The Real Reason Why David Bowie Started Wearing An Eyepatch
David Bowie was famous for taking on a variety of personas. One of them was a pirate-type character who wore an eyepatch. Here's why Bowie wore an eyepatch.
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Scientists Got Candid About Earth's True Carrying Capacity
Population growth is a contentious issue in talks about natural resources and climate change, and scientists got candid about Earth's true carrying capacity.
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The Tragic 1958 Death Of Actor Gareth Jones During A Live Television Broadcast
What if something were to truly go wrong, though, and an actor or actress was hurt — or, worse, killed — live on the air?
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The Story Of The Woman Who Handed Out Arsenic On Halloween
One woman handed out ant poison made with arsenic to children on Halloween instead of real candy. Here's why she did it, and what happened to her.
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What Traditionally Happens To Muslims After Performing The Hajj?
As part of the Islamic religion, Muslims take a pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca. Here's what traditionally happens after. performing the Hajj?
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The Strange Story Of The Hatbox Baby
On the evening of December 24, 1931, Edward and Julie Stewart were driving through the Arizona desert on their way to Phoenix when they heard a noise.
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Times Blonde Lied To You
"Blonde's" accuracy of Marilyn Monroe's life -- or lack thereof -- can be verified. And as it turns out, "Blonde" makes some pretty wild leaps away from fact.
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German WWI Soldiers Took Unprecedented Actions After The Death Of A Special US Soldier
German soldiers paid their respects after the death of a U.S. soldier in World War I.
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Why Prince Andrew And Prince Harry Were Not Allowed To Salute During Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was guided by strict protocol. Here's why Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were not allowed to salute during the funeral.
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Whatever Happened To Jeffrey Dahmer's Mother Joyce?
As tragic as his story ultimately became, at one time convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was a child, with a brother, a father, and a mother.
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The Tragic Truth About Frankenstein Novelist Mary Shelley
With her 1818 novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," Mary Shelley managed to write one of the most powerful literary works of the 1800s.
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Why It's So Difficult To Adopt A Black Cat During Halloween
Black cats have been associated with bad luck and bad omens for centuries.
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The Chilling Theory That Links Jeffrey Dahmer To The Murder Of Adam Walsh
Jeffrey Dahmer was convicted of being one of the most infamous serial killers in modern American history. Some say he was guilty of even more crimes.
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The Three Poisons In Buddhism Explained
Lists are helpful ways to organize information, even to understand the world, in science as well as philosophy. There are helpful lists to be found in Buddhism.
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Bob Marley Had An Incredible Spiritual Hobby Before His Music Career
Bob Marley had an incredible spiritual hobby before his music career, and though he was just a child, people said he was eerily accurate in his predictions.
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The Unsolved 2000 Disappearance Of Leah Roberts Explained
Leah Toby Roberts left her home in North Carolina on March 9, 2000, and was never seen again. Here is the unsolved disappearance of Leah Roberts explained.
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The Unsettling Inspiration Behind The Doors' Song Riders On The Storm
"Riders on the Storm" by The Doors is a haunting track, one that seems almost cinematic. As for the inspiration behind Morrison's lyrics? Two words: true crime.
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Things American Presidents Were Buried With
Whether it's what they wore, items placed in their coffins, or even the coffins themselves, here are some of the things American presidents were buried with.
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The Bizarre Unsolved 1943 Murder Of Actor David Bacon
"The Masked Marvel" actor David Bacon was stabbed in the back but tried to drive his car to get help. His bizarre1943 murder is still unsolved.
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Meet The First Dog Ever To Climb Mount Everest
Climbing Mount Everest is no easy feat, but in 2013 a former stray named Rupee became the first dog ever to climb Mount Everest.
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The Celebrated Science Fiction Writer That Seemingly Predicted Social Media Back In 1987
The celebrated science fiction writer that seemingly predicted social media back in 1987 wrote several stories seeming to have foreshadowed societal changes.
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Keith Richards Once Compared Meeting One Of His Idols To Meeting An Elephant
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones once compared meeting one of his music idols to meeting an elephant. Here's what he meant by the strange analogy.
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How The Chicago Bulls' Craig Hodges Went From NBA Champion To Blacklisted Out Of The Game
Craig Hodges was a key reserve for the Chicago Bulls' first two championship teams in the '90s but was only 31 when he was allegedly blackballed by the NBA.
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A Black Hole's Sound Is Exactly As Terrifying As You Think It Is
Black holes are among the biggest mysteries in the universe, but now we know what they sound like. NASA recently released terrifying audio of a black hole.
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Elvis' Yacht Had Another Famous Owner Before The King Of Rock
Elvis Presley's yacht had another famous owner before the King of Rock bought the USS Potomac in 1964.
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There's A Reason Why Many Korean Folk Tales Open Their Stories With This Same Phrase
There's a reason why many Korean folk tales open their stories with this same phrase, and it's not one you'd necessarily equate with children's stories.
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The Untold Truth Of Pantera's Phil Anselmo
Anselmo's childhood isn't a popular topic of conversation One element seems to be consistent throughout his past: It was dark.
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