The Truth About Vladimir Putin's KGB Career
As a young KGB agent, near the tail end of the Cold War, Putin ended up assigned to a post in East Germany. This is the truth about Vladimir Putin's KGB career.
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Things Making A Murderer Didn't Tell You
When "Making a Murderer" was released on Netflix, it immediately had viewers debating whether Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey were guilty or innocent.
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How Much Money Sylvester Stallone Made Off The Rambo Franchise
Rocky. Rambo. Sylvester Stallone has starred in countless flicks. But how much of his money comes from the Rambo franchise?
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Babe Ruth Once Punched An Umpire In The Middle Of A No-Hitter
A baseball umpire's job is frequently thankless, and it has ever been so. Fans disagree regularly with calls. Even the game's greatest players did, too.
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The Dark Origins Of The Jack And Jill Nursery Rhyme
We all probably know about Jack and Jill's ill-fated trip up the hill to fetch a pail of water, but many may not know it likely had to do with taxes.
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The Stunningly Low Amount The First PGA Champion Made
In the early days of the PGA Championship, the amount taken home by the winner was shockingly low. Here's how much the first PGA champion made.
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This Is How Nostradamus Predicted The End Of The World
Nostradamus focused on writing almanacs and became an astrologer. His work proved so popular that powerful figures of the time hired him to "read the stars."
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Why Did Beethoven Go Deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven is still celebrated as a composer, hundreds of years after his death. He's also remembered as an artist afflicted with hearing loss.
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What To Do If You're Bitten By A King Cobra Snake
The natural world is a fascinating, almost magical place, filled with colors and behaviors that delight and astonish. Unless, of course, they try to kill you.
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Why Did Scottie Pippen Leave The Chicago Bulls?
Here are the reasons why Scottie Pippen left the Chicago Bulls after their sixth championship victory in 1998.
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How WWI Pushed Albert Einstein Into Politics
Albert Einstein is synonymous with scientific insight and genius, but the physicist also had deeply held personal beliefs regarding the futility of war.
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The Dark Side Of Megachurches
Any large movement or organization will have its share of downsides, but the "mega" in megachurches means those downsides can be pretty huge.
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The Untold Truth Of Spinal Tap
Just a few years away from their 40th anniversary, Spinal Tap still manages to draw publicity and attention, and they regularly find themselves in the news.
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The Myth You Need To Stop Believing About Fidel Castro And Baseball
There is a long-standing myth about Cuban dictator Fidel Castro nearly making it into Major League Baseball in the United States.
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The Real Stories Behind Bizarre Events In History
History is packed with incredibly odd moments, and it's sometimes difficult to learn the facts behind these strange stories.
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A Stunning Number Of The Conqueror's Cast And Crew Developed Cancer
It's not unusual for someone to combine talent with years of dedicated hard work to make it in Hollywood. Sacrifices are made -- including, sometimes, health.
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Is Cannibalism Illegal In The U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You
Cannibalism has existed in humanity for pretty much all of our known history. But in the modern day, it's mostly stopped. Is cannibalism illegal in the U.S.?
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The Pro Golfer Who Misplaced The Coveted Wanamaker Trophy
With all of the work, talent, and dedication required to earn a pro golf trophy, you'd think the winner would take pretty good care of it. Or not.
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What Happened To The Surviving Victims Of The Son Of Sam?
Berkowitz sent taunting letters and openly mocked the police. By the time it was over, Son of Sam had killed six people, and seven survived their injuries.
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The Untold Truth Of Cheech & Chong
Cheech Tommy captured the spirit of early 1970s counterculture with an authenticity that few others could muster. This is the untold truth of Cheech and Chong.
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How Heretic Forks Became One Of The Cruelest Punishments Of All Time
In medieval times, various torture devices were used as punishments or to get confessions from prisoners. The heretic's fork is one such device.
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The Messed Up Childhood Of Ed Gein
Ed Gein is one of the most notorious killers of all time. You might guess that he had a pretty miserable childhood, and in the case of Ed Gein, you'd be right.
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How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led Elvis To Record This Song
Elvis Presley forged a career that continues to attract fans decades after his death at 42. Sometimes mocked, he also demonstrated a depth to his music.
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How Long Does A 'Day' On The Moon Really Last?
The moon holds many mysteries, including the length of its days. Since the sun doesn't rise or set there, we often ask the question, "how long does a day last?"
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Priscilla Presley Got Elvis Obsessed With This Unexpected Hobby
Elvis Presley loved riding and taking care of his horses.
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Nero's Mistress May Have Lived In This Pristinely Preserved Villa Buried By Vesuvius
An archaeological site near Pompeii known as Villa Poppaea could have ties to the second wife of the infamous Roman ruler Nero. But is this actually the case?
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Inside The Criminal Past Of Boxer Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta was a talented boxer in his time, the subject of Martin Scorsese's film "Raging Bull." LaMotta's life was as turbulent outside the ring as in.
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