The Time Wild Bill Hickok Battled A Bear
There have been few who matched the talent for self-mythology of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, whose gift for fabrication has become absolutely legendary.
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The Most Glaring Difference Between The Silverton Siege And Its Movie Depiction
Some movies try to take on history, presenting an event as closely to the facts as possible. Some movies succeed better than others at that tricky task.
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What's The Song In The Corona Seltzer Super Bowl Commercial?
The song playing over the latest Corona Seltzer commercial probably sounds familiar because it's been covered several times since its original release in 1967.
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Bill Gates' Net Worth Is Even Higher Than You Thought
The team was so driven that they skipped meals and just drank powdered orange Tang. By 1987, at age 31, Bill Gates became the world's youngest billionaire.
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The Unexpected Object The Vatican Owns In Arizona
In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII established the Vatican Observatory. By studying the stars, the Observatory helped the Church to reform its calendar.
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Why The Hardy Boys Books Are Frequently Banned
There are many different books and series that are considered banned. Here is why the beloved Hardy Boys series is considered banned in some library systems.
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The Most Likely Ways The Human Race Will End, According To Science
We humans have had a pretty good run on this planet so far, but everyone knows it can't last forever.
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Does A Nightcap Before Bed Really Make You Sleep Better?
Getting to sleep can be a struggle for many people. Techniques to overcome the challenge vary from counting sheep to maintaining a strict pattern of behavior.
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Benedict IX: What You Need To Know About The 12-Year-Old Pope
From 1958 to 2013, the average age of a man elected to the papacy was 70, while the average age at death was 79. But that wasn't the case for Pope Benedict IX.
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Why Some People Are Convinced Amelia Earhart Survived Her Plane Crash
The Coast Guard and Navy worked to locate any sign of the missing plane, but after two weeks, the U.S. government declared Earhart and Noonan lost at sea.
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What Heaven Really Looks Like In The Bible
For one person, heaven might be something as simple as a comfortable office chair. For another, something as elaborate as a street paved in chocolate.
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The Truth About Nannie Doss' Childhood
At first glance, Nannie Doss looks like a loving grandmother, with her charming smile and seemingly jolly disposition. The amiable appearance was only a façade.
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The Truth About The Largest Earthquake In U.S. History
On the evening of March 27, 1964, Alaska got a rude awakening thanks to an earthquake that hit Prince Williams Sound on the Gulf of Alaska's borders.
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The Truth About The Ghost That Queen Victoria Saw
Though Queen Victoria is known for not being easily "amused," she was likely terrified after seeing a "green mist" float in one of the rooms at Crathes Castle.
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How Albert King's Unique Guitar Playing Quirk Influenced The Greatest Musicians Of All Time
Great music comes from great musicians who utilize a combination of talent, hard work. time, and innovation to create unique rhythms and sounds.
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The Truth About The Carefully-Preserved Buildings From The 1893 World's Fair
The World's Fair buildings were meant to be temporary structures that came down at the end of the exposition. There are still two buildings that are preserved.
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The Real Reason The Fugees Broke Up
There's no question that the Fugees were one of the biggest and most important of their time, consisting of three talented and vastly different personalities.
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This Is Who The I-70 Killer Specifically Targeted
Working along portions of Interstate 70 (for which he was nicknamed "the I-70 Killer"), the murderer is responsible for at least six deaths that spring.
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The Biggest Problems The World Faces In 2021 (Besides The Pandemic)
As the COVID-19 virus continues its rampage, it's sometimes difficult to remember that there are other dangers and crises affecting the entire world right now.
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The Reason True Crime Fans Are Obsessed With Chris Watts
Watts had strangled his wife and children, then he took their bodies out to an oil well, where he buried his wife and hid the girls' bodies in oil tanks.
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Charles S. Dutton Spent Nearly A Decade In Prison Before His Acting Career
Many's the road to show business success, especially for performers -- perhaps live theater, perhaps commercials, perhaps an extra. Prison, perhaps, less often.
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What Is The Pageant Of Peace?
The Christmas season is not complete in the nation's capital without the annual Christmas tree lighting, and the month-long celebration of the Pageant of Peace.
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The Invasive Species You Didn't Know Was Hitching A Ride On Your Aquarium Decor
One seemingly harmless bit of fish tank decor in particular has proven to be harmful to the wider environment beyond the confines of the aquarium.
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How Woody Harrelson Unknowingly Helped Catch An Alleged Thief
Sometimes actors get so busy that they actually forget about a project in which they appeared. Maybe they didn't know they were part of it at all.
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How A Faraday Cage Works
Electricity is one of the building blocks of modern society, touching every aspect of life. One of the scientists who plumbed its secrets was Michael Faraday.
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The 6 Foot Standard Depth For Graves Has Its Origins In A Europe Gripped By The Black Death
It's almost a common slang phrase these days -- describing someone who has died as now being six feet under, meaning buried -- but where did the phrase start?
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The Fascinating History Of The Didgeridoo
No, a "didgeridoo" isn't a wondrous, magical kids' toy of imagination brandished by Mary Poppins, nor is it a rare Dungeons and Dragons trinket from a wizard.
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