What Happened To Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, Manti Te'o's Catfisher?
In 2012, Manti Te'o was a promising college football player. However, he was caught in a scandal with catfisher Ronaiah Tuiasosopo. Here is where she is today.
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The Tragic 1983 Death Of British Acting Icon David Niven
David Niven lit up the screen in a wide range of film roles, from light comedies to serious drama. His death at age 73 was a tragedy of its own.
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Songs That Were Based On Real-Life Crimes
Murder ballads have been around for centuries, and the tradition continues to this day. Here are 14 songs inspired by chilling, real-life crimes.
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Gregory Peck's Relationship With President Lyndon Johnson Almost Landed Him A Distinguished Job
Gregory Peck is known for starring in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but his relationship with president Lyndon Johnson almost landed him an even more important job.
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Researchers Made A 1,500 Year-Old Discovery Thanks To One Disgusting Finding
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and human beings gotta use the bathroom. Scholars are still learning about Roman toilet practices, one artifact at a time.
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This Epic 7-Minute Led Zeppelin Song Was Probably A Response To George Harrison's Blunt Criticism
This seven-minute track from Led Zeppelin drew inspiration from ex-Beatle George Harrison's comments about the band's lack of ballads.
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A Bizarre Ocean Discovery That Had Scientists Thinking They Were In The Wizard Of Oz
Scientists plumbing the depths of the ocean discovered a portion of the sea floor that looked like the yellow brick road from "The Wizard of Oz."
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The Pro Soccer Player Who Received Multiple Suspensions For Biting His Opponents
Uruguay's Luis Suárez is notorious for repeatedly biting fellow soccer players, earning suspensions from The FA and FIFA. Here's a breakdown of each incident.
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Why Cream Had Jimi Hendrix To Thank For One Of Their Biggest Hits
Cream and Jimi Hendrix seemed to be fans of each other's music. Cream even has Hendrix to thank for one of their biggest hits.
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The Likely Literary Inspiration Behind California's Name
People's names can change -- professionally, as a stage name, or personally, sometimes through marriage. Geographical names have been known to shift as well.
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Why People Once Thought Gene Simmons Had A Cow's Tongue
Kiss bassist and singer Gene "The Demon" Simmons' impressively long and limber tongue caused people once to think he had a cow's tongue.
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Inside The 1961 Feline Auditions For The Tales Of Terror Cat
Edgar Allan Poe's story, "The Black Cat," details how a ghostly cat helped solve a murder. In 1961, a movie studio auditioned cats to play the titular role.
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The Real Women Who Inspired A League Of Their Own
One of the best parts about "A League of Their Own" is that the film's plot is based largely on true events. Here are the real women who inspired the film.
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Who Really Wrote The First Modern Vampire Story?
Contrary to popular belief, Bram Stoker didn't write the first vampire novel. It was actually written by John Polidori, and called "The Vampyre."
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What Really Happens During A Drought
Climate change is causing droughts to be more frequent and severe. Here's what you need to know about what really happens during a drought and why it matters.
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Murderer Dennis Stafford Partially Blames Michael Caine For His Bad Reputation
Convicted murderer Dennis Stafford and actor Michael Caine might seem to have little in common, but Stafford actually blames Caine for his bad reputation.
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Scientists Are Ignoring This Grave Warning Stephen Hawking Made Before His Death
Dr. Stephen Hawking was one of the most prominent scientists to ever live, and he had a grave warning about humans trying to contact extraterrestrials.
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The Tragic Reason Aqib Talib Isn't Joining Thursday Night Football
Aqib Talib was set to join Amazon's new Thursday Night Football as a broadcaster. Here's the tragic reason that isn't happening.
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The Queen Mother's Death Forced A Big Change To BBC's Wardrobe Policy
Different forms of journalism have different demands, whether print, streaming, or TV. While you rarely see print reporters, TV journalists are in front of you.
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The Untold Truth Of Andy Kaufman
Andy Kaufman, who would insist throughout his career that he wasn't a comedian, is famous but perhaps still a mystery to most people. Here's his untold truth.
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This Is The Real-Life Inspiration For Valyrian Steel In Game Of Thrones
Fans of the HBO series, "Game of Thrones," are familiar with Valyrian steel. Here is the real-life inspiration for George R.R. Martin for such a material.
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Heartbreaking Findings In The Autopsy Of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United States Capitol building to try and stop Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden's victory.
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Why Leonard Nimoy Couldn't Stand William Shatner
William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, who starred in the original series of "Star Trek," had a strained friendship. Here is why Nimoy couldn't stand Shatner.
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The Mysterious 1991 Disappearance Of Ben Needham
Ben Needham mysteriously disappeared outside his grandparents' farmhouse in Greece in 1991.
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The Chilling True Story Behind The Alleged Seminole Heights Serial Killer
Seminole Heights faced a real fear in the fall of 2017 as a serial killer began an active execution campaign, shooting citizens in senseless acts of violence.
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Inside The Unsolved 1974 Cowden Family Murders
The Cowdens mysteriously disappeared during a camping trip in 1974 and were found murdered months later.
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The Gross Thing Baby Koalas Do That's Actually Essential To Their Development
baby koalas famously eat eucalyptus leaves, but they must first ingest their mother's poop before being able to so safely. Here's how it works.
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