How The Original City Of Baghdad Was Built In A Perfect Circle
The city of Baghdad is the stuff of ancient legend, evoking visions of the charm and mystique of the Middle East of days long gone. What are its roots?
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The Unexpected Reason Bunnies Hop
We marvel at the speed of the cheetah, racing up to 65 miles an hour across grasslands in pursuit of antelope. But where is the respect for rabbits?
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Where Is Cop Frank Salerno From Netflix's Night Stalker Today?
Netflix's "Night Stalker" featured Frank Salerno, one of the detectives who solved the case of Richard Ramirez. This is what Salerno's done since retiring.
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Where Does The Solar System End?
Defining the end of the solar system is not a simple task. There are several criteria you can use to define it, but most scientists do agree on one.
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What Happened To The Tiger From Michael Jackson's Thriller Album Art?
Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic performers of all time with "Thriller" being the most popular album ever. Here's the story album cover's tiger.
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What We Know About The Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid 2022 KY4
A body of research indicates that a massive asteroid collided with Earth a while back, leading to dinosaur extinction. What are the odds of it happening again?
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Titanic's Only Japanese Survivor Was The Grandfather Of An Influential Musician
Masabumi Hosono was a civil servant who survived the sinking of the Titanic and documented it. His grandson would become one of Japan's most iconic musicians.
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How Running Water Led Police To Find Brook Baker And Erika Norman's Murderer
Brook Baker and Erika Norman were two girls who were tragically murdered, and running water helped police identify and apprehend their murderer.
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Gene Wilder And Mel Brooks' Only Fight During Their Friendship
Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks have collaborated on some of the funniest films in Hollywood history. But, one argument between the two almost cut a now-ionic scene.
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How A Video Poker Software Bug Landed 2 Men Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars
As long as there have been games of chance, there have been players trying to invent a "system" that will beat the odds. Computerized gaming is no exception.
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What A Florida Jury Must Do In Order To Recommend The Death Penalty
The gunman in the 2018 Parkland school shooting is up for sentencing. Here's what a Florida jury must do in order to recommend the death penalty
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Inside Malcolm X's Speech After His Home Was Bombed
Malcom X was a controversial human rights activist who was assassinated in 1965. This is what he said in a speech right after his home was bombed.
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Tragic Details About Sia
Sia is famous for trying not to be famous, having written hits for Adele, Rihanna, and Britney Spears, to name a few. But her life has been full of tragedy.
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How Much Control Of Theranos Did Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani Really Have?
Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani was an early investor in failed tech company Theranos and has been convicted of fraud. Here's how much control he had in the company.
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How The Murder Of South African Activist Steve Biko Was Hidden For 20 Years
On September 12, 1977, one of South Africa's most important Black activists, Bantu Stephen "Steve" Biko, died from traumatic brain injuries. Here's the story.
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What Was George Carlin's Net Worth When He Died?
A pioneer for comedy with no social or political constraints was George Carlin. In fact, he once said, "I am repelled by wholesomeness." What was his net worth?
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The Truth About The Baby Entombed At Sea After The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a tragedy that brought the United States into World War II. Not just military were lost.
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The Real Reason Female Anacondas Strangle And Eat Their Male Partners
Female anacondas have been known to strangle and eat their male partners after mating. The real reason makes sense -- at least in the animal world.
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Who Replaces The British Prime Minister If They Die In Office?
Some nations have contingency plans in place if a president or leader dies in office, but the U.K. does not. What happens when a British prime minister dies?
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Who Is Sergei Torop, The Serbian Cult Leader Who Claims To Be Jesus?
In world history, there have been many dynamic and inspiring figures, especially when it comes to the concept of religion. So who is Sergei Torop?
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The Origin Of The Term Computer Bug Is A Lot Older Than You Think
"Bug" is one of those English words that gets tossed around in all sorts of contexts -- a pest is "bugging" you, a wee airborne creature is a bug.
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How David Letterman Offended Both Sarah Palin And Alex Rodriguez In One Joke
David Letterman is known for sometimes making jokes at the expense of celebrities, but one time he offended Sarah Palin and Alex Rodriguez with the same joke.
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The Real Story Behind Jimi Hendrix's Song, The Wind Cries Mary
Jimi Hendrix's song, "The Wind Cries Mary" is one of his softer tunes and imbues the emotions he was feeling. Here is the real story behind the song.
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The Truth About Jimmy Page's Guitar Solo On With A Little Help From My Friends
Jimmy Page is best known for his guitar work with Led Zeppelin. But, he soloed on the iconic "With a Little Help From My Friends," as a session musician.
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The Untold Truth Of Elvis Costello
Very few acts from the new wave are still going as strong as Elvis Costello. Here is the untold truth of the man born Declan MacManus.
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The Truly Bizarre Story Of How Steve Martin Met Elvis
Most stars have to work their way up the show business ladder. Sometimes, before the fame, they encounter someone who's already at the pinnacle.
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Here's Why It Took Four Years For Nikolas Cruz's Sentencing Trial To Happen
The Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was the deadliest high school shooting in American history. Here's why the sentencing trial took so long to happen.
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