The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton could delight audiences without uttering a single word. But the film star experienced his fair share of hard knocks - literally. Here are a few.
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The Medicinal History Of Sodas Explained
The history of soda can be traced back to 1767 when chemist Joseph Priestly added carbonation to water for medicinal purposes.
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The Incredible Life Of Wild Bill Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok is not just a legendary Old West character -- for many, he's just legendary. Let's take a look at the incredible life of Wild Bill Hickok.
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The Battle Of Argonne Forest: The Deadliest American Battle In WWI
WWI included a seldom-discussed battle, which involved a vast forest, plenty of mud and blood, and a particularly heroic pigeon that saved over a hundred men.
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Musicians Who Have Killed People
Whether in self-defense, by accident, or, very occasionally, cold-blooded murder, there are a handful of musicians in the world that have killed people.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Stone Age
Mankind has spent most of its existence in the Stone Age relying on tools made of stone. Yet it can feel like life would have been better in the Stone Age.
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Years That Changed Human History
In all of human history, what years are the really big ones? The years so significant that they changed the very foundation of what it means to be human.
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Otto Skorzeny Went From One Of Hitler's Most Trusted Commanders To Living On A Farm In Ireland
Otto Skorzeny was an infamous Nazi agent and his life had many twists and turns. After World War 2, he found himself settling in Ireland for a time.
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Malaysia Flight 370: Chilling Details About The Mysterious Disappearance
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was carrying 239 people when it disappeared in 2014. Here are the chilling details known about its mysterious disappearance.
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Amazing Ancient Structures Carved From Solid Rock
While most construction involves masonry, the most remarkable human-made structures are hewn from solid stone. This is known as rock-cut architecture.
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The Untold Truth Of Stonehenge
We still know so little about Stonehenge. Let's dive into various mysteries, histories, discoveries, theories, and conflicts about Stonehenge.
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Why Elvis Presley Couldn't Stand To Be Called The King
Elvis Presley is still known at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but it turns out he couldn't stand to be called The King. Here's why.
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Liubov Yarosh: The 102-Year-Old Grandmother Outfitting Ukrainian Snipers
Liubov Yarosh is a 102-year-old grandmother who is outfitting Ukrainian snipers. She says she just wants the war to end and for peace to return to Ukraine.
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What Happened To Convicted Murderer Andrea Yates' Ex-Husband, Russell Yates?
Russell Yates' wife, Andrea, drowned their five children in the bathtub in 2001 while he was at work. Here's what happened to him after her conviction.
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Easter Eggs You Always Miss In Movies
Hunting for Easter eggs in movies has become a passion for movie geeks. Here are some Easter eggs from classic movies that don't appear on any sites or lists.
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How The Black December Shark Attacks Turned A Beach In South Africa Into A War Zone
How the Black December shark attacks turned a beach in South Africa into a war zone when officials took drastic measures to deplete the sharks.
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How Many Times Was Drew Peterson Actually Married?
Former Illinois police officer Drew Peterson once had the job of enforcing the law, and now he sits on the other side of it, serving a lengthy prison sentence.
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Embarrassing Things That Donald Trump Was The First President To Do
Here is a look at some of the cringetastic things that President Donald Trump has been the first president to do.
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This Is How Many Times Voltaire Was Really Imprisoned In The Bastille
Voltaire's work helped further the ideals of secular governance and the securing of rights and liberties that are today commonly associated with free society.
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Who Is Bob Dylan's Girl From The North Country Really About?
In 1963, Bob Dylan released "Girl From the North Country," the second track on his renowned record "The Freewheelin'." Listeners wonder who this fabled girl is.
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The Messed Up Truth About Drew Peterson
Drew Peterson, a former police sergeant in Bolingbrook, Illinois, was convicted in 2012 of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
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Here's What Happens To Abandoned Oil Rigs
Oil rigs have long been understandably associated with immense environmental damage. When a rig is no longer of use, it presents a new challenge.
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America's Oldest Commercial Soft Drink Isn't Coca-Cola
Long before Coca-Cola, America's oldest soft drink was invented by a British chemist in 1767 as a medicinal remedy.
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A Potato-Shaped Planet Has Been Discovered. Here's What It Means
Astronomers made a remarkable realization when they identified WASP-103b - an exoplanet approximately 1,500 light-years away - as having a "potato-like shape."
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Who Is The Phil Collins Song Against All Odds Really About?
The Phil Collins' song "Against All Odds" was a hit from the start, with heart-rending lyrics capturing people's attention from the very start.
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Weirdest Laws In Alaska
As beautiful as Alaska is, there are some pretty weird laws that help make up this state's character. Let's take a look at some of the strangest ones.
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A Look At Italy's Island Of The Plague
This is the haunted island of the damned off the Venetian coast where mental patients and plague victims were once sent.
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