The Untold Truth Of Eugene V. Debs
One of the most popular figures of the U.S. labor movement, Eugene V. Debs was also the first person to run for president while in prison.
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Musicians Who Were Ahead Of Their Time
It's the musicians we call "ahead of their time" keep popular music living and breathing, evolving, and changing for each new generation of listeners.
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The History Of Snake Handling In Religion
This form of snake handling sprang up in the early 20th century. This is the oftentimes dramatic and dangerous history of snake handling in religion.
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Bizarre Things That Happened On The Set Of Star Trek
Star Trek has some really entertaining stories about the shenanigans that happened on set. Here's some bizarre things that happened on the set of Star Trek.
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The Best And Worst Shakespeare Plays
When Shakespeare was firing on all cylinders, he was a titan capable of moving feats of plot and poetry. But even the MVP of English literature had off days.
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Secrets The Roller Coaster Industry Doesn't Want You To Know
Roller coasters are awesome and fun and also completely horrifying. Here's why you might never want to get on a roller coaster ever again.
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Here's The True Story Behind The Irishman
Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese aren't telling you the real story of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Here's the true story behind The Irishman.
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The Untold Truth Of The Real Captain Morgan
You've probably heard of Captain Morgan. And the real Captain Morgan was quite an interesting dude. Here's the untold truth of the real Captain Morgan.
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What It Was Really Like Being A World War II Codebreaker
Codebreakers were very important during WWII, but it's only recently that we've started to uncover what it was really like being a World War II codebreaker.
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Shows That Put Their Camera Crews In Terrible Danger
Many TV shows put their camera crews in terrible danger.
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Real-Life Executions That Went Wrong
Sometimes executions don't go as planned. Here are some real-life executions that went wrong.
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Terrifying Swamp Monsters From Around The World
Swamps are terrifying. For millennia, we've been telling tales of the monsters that live in the swamps. Here are terrifying swamp monsters from around the world
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The Most Bizarre Toys From The Past Decade
Everyone loves toys, but tastes change. Here are the most bizarre toys from the decade of 2010-2019.
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We Could See The Return Of A Certain Prehistoric Creature In Our Lifetime
Menacing outcomes from the "Jurassic Park" film franchise have not given scientists any pause in their plans to bring back one extinct prehistoric creature.
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Horror Movies That Have A Real Life Inspiration
"Based on a true story" is a phrase that appears onscreen before some movies start. Here are some horror movies that have a real-life inspiration.
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Songs By Famous Musicians You'll Never Get To Hear
Some of the most popular musicians on the planet have recorded music which will never see the light of day, no matter how badly the fans want to hear them.
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The Strange Details Surrounding Brianna Maitland's Disappearance
Brianna Maitland was last seen shortly before midnight on March 19 in 2004. She was working her dishwashing job at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery.
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The Wildest Stories From Norse Mythology
Many may be familiar with the stories of Thor and Loki from movies and video games. But here are some of the other wildest stories from Norse mythology.
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How A 4,400-Year-Old Shaman's Snake Staff Rewrites Finnish History
In June, 2021, a wooden "snake staff" was discovered during an archaeological dig in the Finnish wetlands of Järvensuo in the southwest of the country.
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The Biggest Maura Murray Theories: What Really Happened?
Although it has been 17 years since Maura Murray vanished, authorities have never found a trace of the missing woman, and her disappearance remains unsolved.
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One Huge Way The First Academy Awards Differed From Modern Ones
The Academy Awards are a mainstay of the film industry. They've been around for almost a century, and throughout that time, they've been pretty consistent.
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What You Didn't Know About Pablo Picasso's Blue Period
Long before rising to the top of the art world, Pablo Picasso struggled personally and financially during his Blue Period — a battle reflected in his art.
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Which School Has The Most Men's NCAA Tournament Appearances?
The story of how the his team accomplished this feat begins in the early days of the tournament itself — with many top players coming through the program.
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A Look At The Man Behind The Backpacker Murders
Ivan Milat is one of Australia's most notorious serial killers. Here's a closer look at the man who terrorized a generation of Australian backpackers.
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Here's Why Bette Davis Was Once Referred To As The Fourth Warner Brother
When Bette Davis came to Hollywood in 1930, she worked two for Universal Studios, then cast her lot with Warner Brothers Studios — but it was no smooth ride.
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Here's How The Catholic Church Feels About The Possibility Of Aliens
Are aliens real? The Catholic Church doesn't know — but it does have a rather progressive view on the possibility, rooted in a belief in God's creativity.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Behind The Smartest Man To Ever Live
In the past, one man was found to have an astonishing 250 to 300 IQ — arguably among the highest in history. William James Sidis entered the world in 1898.
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