The Roman Goddess Who Inspired Minerva McGonagall
Many of the characters, spells, and magical creatures in Harry Potter are inspired by old myths and folktales, and McGonagall is no exception.
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Lady Gaga's Career Is A Tribute To David Bowie. This Is How
David Bowie was a huge influence on Lady Gaga, so much so that in many ways her career is a tribute to the late performer. This is how.
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Dolly Parton Thinks This Is Why Fans Love Her
Dolly Parton has legions of fans worldwide, but people adore her for more than just her music. This is why she thinks fans love her.
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This Was The First Woman To Attend The Citadel
The first woman joined the freshman class at the all-male Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, in August 1995, after a hard-won legal battle.
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The Most Streamed Artist Of 2021, According To Spotify
Music streaming giant Spotify, as its legions of users know, offers an intriguing roundup of everybody's listening habits with its Wrapped data.
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This Is How Merriam-Webster Chooses Its Word Of The Year
Sometimes one word can capture the significance of a national moment, feeling, or a cultural shift. Here's how Merriam-Webster selects its Word of the Year.
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Here's Who Inherited Dr. Seuss' Money After He Died
Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by the pen name Dr. Seuss, has had a widely celebrated and controversial career long before and after his death in 1991.
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The Most Streamed Songs Of 2021, According To Spotify
Streaming music directly to the listener has altered the way music is sold, consumed, and tracked. And the biggest name in the streaming industry is Spotify.
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The Real Story Behind Rain Man
The real story behind the 1988 movie "Rain Man" starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman may not be what you think.
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How The Shape Of Georgia Was Decided
The neatly-defined borders of Georgia might look beyond refute on a colorful map, but they were hotly contested in the infancy of the United States.
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The Greek Myth That The Movie Troy Was Based On
"Troy," which starred Brad Pitt, was based on a really long poem by the ancient writer Homer. It is a tale of a war between a Greek army and the Trojan army.
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The Real Reason You See Luminarias On Christmas Eve
Lights are an integral part of many winter holiday celebrations, pushing back against the darkness of the long nights. Lights also have religious significance.
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What Really Happened After Mao Zedong Died?
There was no clear successor to Mao Zedong in the period immediately following his death, and it seemed like power would be vested in the "Gang of Four."
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The Reason NORAD Tracks Santa Explained
Think of it as your tax dollar, hard at work on your behalf. In this case, it's the military keeping tabs on Santa's annual flight. When did that effort start?
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Did Saint Nicholas Really Exist?
Some people don't believe that a man in a red suit named Saint Nicholas makes it around the world in one night to deliver presents by Christmas morning.
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How Many Children Does Keith Richards Have?
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones: Surely the template for bad-boy rocker. He's written a couple of books -- but are there any little Keiths running around?
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How Meredith Kercher's Family Really Feels About Amanda Knox
The trial to uncover Meredith Kercher's murderers ended in 2009 with the convictions of Amanda Knox, her boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Guede.
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This Ancient Civilization's DNA Has Scientists Stunned
Where many ancient civilizations have left behind a decent amount of information on themselves, others have baffled archaeologists and historians.
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Bill Clinton's IQ Might Surprise You
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has been a prominent figure in both modern history and popular culture. But do you know what his IQ is?
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The Real Reason Meredith Kercher's Convicted Murderer Was Freed
In November 2021, Italy freed Rudy Guede, the man convicted for murdering Meredith Kercher that also led to the conviction and later acquittal of Amanda Knox.
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The Biggest Meredith Kercher Theories: What Really Happened?
The death of 21-year-old British exchange student Meredith Kercher would become one of the biggest murder cases in 2009, with Amanda Knox the main suspect.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 100 Years Ago
The royal family of 100 years ago was full of scandals, tragic deaths, and a kleptomaniac. This is what the British royal family looked like 100 years ago.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Royals' Bodies After They Died
Whether it's a terrible accident or a misunderstanding or done with malice, there are plenty of weird things that happened to royals' bodies after they died.
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The History Of Secret Santa Gift Exchanges Explained
Those who celebrate Christmas are surely familiar with the concept of the secret Santa. Here's a look at the fascinating history of the secret Santa tradition.
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The Truth About The First Man To Make $1 Million From Spying For The Soviet Union
Signs of Walker's disobedient lifestyle were visible early. As a kid in Scranton, Walker was caught during a burglary and told to choose jail or the Navy.
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The Nutcracker Ballet Story Explained
Few works of art are as synonymous with the holiday season as Petipa, Ivanov, and Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," with a score recognizable around the world.
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What Bobby Shmurda's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Brooklyn-based rapper Bobby Shmurda had a quick rise to fame. In 2014, the rapper's song "Hot N***a" got popular and earned him a spot on the Billboard charts.
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