Why Some People Don't Need Oxygen Tanks When Climbing Mountains
It's one thing to take the stairs when you're going to work in an office building. It's quite another when the climbing is being done in the "death zone."
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Wildly Dangerous Things That Happened On The Set Of The Wizard Of Oz
Workplace health and safety standards were pretty much nonexistent in the early 20th century — just look at the 1939 production of The Wizard of Oz.
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Who Founded The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame founders were pioneers in the rock industry and early champions of the genre, if not necessarily famed musicians.
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The Untold Truth Of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Godmother Of Rock 'N' Roll
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the "godmother of rock & roll," may be one of the most consistently under-appreciated performers in music history.
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The Harrowing Conspiracy Theory That Claims The Internet Is 'Dead'
The Dead Internet Theory is like everyone's worst fears and anxieties about the internet taken to the extreme. Here's what this conspiracy theory says.
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The Staggering Amount Of Money Elon Musk Is Using For His Twitter Acquisition
Add enough zeroes, and high finance kind of turns into fantasy money -- most of us can't really grasp what's actually at stake in Elon Musk's offer for Twitter.
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What Happened To Scott Weiland's Kids?
Rock 'n' roll frontman Scott Weiland died in 2015, leaving behind two teenaged children. Here's what happened to Scott Weiland's kids.
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What Happened To Ted Bundy's Car?
There are have been some notorious cars in American criminal history. However, few carry a story as sordid as the car driven by Ted Bundy.
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The Only Two Presidents Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for many military personnel. It's also the grave site of several significant government figures.
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The Staggering Amount Of Alcohol The Founding Fathers Drank
When the "Founding Fathers" weren't revolting against British rule, they were doing what under current societal norms would qualify as some very heavy drinking.
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Cheech & Chong's Basketball Jones Included Some Major Names In Music
Cheech & Chong were a comedy duo in the '70s with numerous films under their belt. And, their song "Basketball Jones" featured some stellar musicians.
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Who Invented Karaoke?
Karaoke is a popular pastime enabling the dulcet tones of friends and family members worldwide. But, this entertainment behemoth has humble beginnings.
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Stanley Kubrick Managed To Sneak A Cameo By His Wife Into A Clockwork Orange
Ah, the cameo -- that grace note in a film or TV show, often intended as a lighter moment, most famously by Alfred Hitchcock. Stanley Kubrick also indulged.
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Stanley Kubrick's First Career Helped Him Develop The Skills To Go Into Directing
Stanley Kubrick's first career working as a magazine photographer helped him develop the skills that would later serve him well as a film director.
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A Look At The Smallest Children's Book Inside The Library Of Congress
One artifact is the former Guinness World Record holder for the smallest children's book in the world -- it's also the smallest printed book in the world.
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The Chilling Message Taylor Hawkins Sent Before His Death
When an individual dies, it's not uncommon for otherwise mundane events -- a text, a phone call -- to take on exceptional, even painful meaning.
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What Kremlin Officials Think About Boris Johnson's Resignation
In many ways, it is a small world after all, and the interrelationships of nations and their leaders become highlighted during changes in national government.
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The Truth About Rock Hudson's Relationship With Elizabeth Taylor
Co-workers don't always develop personal relationships, but it seemed to happen with Rock Hudson, who counted Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor among his friends.
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The Untold Truth Of Prince Diana's Surprising Panorama Interview
It was a career-making interview when Diana, Princess of Wales, openly discussed what had been going on behind the scenes during her marriage.
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What You Never Noticed About Bob Ross' Hands
While fans have become familiar with Ross's many catchphrases and iconic permed hairdo, there are still a lot of things many people don't know about him.
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The Conspiracy Theory That Says Beyoncé Is Actually Solange's Mother
Families are often up for discussion, analysis, even gossip. That's true in everyday life. Celebrity families also come under analysis and rumor.
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The Charges Against Paul Pelosi's Attacker Explained
Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was allegedly assaulted in their San Francisco home by a man wielding a hammer.
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Why The Nostradamus Kennedy Assassination Prediction Falls Flat
The prophecies of Nostradamus have been intriguing readers, both believers and skeptics, for hundreds of years. Interpretations of his writing vary wildly.
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What Really Happens To Your Body After 10 Years In A Coffin
There are lot of factors that contribute to the state of a body ten years in a coffin, and every human body undergoes the same stages of decay.
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The Dark Origins Of The Grim Reaper
No two people share the same life experiences. But there's one thing that ties everyone and everything together, though, and that's death.
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The Messed Up History Of SARS
During the SARS outbreak that ended in 2003, more than 8,000 people had become sick, with 774 deaths.
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How Serial Killer Randy Kraft Was Eventually Caught
Randolph "Randy" Kraft is a serial killer who was active in the 1970s and '80s. Kraft was dubbed the "Freeway Killer" and, more notably, the "Scorecard Killer."
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