Nolan Ryan's Final No-Hitter Is Even More Impressive Than You Thought
On May 1, 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his seventh and last no-hitter, and it stands out for these reasons.
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A Big Question About Prince's Death Still Remains A Mystery
Prince's death in 2016 left many shocked and confused. However, there is still some controversy around how the famous musician died, and who is responsible.
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Duat: The Story Of The Egyptian Underworld
For ancient Egyptians, their version of the afterlife has been evolving and cultivating since the Predynastic period from 6000 to 3150 B.C.E.
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The World's Longest Mountain Range Is Actually Under Water
We tend to think of the Himalayas or the Andes as the world's longest mountain ranges, but in fact, the longest mountain range in the world is under water.
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The Ramones Tricked Johnny Rotten Of The Sex Pistols Into Drinking Urine
Punks earned their reputation in part for their vulgarity-- like the time the Ramones tricked Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols into drinking urine.
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What We Know About The UFO Encounters Reported By The Pentagon
U.S. government officials met to discuss 400 sightings of unknown aerial phenomena. Here's what we know about the UFO encounters reported by the Pentagon.
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Prisoners Who've Escaped Jail A Surprising Amount Of Times
Managing to break out of prison requires incredible luck, skill, or both. Here's a list of prisoners who've escaped jail a surprising amount of times.
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Johnny Rotten Was Almost Attacked By A Famous Band On Late Night
Even in the 1990s, John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, loved to stir the pot, as proven by the time this band nearly attacked him on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
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The Odd Way Pre-Modern Philosophy Predicted Simulation Theory
The philosopher René Descartes might have said "I think, therefore I am," but he never considered that we might all be in one big AI-simulated reality.
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The Chilling Truth Of Pearl Bryan's Missing Head
Pearl Bryan was murdered and decapitated by the father of her unborn child in 1896.
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The Untold Truth Of Tucker Carlson
Time correspondent Charlotte Alter suggested that Tucker Carlson may be "the most powerful conservative in America." Here's the story of this Fox News fixture.
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Why Pitbulls Were Used Often In Old Hollywood Comedies
Pitbulls have often been cast as mean beasts with their gruesome demeanor and mean bite. But, they were the go-to dog for early Hollywood films, and here's why.
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What Was The Belle Epoque And How Did It Change France?
The U.S. had the Gilded Age, but France had something a lot different -- a world of cabarets, absinthe, and even the occult. Welcome to the Belle Epoque.
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This Was The Most Expensive Sculpture Ever Sold
The art world has historically sold some very expensive artwork. But sometimes, the most pricey work is not the most well-known, as in the case of this statue.
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Why Did The Lincoln Memorial Take 60 Years To Go Up After His Death?
With a historical figure as revered as President Abraham Lincoln, you'd think erecting some structure in his memory would be a no-brainer. Alas, not so.
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The Biggest Musical Acts In The World That Couldn't Crack The U.S.
Some international music acts never make it on the American charts. These are the biggest musical acts in the world that couldn't crack the U.S.
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Why The 1876 Presidential Election Was The Most Controversial In History
The electoral process in the United States, both locally and nationally, can be fraught with emotion, subject to accusations both false and true.
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What The American Road Trip Was Like 50 Years Ago
Today's vacations weren't always part of the American pastime, making the 1970s unique on that front. This is what the American road trip was like 50 years ago.
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Meet The Person Who Claims They Own Part Of The Moon
The Moon isn't exactly a plot of land to be conquered and owned, but that hasn't stopped many from claiming ownership. One man claims to own part of the Moon.
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Why Roald Dahl Hated Salman Rushdie's Fourth Novel
You might think that those who inhabit the community of literary figures -- award-winning novelists from across the globe -- would ever be kind to one another.
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The Autopsy Of Julius Caesar Explained
The story of Julius Caesar is a strange thing, as the version that many people are familiar with was written centuries after his actual reign and assassination.
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The History Of Perfume Explained
Perfumes are a beloved accessory to any night out, but their origins are different than one might expect. Here's the history of perfume, explained.
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The Iconic Gone With The Wind Role Lucille Ball Auditioned For
Lucille ball is one of the most iconic TV stars in all of history. She also auditioned for one of the most well-known films in history, with hilarious results.
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The Sad Truth About Kurt Cobain And Courtney Love's Marriage
Love, fame, and addiction are a difficult combination in a relationship. Here is the sad truth about Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's marriage.
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The Stunning Amount Of Money Someone Paid For An Alleged Lock Of Elvis' Hair
Not everyone is created with enormous talent, charisma, and the good sense to be in the right place at the right time. With great hair. Like Elvis.
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The Slowest Marathon In History Technically Lasted More Than A Half Century
The thing about sports, supposedly, isn't the winning; it's the competition, mostly an athlete's ambition to be better than they were the last time.
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Michael Phelps Has More Olympic Gold Medals Than A Staggering Number Of Countries
Michael Phelps is perhaps the most famous Olympian of all time, and certainly the most decorated. He's even won more medals than many countries.
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