The Only Time Comic Sans Creator Vincent Connare Ever Used His Own Font
Vincent Connare, the creator of the Comic Sans font, is well aware of how divisive his famous font has been and shares the one time he used the font himself.
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Curly Howard Of The Three Stooges Hated Doing This For His Character
The Three Stooges became comedy legends for their wild physical comedy, their prolific film output, and each stooge's distinctive approach to hair.
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Why Netflix's The Stranger Doesn't Include The Real Life Victim's Name
Behind the endless cavalcade of Netflix-driven docu-dramas depicting murders, kidnappings, and rapes are real families and real people undergoing real trauma.
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What Were The Victorian Era Vampire Autopsies?
Today, vampires tend to be the stuff of popular entertainment -- symbols of sensuality, not evil -- but there was a time when they were taken very seriously.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Film Actress Carol Wayne
While Carol Wayne may have been a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show" and, by extension, beloved in countless homes, her story is far from happy.
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A Harvard Astronomer's Stunning Theory About A 2014 Meteor Deep In The South Pacific
A fast-traveling meteor, which plunged to Earth in the South Pacific in 2014, has one Harvard professor wondering about the interstellar object's true origins.
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LeBron James And Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Feud Explained
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been vocal about his opinions on LeBron James.
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The One Musical Key Houseflies Always Buzz In
Sure, houseflies are annoying, and can in fact be a genuine health hazard. But their buzzing sounds the way it does, consistently, for good reason.
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Elvira: How She Became Mistress Of The Dark
Elvira is a bubbly, girly, ghoulish horror icon who rose to fame introducing B-movies on local TV and went on to become the undisputed "Mistress of the Dark."
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Pink Floyd's Iconic Live Shows Owe Some Unexpected Credit To Condoms
Pink Floyd are widely recognized as one of the most influential bands in rock 'n' roll history. Here's why their live shows owe some credit to condoms.
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The 1993 Brink's Heist Explained
A priest, an ex-policeman, and $7.4 million of cash stolen from Brink's. Here's the story behind one of the biggest armed robberies in U.S. history.
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Polar Bears On The Wrong Side Of The Law Might Find Themselves In Canada's Polar Bear 'Jail'
In today's high-tech world, a place where humans have to be careful of encounters with apex predators like polar bears seems the stuff of nightmares.
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Famous Rock Star Best Friends
Famous rock stars have friends, families, break ups, and all the ups and downs of a human life. In fact, friendships often inspire great songs.
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Why Armchair Detectives Think The Italian Mafia Kidnapped Emanuela Orlandi From Vatican Girl
Emanuela Orlandi was 15 when she disappeared inside Vatican City. Here's why armchair detectives think the Italian mafia kidnapped the teen from "Vatican Girl."
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Rock Stars With Partners More Famous Than Them
Rock stars attract famous lovers, many of whom somewhat overshadow the fame of their musician partners.
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How Martial Law Can Be Used As A Military Strategy
"Martial law" is a phrase that gets bandied about from time to time, usually in historical contexts far away, but it's very real and possible in the U.S., too.
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Ted Bundy's Allegedly Haunted Childhood Home Had A Contractor Spooked
Perhaps one of the Pacific Northwest's most notorious murderers is none other than Ted Bundy. And his allegedly-haunted childhood home had a contractor spooked.
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Liz Truss' PM Tenure Set Two Dismal Records For UK Politicians
Records, they say, are made to be broken, whether it's a matter of sports achievement or even a personal best. Some records, however, are in fact shameful.
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What Are Prime Minister's Resignation Honours And How Do They Work?
When a British Prime Minister resigns, they can request a seat on the House of Lords. Here's what Prime Minister's Resignation Honours are and how they work.
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What We Know About Liz Truss' Resignation As Prime Minister Of The UK
On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Liz Truss told the assembled British news media that she was resigning from the most powerful political office in the country.
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How Do UK Conservatives Differ From Those In The US?
There are stark differences between the U.K. and the U.S. in terms of language -- what individual words mean -- and that applies to political language, too.
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The Startling View Liz Truss Once Had About The British Monarchy
The United Kingdom is one of the few to still have a monarchy. Numerous voices have called for its abolition, but what did Liz Truss think of the arrangement?
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Who Could Replace Liz Truss As Prime Minister?
Coming on the heels of the death of Queen Elizabeth II comes the resignation, after only six weeks, of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Who might replace her?
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The Verdict In The Murder Of Kristin Smart Explained
It can take a long time for the truth to surface. Stan and Denise Smart know this better than most. Here's the verdict in the murder of Kristin Smart explained.
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Will The World Ever Run Out Of Gold?
Gold is widely valued for its rarity and its beauty, but also for industrial applications. So if gold comes from Earth, and Earth is finite, might we run out?
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The Scientific Reasons Cats Raise Their Butts When They're Scratched
If we're honest, many of the behaviors attributed to the domesticated house cat are a mystery to us humans, including what does and doesn't make them happy.
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How Germany Made A Competitive Sport Out Of 'Extreme Sitting'
"Extreme sitting" is a sport that was first created by Stephan and Michael Landschütz, who are also the co-owners of the company SALZIGdesign.
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