The Real Reason The Smiths Broke Up
Here's why The Smiths decided to break up in 1987 after a successful five-year run as one of England's top rock acts.
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What We Know About The Earliest Christmas Celebrations
Many early Christmas traditions came from older holidays. This is what we know about the earliest Christmas celebrations, and where they came from.
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This Was The First President To Ride In A Car
It wasn't until after the turn of the 21st century that presidents riding in cars became a part of daily life for those who hold the office. Who was the first?
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The Untold Truth Of Sylvia Browne
There's a lot of things that divide us as a human race, but if there's one thing that we all have in common, it's a desire to know what comes next.
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What Really Happened After William Henry Harrison Died?
After William Henry Harrison died, a crucial function of the federal government became a matter of debate.
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The One Fear Factor Episode That Was Too Disgusting To Air
The executives said Fear Factor's producers had gone too far. What they had forced those poor people to jam down their gullets was too gross, even for TV.
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The Truth About Hakone, Japan's Hot Springs
One of Hakone's hot springs stands out from the rest.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joey Jordison
To Joey Jordison, music was life. And even after overcoming great adversity later in life, he continued to do what he loved and made music until the end.
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The Truth About Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thomson's Knife Fight With His Brother
In 2015, Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson tried to settle an argument with his brother in a very metal way: they got into a knife fight and stabbed each other.
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The Real Reason They Couldn't Say Pregnant On I Love Lucy
The word 'pregnant' was apparently too much to bear for 'I Love Lucy' execs, so other words like 'expecting' were used instead.
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The Cat Parasite That Can Control Your Mind
Cats are adorable, loving little floofballs, but some people say all that love comes at a price: brain-dwelling parasites and mind control.
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The Mythological Figures That Inspired Tonks' Name In Harry Potter
A popular character from the Harry Potter series bears a name from Greek mythology, Nymphadora "Dora" Tonks Lupin, who famously goes by her last name.
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Amazing People Who Survived The Unsurvivable
A lot of real people have gone through stuff sick enough to make an action star go blanche, and lived to brag about it.
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Hawaii Does Get Snow. Here's Where
The popular image of Hawaii is that of a tropical paradise where the beaches are clogged with tourists escaping cold weather, but the state does get snow.
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The Real Reason Desi Arnaz Was Cast In I Love Lucy
"I Love Lucy" was a popular CBS sitcom that starred comedians and married couple Lucille Ball as housewife Lucy and Desi Arnaz as club manager Ricky Ricardo.
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The Untold Truth Of Miss Elizabeth
Here are some lesser-known facts about WWE and WCW legend Miss Elizabeth.
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This Is How I Love Lucy Ended
Starring Lucille Ball, the final episode of "I Love Lucy" was titled "The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue," and it was the 26th episode of the sixth season.
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The Mythological Figure That Inspired Filch In Harry Potter
Argus Filch, is the foul-tempered caretaker at Harry Potter's school, Hogwards. What is the inspiration behind his character?
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The Real Reason Rita Moreno Dated Elvis Presley
Rita Moreno has had quite the illustrious career, and she also has quite the list of famous ex-boyfriends, including legendary rock star Elvis Presley.
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Dan Aykroyd's Friendship With Jim Belushi Explained
After John Belushi's untimely death, his younger brother Jim became friends with Dan Aykroyd and continued the Blues Brothers act and legacy.
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The Mythology Behind The Andromeda Constellation Explained
The constellations we see up in the night sky all have stories behind them, and few of them are as fascinating as the one known as Andromeda.
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The Real-Life Inspiration Annie Is Based On
The "Annie" franchise, the many tales of a red-headed orphaned girl, is one of the most beloved American musical productions of the 20th century.
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Eggnog Is Older Than You Think
If you've ever been to a holiday party anywhere in Canada, the United States, or Great Britain, chances are you've sampled some warm and creamy eggnog.
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The Untold Truth Of Annie
"Annie" has a long, and surprisingly complicated and dramatic history. Bet your bottom dollar that this is everything you've ever wanted to know about Annie.
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What You Didn't Know About Phaethon And The Sun Chariot
The narrative of Greek mythology certainly has its twists and turns -- deities who are just as flawed as human beings, and sometimes, even more so.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Dunkirk?
Christopher Nolan starts "Dunkirk," the highest-grossing WWII film to date, just as the Germans have trapped French and British forces near the French coast.
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The Real Reason The Astroworld Documentary Was Pulled From Hulu
A news special about the deadly crowd-crush event at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert in Houston was pulled from Hulu in December 2021. Here's why.
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