The Truth About Lana Turner's Marriages
Some people seem to mostly be in love with the idea of being in love. One example might be that of Hollywood megastar Lana Turner and her several marriages.
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How The Coldest City In The World Survives
There's always that one who, in the middle of a snowstorm, will grin and ask, "Cold enough for you?" Probably not a frequent question in Yakutsk, Siberia.
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Crows Are More Intelligent Than You Think
Lots of people are impressed by what they perceive to be a pet's mental agility. Research is demonstrating the undeniable intelligence of some birds: corvids.
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This Is The First Professional Gig James Dean Landed
Cinema icon James Dean is mostly remembered for his work in just three films. But even Dean had to start somewhere -- after all, small parts pay the bills, too.
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What Does A Key To The City Actually Open?
Sometimes physical symbols represent values or achievements -- a trophy cup, for instance. Sometimes they're rooted in historical value, even practicality.
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How Did October Get Its Name?
Humans love to assign names. Whether it's for a child, or a discovery -- geographical, bacterial, or otherwise -- or the passage of time, there's often a name.
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This Is Why Dogs Turn In Circles Before Lying Down
For fans of dogs, it's a pretty adorable canine behavior: circling, sometimes repeatedly, before curling up to sleep. The question then arises: Why?
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This Former Bandmate Says 98% Of Pam And Tommy Is A Lie
It's one thing when scriptwriters jiggle the facts of a distant historical event. They play with fire if they tell a story while the participants are alive.
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Who Invented The Television?
Although history sometimes simplifies the story, the fact is that many inventions -- including television -- should be credited to the work of many people.
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Whatever Happened To Liv Tyler?
Since she put away the elf ears, Liv Tyler has continued to enjoy a steady career, including some acclaimed turns on television shows.
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How Shirley Temple Really Felt About Her Signature Drink
Shirley Temple was a preternaturally talented individual, a film star by the age of 3, then a career as a diplomat. And with a namesake, non-alcoholic drink.
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How Did The Silent Generation Get Its Name?
You might know what generation you belong to, but have you ever wondered why it earned the name it did? Here's how the Silent Generation got its name.
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What Is Quicksand And Where Does It Come From?
It's not unusual for Hollywood to stretch the truth, even the science, for the sake of dramatic effect, including the laws of nature as they apply to quicksand.
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This Is How Jane Fonda Remembers Her Time With Marilyn Monroe
Spend a bit of time running around Hollywood showbiz circles and you'll most likely hear the name "Lee Strasberg" mentioned more than a few times.
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Who Is Russian Figure Skating Coach Eteri Tutberidze?
Becoming an Olympic athlete is exhausting, challenging, difficult -- years upon years of training grafted onto sheer talent. Coaches play their own part.
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Tragic Details Found In Errol Flynn's Autopsy Report
It's not secret that the life of a very bankable Hollywood movie actor can be a life of rampant, irresponsible self-indulgence. Eventually, there's a price.
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How Billie Eilish Really Became Famous
Billie Eilish became an overnight superstar, multi-Grammy winner, and international touring artist pretty much overnight. Here's how that really happened.
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What Does The Sergeant At Arms Actually Do?
Nations and their governments are often filled with symbols -- symbolic gestures, symbolic objects, and sometimes, symbolic roles of office as well.
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The Scientific Reason Your Nose Runs When Eating Spicy Food
Some people's knuckles crack. Others have knees that sound like popcorn. But what possible correlation is there between food spices and a runny nose?
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The Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Controversy Fully Explained
Women's ice skating at the 2022 Olympics has been tumultuous and a topic of extensive press — all due to drug-test results and a controversial decision.
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Can You Still Immigrate Through Ellis Island?
Ellis Island has achieved mythic status in American history. Thousands of immigrants passed through its facilities, on their way to becoming U.S. citizens.
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Aerosmith's Biggest Fans Have A Specific Name For Themselves
Aerosmith have been rocking for a long, long time. Back in the 1970s, their fans wore a certain type of material that gave birth to the unofficial fanclub name.
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Whatever Happened To Moby?
Since the release of his self-titled studio album in 1992, Moby has sold over 20 million records worldwide and is considered a forefather of electronic music.
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Most Important Rock Bands Of The 1970s
The '70s would end up producing some of rock's most important bands, cutting their teeth from pioneers like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin.
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The Truth About Jeff Bezos' 10,000 Year Clock
For most of us, gone are the days of remembering to wind our watches every morning, or the alarm clock. Jeff Bezos' clock puts all that to shame anyway.
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Here's What We Know About NATO's Secret Armies
A network of paramilitary and intelligence agencies was established among most of NATO's members in some form during the early Cold War.
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Why Is The First Presidential Primary Held In New Hampshire?
At the start of each presidential election year, the nation's eyes turns toward New Hampshire. But why does the Granite State host the first primary?
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