.
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The Untold Truth Of Marilyn Monroe
From her low-key intelligence to her illicit liaisons, Marilyn Monroe was a many-layered figure. This is the untold truth of Marilyn Monroe.
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Ancient Explanations For Natural Phenomena
Ancient peoples didn't have data and white lab coats and other things that make science irrefutable, so they had to come up with their own explanations.
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This Is How Long Human Blood Vessels Really Are
The human body is a wonder to behold, and this is particularly true of what is inside of them - particularly the surprisingly lengthy circulatory system.
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Times NFL Fans Went Way Too Far
Charged moments are common in NFL history. But here are some examples of tense moments among spectators - the times NFL fans went way too far.
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The Dark Truth About These Avengers: Endgame Characters
In Avengers: Endgame, the remaining superheroes are gonna try and save everyone. Here's why they are the last group of people you'd want defending the universe.
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