The Truth About Mark Twain And Hawaii
Twain also spent time in the Hawaiian Islands, visiting the tropical paradise in 1866 for the first time and falling in love with the area.
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How Are Meteors And Meteorites Different?
All manner of objects move through the heavens and, more specifically, through our solar system. Some make regular appearances, like Halley's Comet.
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The Truth About Mark Twain's Military Service
Soon after the river closed, 25-year-old Twain enlisted in the war, a member of the pro-Confederate Marion Rangers.
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A Look At Joe DiMaggio's Ties With The Mafia
Joe DiMaggio had ties with the mafia, particularly after his legendary baseball career with the New York Yankees.
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The Bizarre Truth Of General Santa Anna's Left Leg
Antonio López de Santa Ana was a conniving leader who liked to play both sides of a conflict for his own personal gain, and he was both lionized and reviled.
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The Truth About Civil Rights Activist Elizabeth Peratrovich
Civil rights activist and recent Google Doodle honoree Elizabeth Peratrovich was responsible for the United States' very first anti-discrimination law.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Henry VIII
Henry VIII was greedy, paranoid, and had a thing for murdering wives. Here's an in-depth look at the messed-up truth of Henry VIII.
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The Truth About Cheech Marin's Massive Chicano Art Collection
Funny, talented, busy? Checks across the board. But what many don't know about Cheech Marin is that he's been quietly collecting Chicano art since the 1980s.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez was a self-styled devil worshipper who killed at random. This is the horrifying true story of the Night Stalker.
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What Became Of Mary Todd Lincoln?
Lost in the confusion of his assassination was the reaction of his wife, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, and what happened to her after he was assassinated.
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Nostradamus' Predictions For 2021 Sound Pretty Bad
Nostradamus has become synonymous with seeing the future and occult prophecy, though also cited for predictions that haven't actually come true
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The Assassination Attempt Against George H.W. Bush
The assassination attempt against George H.W. Bush actually happened after the former president left office.
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The Untold Truth Of David And Goliath
You probably remember the basics: David, a shepherd boy with a heart of gold and God on his side, accepts the call to battle Goliath, a pretty big guy.
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How Do Comets Form?
How comets form has long been subject to scientific studies, and how comets are created is still something we're still learning.
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Alex Trebek's Powerful Posthumous Message To Jeopardy! Fans
When the rhetoric around us can seem more combative and divisive than ever, a simple message of kindness and understanding can have even greater impact.
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Why Frank Sinatra Was Often Despised When He Was Alive
Frank Sinatra was often despised when he was alive, but Sinatra's charm and iconic voice were always able to win over the public's heart.
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Judge Roy Bean: The Texas Hanging Judge Who Never Hanged Anybody
Judge Roy Bean, known as the Texas hanging judge since the late 1800s, never actually hanged anybody despite his reputation.
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False Things You Believe About Attila The Hun
Attila the Hun cuts an intimidating figure across history, but not much is really known about him. Historians suspect that many ideas about Attila are false.
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The Strangest Things NASA Astronauts Left On The Moon
Some of the strangest things NASA astronauts left on the moon after several missions include items of symbolism and astronaut debris.
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The Tragic True Story Of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis remains one of the most iconic figures in history. Despite her legacy, her life was filled with complications and loss.
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Why Is Ireland Separated Into Two Countries?
Ireland is separated into two countries, with the Republic of Ireland in the south and northwest and Northern Ireland in the northeast.
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A Look At The Relationship Between FDR And The Kennedys
The relationship between FDR and the Kennedys started off quite promising but soon declined after some controversial actions by Joe Kennedy.
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How Bees Helped Uncover New York's Biggest Marijuana Farm
A swarm of bees unexpectedly led the New York police department to the city's largest-ever marijuana farm in 2015.
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How A Teen Plummeted 2 Miles Out Of An Airplane And Survived
Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and free fall into the Peruvian rainforest.
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The Messed Up True Story Behind Party Monster
Party Monster depicts Club Kid extraordinaire Michael Alig and his murder of Angel Melendez in New York. Here's the messed up true story behind the film.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of Deadliest Catch Star Nick McGlashan
Deadliest Catch star Nick McGlashan, passed away on December 28, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee, local medical examiners confirmed to news outlets. He was 33.
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This Is Why The Doobie Brothers Split Up In 1982
Eclectic rock group the Doobie Brothers undoubtedly helped draft the blueprint for what's now classic rock (or, depending on your perspective, yacht rock).
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