Here's How Allyson Felix Just Made Olympics History
While Allyson Felix didn't get the top prize, she is No. 3 in the world and the August 6 win makes her the most decorated woman in track and field.
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The Story Of John The Baptist's Mother In The Bible Explained
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of the Virgin Mary., is mentioned many times throughout the Bible.
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The Least Popular Led Zeppelin Album Might Surprise You
Led Zeppelin fans often cite the British hard rockers as one of the greatest bands of all time. But which album doesn't hold up as well as the rest?
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What You Should Know About The Navajo Nation's Long Walk
The Long Walk is another tragedy perpetrated by the U.S. government against an indigenous people that almost wiped out the Navajo Nation.
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Why Ruth Was Such An Important Female Figure In The Bible
The female character Ruth is important enough in the Bible that she has her own chapter, the Book of Ruth, as part of the Ketuvim segment in the Old Testament.
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Here's One Of The Few Ways Women Could Divorce In Medieval England
In the medieval world, divorce was an annulment that made the marriage invalid. Unsurprisingly, it was only granted in specific cases.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Tried To Dig To China
Is it possible to dig a hole through the Earth — through its core, from a point in the United States — and wind up in China?
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Here's What Would Happen If The Oceans Froze Over
Earth has completely frozen over at least twice and as many as four times in its history. But how did it happen? Could it happen again?
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How One Man Escaped Prison By Mailing Himself Out
Richard McNair is an accomplished escape artist who managed to elude the authorities many times over the course of his criminal career.
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The Real Meaning Of Guns N' Roses' Absurd
After a 15-year hiatus, Guns N' Roses recently released a new single called "Absurd," with the letter R reversed in the writing of the song title.
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What You Didn't Know About The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour
Midway through the 1960s, Sonny and Cher bursted onto the national scene with a sound and look that helped lighten up the seriousness of the era.
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The Untold Truth Of The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys exemplified the classic Americana lifestyle, with Brian Wilson the brains of the group. The Hall of Famers have enjoyed a long, storied career.
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The Stunning Story Of The $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme
In 1992, the United States SEC launched an investigation into the largest ongoing Ponzi scheme in US history — Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
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What You Might Not Know About Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi Painting
A potentially new, unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci, "Salvator Mundi," surfaced in recent years, the discovery took the art world by storm
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The Dark Truth Behind The Exorcisms Of The Nuns Of Loudun
In 1632, 18 young nuns at the Ursulines convent in Loudun began showing signs of demonic possession, which quickly turned even more sinister.
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The Truth About Ric Flair And Mick Foley's Feud
Here's the true story of Ric Flair and Mick Foley's real-life feud away from the wrestling ring.
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The Chilling Truth About The Russian Werewolf Killer
Between 1992 and 2010, Mikhail Viktorovich Popkov, commonly referred to as Russia's Werewolf killer, sexually assaulted and killed an estimated 80+ people.
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The Tragic Murder Of Dylan McDermott's Mother
Despite A-List fame and success in Hollywood, the death of Dylan McDermott's mother when he was just 5 years old haunted him until he finally got closure.
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The Strange Interstellar Phenomenon Of Superionic Ice
Recent scientific discoveries illustrate that across the universe, superionic ice might be much more common than what we know as ice.
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The Creepiest Myth From Every State
Local myth and legends abound around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Here's the creepiest myth from every state.
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What It's Really Like To Work On An Offshore Oil Rig
Working on an offshore oil rig can be challenging in the best of circumstances, and potentially downright dangerous in the worst.
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How The Louisiana Purchase Led To The Civil War
The Louisiana Purchase was either good or bad, depending on which side one was on — and it ultimately helped bring on the Civil War.
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How Many Times Has Ric Flair Been Married?
Ric Flair has been married quite a few times, but he's hoping fifth time's the charm. Let's take a look back into The Nature Boy's romantic history.
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Who Is Mike Richards? The Truth About The Potential Jeopardy! Host
The search for the next host of Jeopardy! has gotten narrower, as executive producer Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations with Sony to take Trebek's spot.
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The D.B. Cooper Theory That Would Change Everything
On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a plane flying from Portland to Seattle carrying a briefcase, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, black tie, and sunglasses
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The Truth About The Sani Abacha Heist
Nigerian military leader Sani Abacha stole billions from the country during his five years as head of state. Here's how the country tried to get its money back.
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The Reason Beavers Were Eaten During The Medieval Era
Like any distant period of history, the medieval era can feel absolutely unrelatable to us, and the fact that people from this time ate beaver doesn't help.
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