The Origin Of The Rubber Band
There are items that are such a part of daily life, at home and at work, that it feels like they've been around -- so to speak -- forever, like rubber bands.
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The Science Behind The Rare Condition Known As Walking Corpse Syndrome
In a 2013 interview with New Scientist, a man named Graham described the sensation of his brain dying. He had a rare condition known as walking corpse syndrome.
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The Scientific Reason Why Some Potato Chips Are Green
Generally speaking, the schoolyard isn't necessarily the best source for scientific information, especially around nutrition. For instance, green potato chips.
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What Happened To The Kidnapped Child Steven Stayner Saved?
The story of Steven Stayner is full of horror and abuse, but ultimately redemptive, through his rescue of another kidnapped child, Timothy White.
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The Truth About James Brown's Relationship With Tomi Rae Hynie
On the stage, there might not have been a greater performer than James Brown. However, Brown's impact went far beyond just concerts and albums.
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The Gripping Story Behind The Jaws Theme Song
The "Jaws" theme is one of the most iconic film motifs in history. But, when John Williams pitched it to director Steven Spielberg, it wasn't well received.
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The Real Reason Boys Wore Dresses In Victorian Times
Gender roles are a hot topic today with many parents opting out of gender-specific clothing. But, 130 years ago, boys and girls wore dresses for this reason.
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Bob Dylan Has Another Career That Might Surprise You
Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is viewed as the voice of his generation, the social commentary emerging from the folk music scene of the 1960s. But there's more.
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The Unsolved Lewis Clark Valley Murders
One might not think of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley as a hotbed for murderous criminal activity, but it might have been home to a serial killer.
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The Truth About Greta Garbo's Impressive Art Collection
Greta Garbo was famed for her talent on film, and for being notably reclusive. It turns out she was a serious -- and informed -- art collector as well.
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The Strange Place Where Angus Young Wrote Highway To Hell
"Highway to Hell" is an iconic AC/DC song that has rocked the ages. If it hadn't been for this moment of inspiration, that road may never have been paved.
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What Is A Filtration Camp?
Every war is an exercise in brutality. Some acts are more overt than others. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a case in point, with war waged against civilians.
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The Violent Crime That Almost Derailed Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette is one of the most lauded singer-songwriters of the 1990s with her "Jagged Little Pill." album. It may never have happened, due to this crime.
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The True Story Of An American Gambler That Unlocked The Secret To Winning At The Racetrack
By the mid-2010s, an American businessman and his partners had done the impossible: they'd figured out how to beat horse betting. Here's the story.
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The Bizarre Reason The DEA Once Tried To Ban Glow Sticks
The year was 2001, an inspiration for many of our fashion trends today. Raves had existed since the 1980s, but they were in full force in the early 2000s.
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The Truth Behind The Phenomenon Of The Ant Death Spiral
There's almost never just one ant. They're almost always spotted in groups, sometimes measuring in the thousands, often marching -- but where, and why?
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Why Dragonflies Are The World's Deadliest Hunters
Wee beasties flying through the air, alighting where they aren't wanted, usually get dismissed as "bugs." If it's a dragonfly, prepare to be impressed.
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How New Presidents Move Into The White House So Quickly
The White House is a symbol, a base of operations, a public gathering space, but it's also a home to the first family, and to the families who have come before.
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The Mysterious Starquake That Rocked The Earth
In 2004, a massive wave of energy washed over the Earth and left a string of disabled satellites in its wake. A mysterious starquake had rocked the Earth.
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The Murderous Origin Of Nike's Just Do It Slogan
"Just Do It" is more than a longstanding corporate slogan for Nike -- it's provided inspiration great and small to professional and amateur athletes alike.
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Who Are Phil Collins' Children?
Phil Collins will go down in history as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, drummers in all of rock 'n' roll history. So who are his children?
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The History Of The TV Remote
They were dark, dark days, full of strife and incalculable labor. We're talking about the years before the invention of The Clicker: the TV remote control.
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Which College Teams Have The Most No. 1 NFL Draft Picks Of All Time?
These schools had the most No. 1 overall selections in the 86-year history of the NFL Draft.
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The Science Behind Natural Swimming Pools
Swimming is part of many people's regular exercise regimen, a whole-body workout in a body of chemical-laced water. And chemistry is just one drawback.
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What Is Allegedly The World's Most Haunted Theater?
Theater folk have their share of superstitions -- don't say "Macbeth" in a theater, don't wish someone "good luck." Add to that the possibility of ghosts.
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Do Cats Really Eat Their Owners If They Die?
The domestic housecat hasn't actually been domesticated all that long, compared to, say, dogs. Does that mean that there lurks within savage impulses?
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The Tragic Story Of Derrick Robie's Murder
On August 2, 1992, 4-year-old Derrick Robie went was murdered in a tragic and shocking case that captured headlines across America. Here's the story.
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