The Biggest Moments In Serena Williams' Career
Serena Williams is undeniably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Here's a look at some of the greatest moments in her epic career.
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What Was Likely The Last Song Avicii Worked On Before He Died?
Avicii died by suicide in 2018 while on vacation, leaving what would become his final album, the eponymously-titled album "Tim," around two-thirds complete.
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Run DMC Was Not The Name They Originally Wanted To Use
Run DMC helped bring rap to mainstream audiences, but Run DMC was not the name they originally wanted to use.
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What Would Happen If Humans Had Three Eyes?
Evolution may have given Homo sapiens two eyes, but over the millennia, philosophers, mystics and clerics have longed for the development of a third.
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The Untold Truth Of Charles II's Coronation
Charles II was England's merry monarch, whose monarchy saw a restoration of the crown. But it almost didn't happen.
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The Record That Bruce Springsteen Thinks Is A Masterpiece
Bruce Springsteen is a legendary musician in his own right, but there's one record he thinks is a masterpiece. This is the record praised by Bruce Springsteen.
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Law Enforcement's Serious Reaction To The Area 51 Memes Was No Laughing Matter
In 2019 there was a social media movement to storm the mysterious Area 51, but Law enforcement's serious reaction to the Area 51 memes was no laughing matter.
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The Bizarre Item In King Tut's Tomb That Baffled Scientists
The opulence found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt's pharaohs is the stuff of legend -- precious jewels, luxurious foods, and sarcophagi made of gold.
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The Tragic 1921 Death Of Virginia Rappe
The tragic 1921 death of Virginia Rappe ended with the downfall of one of the biggest actors of the time, even though he was acquitted of causing her death.
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How A Shaving Razor Spelled Doom For A US Congressman In 1921
A US congressman died tragically in 1921, and the culprit wasn't what you might expect. A shaving razor spelled doom for this US congressman.
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How The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, Really Died
The so-called Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick's death was unexpected when he died at 27. Here's how he really died.
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How The Hunt For The 1881 Railway Murderer Changed Policing
In 1881, a manhunt took place for a man wanted for murder, which led to two major developments for the police and how criminals are sought after to this day.
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Secret Societies That Are Nearly Impossible To Leave
Secret societies have been around almost as long as humanity. And some are super secret, while others not so much. Leaving can be complicated.
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Vladimir Putin's Supposed Resemblance To This Movie Character Almost Led To A Lawsuit
Nearly twenty years ago, Vladimir Putin's alleged resemblance to a character on the silver screen led lawyers to consider a lawsuit. Here's what happened.
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13 Animals That Can Change Their Gender
Even amidst this wild and wonderful world, there are some animals with especially peculiar traits. These are animals that can change their gender.
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The Wildest Fan Brawls In Sports History
A sports game is a place where many a fan goes for fun. But tensions between opposing fans can boil over. These are the wildest fan brawls in sports history.
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This Iconic Wedding Tradition Can Be Traced All The Way Back To Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria popularized a wedding tradition that is still followed today.
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The First Recorded Successful Limb Amputation Is Much Older Than You Think
Amputation as a life-saving medical procedure goes back centuries, particularly on battlefields. Recent evidence suggests it even happened in prehistoric times.
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The Tragically Gross 1980 Death Of Mayor Monica Meyer
The tragically gross 1980 death of Mayor Monica Meyer in Maryland is one of those unimaginable, cringeworthy situations.
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Why There Are Conspiracy Theories About Émile Zola's 1902 Death
A public controversy can divide an entire nation, raising passionate responses and positions. In some sad circumstances, they can also mean violence.
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Here's How Long It Takes A Drop Of Water To Travel The Length Of The Mississippi River
The massive, majestic Mississippi River has been inspiring artists and businesses for generations. Certainly it's big and it's wide, but how fast is it?
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Why Karl Marx Had Issues With Religion
Karl Marx's views and philosophies have had a profound impact on society, whether people agree with them or not. Here's why he had issues with religion.
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The Brutal Way The Megalodon Disabled Its Prey
Land-based prehistoric life seems to get the really big-budget movie treatment, but megalodon has attracted some scientific attention of its own lately.
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The Woman Who Saved Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Today, Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. The reclusive writer's work was almost lost, however.
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Here's The Real Difference Between A Turtle And A Tortoise
Turtles and tortoises are very similar animals often considered to be interchangeable. Here's the real difference between turtles and tortoises.
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Why A NASA Astronaut Pranked Everyone With A Fake Cockroach
Astronauts aren't typically known for their practical jokes, but one astronaut once pranked everyone aboard a space shuttle with a fake cockroach.
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The True Story Of Galvarino, The Mapuche Warrior Who Had Knives For 'Hands'
In the martial stories of history, there are accounts bordering on legend, telling of extraordinary deeds accomplished by extraordinary individuals.
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