What It Was Really Like Picking Cotton In America
Cotton is prevalent in modern lives, but it has a dark history in the U.S. Here's how what it was really like picking cotton in America.
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The Truth About Who Actually Invented The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell didn't really invent the telephone. Or did he? We take a look into the history behind how the phone came to be and see if he stole it.
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The Most Popular Shows In America 50 Years Ago
We didn't always have hundreds of choices available on our TV remote. Did it make a difference? Did fewer choices have an impact on TV popularity 50 years ago?
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What T.I.'s Life In Prison Was Really Like
Rapper T.I. is a Grammy-winning artist and one of the most successful hip-hop entertainers to come out of Atlanta, but his success brought some legal troubles.
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Betty White Says This Is Her Favorite Episode Of The Golden Girls
With hundreds of episodes, "The Golden Girls" was a TV success story like few others. Fans each have a favorite episode. So does cast member Betty White.
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The Real Reason Smashing Pumpkins Broke Up
Here's why the Smashing Pumpkins temporarily broke up in 2000, following the release of their fifth studio album.
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Famous Serial Killers Who Were Aries
Every zodiac sign has its own share of serial killers. Here are a few Aires who are famous for the wrong reasons.
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The Untold Truth Of R.L. Stine
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you probably read the Goosebumps and Fear Streets books. This is the untold truth of their author, R. L. Stine.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Last Duel?
Hollywood has never let historical fact stand in the way of a good story. That standard is being applied to Ridley Scott's latest, "The Last Duel."
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Here's Who Inherited Christopher Lee's Money After He Died
Christopher Lee's film career led to massive fame in films like "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein," as well as franchises that included Star Wars.
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Rules Latin Kings Have To Follow
The Latin Kings are a powerful drug-trafficking gang known for their violence but also religious ideology. Like any gang, there are rules to follow.
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The Truth About Taryn Manning's Troubling Past
In between music, roles in successful TV and film projects, and more, Taryn Manning has had her share of personal and legal turmoil over the years.
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What Really Happened After Nelson Mandela Died?
Nelson Mandela committed his life to fighting against the South African apartheid system and everything it stood for before dying in 2013, at the age of 95.
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What Are Cursed Images And Why Do They Exist Online?
Some photos are just creepy, and that's apparently the point. Here's how to know if you've found a cursed image, and why it was made in the first place.
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The Theory That Humans And Machines Will Become One Explained
What makes a human being human? It's a question asked in speculative fiction, but also by political regimes. Science now expands -- or clouds -- the question.
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Here's Who Inherited Arnold Palmer's Money After He Died
From Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Arnold Palmer was a legend, from winning his first professional golf match in 1955 to earning a massive fortune during his career.
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Did The CIA Really Bug Princess Diana's Phone On The Night She Died?
Conspiracy theories about the death of Princess Diana abound. One states that the CIA had bugged her phone and was watching her every move up until her last.
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The Shrink Next Door: The Real-Life Story Behind It
Apple TV's The Shrink Next Door is a quirky series about control and deception. Perhaps the most shocking thing about it: it's based on a true story!
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The True Story That Inspired Zero Dark Thirty
Hollywood has never been shy about mining history and current events for narratives. Audiences are left wondering how much is true, and how much is fiction.
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The Dark History Of Leif Erikson Day
Have you ever heard of Leif Erikson Day, which is observed on October 9? Here's a little unsavory background on this holiday.
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Every Symbol On The Dollar Bill Explained
The U.S. dollar is recognized around the world, but what do the symbols on dollar bills mean? Here are the symbols of the $1 bill explained.
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This Is The Most Powerful Drug Used By Mankind
When someone thinks of powerful drugs, heroin and fentanyl come to mind, but these potent drugs are easily available at the grocery store.
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The Roman Myth That Inspired Remus Lupin's Name In Harry Potter
While werewolves are (for better or worse) widely understood to be non-existent, the different mythological terms that refer to them are abundant.
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How Historically Accurate Is Les Misérables?
Audiences have been packing theaters on Broadway and elsewhere to take in producer Cameron Mackintosh's musical "Les Misérables," based on Victor Hugo's novel.
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What It's Really Like To Go To Santa School
Playing Santa isn't a role, it's a craft. And that's why wannabe Santas pay thousands of dollars to learn the art, science, and the duties of St. Nick.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Have Your Work Cut Out'
There's a certain luxury in getting away with using casual phrases day to day without knowing exactly what those phrases mean — or meant at one point in time.
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The Mythology Behind The Capricorn Constellation Explained
Some people look up into the clear night sky and see a magnificent array of light -- pinpoints of stars. Others see stories, like that of Capricorn.
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