The Kurdish Genocide Explained
Although the genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq lasted less than one year, the devastation it wreaked was unfathomable. This is the Anfal explained.
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The Inside Scoop On Joel Osteen's Kids
Just as Joel did when he was young, it is only to be expected that Osteen's two adult children also participate in Lakewood Church activities. And they do.
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What One Of Syd Barrett's Earliest Interviews Revealed About His Mental Health
Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett showed signs of mental illness early in the band's career. Here's what his earliest interviews revealed about his mental health.
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Octopuses Are More Like Us Than You Thought
Octopuses are unusual and fascinating creatures, and they are more like us than you probably thought.
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How A Polish Nurse Hid Jewish People In The Same House As A Nazi Officer
During World War II, a Polish nurse was able to hide Jewish people in the same house as a Nazi officer. Here's how she pulled it off.
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The Mythological Link Between Sleep And Death In Ancient Greece
Sleep and death are often linked as similar and related concepts in Greek mythology. Here's why the two were often connected in ancient Greece.
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Tragic Details About Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire solidified themselves as one of the greatest music groups of all time. Here are some of the tragic details about Earth, Wind & Fire.
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What Do We Know About Jeffrey Epstein's Brother, Mark Epstein?
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by alleged suicide in 2019 after being arrested for sex trafficking. Who exactly is his brother, Mark Epstein?
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Who Was Dr. Eduard Bloch, Adolf Hitler's Jewish Physician?
Like many Jewish people in Linz, Dr. Bloch had been assimilated into the gentile culture. His early relationship with Hitler may well have saved his life.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Belinda Carlisle
From The Go-Go's to a successful career as a solo artist, Belinda Carlisle seemed to have it all. However, her real-life story is one that's far from perfect.
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Project Blue Peacock: The UK's Plan To Use Live Chickens To Detonate Nuclear Weapons
The Soviets' overwhelming superiority in conventional weapons had the British looking for an advantage. One potential solution involved nuclear landmines.
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Who Was The Real Eli Lilly?
First to bring insulin to the masses in the 1920s, Eli Lilly is one of the most respected medical supply companies in the U.S. But who was the real Eli Lilly?
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Why Did Isaac Hayes Wear A Golden Chain Vest?
Isaac Hayes is remembered for his deep voice featured in funk and soul music. However, his iconic golden chain vest meant more than a 1970s fashion statement.
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Creepy Myths From Canada That'll Keep You Up At Night
Canada's not all donuts and mounties. In fact, the country is home to some truly creepy native myths, many inspired by the vast wilderness.
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How An Unlikely Part Of Napoleon Bonaparte's Anatomy 'Outlived' Him By Centuries
As emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte was both admired and loathed for his militaristic authority. Here's the unlikely body part that outlived him.
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The Side Effects Of Cannibalism
Cannibalism isn't a rare form of sustenance in the animal kingdom. You wouldn't have to do much research to discover cannibalism among fellow humans, either.
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Troy Leon Gregg: The Death Row Inmate Murdered The Same Night Of His Escape
Troy Leon Gregg was sentenced to death for the murders of two people. However, what is really remembered is his murder that occurred when he escaped prison.
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Inside The Life And Career Of Bonnie Raitt
Grammy-winning artist Bonnie Raitt began performing when she was gifted a Stella guitar at age 8. Here's a look inside Raitt's life and career.
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Why A Motorcycle Accident As A Teenager Might Have Saved Bruce Springsteen's Life
In a bizarre twist of fate, Bruce Springsteen's life may have been saved by a harrowing motorcycle accident at a young age. Here's how it all happened.
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Scientists Discovered A Strange 'Mini Moon' Asteroid Orbiting Earth
Has Earth ever had more than one moon? Well, it depends how you define it, but Earth definitely has had other orbiting objects over the years.
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Riothamus: The Ancient King That May Be The Real-Life King Arthur
King Arthur's story has become a famous legend over the centuries. Here's the story of Riothamus: the ancient king that may be the real-life King Arthur.
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Nile Rodgers' Award-Winning Music Career And Life Of Political Activism
Nile Rodgers' stellar career as a musician and sought-after producer came after a career of political activism, which continues to this day.
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Waiting For Red Lights Takes A Sizable Chunk Out Of The Average Lifespan
Americans spend a lot of time in their cars. But how much of that time is spent at intersections, starting at red lights? The estimates may surprise you.
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The History Of Peru's Nazca Lines
Over 1,000 geoglyphs have been discovered in southern Peru, but scientists are still unclear why they were created. Here's the history of Peru's Nazca lines.
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Why The Families Of The Dyatlov Pass Incident Don't Buy The Official Explanation
One of the more baffling incidents is the unsolved mystery that took place at Dyatlov Pass. After an official explanation was issued, families don't accept it.
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A Look Back At The Big Freeze Of 1963
The Big Freeze of 1963 saw rivers freeze, temperatures plummeted to -20 degrees Celsius, and life changed as the British knew it for the next quarter of a year.
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Croaker, Virginia: The Home Of An Unsettling Tourist Attraction Full Of Presidential Busts
America is littered with kitschy roadside attractions. However, one defunct attraction in Croaker, Va. has had a flourishing afterlife that outshone its origin.
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