Tapeworm Removed After 15 Years Of Eating Man's Brain
Not only do snails look gross, they can make you seriously ill. A man in China learned that the hard way when a giant tapeworm was found snacking on his brain.
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Superhero Actors Who Are Worth Less Than You Think
Taking on a superhero role can be a cash cow for an actor, but not all who do so are as loaded as you'd think.
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Stanislav Lunev: The Soviet Defector Who Went Free Into Witness Protection
In 1992, Stanislav Lunev became the highest-ranking Russian officer to ever defect to the US. The info he gave in exchange for his protection was shocking.
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Sports You Won't Believe Actually Exist
You won't believe these sports actually exist. But here's video footage of every one of them.
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Real-Life Vigilantes Who Went To Bizarre Extremes
These real-life vigilantes are a lot weirder and more extreme than most comic book superheroes.
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Secrets Car Makers Don't Want You To Know
While creating a product that has become an indispensable part of modern society, car manufacturers might have wandered into some ethically ambiguous areas.
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Scientists Create First 'Living Machines' Called Xenobots
If you take the stem cells of a frog's skin and the stem cells of its heart and Frankenstein them together, what do you get? Researchers call it a 'xenobot.'
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Rick James And Jim Morrison's Insane Trip To Disneyland
During the 1960s, rockers Rick James and Jim Morrison were at the forefront of their careers. What better place for two icons to go together than Disneyland?
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Respected Astronauts Who Were Awful People
Astronauts​ are the pillars of American society, chosen for their intelligence and physical stamina. But there are always a few outliers.
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Real Undercover Cop Stories That Sound Like Over-The-Top Movie Plots
Undercover cops are the ultimate method actors. Here are some of the craziest stories of real undercover cops getting into Hollywood-style hijinks.
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Philip Snider Murdered His Wife. Here's How He Was Finally Caught
Philip Snider murdered his wife and thought he'd gotten away with it. That is, until he bragged about it to an undercover cop who said her name was Missy.
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JFK's Unexpected Source Of Advice During The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation. In seeking help, former President John. F. Kennedy reached out to this unlikely source.
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People Who Were Arrested For The Dumbest Reasons
People get arrested all the time for stupid things. But that's nothing compared to these fools, whose arrests will actually cause you to lose brain cells.
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Why Krishna's Skin Is Portrayed Blue Or Black In Art
A thoughtful, and thought-provoking, work of art leaves no detail without meaning, from the arrangement of objects within the frame to the colors used.
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People Call This Bodybuilder The Scariest Man On The Planet
There are plenty of terrifying people walking the planet. And the scariest man on the planet is about as intimidating as any human being can be.
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NBA Top Draft Picks Who Completely Flopped
In the pro sports world, deciding how to use a high draft pick is a minefield. Here are NBA top draft picks who completely flopped.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Dark Ages
No matter how tempting it might be to want to live back in an era of simpler times, modern people just aren't cut out for surviving there.
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Here's Who Inherited Bobby Fischer's Money After He Died
Bobby Fischer undoubtedly put American chess on the map, possibly at a time when he was needed the most. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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Why This Historic Hawaiian Landmark Is Still Abandoned Today
Fashions come and fashions go, whether they're clothing, or foods, or even vehicles. Vacation destinations can fall into that category, too .
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Here's The Book That Influenced How The Doors Named Their Band
When Jim Morrison agreed to join Ray Manzarek in his band, he also suggested a new name. Here's the book that influenced how The Doors named their band.
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How One Woman's Rare Sense Of Smell Helps Diagnose A Serious Medical Condition
One woman, Joy Milne, has a rare sense of smell that allows her to smell a serious disease on a person before they even know they have it. Here's her story.
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Inside Dolly Parton's Relationship With Naomi Judd
It's a given that the performing arts, whether stage, screen, or music, is a competitive business. Nevertheless, friendships do form, and endure.
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Ric Parnell's Father Was An Accomplished Drummer In His Own Right
Ric Parnell's father was Jack Parnell, a jazz drummer and bandleader well-known for being a highly-touted big band drummer with a respected career.
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What Was The Last Movie Greta Garbo Starred In?
Greta Garbo was one of Hollywood's shining stars in the early 1900s before she left the world of acting. This was the final movie she ever starred in.
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How The War Between Sparta And Athens Led To The End Of Greece's Golden Age
The ancient Greek world is filled with battles and wars spanning many years. However, it was one long and bloody war that ended the golden age of Greece.
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The Story About Elvis' Jumpsuits & Why He Wore Them
Some performers, especially musicians, don't much care what they wear on stage. Others care -- a lot -- and want a wardrobe you can't just get off the rack.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Lost All Their Money
While many may believe that once you become rich you will remain that way, there are many famous figures throughout history who have lost all their money.
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