David Letterman: From Indiana To Becoming An Icon
David Letterman has been hosting shows on television for 30 years. Here's the history of his life, from growing up in Indiana to becoming a late-night icon.
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The Reason Running For US President Costs So Much
Money makes the world go 'round, or so says the song, and rarely is that more evident than when examining the costs associated with running for U.S. president.
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The Reason That Some Deep Sea Creatures Are Gigantic
Some sea creatures are so very tiny and, if we're honest, quite puppy level adorable. Others are quite enormous and, if we're honest, terrifying.
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A 95-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Was Discovered With An Entire Dinosaur In Its Stomach
A 95-million-year-old crocodile was recently discovered with a whole dinosaur in its stomach. Here's how such a remarkable find was possible.
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The True Story Of A British Couple That Found A Golden Treasure Hidden Right Under Their Feet
Many fantasize about being able to stumble across a buried treasure. But one British couple recently had this come true quite literally beneath their feet.
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The Weird Way Nirvana Discovered They Were Famous
Kurt Cobain really didn't know how famous Nirvana really was until they returned home from a European tour.
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The Origin Of The Term Trumpism
There are some products that become emblematic of all similar products -- a Kleenex for a tissue, for instance -- and some names that take on a broader sense.
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Disturbing Details Found In Mark Salling's Autopsy Report
Before dying in 2018, Mark Salling was a singer, songwriter, and actor who found success playing Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the hit TV show "Glee."
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Who Is Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez, The Woman Who Sued Casey Anthony For Defamation In 2013?
Casey Anthony alleged a woman named Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez had her daughter Caley when she went missing.
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Did Pocahontas Have Any Children?
Pocahontas looms large in early American history, both as myth and as an historical figure, symbolic of the clash between Native Americans and Europeans.
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Why Researchers Think The Mummified Knees Found In Nefertari's Tomb Are Probably Hers
Egyptian ruler Ramses II was also known for something other than his power — his wife, Nefertari, was reportedly an outstanding figure in her own right.
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The Tragic 1975 Death Of Larry Bird's Father
Larry Bird's life as a young adult began on a tragic note. The unexpected death of his father, Joe Bird, shook the then-amateur athlete to his core.
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How An Opossum Could Be The Reason You Survive A Snakebite
When most people think of opossums, they remember that night there was a loud noise from the direction of the garbage cans and a scurrying marsupial.
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The Story Of The Swedish Woman Who Found Her Lost Wedding Ring In A Strange Spot 16 Years Later
How a Swedish woman and a Canadian woman both lost and found their wedding rings in strikingly similar ways. They had to get their hands dirty to find them.
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The Only Times Disneyland Closed In Its Long History
Disneyland is a constant in American popular culture, a juggernaut of an amusement park that's ready and waiting in Southern California every day -- almost.
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The Deadly Six-Hour Period Between The Signing Of The Armistice And The End Of WWI
A lot can happen in six hours, particularly in war, and in one morning before the end of World War I, 3,000 people died. Here's the full story.
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The Mythological Lone Meeting Between Philosophers Confucius And Lao Tzu
Did Confucius, who lends his name to Confucianism, and Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, ever meet in person? The answer may come as a bit of a surprise.
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Why Canada's 'Polka Dot' Lake May Be A Pool Of Healing Powers
It's no secret that some aspects of nature contain properties that can aid in good health, including, perhaps, the waters of a unique lake in Canada.
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What Did Bigfoot Have To Do With The Hot Lotto Scandal Of 2010?
The Hot Lotto scandal of 2010 has a strange and surprising link to the popular legend of Bigfoot. Here's how the two are connected.
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Merv Griffin's Storied Talk Show Career Literally Followed Him To His Grave
Merv Griffin, famous talk show host and creator of "Jeopardy!", had a storied talk show career that's even reflected in his gravestone.
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The Black Death Still Affects Global Health Centuries After It Wiped Out Half Of Europe
It's a generally accepted idea that disease functions as a way to improve the overall health of a species, by eliminating those with weaker systems.
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Kurt Cobain Had Some Prophetic Words About The Future Of Rock
Though the words he spoke are now more than 30 years old, they are prophetic in their own right, laying out the future of rock in Cobain's sardonic fashion.
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The Terrifying New Sea Life Discoveries Made Off The Coast Of Cocos Islands
The Earth's oceans remain a largely unexplored part of the planet, so it's no surprise that researchers have found some new and terrifying underwater species.
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Why Men Have Beards According To Science
The human beard is a weird line in the sand, biologically speaking. What is the scientific reason behind the beard? Researchers may have an explanation.
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After Davey Moore's 1963 Death The Pope Called For An End To Boxing Entirely
Many sports entail risks to the bodies of athletes -- sometimes temporary, sometimes permanent, and sometimes even fatal -- leading to calls for reform.
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Has Anyone With A Criminal Record Ever Been Elected President Of The US?
You might assume that someone with a criminal record would be disqualified from running for president. However, a convicted criminal can still run.
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Whatever Happened To Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Donna Rotunno?
An individual accused of a crime has a right to competent legal counsel, and in the case of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, that meant Donna Rotunno.
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