John Hinckley Jr. Attempted To Assassinate Another President Before Reagan
Just months into his first term as president, Ronald Reagan nearly died at the hands of a would-be assassin. And Reagan was not the shooter's first target.
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This Planet Rains Molten Glass And Has Wind Faster Than The Speed Of Sound
With that great big universe out there, you're bound to find enormous variations in planetary systems and planetary conditions themselves -- some quite extreme.
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Why A Man's Personal Ad From 1865 Still Has Us Laughing Today
Let's face it: Finding The Special One for your life isn't easy today, and as the historical record shows, it's never really been all that easy before.
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What Marlon Brando Believed About Marilyn Monroe's Death
The tragic and early death of Marilyn Monroe -- she was just 36 years old -- continues to spur conspiracy theories among observers and colleagues.
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Seals And Crofts' Summer Breeze Appeared In A Movie You Would Not Expect
In the early '90s, though, the song "Summer Breeze," which charted for Seals & Crofts, was covered in a style that couldn't be more different from the original
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The Untold Truth Of The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia
Of the Wonders, the statue of Zeus at Olympia has one of the most interesting histories, and it has thrived as long as the Olympics thrived.
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Dark Secrets Of The 1968 Chicago Riot Revealed
The 1960s are one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history, especially in Chicago. These are the dark secrets of the 1968 Chicago Riot, revealed.
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The True Story Of Two Yankees Teammates Who Swapped Their Wives And Families
New York Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich swapped lives in 1972.
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The Oldest Foods In The World Discovered By Archaeologists
What were our ancient ancestors eating, and do traces of ancient meals still exist today? Absolutely! Can you sample some of them? Well, technically, yes.
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What Was Jim Seals Of Seals And Crofts' Net Worth When He Died?
Jim Seals, one-half of the hit-making soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, died at the age of 80. So what was his net worth at the time of his passing?
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President James Garfield's Gut-Wrenching Final Words
James Garfield had a fairly unremarkable presidency, but he was one of the few presidents to be assassinated in office. These were his final words.
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The Hollywood Restaurateur Who Passed Himself Off As A Russian Prince
In the 1940s and 1950s, he owned one of Hollywood's most famous and popular restaurants: Romanoffs. He also passed himself off as a Russian prince.
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James Dean And Dennis Hopper Had A Complicated Relationship
Dennis Hopper and James Dean are two of Hollywood's iconic rebels. They worked together on a number of films but their relationship was a complicated one.
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Top 10 Movies Starring Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley starred in over 30 theatrical releases (including documentaries), and the King of Rock 'n' Roll managed to make some highly entertaining films.
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The Origin Of The Birds Aren't Real Conspiracy Theory
Birds have been flying through the skies for millions of years and continue to do so. At least, that's what the government wants you to think.
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Before Her Death, A Bulgarian Mystic Predicted Scary Pandemic News For 2022
Baba Vanga, the Bulgarian mystic, is said to have predicted many incidents that have occurred in the past. Some of her predictions for 2022 are a little scary.
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What AC/DC's Bon Scott Really Thought Of Brian Johnson
AC/DC's one-time frontman Bon Scott died in 1980 and was replaced by Brian Johnson. Here's what Bon Scott thought of his replacement, Brian Johnson.
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The Best Animal Myths Tested On Mythbusters
Of the many myths the Mythbusters team has proven or busted, the animal myths are some of the best.
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The Historical Origin Of The Phrase The Real McCoy
If you have ever mentioned or heard the expression referring to the "Real McCoy," you might be wondering where exactly it came from. Here's the story.
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The Myth About Victorian Women You Can Stop Believing
Victorian women connote s certain frailty due to the way they are often portrayed, but here is one myth you can stop believing.
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Elephants Use Their Feet In An Unexpected Way
Elephants are one of the most beloved animals on the planet. They show a high level of intelligence and they can even communicate in this fascinating manner.
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Brutally Honest Predictions Of The Future Most People Don't Want To Hear
Are antibiotics going to stop working? Will the wealthy abandon Earth for floating luxury space colonies? Are robots going to start controlling our minds?!
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Here's What Would Happen If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct
Since the 1800s — when the first dinosaur fossil was discovered for what it was — humans have been fascinated by the magnificent, alien wonders of our past.
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The Moon Can Get Hotter And Colder Than Anywhere On Earth
Sure, the moon is kind of a second-class citizen when it comes to objects in orbit, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its own unique characteristics.
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What We Know About Charles Darwin's Mental Health
Charles Darwin is the father of the Theory of Evolution, and one of the world's most famous scientific minds. But he also struggled with his mental health.
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How Scientists Manipulate The Weather By Flying Planes Into Clouds
It's said that everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. That's only half right, as numerous scientists are demonstrating.
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The Truth About The World's Northernmost Island
Some of the best revelations happen by accident, and this arctic island discovery could certainly be counted in that category.
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