The Tragic Story Of WWE Star Chris Benoit
Prior to the murder-suicide that also took the lives of his wife and son, WWE's Chris Benoit endured other challenges in what was oftentimes a troubled life.
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Jerry Jones' First Year With The Cowboys In 1989 Did Not Go As Planned
Here's why Jerry Jones' first season as the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager did not meet expectations.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lovers Of Modena
In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.
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Biggest Differences Between The Ten Commandments Movie And The Bible
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
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The Tragic Death Of Hall Of Fame Baseball Star Kirby Puckett
Kirby Puckett took the world by storm in the mid-1980s as an up-and-coming baseball star, first drafted to the Minnesota Twins. Sadly, he died in 2006 at at 45.
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The Real Meaning Behind Hasbro's Brand Name
Hasbro has been an eminent name in toy manufacturing since the early 19th century. But, the company started with a different name and didn't sell toys at first.
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How Jen Psaki's White House Press Secretary Replacement Is Making History
Just as there's turnover among the staff of your local mini-mart, there's turnover at high levels of federal government, including President Biden's staff.
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The Girls Gone Wild Videos Made A Lot More Money Than You Probably Thought
Joe Francis stumbled upon a very, very lucrative business model with his various "Girls Gone Wild" productions. How lucrative? Depends who you ask.
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The Tragic Story Behind David Bowie's Last Single, Lazarus
Throughout the decades of his career, David Bowie simply refused to remain categorized -- pop? Glam? Actor? Even his last recording project left questions.
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What We Know About The Deadly 1906 Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world. The eruption of 1906 was one of its most deadly eruptions and here's what happened.
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Sloth's Tragic Real-Life Story
You know John Matuszak from The Goonies, but you might not know about the wildly reckless behavior that led to his untimely death at the age of 38.
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The Mystery Of Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette's scathing track "You Oughta Know" is a harsh kiss goodbye to a former flame. But who?
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What Life As A Roman Emperor Was Really Like
Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
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How A Con Man Scammed A Texas Town Into Building 'The World's Littlest Skyscraper'
You say potato, I say french fries. After all, what's the bar for being classified as an actual, bona fide skyscraper? Ask the folks in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Why Researchers Have Such A Hard Time Determining The Sex Of Dinosaurs
Dinosaur history has been unraveling since fossils were first discovered. But, some things about these ancient beasts are hard to decipher, like their gender.
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How Kim Jong-Il Kidnapped Two Of The Biggest Names In The South Korean Film Industry
Show business moguls will go to great lengths to acquire and keep talented artists -- actors, directors, musicians. But you don't often hear of kidnapping.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Freddie Prinze
Freddie Prinze, born as Frederick Karl Pruetzel, was an iconic actor and comedian who starred in The Chico and The Man, but he sadly lived a tragic life.
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Why The Blobfish Isn't Really As Ugly As You Always Thought
Blobfish have got a bad rap for being the ugliest creatures known to man. But, this deep-sea swimmer has a reason for looking like a pile of nasal secretion.
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How An NFL Kicker Kicked A Touchdown To Himself
The history of sports is full of those odd, perhaps confusing, ultimately entertaining moments, like the kicker who ran his own kick for a touchdown.
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History's Most Cursed Tombs
The idea of a cursed tomb or burial site has many origins, and death and destruction has befallen those who've messed with the ancient sites.
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Inside The Friendship Between Marilyn Monroe And Jane Russell
Sometimes, colleagues turn on one another, especially in competitive fields like show business. But what about Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe?
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How Richard Nixon's Variety Show Appearance May Have Helped Him Win The Presidency
There's no question but that television is an incredibly powerful medium of communication. Does that also extend to actually persuading an audience?
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Cecil B. DeMille Buried Props After Making A Film Masterpiece
Cecil B. DeMille was a successful producer and director beginning with some of Hollywood's first movies. Some set pieces have become objects of archaeology.
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This Was The Theme Of The First Ever Met Gala In 1948
The first Met Gala was held in 1948, and it was a midnight dinner attended by high society.
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The 2017 Las Vegas Shooting Timeline Explained
October 1, 2017 was supposed to be a night of fun and festivities, but it turned out to be tragic. This is the 2017 Las Vegas shooting timeline explained.
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Sports Memorabilia That's Sold For Over $1 Million
For the biggest (and richest) sports fans, there's nothing like owning a piece of history. Here are pieces of sports memorabilia that sold for over $1 million.
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This Is What The Inside Of A Pharaoh's Tomb Actually Looks Like
Ancient Egypt is filled with intriguing characters and burial sites. Now there are a number of tombs that can be explored from the comfort of your own home.
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