How These Animals Became Status Symbols
Status symbols are usually things like flashy cars, but for some, the ultimate status symbol is a living thing. Here's how these animals became status symbols.
Read MoreStatus symbols are usually things like flashy cars, but for some, the ultimate status symbol is a living thing. Here's how these animals became status symbols.
Read MoreWorld War I in many ways falls on Austria-Hungary and how they reacted to Franz Ferdinand's assassination. Here's what really happened after the archduke died.
Read MoreThe Vulcans of "Star Trek" are fond of advising people to "live long, and prosper." Money is no longer a thing on "Star Trek." What does it mean to prosper?
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe, one of the most famous actresses ever, was found dead in her Los Angeles home on August 5, 1962. Here's who inherited her money after she died.
Read MoreFrom 2005 to 2006, the people of Phoenix, Arizona, were living on the edge as two serial killers terrorized the city. One of them was the Baseline Killer.
Read MoreGrace Kelly had a stellar Hollywood career before marrying into the Monaco royal family. Her death in 1982 continues to raise questions, however.
Read MoreThe names of Apollo and Artemis are some of the most recognizable in Greek mythology. But what about their mother, Leto? Here's her mythology, explained.
Read MoreEvery presidential administration hosts its share of celebrations, dinners, parties -- some professional, some familial. But what about White House weddings?
Read MoreSome things by their very nature have to adapt and change with the times. Sometimes books are revisited and edited. What about national anthems?
Read MoreThe Bible, both Old and New testaments, is filled with all kinds of colorful stories -- fables, poetry, and yes, history. Does the Tower of Babel story hold up?
Read MoreOne of the many name's that was attached to the Simpson trial was that of Paula Barbieri, who had been his girlfriend until shortly before the murders.
Read MoreArtists -- musicians, writers -- harvest inspiration from all sorts of sources. Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling is no exception, including Harry's owl, Hedwig.
Read MoreJimmy Dean was one of country music's biggest stars, and today, food products still bear his name. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
Read MoreLife has its challenges, even more so for those of us born left-handed. Trying to find a pair of scissors that works. Student desk designs. Being president.
Read MoreAround the time British comedian Peter Serafinowicz was making his first steps into comedy, he also hit the headlines for a rather darker reason.
Read MoreOn January 22, 2008, the world of film lost a great talent when actor Heath Ledger was found dead at his apartment. Here's who inherited his money.
Read MoreOn the morning of July 2, 1951, 67-year-old Mary Reeser was found burned to death in her Florida apartment. Was it spontaneous human combustion?
Read MoreThere's good in the worst of us, and bad in the best of us. That's also true of an Old West lawman, who decided to rob a bank. It didn't end well.
Read MoreNo question: People get passionate about sports, and about their favorite teams and athletes. In England, passions ran so high that one sport was outlawed.
Read MoreThe morbid backstories of murderers, especially serial killers, continue to fascinate. One of the questions: Exactly how many people died by their hand?
Read MoreDespite the group's relatively thin catalog, Bleachers have one of the most interesting stories in modern pop music. Here's their untold truth.
Read MoreImagine that your father is Pablo Escobar, one of the most notorious drug kingpins. Here's what you didn't know about the infamous criminal's oldest son.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Biblical figures, most people know the names Adam and Eve and the story of two of their sons, Cain and Abel. But what about Luluwa?
Read MoreMany of us have experienced tough economic times -- not quite enough money to go around. But what if a country actually ran out of actual currency? Like coins?
Read MoreHere are some tragic details about various Tiger King cast members who appeared in one or both seasons of the docu-series.
Read MoreA Chris Núñez tattoo can cost up to a couple of thousand dollars according to estimates.
Read MoreChris Cornell died by suicide in 2017, and there have been legal battles over his estate since.
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