How Helpful Are Police Sketches In Solving Crimes?
Police sketches have been a part of criminal investigations since the late 19th century, but how effective are they really? The answer is, it's complicated.
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How A Fire Hydrant Went Airborne And Killed A Man Mid-Walk
A flying fire hydrant struck a man in the head in a freak accident.
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Why Madonna Claims Her British Accent Was Guy Ritchie's Fault
Back in the early 2000s, the world was more than a little puzzled when the vaguest traces of an English accent started appearing in Madonna's voice inflection.
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The Delphi Murders: Everything We Know About Richard Allen
Richard Allen is being held in connection with the 2017 murders of two teens, a crime commonly known as the Delphi murders.
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How Andrew Crosse Went From An Amateur Scientist To Victor Frankenstein
Scientist Andrew Crosse may have been the inspiration for Victor Frankenstein, and "Frankenstein" author Mary Shelley once attended one of his lectures.
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Why Was Craig MacTavish One Of The Last Helmetless Players In The NHL?
Hockey can be a dangerous sport, so why was Craig MacTavish one of the last helmetless players in the NHL?
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The Tragic 1987 Murder Of Chippendales' Choreographer Nick De Noia
The 1987 murder of Chippendales' choreographer Nick De Noia was tragic because he was killed by a greedy business partner
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Kobe Bryant's Symbolic Meaning Behind Changing His Jersey Number From 8 To 24
Here's why Kobe Bryant chose to switch from No. 8 to No. 24 at the midpoint of his legendary NBA career.
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The Controversial History Of Europe's Longest Bridge
The Crimean Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, has a controversial history that predates the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's why it's important.
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A 4,000-Year-Old Writing System That Finally Makes Sense To Scholars
The Elamite language, dating back four or five thousand years, finally makes sense to language scholars. Here's how they uncovered its secrets.
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The Famous Actors Who Made A Cameo In A Pat Benatar Video
In the 1980s music videos were as popular as the songs themselves, and famous actors even got involved. Here are some who made a cameo in a Pat Benatar video.
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Who The Kings On Playing Cards Are Said To Represent
Few people know that for many years, the four kings included in the deck were also named after famous historical figures, with names printed alongside them.
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What Lucille Ball's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Lucille Ball of "I Love Lucy" fame played a hilarious housewife on the show. But Ball was tougher to work with on set than her character's persona suggested.
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Survival Tips Should You Find Yourself In The Middle Of A Crowd Crush
Crowd crushes happen at concerts, religious observances, and sporting events, among other situations that draw large crowds. Here are some survival tips.
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How Investigative Genealogy Helped The FBI Identify The Lady Of The Dunes
The Lady of the Dunes' identity was unknown for nearly five decades. Here's how investigative genealogy helped the FBI identify the murdered woman.
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The Tragic Seoul Halloween Crowd Crush Explained
On October 29, 2022, a deadly crowd surge killed over 150 people and injured scores more at a Halloween event in a popular party district in Seoul.
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Why The Court Documents In The Delphi Case Are Sealed
The Delphi murders, when to Indiana teens were killed, had remained unsolved until police arrested a 50-year-old man. Here's why the court documents are sealed.
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Here's What Really Constitutes A Cold Case
Cold cases are also of special interest to news audiences and true crime enthusiasts. What does it really mean to have a case go cold, though?
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The True Story Of A Man In Iran Who Died Just Months After Bathing For The First Time
The true story of a man in Iran who died just months after bathing for the first time in 60 years. He thought bathing would make him sick.
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How 2022's Nobel Prize Winners In Physics Proved Einstein Wrong
How 2022's Nobel Prize winners in physics proved Einstein wrong shattering our understanding of reality itself.
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How Angela Davis Inspired One Of The Rolling Stones' Only Political Songs
Angela Davis, a Communist civil rights activist, inspired Mick Jagger to write the song "Sweet Black Angel" for The Rolling Stones, their only political song.
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Jimi Hendrix's Heartbreaking Last Words Left On His Manager's Answering Machine
Jimi Hendrix's heartbreaking last words left on his manager's answering machine only leave unanswered questions surrounding Hendrix's final days.
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The Reason Serial Killer Nathaniel Cook Was Paroled After Only 20 Years
In August 2018, convicted murderer Nathaniel Cook was paroled after serving just 20 years for a string of monstrous murders with his brother Anthony.
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The Sport That Got Lionel Richie To College
Growing up, Lionel Richie never had his sights set on becoming a professional musician, but that all changed during college. This is the sport got him there.
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Disturbing Details Found In Whitney Houston's Autopsy Report
It was February 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, and a night of glitz and glamour was ahead for Whitney Houston, who would tragically meet her end.
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Dolly Parton And Kenny Rogers' Last Duet Was Magical
Dolly Parton an Kenny Rogers are two country music icons with long and storied careers. This is the story of their last duet, and why it was magical.
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The Unexplained Disappearance Of The Patanela
The Patanela, a 63-foot yacht, set sail for a month-long voyage off of Western Australia, but it vanished. The disappearance is still unexplained.
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