This Indonesian Volcano Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
Volcanoes are wonders of nature. So many forces at work -- geology, physics. A volcanic eruption is a serious matter -- destructive; potentially fatal.
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How Fast Can A Kangaroo Really Go?
Nature's majesty is nothing to us if it isn't drenched in hot, nasty speed. The quicker the animal, the greater its chances of receiving public adoration. What, then, of the kangaroo? Is it speedy and sultry? Here's how fast a kangaroo can go.
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The Only Type Of Scholarship Ivy League Schools Offer
Ivy League schools are known for being both expensive and difficult to get into, but. they also only offer one type of scholarship. Here's what it is.
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The Truth Behind Ben Kweller's Near-Death Experience
Long time indie-rocker Ben Kweller almost left music after his near-death experience. Here is the truth behind that terrifying incident.
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Angela Lansbury's Murder, She Wrote Character Holds This Guinness World Record
Dame Angela Lansbury has had a long career in film, on stage, and on TV. Her most famous character, Jessica Fletcher of "Murder, She Wrote," has her own record.
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The Truth About Lucille Ball's Red Hair
One of the most famous actresses of the last century is none other than Lucille Ball. Besides her comedy skills, her most recognizable feature was her red hair.
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The Untold Truth Of Karahan Tepe
The excavation of Karahan Tepe stands in staunch opposition to current narratives about the way ancient human beings started civilizations.
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This Cup Is Believed To Be One Of The Oldest Treasures Ever Found In England
One of the most impressive objects in the British Museum is a small golden cup that is believed to be one of its oldest artifacts — the Ringlemere Cup.
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The Truth About Buddy Holly's Famous Glasses
Buddy Holly was known for his famous black-framed glasses, but they went missing for many years. Here's what happened to them, and where they are now.
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The Untold Truth Of Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf loved his wife, daughters, and legions of fans — proving that the old adage about how someone should never give up on their dreams is absolutely true.
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Here's How To Read A Birth Chart
Whether you're devoted to the practice, or just scan it in passing in a magazine, astrology, horoscopes, and their vocabulary have a place in popular culture.
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This Crystal Cave Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
At first, the "Cueva de los Cristales" — or "Cave of the Crystals" — sounds like a beautiful place to visit. The name alone is enticing.
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Why Janis Joplin Bought A Headstone For Bessie Smith
Janis Joplin was greatly influenced by blues singers that came before her. She even bought a headstone for Bessie Smith. Here's why.
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The Truth About Bob Barker's Relationship With His Late Wife
For 35 years Bob Barker was the host of the iconic game show, "The Price is Right." He always referred to his late wife Dorothy Jo as the love of his life.
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The Only Academy Awards Elizabeth Taylor Ever Won
Elizabeth Taylor was a fixture in global popular culture for decades, as a talented and beautiful artist in numerous films -- were any Oscar-worthy?
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Here's Who Inherited Wallis Simpson's Money After She Died
The British monarchy, as an institution, has a huge vulnerability: its members keep falling in love. Such was the case with Edward VIII.
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Sad Details About Howard Stern's Life
Time was, Howard Stern's name wouldn't appear without the qualifier "shock jock." Stern, born in 1954, took audio entertainment -- radio; first, terrestrial, then satellite -- to new heights. Or new depths, depending on your point of view.
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The Real Reason Lorena Bobbitt Was Acquitted Of Her Crimes
Most people know the story of Lorena Bobbitt, especially if they were around in the '90s. She was the woman who famously chopped off her husband's penis.
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John Hinckley Jr: The Reason Ronald Reagan's Attempted Assassin Was Found Not Guilty
It's crazy to think that someone would try to kill a sitting president in order to impress a Hollywood actress but that's what happened with John Hinckley Jr.
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The Story Behind Carole King's Song Beautiful
"Beautiful" is one of Carole King's most well-known songs, and it was inspired by a trip on the subway. Here's the story behind the iconic song.
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Can Death Row Inmates Be Organ Donors?
There are a number of issues that come with capital punishment, namely the ethics/optics of the government harvesting organs from prisoners.
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Angela Lansbury Holds Citizenship In These 3 Countries
Dame Angela Lansbury is perhaps best known for her work on "Murder, She Wrote." She has multiple awards to her credit, as well as multiple citizenships.
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How Audrey Hepburn Supported Holland's Resistance To Nazi Occupation During WWII
Audrey Hepburn began training as a ballerina and dancer. However, that joy was short-lived because the Nazis eventually invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
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The Untold History Of The Kantō Massacre
The Great Kantō earthquake that rocked Japan in 1923 caused widespread death and devastation. The tragedy was made worse by the massacres that followed.
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What Babe Ruth's Last Months Were Really Like
There is not a name more synonymous with baseball than Babe Ruth. In 1948, Ruth showed he was as mortal as any other person as he sat at death's door.
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This Is How Australia Got Its Name
When the Dutch first discovered the continent we now call Australia, they referred to it as New Holland, but this is how Australia got its name.
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The Surprising Way Pamela Anderson Was Discovered
Preeminent blonde-bombshell Pamela Anderson has been a household name since the early 1990s. Here is the surprising way she was discovered.
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