The Truth About Jackie Robinson's Involvement In A Street Gang
For a time in his childhood, Jackie Robinson engaged in an activity that many other poor, minority youth engage in to this day: He joined a street gang.
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Why Stradivarius Violins Are So Valuable
Only about 650 authentic Stradivarius instruments made by Antonio Stradivari survive to this day.
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Misconceptions About Popular Animals
Humans often enjoy unique animal facts, but many of these "facts" don't hold up to scrutiny. Here are some common misconceptions about popular animals.
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The Untold Truth Of The Gospel Of Luke
The Gospel of Luke, or the Gospel According to Luke, is a famous teaching that originates from the New Testament in the Bible.
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The Real Reason You See Poinsettias At Christmas Time
In the Americas, it has been common for centuries to purchase and display poinsettias, which are heavily associated with the holiday and its symbolism.
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The Tragic Death Of Jamal Khashoggi Explained
On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey and never left. The US-based journalist was a Saudi Arabia native.
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How Dee Snider Defended Rock Music From The Government
The PMRC designated what they called the "The Filthy 15," which was music they felt to be particularly egregious by standards of decency.
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The Truth About Dan Aykroyd's Relationship With His Brother Peter
Dan wasn't the only funny Aykroyd behind early seasons of "Saturday Night Live" — his younger brother, Peter Aykroyd, was a writer and cast member in 1979.
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The Mythology Behind The Libra Constellation Explained
Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac and the constellation between Scorpius and Virgo, is either represented by a woman holding a traditional balance scale.
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The Fascinating Way Ancient Romans Used The Bathroom
Roman bathrooms tended to have a very unusual distinction: the individual toilets were often very close together. But that's not all that was distinctive.
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How Lisa Rinna's Mom Was Almost The Victim Of A Serial Killer
Lisa Rinna revealed that her own mother had been kidnapped and attacked by a serial killer just a couple of years before she was born.
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This Is Where The First Thanksgiving Might Have Taken Place
As it turns out, the Massachusetts Pilgrims and their neighbors might not have been the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in what is now the United States.
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Why They Don't Advertise Cigarettes On TV Anymore
Here's why cigarettes are no longer promoted via television and radio advertisements in the United States.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club Disaster Explained
The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire is considered one of the worst disasters in Kentucky's history and remains the third-deadliest nightclub fire in the U.S.
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The Messed Up Truth About Native American Reservations
Native American reservations were built on a messed up history of colonization by an invading government, genocide, and stolen land.
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Dave Grohl's Inspiration Behind His Iconic Nirvana Drum Beats Revealed
With such aggressive playing, it would be reasonable to expect that Grohl took the drum part in the song from punk rock or maybe even heavy metal. But no.
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What Amanda Knox's Life Is Like After Being Released From Jail
In the late 2000s, Amanda Knox stood trial and was found guilty of murdering her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. After legal wrangling, she was released.
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What It Was Really Like To Travel Across The US In The 1800s
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
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Famous Serial Killers Who Are Aquarians
The Green River Killer, the Kansas City Butcher, and the Shoe Fetish Slayer are some of the serial killers who are Aquarians.
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In History Explained
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
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The Real Reason Betty White Only Gets 4 Hours Of Sleep Every Night
There are those who love to sleep, and there are those who want to get by on as little as possible. One mini-sleeper is legendary actress Betty White -- age 99.
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This Was The First President To Be Born In The United States
The United States rose from former English colonies; the first presidents were once English citizens. The first born a U.S. citizen to be elected president?
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Things About Venus That Remain A Mystery
Between manned flights, high-powered telescopes, and far-reaching space probes, we've learned a lot about our solar system, with one exception: Venus.
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Why Ancient Romans Used Crucifixion As Punishment
Humanity has worked overtime to develop ever more heinous ways to punish those perceived as criminals. One of the worst was the Roman practice of crucifixion.
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The Mystery Behind The Missing McStay Family Explained
The McStay family disappeared in 2010, and their remains were found almost four years later. Here's the most likely explanation behind the mystery.
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Are The Crystal Skulls In Indiana Jones Real?
Even the broadest cinematic storytelling will sometimes have a kernel of truth at its core. Indiana Jones? Crystal skulls? Like we said -- a kernel.
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What The Wine Made By Ancient Romans Really Tasted Like
"Use a little wine, for thy stomach's sake," says the First Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament. The citizens of Ancient Rome would have agreed.
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