The Tragic Story Of The Murder Of Jeanne Van Calck
On a winter night in 1906, a shocking crime rocked Brussels — 8-year-old Jeanne Van Calck's murdered and dismembered body was found in a package.
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Canada's Most Dangerous Cities
Ironically, a majority of the most violent Canadian cities are situated in more remote areas, surrounded by breathtaking views and natural splendor.
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Fans Are Fuming About The Coin Toss At The Super Bowl
Before Super Bowl LVI kicked off between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams, tennis star Billie Jean King performed the ceremonial coin toss.
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How Louis Armstrong's Lips Were Affected By His Playing Style
Jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong gave it all in every performance of his career, which had a particularly gruesome effect on his lips.
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The Real Life Plant That Inspired The Mandrakes In Harry Potter
While much of what happens involving mandrakes in Harry Potter is purely fictional, the shrieking mandrakes of Hogwarts have their roots in a very real plant.
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How Green Victorian Dresses Killed Those Wearing Them
You might have heard the expression "knock 'em dead" related to fashion. Often, the meaning of this phrase is anything but literal, but there is one exception.
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Inside The North Korean Prison Case Of Otto Warmbier
The horrors that were inflicted on Otto Warmbier cannot be overstated, even as it's likely that the full extent of what was done to him will never be known.
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The Feud Between Two States And The Wright Brothers' First Flight Explained
North Carolina and Ohio, for their parts, each consider their state to be the "First in Flight" for adjacent but different reasons. Here's the story.
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This Is How Volcanic Eruptions Affect Your Body
How do volcanic eruptions affect you? It depends on how far away you are from the blast, but with a big enough eruption, everyone on Earth is affected.
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Who Is Paul Whelan, The Ex-Marine Left Behind In The Brittney Griner Swap?
In a two-way prisoner swap in December 2022, WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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Dark Secrets Of The Flower Industry Revealed
Walk into any convenience, gas, or grocery store, and you'll be greeted by a gorgeous array of cut flowers. But this industry has some dark secrets.
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History Shows These Are The Diseases Most Preventable By Vaccinations
A huge chunk of medical advances — up there with surgical procedures, diagnostic tools, and disease therapy — is disease prevention and antibiotics.
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Why Is Marcus Aurelius Considered The Wisest Roman Emperor?
It's not too often that we can legitimately associate rulers with anything even approaching "wisdom." Enter Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus.
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America's Most Dangerous Highways
The United States has several highways that are treacherous to drive on due to outdated infrastructure, perilous road conditions, and heavy congestion.
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The Mysterious Man Of The Hole Explained
When colonizers first arrived in Brazil, there were around 2,000 distinct tribes in the area. Now, hundreds of years later, there are fewer than 700 tribes.
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The Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Explained
Like the war itself, the circumstances that made Archduke Ferdinand's death so consequential stretch back long before the assassination. Let's take a look.
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Most Dangerous Sea Creatures To Ever Exist
The Earth's surface is over 70% water, but the National Ocean Service states that more than 80% of the sea remains unexplored.
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Who Was Jim Garrison, The District Attorney At The Center Of A JFK Conspiracy Theory?
Lee Harvey Oswald was deemed the lone gunman and killer of President JFK. But conspiracy theories are slow to die. Here's the story of Jim Garrison.
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The Unexpected Biblical Explanation Behind Avenged Sevenfold's Name
Avenged Sevenfold is a popular metal band, whose name comes from the Bible. This is the biblical explanation behind the band's name.
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The Corpses Of Missing Family Members Were Discovered Inside A Seattle Storage Unit
In 1992, a Washington man who purchased the contents of an unpaid for storage until received quite a shock when he discovered the corpses of missing people.
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Why George Harrison's Time With The Beatles Left Him 'Full Of Anger'
George Harrison, one of The Beatles, wasn't always happy with his time with the band. Here's why his time with The Beatles left him 'full of anger.'
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Who Was The First Musician To Be Knighted By Queen Elizabeth II?
Many people were given honors throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, including knighthood. Here is the first musician in which the late queen knighted.
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Near-Death Stories From Celebrities Who Survived Plane Crashes
We know that air travel comes with inherent risks. These celebrities had scary, sometimes terrifying experiences in the air and walked away to tell the tale.
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A Manmade Beehive Entrance Is Helping Fight Off Deadly Parasites
The rapid dropoff in bee populations worldwide has caused significant alarm in the scientific community, both for extinction and impact on crop production.
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Heart-Wrenching Details About Carole King
Carole King is one of pop's most iconic singers and songwriters, but she's encountered a number of challenges and tragedies throughout her life and career.
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The Tragic Truth About The Original Wednesday From The Addams Family
In the 1960s, a precocious young girl named Lisa Loring got the job of Wednesday Addams on "The Addams Family," and only appeared on the show for two years.
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Warren Jeffs And Samuel Bateman's Relationship Explained
Who are Warren Jeffs and Samuel Bateman, and why is their relationship so disturbing? Find out what these men believe, and the disturbing implications of it.
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