The Mysterious 1880 Disappearance Of Lamont Young
Australia's gold rush happened around the same time as California's, yet to this day the1880 disappearance of prospector Lamont Young remains a mystery.
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Why Do People Of European Descent Have Last Names?
Names can sometimes be confusing. Dive into the ethnic origins of names -- first, last, middle -- and it's not unusual to come up with the question, "Why?"
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The Society David Bowie Co-Founded As A Long-Haired Teen
David Bowie was a long-haired teen, like lots of kids in the 1960s. But unlike most kids, he co-founded a society that sought acceptance of boys with long hair.
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This Is How Old Michael Landon Was When He Died
More often than not, actors present themselves to the public as vital, healthy, ready for anything. Often, that's also part of the act, hiding health issues.
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Details Of The Murder Candy Montgomery Committed
The town of Wylie, Texas, was just a small, quiet suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth before Candy Montgomery committed her brutal crime. Let's take a closer look.
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How Did Cary Grant Want To Be Remembered?
Just four months prior to his death from a massive stroke in 1986, Cary Grant shared the surprising way he wished to be remembered.
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Part Of Queen's Who Wants To Live Forever? Was Written In An Unlikely Place
"Who Wants to Live Forever," released on "A Kind of Magic" has become one of Queen's most enduringly beloved songs — but it was written in an unusual place.
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Who Invented The Traffic Light?
The traffic light is a staple of our everyday lives, but where did it come from and who actually invented it? This is the origin of the traffic light.
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Why Lauren Bacall Says She Was Lucky To Have Married Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall had one of the most famous marriages in Hollywood. Here's why Lauren Bacall said she was lucky to be married to him.
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Inside Elton John And David Furnish's Marriage
Marriage has its challenges -- any couple will tell you that. The challenges become more complex and intense when faced under the public's spotlight.
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Messed Up Things About Lana Del Rey
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is one of the most unique and intriguing artists of her generation. She's also been the center of many conroversies.
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Where Did The Phrase Slush Fund Come From?
"Slush" isn't exactly a thrilling word, especially in terms of streets and sidewalks toward the end of winter. But what does snowmelt have to do with money?
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How Do Historical Reenactors Get Their Uniforms?
One way to learn about the past is to recreate it -- do your best to step into a period. Historical reenactors take great care to be accurate.
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Why Are Liquid Stains Darker Along The Edges?
Ever wonder why liquid stains are darker along the edges than in the middle? Here is the science behind it.
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The Truth About Lauren Bacall And Frank Sinatra's Relationship
Lauren Bacall was married to Humphrey Bogart, but was later alleged to be having an affair with Frank Sinatra. This is the story of their relationship.
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How TLC's No Scrubs Changed Popular Culture
Pop, R&B, and hip-hop trio TLC released their hit single "No Scrubs" in 1999, and it remains one of the group's most well-known songs to this day.
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Advice We Learned From U.S. Presidents That You Should Totally Avoid
Many past presidents have used the world stage to shell out advice. It is likely no surprise that not all advice given by U.S. presidents has been top notch.
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How The Printing Press Was First Invented
A lot of people think Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, but he was not the first to develop that technology.
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The Untold Truth Of Amish Mafia
The television series "Amish Mafia" is a reality show featuring an Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Here's the untold story behind it.
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The Truth About The Stalin-Era Famine That Killed Millions Of Ukrainians
A famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s resulted in the deaths of thousands upon thousands of people. Was it a deliberate creation of the Soviet government?
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Bruce Springsteen Used To Listen To This Rock Legend Before His Shows
Like many musicians, Bruce Springsteen has a strange pre-show ritual before he goes onstage. This is the rock legend he listens to before each show.
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The Real Reason Coins Are Made With Ridges
Whether doubloons, or pieces of eight, or a simple silver dollar, coins and their designs are fascinating subjects. Why are they designed the way they are?
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Charles Cullen's Chilling Motivation To Kill
Serial killer Charles Cullen was dubbed "The Angel of Death" after the nurse confessed to killing at least 40 patients. This was his chilling motivation.
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The Real Reason So Many Countries End In -Stan
With countless international disputes involving place names, how the heck did we end up with so many "-stan" countries?
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Kat Von D's Indiana Mansion Is Said To Be Haunted. Here's What We Know
Renowned tattoo artist and beauty guru Kat Von D is leaving Los Angeles for good. So what's the deal with her new mansion? Is it haunted?
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The Truth About Anna Delvey's Friendship With Neff Today
Anna Delvey traipsed around New York City for a few years, ingratiating herself into the city's young, hard-partying elite while pretending to be an heiress.
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Did Anna Delvey Actually Steal A Plane?
A thief is a thief is a thief. Some thieves engage in petty theft; others try for truly astonishing scores. Banks, maybe. Or private planes.
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