Here's Why This Town Forbids The Burials Of Bodies
As strange as it might sound, there are laws around the world prohibiting people from dying or being buried in certain places.
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The Vatican Sets This Surprising Record In Wine Consumption
While Vatican City is considered an austere place, it has also held the distinction of being the place where the most wine in the world is consumed per capita.
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This Is How Jeff Bezos' Ex MacKenzie Scott Has Donated $12 Billion
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has held true to her promise to give away much of the $46.7 billion she was worth at the time of her divorce.
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The Truth About The Pappygate Bourbon Heist
In 2013, more than 200 bottles of rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon disappeared from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. The incident was dubbed "Pappygate."
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The Real Reason Shaun White Wants The 2022 Olympics To Be His Last
The 2022 Games in Beijing might be the last time snowboarding legend Shaun White competes in a Winter Olympics. The 35-year-old snowboarder explained why.
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Strange Things That Happened At Chateau Marmont
Originally built in the 1920s as an apartment building, Chateau Marmont became a place for celebrities to get away from prying eyes.
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Why Charles Lindbergh Was Once Given An Award By The Nazis
Charles Lindbergh is an early hero of aviation, captivating headlines worldwide for his trans-Atlantic flight and becoming one of the first modern celebrities.
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The Untold Truth Of The Atlanta Massacre Of 1906
Many Americans may not have heard of the Atlanta massacre of 1906, but the aftermath of the mob riots left at least 12 Black citizens dead.
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Weirdest Laws In Rhode Island
Rhode Island is one of six states that make up the region called New England. The state can boast about a lot of things, especially some weird laws.
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What We Know About The Rumored Romance Between Tallulah Bankhead And Hattie McDaniel
In the 2020 Netflix fictionalized miniseries "Hollywood," it's implied that actresses Tallulah Bankhead and Hattie McDaniel may have been lovers.
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The Sad Story Of The Man Struck By Lightning 7 Times
It's a distinction likely no one would want. Both terrible and fascinating, Roy Cleveland Sullivan holds the world record for "Most lightning strikes survived."
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The Untold Truth Of Clarence Avant
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, Clarence Avant's career touches many aspects of popular culture, including music, sports, and even politics.
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The Who Concert Disaster Explained
Around 7:20, the crowd to see The Who surged and one set of doors shattered. Others were pushed open. With no visible security, there was no control.
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Why Richie Kotzen Was Booted Out Of Poison
Guitarist Richie Kotzen replaced C.C. DeVille in the Poison lineup after being fired in 1991 for his drug use and alcoholism.
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The Sad Truth About Mick Mars' Spinal Disease
Guitarist Mick Mars has certainly seen his share of craziness as a member of Motley Crüe but few know he's suffered with debilitating pain most of his life.
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Why Isaac Newton Once Stuck A Needle In His Eye
Not only did Isaac Newton invent calculus, he also dabbled in alchemy, biblical history, and served in Parliament. Oh, and once, he stuck a needle in his eye.
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The Surprising Thing Johnny Appleseed's Apples Were Really Used For
John Chapman, later known as Johnny Appleseed, is a folk hero whose tree-planting exploits are taught to schoolchildren all across the country.
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The Untold Truth About The Lincoln Highway
Most Americans are familiar with our interstate highway system, but most don't know there was a transcontinental highway before it: the Lincoln Highway.
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Is It Possible To Fit All Of Ferris Bueller's Day Off Activities Into One Day?
"Ferris Buller's Day Off" was the kind of movie that put big ideas into the heads of bored students in the '80s, and embodied the very spirit of Generation X.
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Why William Shakespeare May Have Been Involved In Organized Crime
Shakespeare, as we see him now, may not be the man he actually was. Did you know that there is speculation that the Bard was involved in organized crime?
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Here's What Really Happens To Your Body When You're Exposed To Acid
Pineapples, interestingly, are one of the very few foods that will try to eat you right back. The unique-looking fruit is very acidic, and high in bromelain.
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Here's Who Inherited Leonard Nimoy's Money After He Died
On February 27, 2015, the world of sci-fi was dealt a devastating blow when Leonard Nimoy of "Star Trek" fame died at 83. He left a sizable net worth.
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Here's Why Hitler Was Rejected From Art School
Rejected from school and unable to pay rent, Hitler landed in a homeless shelter and was eventually reduced to doing what all failed artists do: making kitsch.
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What We Know About Ariana Grande's Ghost Encounter
Stull, Kansas is nearly abandoned and forgotten. With its dwindling population, some believe the town's primary residents aren't from this realm.
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Why Merle Haggard's Family Didn't Approve Of Music
Merle Haggard was one of the most authentic voices in outlaw country so you might not have expected him to have grown up in a household that demonized music.
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How Many Sharks Kill Humans Per Year?
If the thought of a ferocious apex predator slicing through the water and lurking in the deep terrifies you, then you are far from alone.
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How Kate Middleton Is Related To Dakota And Elle Fanning
Even celebrities wonder where following their roots will take them. Some have surprising backgrounds and affiliations you might never predict.
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