The Bizarre Jobs Sean Connery Had Before Acting
He was working full time by the time he was 13, out of school and employed as a milkman for St. Cuthbert's Co-op.
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Why It Wasn't Elliot Ness Who Brought Down Al Capone
Special agent in charge Eliot Ness set his sights on notorious mobster Al Capone and his Chicago gang, but he and his hand-picked team missed their mark.
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Who Paul McCartney Blames For The Beatles Breaking Up
There's one person Paul McCartney feels shoulders the blame for the breakup of the world's greatest bands, and it's not the one that many people usually scorn.
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Did The Ancient Greeks Actually Use Marijuana?
Despite every generation making its unique contributions to human culture, the fact is, there's rarely anything new under the sun. Including cannabis use.
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Who Is The Woman Who Founded The World's Oldest Operating Library?
Libraries are often treasure troves, though not just of various items of information. They often serve as a community's gathering place, its heart.
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The Childhood Shooting Accident That Led To The Three Stooges' Curly's Distinct Walk
The Three Stooges were careful to delineate their on-screen personalities. One was hair styles; patterns of speech; and how they carried themselves.
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The Stunning Number Of Corgis The Queen Has Owned In Her Life
While dogs might be man's best friend, it is Pembroke Welsh Corgis that became Queen Elizabeth II's pet of choice. The love affair began on her 18th birthday.
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The Real Reason Doves Are No Longer Released At The Olympics
The release of doves was adopted for the first time at the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920 to symbolize peace, for the first Olympics held after World War I.
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The Truth About Wyatt Earp And Jack London's Friendship
Most people don't associate Wyatt Earp with the deeply frozen north, particularly Alaska. There was money to be made in the Yukon. There, he met Jack London...
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Why Moe Can Thank Shemp For The Three Stooges' Signature Eye Poke
The Three Stooges had decades of experience, inflicting various forms of physical mayhem on their adversaries as well as each other -- including poking eyes.
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Whatever Happened To Usain Bolt?
When it comes to the fastest of the fast, only one person can hold the title, and as of now, Jamaica's Usain Bolt is generally considered the fastest man alive.
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Here's Who Inherited Yul Brynner's Money After He Died
Yul Brynner had a remarkable Broadway career for decades in "The King and I." He also pursued film work successfully. It all added up to a significant estate.
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The Grammy Performance That Had The Catholic Church Up In Arms
There have been many musicians who have fallen into the bad graces of the Catholic Church. Here is the Grammy performance that had the church up in arms.
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The Time JFK Fell In Love With A Possible Spy
Inga Arvad was reportedly not only friendly with a dictator, who called her a "perfect Nordic beauty," but she also could have been working for him.
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A Look Into Wyatt Earp And Doc Holliday's Relationship
After Doc saved Wyatt's life, the pair would become friends, together surviving the gunfight that was to become known as the shootout at the O.K. Corral.
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This Serial Killer Possessed The Highest IQ
The stereotype of the super-intelligent serial killer is one ingrained in the American imagination. The perception is not without merit -- many are intelligent.
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The Hidden Name Led Zeppelin Once Used For Their Band
Led Zeppelin was set to play a show in Copenhagen, Denmark. They'd made an important Danish enemy in the past: Eva Von Zeppelin.
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The Crazy Real Life-Story Of Iron Maiden
The crazy real-life story of Iron Maiden includes the history of their ghoul mascot Eddie, their doomed 20-country tour, and their violent live shows.
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The Tragic True Story Of Dennis The Menace
Dennis the Menace has been terrorizing his neighborhood for decades. The character's creator wanted to make his readers feel better about their kids' behavior.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Jamestown Settlement
The true story of the Jamestown settlement is tragic, bumpy and not at all pleasant. Here's the tragic true story of the Jamestown settlement.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Palm Oil Industry
The story of palm oil is a story about the difficulty in backtracking from over-dependence, especially when entire nations' economies are at risk.
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The Untold Truth Of Marvel Comics' Jack Kirby
Learn things you didn't know about Jack Kirby, Marvel's prolific illustrator and creative mastermind.
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How Edmonia Lewis Changed The Art World Forever
Edmonia Lewis was a woman who strove against incredible odds to learn, practice, and succeed in her chosen artistic field: sculpture, in the 19th century.
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False Facts About Classic Horror Movies You Thought Were True
There are some famous horror movies that are said to be cursed or to be based on true events. But here's the truth about these classic horror movies.
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What You Didn't Know About Bonsai Trees
Bonsais are not a type of tree. It's an art form traditionally practiced in Japan and influenced by Buddhism.
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The Truth Of The National Museum Of Funeral History
The National Museum of Funeral History is more of an interactive, respectable tribute to the inevitable phase of life that many shy away from discussing: death.
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Fascinating Things That Space Does To The Human Body
Space is a pretty cool place. But we haven't been able to explore much of space because of the limits of the human body. Here's what space does to your body.
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