A Christmas Story's Leg Lamp And The Soda Company That Inspired It
Christmas movies have a way of cementing moments in popular culture, and few have had the impact of the leg lamp featured in 1983's "A Christmas Story."
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You've Been Singing The Eurythmics' Biggest Hit Wrong This Whole Time
Even though the correct word is written in the name of the song, you've likely been singing the Eurythmics' biggest hit wrong this whole time.
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Inside The Disturbing Blog Posts Of Paul Pelosi's Alleged Attacker
The blog posts of David DePape, the man charged for allegedly attacking Paul Pelosi, have come under scrutiny as the investigation into the break-in continues.
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How Magic Johnson Felt About Karl Malone Not Wanting Him In The NBA After The HIV Diagnosis
In a podcast interview with Shannon Sharpe, Magic Johnson shared how he felt at the time when Karl Malone voiced his hesitation over Magic returning to the NBA.
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How Common Is It For Murderers To Know Their Victims?
Per the FBI, homicides in the U.S. increased by 4.3% in 2021. It's a sobering question, but of those homicides, how many of the victims knew their murderer?
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This Is How The Unabomber Got His Bomb On A Plane In The First Place
In 1979, a homemade bomb detonated mid-flight in the cargo compartment of American Airlines Flight 444.
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What Is A Cabinet Of Curiosities?
Long before there were the institutional entities we now know as museums, there were private collections of, well, interesting stuff -- cabinets of curiosities.
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An Inside Look At Carly Simon's Life And Career
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Carly Simon has enjoyed success as both a musician and author. She's also led a memorable private life.
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Paul Pelosi's Alleged Attacker Had Brief Fame In Berkeley For Supporting An Unusual Cause
In the aftermath of the attack on Paul Pelosi, more and more information is being uncovered regarding the background of his alleged assailant.
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What Is An Ofrenda, A Key Component Of Day Of The Dead Celebrations?
Today, people celebrate el Día de los Muertos by going to cemeteries to leave food and offerings on their loved ones' graves and leave ofrenda on an altar.
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How Useful Are Anonymous Tip Lines In Criminal Cases?
Anonymous tips are a common element of criminal cases, and often play a role in the process. But are anonymous tip lines in criminal cases actually useful?
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Cars Have Crashed Into This Man's House 23 Times In 50 Years
A car crashing into a house sounds like a pretty rare occurrence, but this Northern California man has dealt with 23 cars crashing into his house.
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This Is How Many Victims Ed Kemper Really Had
Ed Kemper's bloodlust caught up to him and he was arrested as the infamous "Co-ed Killer." How many victims did he actually have?
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The 300-Year History Of Japan's High-Speed Float Festival
Japan hosts a high-speed float festival every year in the city of Osaka. This is the 300-year history of the event and why it's held.
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There Was A 'Perfect Game' At The World Series And You Missed It
It's rare for an umpire to call a perfect game, but game 2 in the 2022 World Series saw that happen, and you may have missed it.
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Judy Collins Had A Back-Row Seat Watching Bob Dylan Write One Of His Most Iconic Songs
Judy Collins was there at the beginning of the folk-rock music tidal wave that washed over America in the 1960s, including an encounter with Dylan himself.
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The Unknown Natural Disaster That Wiped Out Part Of Ancient Britain
More and more frequently, Earth is revealing the secrets of its distant past, including its shifting face and its impact on life of all kinds.
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What Happened To Hitman Ray Colon?
The Chippendales' all-male revue has a notorious past when its founder hired a hitman, Ray Colon. Whatever happened to Ray Colon in the aftermath of the crime?
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How A Routine Autopsy Finally Got The Hospital Serial Killer Caught
Donald Harvey literally got away with murdering patients for nearly two decades. Here's how a routine autopsy finally got the hospital serial killer caught.
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The Dangerous Real-Life NASCAR Move Inspired By A Video Game
No question but that video games have had a massive impact on how current generations live their lives -- from expectations to activities to sports.
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What Would Really Happen If You Cloned Yourself?
Animals have already been successfully cloned, so it makes sense that humans could be close behind. But what are the ramifications of such science?
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John Wayne Held Nothing Back In A Ruthless Rejection Of Clint Eastwood
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are two of Hollywood's most famous Western celebrities, but apparently Wayne once rejected Eastwood for a project.
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Rodney Dangerfield Gave This Comedy Legend The Worst Advice Ever
Rodney Dangerfield once gave this comedy legend career advice that turned out to be pretty bad. Here's who chose not to take his advice, and became a star.
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Theories Why The Property Owner Where The Delphi Murder Victims Were Found Lied To The Police
Ronald Logan was the subject of an FBI investigation, and it was widely reported that he had lied to police during the investigation about his whereabouts.
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Why Chimney Sweeps Are Considered Lucky
Chimney sweeps are considered lucky because one once saved King George III from being thrown off his horse, and the king declared them lucky.
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Gold Rushes You Didn't Learn About In School
"Gold rush" might call to mind the one in California in 1849, but there were many more. Here are some gold rushes you probably didn't learn about in school.
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Who Were Julia Roberts' Parents?
Julia Roberts, an Oscar-winning actress, A-list film star, and top-tier celebrity, started out life in a family with its own roots in Atlanta performing arts.
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