The True Story Of Sweden's Prized Vasa Warship That Sunk Before Even Leaving The Harbor
One of Sweden's most famous, though ill-fated, constructions was the Vasa warship.
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Why Is It A Murder Of Crows?
You may have learned at some point in your life that a group of crows is called a "murder." Where did this phrase come from?
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What Queen Elizabeth II's Death Will Mean For The Royal Line Of Succession
When Queen Elizabeth II dies, every person in line to the throne will find their position changed.
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The Real Meaning Behind (Ghost) Riders In The Sky
Johnny Cash's recording of "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" may be the most well-known version of that particular song. What is the story behind it?
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What Will Happen After Queen Elizabeth II Dies?
When Queen Elizabeth dies, the British public and government, as well as those of her realms across the world, will have to deal with what happens next.
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Gregory Peck's Special Gift That Got Robert Mitchum To Star In Cape Fear
Some actors are more excited about performing than others. And then there are those instances when it takes some special encouragement to get them to sign on.
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The Sad Truth About Woody Allen's Marriage To Soon-Yi Previn
Soon-Yi admits that she became closer to Woody Allen in the 11th grade after she broke her ankle while playing soccer.
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How A Lunch Break In 1913 Turned Into An Exhaustive Missing Person Search
It's a common enough dark joke: Someone goes out for a quick errand and doesn't come back for years. A 1913 New York City parks commissioner did exactly that.
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How Much Money Does The Winner Of The The Mini Golf Masters Really Get?
On the amateur side of things, many sports, especially hobbies, will construct a sort of friendly rivalry among players. Including mini-golf.
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The Mystery Of Rudolf Diesel's 1913 Death
That diesel engine that powers the 18-wheelers and heavy equipment and farm implements? It's actually named after its genius inventor: Rudolf Diesel.
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The Truth About Keith Richards And Paul McCartney's Relationship
Rivalry between fellow professionals, even competitors, can be a friendly thing. Who understands your artistic endeavors better than another artist?
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How Joe Frazier And Muhammad Ali Went From Friends To Bitter Enemies
In the world of sports, it isn't unusual for one opponent to speak disparagingly of another -- part of the psychological aspect of any healthy competition.
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Israel's Cave Of Horror Got Its Name Thanks To A Gruesome Discovery
One set of discoveries in the 1960s, though, led researchers to dub a particular cave the "Cave of Horrors." This cave, unlike others, held a surprise.
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The 1955 Murder Charge Against Armie Hammer's Grandfather Explained
The 1955 murder charge against Armie Hammer's grandfather is just one of the scandals that happened within the Hammer family.
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Here's Who Inherited Richard Pryor's Money After He Died
W.C. Fields is said to have observed, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." Richard Pryor's estate was the subject of legal challenges.
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The Gruesome Accident That Made Bob Gibson A St. Louis Cardinals Legend
It's a common aphorism -- someone who goes the extra mile, willing to "play hurt." Few embody that literally, but Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals did.
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Why Bob Welch Left Fleetwood Mac
Bob Welch was a member of the band Fleetwood Mac in the early 1970s, but he eventually left the band. Here's why Bob Welch left Fleetwood Mac.
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The Untold History Of Swing Music
Swing music grew out of big-band jazz music and inspired a dance craze in the process.
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What Happens At The Vigil Of Princes After A British Monarch Dies?
The life of the U.K.'s royal family is filled top to bottom with traditions dating back centuries. Many will come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth.
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One Ambitious Doctor Tried Bringing George Washington's Dead Body Back To Life
When President George Washington died, many couldn't imagine an America without him. Here is how one ambitious doctor tried to bring Washington back to life.
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How A Scottish Songwriter Disappeared And Reappeared Nearly 40 Years Later
It's not unheard of for a performer to find a certain level of success, only to turn around and step away from the spotlight for a while -- but decades?
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The Buenos Aires Bank Heist Of 2006 Explained
In 2006, a unit of highly-trained Argentine special forces made their way into a bank near Buenos Aires. Here is the truly gripping story behind the heist.
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Alaska Has Had More Deaths By Suicide Than You Realize
Whatever the means, a person who dies by suicide leaves an unfillable hole in the lives of those left behind. This is too frequently true in Alaska.
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The BBC Will Make A Major Change In Programming Right After The Queen Dies
It stands to reason that a nation would go into mourning upon the death of a beloved leader like Queen Elizabeth II. That plays out in specific ways.
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The Biggest Theories On What Led Richard Ramirez To Kill
Richard Ramirez engaged in a crime spree that terrorized the Los Angeles area in the 1980s. Murder, burglary, sexual assault -- all led experts to ask, "Why?"
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What The Final Days Of Wilt Chamberlain's Life Were Like
Wilt Chamberlain is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Here is what Chamberlain experienced in the final days of his life.
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The Mysterious 1912 Disappearance Of Bobby Dunbar
A preschool-age child goes missing on a family excursion. A heartbreaking scenario, resolved when the child is located later and returned -- or was he?
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