How Diego Maradona's Legendary 1986 Match Against England Was A Symbolic Victory
Diego Maradona has been referred to as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. and his legendary 1986 match against England was a symbolic victory.
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Andrew Tate's Indictment In Romania Explained
Andrew Tate moved to Bucharest, Romania in 2017 to "evade rape allegations" in the U.K., as he himself said. Here's the story. behind his arrest.
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Pele And Diego Maradona's Rivalry Explained
By any of several metrics, either or both Pele and Diego Maradona could be considered the greatest soccer player of all time. And that fueled their rivalry.
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Can A Penny Falling From The Empire State Building Kill You?
What's the truth behind the popular belief that a coin dropped from a skyscraper would hit anyone on the ground with enough force to kill them?
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Bodies Of Water Too Dangerous For Anybody To Touch
Water is the essence of life, except when it isn't. People need to stay far away as possible from these bodies of water, simply the deadliest on the planet.
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Inside Vivienne Westwood And Malcolm McLaren's Abusive Relationship
Vivienne Westwood's legacy is marked by her edgy fashion aesthetic and her impact on punk. Also notable is her abusive relationship with Malcolm McLaren.
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Who Were Lizzie Borden's Parents?
Lizzie grew to adulthood with no memories of her biological mother, only her stepmother, Abby Durfee Gray, whom Andrew married in 1865.
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Vivienne Westwood's Controversial 1989 Magazine Appearance As Margaret Thatcher
Punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood died on Dec. 29, 2022. She is remembered for many things, including a controversial 1989 cover of "Tatler" magazine.
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Pelé's Impact Reached Even The WWE
The Brazilian soccer star Edson Arantes do Nascimento, also known as Pelé, had an influence on sports beyond the game with which he's most closely associated.
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The Navajo's Most Horrific Legend, Skinwalkers
The Navajo's most horrific legend, skinwalkers, are unique from other cryptids in that they are evil entities that pretend to be your loved ones.
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The Story Behind Romano Guardini's Influence On Former Pope Benedict XVI
Father Romano Guardini influenced both Pope Benedict XVI (aka Joseph Ratzinger) and his successor, Pope Francis I (aka Jose Mario Bergoglio).
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Pelé's Final Soccer Match Truly Demonstrated His Love For The Sport
Pelé's final exhibition game was played at Giants Stadium, and three words he said to the crowd in his farewell speech are immortalized in sports history.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Pelé
On December 28, 2022, the world said a heart-stricken goodbye to humanitarian, ambassador to his sport, and the greatest soccer player of all time, Pelé.
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Who Was Adolph Ochs, The Man Behind The New Year's Eve Ball?
Every New Year's Eve, an estimated one million people brave cold temperatures to witness the iconic ball drop in Times Square. But how did the ball get there?
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Why A Fatal Bus Crash Forever Changed MLB Legend Johnny Bench's Life
Johnny Bench admits that he may have been driven to be a person who prefers solitude thanks to a horrible incident that took place in his youth.
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What Winter On Mars Looks Like
Weather on Earth is certainly incredibly volatile. Winter on Mars, it seems, is rather similar in its way: potentially very dangerous indeed.
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Saturday Night Live Has Johnny Carson To Thank For Its Existence
Saturday Night Live is an iconic staple of the NBC network, but it only went on the air because of Johnny Carson. Here's how Carson made SNL possible.
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The Scandalous 1979 Death Of Ford Administration Vice President Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller died of a heart attack in 1979.
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Brazilian Politicians Who Literally Duked It Out Over A Project Dispute
A Brazilian mayor and an ex-councilor settled their issues in a fight.
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Mike Piazza's Hall Of Fame Baseball Career Would Not Have Occurred If Not For Nepotism
The "nepo baby" phenomenon extends beyond the entertainment industry into the world of sports. One such example is baseball player Mike Piazza.
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The Confusing History Of Popes Named Benedict
All the way back in 575, a man whose birth name is unclear assumed the job of pope and began his papal reign as Benedict. Here's the history of the name.
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How The Seminary Protected Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Growing Up In Nazi Germany
When Pope Benedict XVI took over the papacy, nefarious details emerged from his past regarding his childhood under the Third Reich. So what were his ties?
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Here's What Some Of Bob Marley's Grandchildren Have Been Up To
Bob Marley remains an icon for his enormous influence on reggae music and his political messages. But how many grandchildren did he have? Let's take a look.
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Jo Mersa Marley Followed In His Music Legend Grandfather's Footsteps
Jo Mersa's last name is recognizable for its connection to that of another big name (possibly the biggest name) in reggae music: Bob Marley.
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Who Are The Hogs, The Group Threatening The Commanders Over Their New Mascot?
The Hogs, a group threatening the Washington Commanders over their new mascot, are closely related to the team. Here's who they are.
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The Tory Lanez And Megan Thee Stallion Case Explained
In December 2022, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in 2020. Here is the case, explained.
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Arthur Barkley: The Skyjacker Who Blamed His Crime On The IRS
Arthur Barkley hijacked a plane in 1970 and demanded a ransom of $100 million.
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