Here's How Many Victims Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen Really Had
Like many serial killers before and after him, Dennis Nilsen appeared to be a "mild-mannered civil servant" when he was arrested.
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The Myth About Lightning You Need To Stop Believing
Old wives' tales, urban legends, and scientific misunderstandings can persist for generations, if not centuries. And some of them are actually dangerous.
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Why Vladimir Putin Might Be Secretly Richer Than Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos has a ridiculous amount of money. Even more ridiculous than that: Russian President Vladimir Putin probably has more.
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The Truth About Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen's Childhood
One of Britain's most infamous serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, who murdered at least 15 boys and young men, wasn't known to have suffered abuse as a child.
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What Does Space Sound Like?
Though we've been studying space for decades, we have only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to unlocking the mysteries held up there.
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The Death Of Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen Explained
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen admitted to killing 15 men and boys throughout North London in the 1970s and '80s before his eventual capture and life imprisonment.
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The Dark History Of Taiwan's Green Island
Taiwan's Green Island has a dark history linked to its feud with mainland China. This is the harrowing story of what happened on Green Island.
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Why You Rarely Hear About Gene Hackman Nowadays
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was a popular face in Hollywood from the late '60s into the 1990s, but you hardly ever hear about him now.
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The Truth About The Jean-Claude Duvalier Heist
Heists are typically imagined as daring forays into protected vaults within banks and casinos, but history's biggest examples tend to be much less dramatic.
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The Story Behind Chicago's Nickname
Everyone under the sun knows that Chicago is often called the Windy City. What not everybody knows is why.
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What It Was Like To Attend The Beatles' Shea Stadium Concert
The Beatles performed at New York's Shea Stadium for the first time on August 15, 1965, and it was a historic show for a variety of reasons.
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How The Supreme Court Could Have Saved The Reconstruction Era
It's a common axiom that when a person votes for the president of the United States, they're also voting for the future of the Supreme Court.
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Atlantis-Inspired Myths That Turned Out To Be True
Back in the third century B.C., the ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote about the rise and fall of the mythical city of Atlantis.
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Bob Ross' Former Partners: Who Are Annette And Walt Kowalski?
Annette and Walt Kowalski took a liking to Bob Ross after taking a painting class and were the driving force behind getting The Joy of Painting on the air.
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How Long Does It Take To Read The Book Of Mormon?
For a small subset of Christians, there's a companion book that is as much a part of their doctrine as the Bible itself: the Book of Mormon.
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What Is The Earth's Plan To Defend Against Asteroids?
With the possible risk of a planet-killing asteroid hurtling toward Earth, there's a global team of scientists watching out for that very thing.
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Things Killer Inside: The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez Didn't Tell You
There are several relevant topics that were not thoroughly explored in the 2020 Netflix documentary series, "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez."
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The Untold Truth Of The Monkees TV Show
More than a fake band made to replicate the Beatles, the Monkees were a valuable part of TV history. Here's the untold truth of "The Monkees" TV show.
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The Tragic Death Of Bob Ross
Bob Ross, born Robert Norman Ross in 1942, was a painter most well-known for hosting the PBS show "The Joy of Painting" from 1983 to 1994.
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How Long It Took Bob Ross To Film An Entire Season Of The Joy Of Painting
Given that Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting had a whopping 31 seasons in 11 years, one has to wonder -- how long did it take Ross to shoot one whole season?
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The Surprising Reason The Electric Chair Was Invented
The electric chair was meant to humanize executions. Here's the tragic event that inspired the invention of the now notorious contraption.
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What Life Was Like As A Print Worker In The Colonial Era
The first printing press came to Colonial America in 1638, and print workers during this era were as pivotal to communication as today's media outlets are.
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The Disturbing Facts Discovered In Brandon Lee's Autopsy Report
The son of legendary actor and martial artist Bruce Lee followed in his famous father's footsteps and became a well-known actor and martial artist.
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The Dark Origins Of The London Bridge Is Falling Down Nursery Rhyme
The meanings of nursery rhymes are often twisted or forgotten, creating a weird contrast of happy little children singing songs about deadly tragedies.
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Times Red Bull Got In Serious Trouble
Humans, being imperfect, sometimes bungle whatever it is they are trying to accomplish, and Red Bull's management has been no exception.
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How This Titanic Survivor Ended Up A Hero In Both World Wars
Among the Titanic survivors was Charles Lightoller, the oldest crew member to survive the tragedy and a witness during the American and British inquiries.
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The Real Reason Ferraris Are Incredibly Expensive
If a Ferrari is made from the same materials that your $20,000 Toyota Corolla is made from, then why do they cost so much more?
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