The Tragic Story Of The 'Happiest Man On Death Row'
In a dark chapter of American history, one man was sent to death row for a brutal attack. The man was considered to be the "happiest man on death row." But why?
Read MoreIn a dark chapter of American history, one man was sent to death row for a brutal attack. The man was considered to be the "happiest man on death row." But why?
Read MoreThere were more rocket launches in 2021 than any other year in history, with 135 successful launches and 11 failed ones. So why would a launch get scrubbed?
Read MoreIn 2020, the world was made acutely aware of the importance of vaccines when the novel coronavirus emerged as a public health threat. But who invented them?
Read MoreToday, the Black Sea is known for being one of the best-preserved sailors' graveyards, where over 60 well-preserved shipwrecks have been discovered.
Read MoreIn 2007, New Jersey fertility nurse Melanie McGuire was convicted of killing and dismembering her husband, William McGuire. Here's where her ex-lover is now.
Read MoreColor is one of those things that we often take for granted, and it's easy to forget to look around and enjoy the rainbow that's around us every day.
Read MoreWithout a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most famous and beloved soccer players alive today. He also has a Portugal museum dedicated to him.
Read MoreWith a long Olympic career, Shaun White has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Winter Olympics. Here are some things you might not know about him.
Read MoreThe monsters in our midst aren't always unknown to us, making us fall prey to random acts of senseless violence and savage brutality.
Read MoreWhat do we make of an utterly abstract text stuffed with surrealistic imagery and a fake language? Is it genius? Meaningless? Enter the "Codex Seraphinianus."
Read MorePart of the Amish response to the rapidly changing times of the modern world is the creation of controversial puppy mills across America.
Read MoreMythological weapons are all dangerous. Of course, most of these weapons are pure legend, but there are some that purportedly still exist.
Read MoreFootball coach Mike Leach became a household name thanks to his time with Texas Tech and Washington State. He also turned a historic fine into a charity act.
Read MoreHere are some of the figures of history who met nature's cruelest end. Don't titter too loudly — you never know if the same fate may befall you.
Read MoreAnyone who recalls their high school U.S. history class could probably tell you about the death of William McKinley. So what happened after he died?
Read MoreIn one of the strangest cases of child abduction in U.S. history, a young girl was kidnapped twice by the same man over the course of a couple of years.
Read MoreJ. Edgar Hoover led the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for an astonishing 48 years, starting at just 29 years old and ending when he was 77.
Read MoreAs Gallagher's popularity began to wane in the early 90s, his younger brother Ron spotted an opportunity. His plan ended in a legal battle between the two.
Read MoreHistory is nothing if not continually surprising and bizarre, and the fact that at least 10 different animals have been put on trial just proves that point.
Read More"This Is Spinal Tap" is a classic mockumentary about the excesses of rock star life. Here's why Steven Tyler and Ozzy Osbourne didn't like it.
Read MoreOn February 23, 2019, Mallory Beach, her boyfriend, Anthony Cook, and their friends went out for a fun night in South Carolina. It ended in her death.
Read MoreAn ancient primate relative was discovered in Antarctica, giving scientists fascinating new insight into the world of cold-weather animals.
Read MoreGay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people played key roles in settling the American West. Read on for the untold truth of LGBTQ+ people in the Old West.
Read MoreGeomagnetic storms can be caused by solar flares or coronal mass ejections (CMEs). It was a CME that set off the dramatic New York Railroad Storm of 1921.
Read MoreThe Crips are one of the most famous street gangs in the world, and there are rules that members are expected to follow. Here's some of what authorities know.
Read MoreThe high standards of the troupe explain why so many Rockettes have gone on to be successful, influential women. Here's a list of the most notable ex-Rockettes.
Read MoreHere are some of the tragedies, trials, and tribulations that legendary musician, producer, and arranger Quincy Jones has faced during his lifetime.
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