The Tragic Death Of Steely Dan's Walter Becker
Steely Dan's Walter Becker "had the gift of relative anonymity in a field where celebrity can do incalculable damage."
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The Untold Story Of Wild Bill Hickok And Calamity Jane Cannary
He was born James Butler Hickok in 1837 in Illinois; she was born Martha Jane Cannary. Here's the story of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane Cannary.
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The Eye-Opening Reason One Man's Colon Is On Display At A Museum
One man's colon is on display at a museum, and the reason is pretty interesting. Here's why a man's colon is on display at a museum in Philadelphia.
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How The Murdaugh Trial Led To Renewed Interest In Stephen Smith's 2015 Murder Investigation
The homicide trial of South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has brought up painful memories of the 2015 hit-and-run death of then-19-year-old Stephen Smith.
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Sarah Jessica Parker's Spooky Connection To Hocus Pocus You Never Realized
Sarah Jessica Parker, who played a witch in 'Hocus Pocus,' has a personal connection to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
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How John Wayne Got His Iconic Name
John Wayne was famous for delivering a fairly predictable cinematic product: manly men of few words and much action. But his real name wasn't so manly.
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The John Wayne Interview That Continues To Outrage People Today
John Wayne is revered by many. However, in 1971 he gave an ill-fated interview that would be haunting him today, if he were still alive.
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Here's How Much Sam Cooke Was Worth When He Died
Cooke was best known as a pioneering singer who ushered in a completely new style of music. Surely money followed, but just how much is a bit of a mystery.
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Inside Sophia Loren And John Wayne's Relationship
Sophia Loren and John Wayne are two of the biggest Hollywood icons of all time and they appeared in one film together. Here's a look into their relationship.
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Shaquille O'Neal's Career Outlook Changed Forever Thanks To A Quote From Jerry West
Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most dominant players in the NBA, and his career took a dramatic turn after one remark from legendary Laker Jerry West.
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The Real Reason Warner Bros Sued Bette Davis
Bette Davis is a Hollywood icon who successfully made the leap from Broadway. But, she found herself in a legal battle with the biggest studio on the block.
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The Unusual Thing John Wayne Wore Under His Tuxedo At His Final Public Appearance
John Wayne was a stalwart of the western movie tradition. His last public appearance was a testament to the strength he had, and his respect for the movies.
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Here's How Uranus Really Got Its Name
Uranus is the seventh planet in the solar system and was the last planet to be discovered. However, naming the celestial body underwent a couple of iterations.
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The Fate Of The Face-Eating Florida Killer Was Finally Decided
Austin Harrouff was charged with two counts of first-degree murder after he attacked John Stevens and his wife, Michelle Mishcon Stevens, in their garage.
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The Untold Truth Of Hurricane Hunters
Hurricane Hunters perform the insane feat of flying right through the eye of the storm. Then, they do it again and again and again. Why?
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The Truth Of Annapurna, The World's Deadliest Mountain
Annapurna stands as the inverse of Mt. Everest. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world but only has the tenth highest death rate.
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The Time Sex Pistols' Steve Jones Robbed David Bowie And Rod Stewart
The Sex Pistols' Steve Jones once robbed David Bowie and Rod Stewart of their equipment outside a music venue. Here's the story of what happened.
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The Truth About Johnny Cash's Daughter Rosanne Cash
If one of Johnny Cash's kids from his first marriage (to Vivian Liberto) decided to go into the music business, it probably wouldn't be a surprise.
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How Day Of The Dead Is Really A Celebration Of Life
Primarily celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central and South America, the Day of the Dead has also become increasingly popular in other countries.
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The Mysterious Foo Fighters Of World War II
One of the most prominent early UFO sightings happened during the latter years of World War II. These are the mysterious foo fighters of World War II.
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Why The City Of Philadelphia Is Greasing Poles Ahead Of The World Series
Certain municipal workers are preparing Philadelphia for the World Series in a way that may seem a bit unusual: applying grease to the city's light poles.
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The Science Behind Why Poisons Are Deadly
Poison is what makes the mad scientist's vial so vile. What makes these toxic toxins tick? What's the science behind why poisons are deadly?
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How An Enslaved Person Became A Local Celebrity And Earned His Freedom
Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori went from being an African Prince to an American enslaved person before eventually regaining his freedom. Here's the story.
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What Happened To The Police Officers Who Assaulted Rodney King?
For many Americans, one of the most memorable events of the 1990s was the 1991 assault of Rodney King. What happened to the police officers that attacked him?
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The Disturbing Relationship Between DC Sniper John Allen Muhammad And Lee Boyd Malvo
Lee Boyd Malvo and John Allen Muhammad, who were dubbed the Beltway Snipers, were arrested in 2002. Here's what their relationship was like.
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What Are The 4 Cardinal Virtues And What Do They Mean?
Plato boiled moral thought and action down to four foundational characteristics that everyone should strive for: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
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Here's What The Bible Has To Say About Vegetarianism
Most Christians on most days eat as if the Bible has given them broad leeway in their food choices. But is this actually true?
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