Robin Williams' Unexpected Friendship With Christopher Reeve Was Something Special
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve had a close relationship even before they were famous.
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The Largest Mass Graves Ever Discovered
Although hundreds of mass graves are known, not all of them have actually been excavated. These are some of the largest mass graves ever discovered.
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The Real Story Behind The Who's Behind Blue Eyes
In the midst of the Who's success, "Behind Blue Eyes" expressed Townshend's frustrations over worldly pressures and temptations.
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Bruce Springsteen's Folk-Rock Classic Atlantic City Was Inspired By Violent Mob Hits
The narration of "Atlantic City" reads like dismal urban folklore, and its inspiration is not too far from that.
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An Australian's Generosity Might Change Your Mind About Giving Blood
In Australia, one man has gotten more familiar than most with the juice boxes and crackers served up at blood donation centers.
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Here's Proof That Alabama Has A Big Problem With Shooting Deaths
Gun-related deaths in the U.S. are on the rise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and Alabama definitely shows that.
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The Battle Of Leningrad's Unexpected Heroes Were Scientists Who Starved Themselves To Death
In the midst of misery, there was a small group of Russians who, in one of the most incredible stories of World War II, actually chose to starve to death.
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The Surprising Way A Woman And Her Baby Escaped The Zodiac Killer
The man behind five confirmed murders in the San Francisco Bay Area between 1968-1969, the Zodiac Killer, who claimed as many as 37 victims, was never caught.
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The US Assassination Of Al-Qaeda's Leader In Kabul Was Essential As Part Of Their Military Strategy
The war in Afghanistan raged for 20 years, with the U.S. fighting terrorist forces. Here is why the assassination of al-Qaeda's leader was considered necessary.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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Bird Poop Played An Unexpected Role In The Great Barrier Reef's Declining Health
The Great Barrier Reef is important to both economies and ecology. Here is the unexpected role that bird poop has played in the decline of the reef's health.
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The 10 Places You Should Never Shelter During A Thunderstorm
Thunder and lightning can bring a sense of beauty and excitement. However, there are many places that you should never consider taking shelter during a storm.
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The Science Behind Michael Jackson's Gravity-Defying Smooth Criminal Dance Move
Michael Jackson debuted his gravity-defying lean in the "Smooth Criminal" music video. How did Jackson, and his dancers, accomplish this?
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Humans May Have Lived In North America Far Earlier Than You Thought
Archeologists and scientists have long theorized when humans may have first come to the Americas. Now they suggest that it was earlier than you may think.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Mollie Tibbetts
Cristhian Bahena Rivera drove Mollie Tibbetts to a corn field, where he dumped her body and covered her with corn leaves.
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Inside The Story Of The Austro-Hungarian Double Agent Who Took Down The Empire
Some believe that largely due to Redl's influence, he ultimately brought about the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
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How Humphrey Bogart Took A Stand During The Hollywood Red Scare
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall played major roles in fighting the persecutory practices of the government during the Hollywood Red Scare,.
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The Frisky Fable Of Raphael's Death
The High Renaissance painter Raphael was prolific in more ways than one.
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How A Case Of Mistaken Identity Led To The Murder Of Blaine Wells
In 2016, one innocent man lost his life when he mistakenly became the target of a gang-related assassination in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Antarctica's Massive Fish Nursery Is Home To Over 60 Million Icefish Nests
An extraordinary, and massive, discovery was made off the coast of Antarctica recently. Massive if only for the numbers involved: icefish nests in the millions.
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The Parents Of The Menendez Brothers Had Far-From-Happy Childhoods
The Menendez brothers shocked the world when they were convicted of killing their parents. Allegations of abuse added to the already profound tragedy.
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How Long Is The Talmud?
The central text of Judaism is, without doubt, the Talmud. Just how long is it?
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Whatever Happened To The Lawyer Who Represented The Menendez Brothers?
The media frenzy surrounding the trial of the Menendez brothers introduced many viewers to their larger-than-life star attorney, Leslie Abramson.
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What Beatles Fans Really Thought About The Hiring Of Ringo Starr
Despite the fact that the band believed Ringo Starr to be a step up as a drummer, The Beatles already had a following in Liverpool.
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The Eye-Opening Scientific Reasoning Behind Why We Blink
Blinking has come to mean giving way -- whoever blinks first in a negotiation, for instance. But actual blinking isn't surrender; it's healthful and necessary.
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Bob Dylan's Brutally Harsh Words For The Counting Crows
Bob Dylan has also never shied away from his opinions about Counting Crows, and they're not good.
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Italy's Museum Of Abandonment Sits As A Reminder Of Its Failed Fascist Past
A slew of historically significant locations serves as Italy's Museum of Abandonment — an experimental museum where visitors can walk through Italy's history.
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