The True Story Behind "The King's Speech"
"The King's Speech" is a 2010 biographical film, recounting the friendship between King George VI of England and his Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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This Was The First American President To Declare War
It's a tragic fact that war is part of the fabric of American history. Which president was the first to declare war on behalf of the new nation?
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The Mythology Behind The Ursa Minor Constellation Explained
The myth starts when Zeus, the king of the Greek gods and also someone with a perpetually wandering eye, spots Callisto, one of the nymphs of Artemis.
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Here's Who Inherited Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin's Money After He Died
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin went from serving in the navy to being a beloved TV personality, with his most known role on the MTV show "Rob & Big."
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The Truth About A Cursed Dresser That Is Now Stored In A Museum
At first glance, the Empire-style mahogany chest that now resides at the Kentucky Historical Society appears to be your run-of-the-mill antique.
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Did El Dorado Really Exist?
Stories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
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This Is Why The New Year Starts On January 1
In ancient Rome, calendars initially looked very different from today. The New Year began on the vernal equinox — the first day of spring — but later changed.
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The Real Reason We Make So Much Noise At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Different cultures have different customs for welcoming a New Year. Maybe it involves special foods, or songs. Many, it seems, like to use noise. Why?
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This Is The Fastest Ride In Disneyland
The fastest ride in Disneyland likely isn't the one you think it is. In fact, it only goes fast for a fraction of the whole ride.
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Here's Who Inherited Lucille Ball's Money After She Died
W.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." An estate might include cash, or heirlooms, or both -- who benefits?
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The Origin Behind The Word 'Tomfoolery'
"Tomfoolery" is a bit silly, but harmless, maybe a bit embarrassing (both to the watcher and the doer), but isn't mean-spirited. What is the origin of the term?
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These Are The Most Common Items That Appear On Antiques Roadshow
"Antiques Roadshow" brings expertise and experience to evaluations of people's family heirlooms. Some heirlooms, however, are not that different from others.
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Here's Who Inherited Dusty Hill's Money After He Died
Dusty Hill was an integral part of ZZ Top, a trio that included Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. When it came to Hill's will after his death, things were simple.
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The Real Reason MythBusters Was Cancelled
We all know that all good things must come to an end, but that doesn't stop anyone from asking "Why?" For instance, cancelling "Mythbusters."
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The Real Reason A New Year's Eve Midnight Kiss Became A Tradition
A kiss has come to be expected at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Here is the real reason a New Year's Eve midnight kiss became a tradition.
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The Real Reason Disneyland Has Cats
You'd think an entertainment empire built on a mouse-centric foundation might eschew the presence of cats on the property. Not so at Disneyland.
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The Craziest Creatures Described In The Bible
Many people are familiar with the more popular Bible animals. But there are lots of other weird ones that you might not have covered in Sunday School.
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The Mythology Behind The Aquarius Constellation Explained
The myth behind the Aquarius constellation explains how the Earth gets rain, and the mortal who became the god behind it is immortalized in the night sky.
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The To Kill A Mockingbird Theory That Would Change Everything
The novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" has been lavishly celebrated since its publication more than 50 years ago. To this day there are rumors about its authorship.
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The Greek Myth That Inspired Fluffy In Harry Potter
One of the more intriguing and mysterious characters in the Harry Potter universe is Fluffy, and we meet him in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
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Did The Holy Grail Really Exist?
Whether you encountered it with Indiana Jones or during a literature class, the Holy Grail is an object that captures the imagination. But did it really exist?
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Here's Who Inherited Colin Powell's Money After He Died
In October, Powell died of COVID-19-related complications. While he was vaccinated, previous medical conditions left his immune system compromised.
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What Did Temples Look Like For Believers Of Norse Mythology?
People readily recognize names like Odin and Thor from Norse mythology. The characters are rooted in actual religious beliefs that included places of worship.
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The Truth About The Curse Of Rudolph Valentino's Ring
Silent film actor Rudolph Valentino became a star with 1921's "The Sheik." Some believe that a cursed ring he bought in San Francisco sent him to the grave.
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What Lil Wayne's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Time in prison has been known to change people -- sometimes it's redemptive, other times it's destructive. Rapper Lil Wayne spent eight months in Rikers Island.
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The Truth About Dolly Parton's Relationship With Miley Cyrus
Dolly Parton has known Miley Cyrus since she was a baby. Here is the truth about their relationship today.
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