The Club Q Shooter's Charges Explained
Just after midnight on November 19, 2022, Colorado Springs Police Officer Connor Wallick entered Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Elizabeth Taylor Hated This Nickname
Sometimes a nickname is a term of endearment, a sign of affection, even love. Sometimes the recipient is less than pleased, however -- like Elizabeth Taylor.
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Who Was Ivan The Terrible ?
With such a name you're already imagining that this Ivan guy was just an all-around awful person. And yup, he was. But he didn't come out the gate like that.
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The Unfulfilled Dream Of Barry White
In his 1999 autobiography, White discussed the pain of missing out on the opportunity to work with one of his icons, soul music legend Marvin Gaye.
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The True Meaning Behind Kissing The Pope's Ring
Getting the chance to greet and touch the pope's hand is considered a golden opportunity for many Catholics. One customary greeting is kissing his ring.
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The Untold Truth Of Boy George
Boy George has been in the public eye for many years as the lead singer of Culture Club and a solo artist. Here is more about the life of Boy George.
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Why Lauren Bacall Once Stalked Bette Davis
Celebrities know that fans come with the territory. It's no surprise perhaps that some celebrities started out as fans themselves, aspiring to a career.
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These Final Titanic Messages Are Even More Bone-Chilling Now
The 1912 disaster of Titanic is one that historians continue to study. One of the important factors of the disaster are the final messages sent from the ship.
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What Really Happened To Hitler's Body?
It goes without saying that history's worst dictator -- or at the very least, the worst dictator of the past couple of hundred years -- is Adolf Hitler.
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Why A Wild Discovery In The Pacific Sparked Cocaine Shark Jokes
A wild discovery by New Zealand Police in the Pacific Ocean sparked cocaine shark jokes on social media. Here's why.
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Why Modern Banking Has The Crusades To Thank For Its Existence
It's hard to imagine being able to function without a banking system as we know it. Here's why modern banking has the Crusades to thank for its existence
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The Ball Of The Burning Men: When The Duke Of Orleans Lit His Colleagues On Fire
King Charles VI of France faced many hurdles throughout his reign. However, one of the low points involved the Duke of Orleans and a rather fiery party.
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Virovore: The Organism That Sustains Itself With Viruses
Vaccines have helped humans come a long way in our fight against viruses. But what if science could harness an organism that had the power to eat viruses?
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The Disturbing Crime Spree Of The September 11 Serial Killer, Larme Price
The attacks on September 11, 2001, left feelings of fear, anger, and sorrow that still linger on more than two decades later. Here's the story of Larme Price.
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LL Cool J Launched His Career As A 16-Year-Old Cold-Calling Def Jam
LL Cool J has been an icon in the rap music scene for decades. Here is the story of how he launched his career with Def Jam Records at just 16 years old.
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The Criminal History Of James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul
Though his mugshots made national news, James Brown's legacy as a showman and brilliant musician will most likely far outshine any legal issues he had.
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Disturbing Details About Former NFL Player Antonio Armstrong's Murder
When police arrived at the Houston residence of Antonio Armstrong Sr. on July 29, 2016, they discovered that someone had shot him and his wife Dawn.
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Five Animals That Can Keep Time With Music
Many animals vocalize and produce tones that humans would classify as music -- bird calls, for instance -- but random notes are a far cry from keeping a beat.
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Authors Who Had Tragic Deaths
When it comes to writers, it seems that they might be second only to rock stars in terms of how many authors who are famous today suffered tragic deaths.
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The Horrifying Pease River Massacre Of 1860
History scholars say the story of the horrifying Pease River Massacre of 1860 was greatly embellished by one participant who later became a Texas governor.
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What Is A Mushroom Coffin? (And Why You Might Want To Be Buried In One)
Recently, many have turned to environmentally-friendly practices, including burials. Here is more about the mushroom coffin and why you should consider it.
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Jimmy Carter's Legacy Is One Of Peace, In And Out Of The White House
Former President Jimmy Carter has had quite a legacy when it comes to peace. Here's a look back at some of his efforts to bring peace to the world.
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Why Alabama Scientists Genetically Modified A Catfish With Alligator DNA
There is a scramble in the science community to find ways to save species. Here is why scientists in Alabama genetically modified a catfish with alligator DNA.
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The Only US Presidents To Die In Office So Far
Though their supporters might think otherwise, presidents are human beings, flesh and bone, subject to stress and biology -- sometimes fatally.
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What Life Inside A Maximum-Security Psychiatric Hospital Is Like
Patients (they aren't inmates) stay until they are deemed better or able to be back in society. That could mean a year or the rest of their lives.
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Why The Bear In Cocaine Bear Looks Familiar
The recent feature film "Cocaine Bear" features a bear rampaging after taking a large quantity of cocaine. Here is why the cocaine bear may look familiar.
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The Surprisingly Respectable Pirate Code Of Conduct
If you thought pirates from centuries past were just a bunch of rum-swilling, sword-swinging looters and thieves, you may be underestimating their civility.
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