What Was Norm Macdonald's Net Worth When He Died?
Following the tragic and unexpected news of the death of comedian and performer Norm Macdonald, fans are looking back on his illustrious, four-decade career.
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The Truth About Muammar Gaddafi's Corpse
After more than 40 years in power, Gaddafi's reign came to a brutal end in 2011. Inspired by revolts in Egypt and Tunisia, the Libyan people began to protest.
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Europe's Most Dangerous Cities
Countless parts of Europe are safe for tourists and other individuals traveling to the continent, but there are several cities that you may want to avoid.
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The Truth About The First Burials On New York's Hart Island
Half a mile from the Bronx is a floating graveyard, known as Hart Island. Largely forgotten by history, Hart Island was once again needed during the pandemic.
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The Amazing Life And Tragic Death Of Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney's skills as a makeup artist combined with his mastery of physical expression made him the silent era's most important character actor.
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Most Dangerous Military Jobs Throughout History
Military service has historically been risky, but some positions were worse than others. Here are some of the most dangerous military jobs throughout history.
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How Did Erik The Red Get His Name?
Here's a fun experiment: try pronouncing the name Eirikr rauði Þorvaldsson. We'll even make it easier, by offering the Roman equivalent: Erik Thorvaldsson.
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Venezuela's Mysterious La Mancha Negra Is Still Unexplained
One of the reasons so few people have heard of La Mancha Negra is there is surprisingly little information out there about it in English-language sources.
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A Look At Bela Lugosi's Relationship With Boris Karloff
Fans of silver screen horror films have probably heard of a notorious rivalry between Hollywood newcomers Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.
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What Is The Milkdromeda Galaxy?
The starry backdrop of the sky changes over time, and the constellation in the sky on the vernal equinox (September 21) changes about every 2,150 years.
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The Ordnung: The Truth About The Amish Society's Manual
As reported by Amish America, the rules in the Ordnung are not taken directly from the Bible. However, they are primarily based upon common biblical values.
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Why Some Believe The World Actually Ended In 2012
In 2019, a man named Nick Hinton posted a Twitter thread explaining why he believes the world might have ended in 2012.
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The Tragic Death Of Vietnam's Real-Life Tarzan
There was, until recently, a man living in the jungles of Vietnam for nearly half a century, who became known as the real-life Tarzan.
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The Metallica Song Elton John Says Is One Of The Best Songs Ever
Last week on The Howard Stern Show, Elton John told Metallica that he's a huge fan and that he thinks a 1991 song they made is one of the bests songs ever.
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This Is What Happens To A Star Swallowed By A Black Hole
You've no doubt heard about black holes — they're the "stars" (so to speak) of modern astrophysics, and have confused even the sharpest minds of our time.
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The Staggering Amount Of Money The Black Mafia Family Made
The Black Mafia Family crime organization amassed millions of dollars through its drug distribution and money laundering schemes.
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Pino Maniaci: The Truth About The Man Who Fought The Mafia
Pino Maniaci is a journalist who investigates and exposes Mafia activities in his hometown of Partinico, Sicily.
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The Bizarre Story Of Jessica Krug
Jessica Krug was a respected Black professor who then admitted that she had been lying about her racial identity. This is the bizarre story of Jessica Krug.
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What It Was Like Taking Part In The Oklahoma Land Rush Of 1889
People from every walk of life participated, carving their own piece of the treeless landscape. Here's what you need to know about the Oklahoma Land Rush.
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The Civil War's Biggest Blunders
The American Civil War was made worse by multiple blunders by incompetent generals and politicians. Here are some of the Civil War's biggest blunders.
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Why The Vatican Newspaper Denounced Elizabeth Taylor's Private Life
Ever been in a relationship others weren't so crazy about? If the Vatican newspaper never called you out, you're doing better than Elizabeth Taylor fared.
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Inside The Rastas' Theory About Life After Death
Rastafarianism is a religion, lifestyle, and, in part, a social movement. The catalyst for the movement came during the late 1920s to 1930s via Marcus Garvey,
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Here's How Much It Really Cost To Build The Titanic
A luxury cruise ship of unbelievable caliber, the Titanic was touted as "unsinkable." Unfortunately, we all know how untrue that turned out to be.
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The Tragic Story Of Chinese General Yuan Shikai
Few Chinese political figures are as influential and infamous as general-turned-president-turned-emperor, Yuan Shikai, who brought an end to the Qing era.
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This Is What Plagued The Marx Brothers' Movie Career
From the theaters of Vaudeville to the silver screens in movie houses all over the United States, the Marx Brothers wrote their way into entertainment history.
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The Surprising Reason Rotting Teeth Was Once A Sign Of Wealth
Poor dental health is often an unfair marker of class in modern society but at one time, a mouthful of decaying teeth were a sign of wealth — but why?
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The Real Reason Katharine Hepburn Hated Nudity
People always want to learn the real story about the private lives of celebrities and fascination with Katharine Hepburn has carried on far after her death.
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