Chilling Details About The Father Of Gynecology
The Father of Gynecology, J. Marion Sims, often experimented on enslaved women against their will, but his work has earned him acclaim from the medical field.
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How Much Money Did Warren Buffet Lose During The Pandemic?
Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the world, but, like everyone, the pandemic affected his earnings. So how much money did Buffet end up losing?
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Here's What Happened To Amy Fisher
In the early 1990s, actual news outlets and tabloids alike lit up with the story of the "Long Island Lolita" -- teenager Amy Fisher, who shot her lover's wife.
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What Joe Cocker Really Thought About John Belushi's Famous Impersonation Of Him
John Belushi once did and impression of Joe Cocker on Saturday Night Live. Here's what Joe Cocker really thought about the comedian's impression.
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The Tragic Murder Of Jenny Maxwell Explained
Jenny Maxwell had a successful, though brief, run at Hollywood stardom, with supporting roles in films and television. And then she was murdered.
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Why Sandy Koufax Refused To Pitch In The First Game Of The World Series
Sandy Koufax refused to pitch in Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because of his Jewish faith, and because it was the Yom Kippur holiday.
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Margaret Hamilton Did The Most Heartwarming Thing With Her Wizard Of Oz Fame
Due to her role in "The Wizard of Oz," the masses have associated Margaret Hamilton's image with pure villainy. But in real life, this is far from the truth.
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Here's How Joseph Stalin's Cannibal Island Was Discovered By The Public
Russia's Joseph Stalin was famous for his brutality, but few knew about Cannibal Island, a particularly sadistic labor camp. Here's how the public found out.
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The Biggest Losses In Sports History
From last-minute football fumbles to humiliating hockey blowouts, here are some of the most surprising, shocking, and embarrassing losses in sports history.
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Whatever Happened To Mick Taylor From The Rolling Stones?
Guitarist Mick Taylor was only with The Rolling Stones for five years, but during his stint, the band put out some of its most critically acclaimed albums.
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Carrie Fisher Once Sent A Godfather-Like Package To An Abusive Producer
Carrie Fisher sent a special gift to a producer who reportedly harassed her friend.
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The Forgotten Pennsylvania Oil Tragedy That Killed 19 People
The beginnings of the oil exploration industry in the United States was, like most new industries, a product of trial and error -- sometimes fatal error.
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What Was Mary Kay Letourneau's Relationship With Her First Husband Like?
The story of teacher Mary Kay Letourneau, convicted of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old student, includes the story of the man to whom she was married at the time.
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How A Lightning Strike Cured A Man Of His Blindness
In the old Frankenstein movies, lightning is harnessed to give life to what once was dead. Oddly enough, something like that happened in 1980 in Maine.
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How The Battle Of The Milvian Bridge Forever Changed The Roman Empire
Throughout recorded history, there are those singular events that, certainly in hindsight, take on enormous meaning for peoples and nations.
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How The Phoenix Suns Landed On A Gorilla As Their Mascot
Team mascots are part of the fun of professional sports -- some arguably more popular than the team they represent. Some mascots make more sense than others.
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What Happened To Marilyn Monroe's Personal Doctors After Her Death?
As Marilyn Monroe's life spiraled out of control -- emotionally, professionally -- she sought help from at least two doctors: a physician and a psychiatrist.
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The Science Behind Why Chewing Gum Helps You Concentrate
There are probably as many techniques for increasing concentration as there are people who are trying to concentrate. Does chewing gum have any place?
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The Forgotten History Of France's Untouchables
The history of human society is rife with tragic examples of those people considered "other" -- cast aside, forced to live separately, despised, "untouchable."
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The Tragic 1833 Death Of Hugh Glass Explained
The legend of mountain man Hugh Glass got a boost of awareness when his story was told in the film "The Revenant." The bear didn't kill him, but what did?
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Who Is Chris Pincher, The Person Tied To The Boris Johnson Controversy?
Boris Johnson's short, controversial tenure as the U.K.'s prime minister is ending. Contributing to the finale is the behavior of one of his appointees.
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What Do We Know About Sunny Balwani's First Wife?
Sunny Balwani was the president of shamed company Theranos. After his first wife divorced him, he allegedly dated Elizabeth Holmes, but who was his first wife?
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The Wild Number Of Scandals Boris Johnson Has Been Involved In
To call Boris Johnson a controversial figure would be an understatement. This is the wild number of scandals Boris Johnson has been involved in.
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Belgium Once Used Cats To Deliver Mail
Belgian officials in the 1870s tried to use cats to deliver mail because of their instinctual knack for direction. It went about as well as you'd think.
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The Word Nightmare Once Had An Even Scarier Meaning
Dreams -- when you're asleep, not whimsy while you're awake -- are mysterious, sometimes uncontrollable, occasionally thrilling, perhaps terrifying.
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The Science Behind How Prosopagnosia Affects Your Brain
Human brains are just plain complicated, complex, even arcane. One somewhat rare brain condition is prosopagnosia -- having trouble distinguishing faces.
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The Untold Truth Of CERN
CERN is an international scientific organization whose purpose is to study fundamental particles.
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