What Fans Might Not Know About LeVar Burton
Despite being a household name, there is still much about LeVar Burton that many people likely don't know. Here's what fans might not know about LeVar Burton.
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How A Language Error Could Have Led To The Murder Of Botanist Charles Budd Robinson
Language is complex, ever-evolving, and, most importantly, based on the speaker and the hearer understanding each other. But that's not always how it works out.
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Popular Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By The Bible
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
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Why Scientists Are Crossing Goats With Spider Genes
The trajectory of science is unpredictable, and now, scientists are crossing goats with spider genes. But why? Here's the interesting reason.
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How A Kidnapped Baby Solved Her Own Abduction Two Decades Later
The first few signs of pregnancy developed rather expectantly for Joy White and Carl Tyson in 1987. But what happened afterward is a harrowing tale.
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How Mary McLeod Bethune Changed History
Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of parents who had been enslaved. She walked miles to get the basics of an education. She created opportunities for others.
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The Truth About River Phoenix's Tragic Death
River Phoenix was Hollywood's "It Boy" when tragically, he died at the age of 23. His death left his fans in mourning, shocked by the unexpected event.
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Whatever Happened To Figure Skater Oksana Baiul?
Ukrainian figure skater Oksana Baiul captured the world's praise for her performance at the 1994 Winter Olympics. That moment was far from the end of her story.
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Inside Brittney Griner's Strained Relationship With Her Alma Mater And Former Coach
As individuals grow and mature, their family relationships can become frayed. The same happens to student athletes, with their coaches and schools.
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What Downton Abbey Gets Completely Wrong About Early 1900s Servants
The ever-popular "Downton Abbey" franchise has provided another series of chapters of historical fiction about early 20th century England. How accurate is it?
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What Was Fred Ward's Net Worth When He Died?
Fred Ward was one of those performers who carve a long, consistent, if low-profile career as a character actor in film and TV. How well did he do financially?
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What Brittney Griner's 'Wrongfully Detained' Status In Russia Really Means
WNBA standout Brittney Griner was detained in Russia last February. The U.S. State Department now considers her wrongfully detained, an important distinction.
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Major Athletes Tragically Killed In Car Crashes
Here are the most fnotable athletes of the past few decades who died unexpectedly and tragically in accidents and crashes involving motorized vehicles.
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The Untold Truth Of The Big Four Motorcycle Gangs
Hells Angels might be the most known, but there are actually four notorious motorcycle clubs. Read on for a deeper dive into the four big MCs.
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Before Playing A Pilot, Fred Ward Spent Multiple Years In The Air Force
Fred Ward had a glittering career both in TV and film playing gritty, rugged characters. He often brought authenticity to his roles due to his previous jobs.
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The World's Worst Industrial Disaster In History
As human beings engage the natural world -- through manufacturing, especially -- devastating tragedies have sometimes resulted in the deaths of thousands.
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The Truth About Johnny Depp's Band Hollywood Vampires
Formed in 2012 by Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry, the band started off doing cover songs of their favorite jams from their fellow rockers-in-arm
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The Untold Truth Of Danny Elfman
If you don't recognize him from his days with Oingo Boingo, maybe you've spotted Danny Elfman's name among the credits on big-screen productions.
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A Cambridge University Dog Had To Be Classified As A Cat Because Of A Strange Rule
There are some weird rules in academic institutions. One loophole allowed a master at a Cambridge University college to classify his dog as a large cat.
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Who Won The First Indy 500?
The person who won the very first Indy 500 was a fairly well-known driver and an innovator in the early days of auto racing.
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What East Germany Was Like Before The Fall Of The Iron Curtain
The division of Germany into East and West after the conclusion of World War II quickly became a study in contrasts -- in politics, economics, and government.
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The Untold Truth Of Bjork
It's difficult to describe or categorize Bjork. Bjork became a singular cultural voice in the 1990s and new millennium.
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Adam Savage's Best MythBusters Moments Ranked
Since it debuted in 2003, "MythBusters" has become nothing less than a cultural juggernaut. Over the course of its history, the show tackled a lot of myths.
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The Strange History Of The Martial Art Bartitsu
Bartitsu combines elements of boxing, kicks from savate, grappling and throws from jiu-jitsu, and was a style practiced by Sherlock Holmes.
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The Chilling Message That Led To The Murder Of Brenda Lafferty
The news was bad enough: Two brothers convicted of murdering their sister-in-law and her toddler daughter. Even worse: The killers claimed God directed them.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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Here's How Much King Kong Would Weigh According To Scientists
Attempting to determine just how much King Kong would weigh varies, based on who you ask and which version of Kong you're taking into consideration.
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