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The Psychedelic Fungus That's Infecting Cicadas
With their emergence after 17 years underground, the Brood X cicadas have already begun infiltrating southern states like Tennessee and Georgia.
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This City Was Captured For Over A Year During The War Of 1812
The War of 1812 was a turning point in U.S. history for a variety of reasons, and this large city once surrendered to British and First Nation forces.
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What You Didn't Know About Steve Martin's Art Collection
Comedian Steve Martin is an accomplished essayist, novelist and playwright, a banjo player, an outspoken atheist, and an avid art collector.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Anderson Cooper
Since 2003, Anderson Cooper has been a staple in cable news -- and his influence is only growing. This is the tragic real-life story of Anderson Cooper.
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The Making Of This Foo Fighters Album Was A Mess
The Foo Fighters have released 10 studio albums in 25-plus years, including 2002's One by One, whose recording process was quite stressful for the band.
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The Real Reason William Goldsmith Left The Foo Fighters
Original Foo Fighters drummer William Goldsmith played with the band until he quit during the making of their second album. Here's the real reason why he left.
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The Untold Truth Of Halston
Both Halston's designs and the designer himself were incredibly famous, even though his personal excesses ultimately stood between him and even greater glory.
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The Disturbing True Story Of The Killer Who Inspired Jeepers Creepers
It's hard to imagine that the outlandish premise of "Jeepers Creepers" could be inspired by real-life events, but all evidence points to this being the case.
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The Most Dangerous Kings Throughout History
Power, wealth, and lack of normal consequences is a dangerous combination. Here are some of the most dangerous kings throughout history.
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The Tragic Death Of Four Of Beethoven's Siblings
Beethoven's childhood was, overall, plagued with hardships, including a harsh father and the loss of several siblings.
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The Bizarre Truth About Corpse Flowers
Specimens of corpse flowers exist all over the world. What are they all about, anyway?
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Marilyn Monroe's Eerie Letter From Inside A Psychiatric Hospital
A producer, actress, model, and singer, Marilyn Monroe's life was marked with the highest of highs and bottoming out in the lowest of the lows.
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The Real Reason The Rolling Stones Didn't Perform At Woodstock
Passing on an invitation to what may go down as the most important concert of all time was a band that was at the top of their game: The Rolling Stones.
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The Untold Truth Of Tesla
There's plenty to criticize about Tesla Inc., but in less than 20 years, the company has accomplished what many once thought was impossible.
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How Sammy Davis Jr. Lost An Eye
Multitalented entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. could sing, dance, act, and perform different comedy styles, and his peer impersonations were amazing.
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What You Didn't Know About The Largest Dead Sea Scroll
The Dead Sea Scrolls date back to about 200 BCE, when the Jewish Kingdom of Judah had been transfigured into the Roman province of Judea.
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Everything We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee So Far
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate an unprecedented 70 years of ruling. Here's everything we know about Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee so far.
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How The Kennedy Family Really Got So Rich
While the Kennedy family is steeped in American politics, their fortune has its beginnings with patriarch Joseph Kennedy's business moves.
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A Look At Alexander Hamilton's Unstable Childhood
While history remembers Alexander Hamilton as a great man, he's even more impressive considering the hardships he faced growing up.
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Rodney Alcala: How Many Victims Did The Serial Killer Have?
A serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game shouldn't have been hard to find, yet Rodney Alcala evaded capture for years, possibly killing up to 140 women.
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The Double Life Of The Children's Author Who Spied For The British
Arthur Ransome was an MI6 spy turned children's book author, who had ties to the Bolsheviks.
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The Sad Truth Of Wrestler Marty Jannetty
During the early '80s and '90s, there was no more colorful (and popular) wrestling tag team than The Rockers — until Marty Jannetty's partying got in the way.
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This Is What The Black Keys Regret To This Day
Here's why The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney regret the infamous night they inducted fellow musician Steve Miller into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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The Untold Truth Of Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron has remained indefinable, a singular personality whose influence has continued to grow in the decade since his death in 2011 at the age of 62.
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The Untold Truth Of Depeche Mode's Martin Gore
Receded and quiet, but steeped in pathos, Martin Gore has crafted and curated Depeche Mode's signature, brooding, thick sound.
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This Is How Much Michael Peterson From The Staircase Is Really Worth
Michael Peterson claims he did not kill his wife, but critics and prosecutors say his financial situation suggests that money was his motive for killing her.
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