What Orson Welles' On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Orson Welles was a powerhouse talent of America's performing arts -- stage, radio, film. Most critics agree he was brilliant. Was he pleasant?
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This Is How Far Lucille Ball Got In School
If she had made it further in traditional school, in fact, Lucille Ball, who died in 1989, may have never become the beloved performer we remember today.
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This Is How The Baltimore Orioles Got Their Name
The Orioles are a Major League Baseball team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Like a lot of sports teams, it didn't start nor originate out of that city.
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Whatever Happened To USA Skiing Star Picabo Street?
Some athletes take their success at the Olympics and turn it into a lengthy career in their chosen field. Others choose to return to a life of privacy.
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The Mysterious Death Of Alicia Showalter Reynolds Explained
On March 2, 1996, Alicia Showalter Reynolds left her Baltimore home to go shopping with her mother in Charlottesville, Virginia. She never made it.
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Does Jesus' Crown Of Thorns Still Exist Today?
Relics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's Last Written Words
Walt Disney left behind an entertainment empire that has gone on to own, well, almost everything. He also left a mysterious note. Here's what it said.
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The Real Reason Ronnie Wood Refused Chemotherapy For His Cancer
Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood has had to face tremendous hardships of late. The death of Charlie Watts and a cancer diagnosis threw him for a loop.
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What Happened To The Pillow Killer?
Yvan Keller, who became known as the "Pillow Killer" as well as the "killer of the century," was born in Wittenheim, France, on December 13, 1960.
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What's The Difference Between Japanese Temples And Shrines?
Sometimes, while going to and fro, Japanese people will pause to stop by one of Japan's 160,000 combined shrines (Shinto) or temples (Buddhist).
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This Is How The Chicago White Sox Got Their Name
White Sox is most certainly a fitting name for a Major League Baseball team. However, the popular Chicago baseball team actually wears black socks.
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What Desi Arnaz's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz starred in "I Love Lucy," one of the most popular TV sitcoms of the '50s. However, sometimes off-screen things weren't so funny.
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This Is How Far Dave Grohl Got In School
Dave Grohl dropped out of high school to pursue a music career.
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This Is How The New York Yankees Got Their Name
The Yankees are one of the most well-known teams in all of sports. They are worth billions, and people all over the world know who they are.
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The Truth About Queen Elizabeth And Princess Margaret's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, were very close growing up. Despite the tension and drama of royal life, the sisters remained close.
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This Is How The San Diego Padres Got Their Name
The San Diego Padres have a history steeped in California's Spanish missions, and their name is rooted in that tradition. Here's how the Padres got their name.
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Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Michelle Kwan?
Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan didn't completely disappear from the public eye once she retired from skating. She now serves as an ambassador to Belize.
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This Is How Far Mick Jagger Got In School
There's no question that Mick Jagger is one of rock 'n' roll's most influential figures. Born on July 26, 1943, he is the son of a teacher and a homemaker.
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The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Explained
For millennia, Christians have deemed the existence of the Holy Spirit, and its presence in the life of the believer, as a key point of Christian dogma.
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The Clinton Family Tree Explained
The Clintons are an American political family. They entered the famous stage to most people in the '90s, when Bill Clinton ran and became the 42nd president.
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Zen Buddhism: The History And Practices Explained
It's been hundreds of years since Buddhism spread from India to the entirety of Asia. Over the centuries, its core beliefs intermingled with multiple cultures.
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This Is How Far David Bowie Got In School
David Bowie was undoubtedly a musical genius, but how did he do in school? Here's how Bowie's education shaped his evolution into a world-class artist.
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Whatever Happened To The 1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team?
A bobsled team from Jamaica qualified for the Winter Olympic Games in 1988. The team consisted of Devon Harris, Dudley Stokes, Michael White, and Nelson Stokes.
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Tragic History Of The Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts, formerly the Baltimore Colts, have dealt with some tough times on and off the field, sometimes for several seasons on end.
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The Mystery Behind The Alabama Postal Robbery Explained
The Alabama postal robbery of 1987 is still somewhat of a mystery. Two men robbed a post office, kidnapped the postal worker, and almost killed her.
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The Forbidden Romance That Stevie Nicks Says Saved Her Life
Stevie Nicks is best known for her iconic music and style, but she also had a number of whirlwind love affairs in her life, many of which made headlines.
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This Is How The Florida Marlins Got Their Name
The Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) are one of baseball's newest teams, and their name is rooted in the owner's hobby. Here's how the team got its name.
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