Inside Douglas MacArthur's Words Of Warning To President Kennedy
The voice of experience isn't always heard, even when lives -- perhaps even nations -- hang in the balance. Add to that a historical "what if?"
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Who Was The First Woman To Appear On A Wheaties Box?
Wheaties has a history of putting the best of the best athletes on their cereal boxes. But the first woman on the box may be a surprise as her job was unusua.
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The Tragic 1960 Death Of Clark Gable Explained
Clark Gable was the undisputed king of Hollywood, with an Oscar-winning career stretching across decades. Although his work lives on, Gable died too soon.
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The Invention Of The Jacuzzi Has A Heartbreaking Backstory
Warm water, bubbling from jets beneath the surface, is many people's idea of bliss, a way to relax and unwind. Turns out, the Jacuzzi has medical origins.
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Halley's Comet Is Connected With This Christian Symbol
Halley's Comet is one of the most well-known celestial phenomenons, occurring just once every 75 years. It also potentially has meaning as a Christian symbol.
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The Unexpected Way Lucille Ball Made Money Before Her Comedy Career
It's no surprise these days when someone admits to having a side gig, or a job that's just a way to pay the bills until the real work comes in.
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What Happened To Muddy Waters' Estate After His Death?
Muddy Waters is one of the most iconic blues guitarists of all time. But, after his death his large estate has been locked up in legal battles, and here's why.
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A George Harrison Song Reunited The Surviving Beatles Months After John Lennon's Murder
When John Lennon was tragically killed in 1980, a George Harrison song brought the other Beatles members together for a musical reunion.
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The Reason A Record-Holding Former Baseball Star Gave Up The Game And Now Works An Unexpected Day Job
Mark Wohlers once set an MLB record for the fastest pitch ever thrown, but he soon lost his stuff and was forced to retire from the game.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich Alexander The Great Actually Was
At his peak, Alexander the Great's wealth was quite literally unmeasurable. Let's explore where his riches came from, and how much he may have been worth.
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Rutherford B. Hayes' Final Words Were Packed With Meaning
Rutherford B. Hayes served one term as president of the United States, and while he might not rank up there with Lincoln or Washington, he left his mark.
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Why Are Weather Forecasts Less Than Accurate?
You know what they say about the weather -- everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. Or accurately predicts it, even.
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The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison
Actor Lillo Bancato is known for his roles in "A Bronx Tale" and "The Sopranos," but in real life, he spent a decade in prison due to attempted burglary.
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The First-Ever Olympic Race In History Was Won By Someone You Wouldn't Expect
The first-ever Olympic race wasn't won by a world-renowned runner, but instead by a cook who many would not. have suspected. Here's who won the race.
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How Two Vodou Priests Helped Spark The Haitian Revolution
Haiti is a nation founded on the backs of enslaved people, but here's how two Vodou priests helped spark the Haitian Revolution.
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Here's Who Inherited Jim Morrison's Money After He Died
Jim Morrison, lead singer fo The Doors, passed away at the early age of 27, but what happened to his money? Here's where Morrison's fortune ended up.
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What Happened To Plato's School, The Academy?
The modern world is full of highly regarded institutions of learning -- Cambridge and Oxford in England, Harvard and Yale in the U.S. And in ancient times?
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Where Is George Washington Buried?
George Washington -- the man who won the American Revolution, the first president of the United States -- surely as revered in death as he was in life.
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How Jimmy Savile Was Able To Escape Justice For Over 60 Years
British entertainer Jimmy Savile raised enormous amounts of money for charity while interacting with celebrities and royalty. All was not as it seemed.
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The Untold Truth Of The World's First Human Cyborg
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, a scientist with a lifelong interest in robotics and artificial intelligence, may have been destined to become the world's first cyborg.
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The History Of Oklahoma's All-Black Towns
Today, 13 of Oklahoma's all-Black towns remain, and their residents continue to fight for their preservation and believe in their renewal in the 21st century.
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Musicians Severely Mistreated By Their Record Labels
It appears that music industry contracts are one of the worst business deals ever. Here's a list of musicians severely mistreated by their record labels.
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Robert Fulton: The Man Who Changed America Forever With A Steamboat
Engineer Robert Fulton didn't invent the concept of a steamboat, but he perfected it, making the commercial use of safe, steam-driven ships finally possible.
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Things People Get Wrong About The Yin And Yang Symbol
Despite being familiar, there's a lot about the yin and yang symbol that many don't know. These are things people get wrong about the yin and yang symbol.
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What Was NFL Legend Tony Siragusa's Net Worth When He Died?
Tony "The Goose" Siragusa passed away at the age of 55. He was a beloved figure in football and leaves behind a great legacy, including one Super Bowl title.
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The Real Reason Jean Harlow Changed Her Name
As if trying to succeed in show business -- especially Hollywood -- wasn't enough, some performers are further hindered (or helped, maybe) by a stage mother.
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Why An Agatha Christie Mystery Might Have Inspired A Real-Life Murderer
Some people will hold that life does indeed imitate art. They usually aren't talking about crime, however -- certainly not about Agatha Christie. Right?
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