The '90s Cover Song That Never Should Have Happened
For as long as popular music has been a thing, musicians have been performing and recording songs that were previously associated with another artist -- covers.
Read MoreFor as long as popular music has been a thing, musicians have been performing and recording songs that were previously associated with another artist -- covers.
Read MoreCounting is one of those skills that most children learn before starting kindergarten. Easy, right? Sometimes things that are easy are still hard to pull off.
Read MoreEverybody knows we have a lot in common with chimps, but are there any monkeys that are similar to humans? Well, as it turns out, the answer is yes.
Read MoreHumans have exploited animals for war since ancient times, sometimes in unusual and weird ways for bombing missions, bird hunting, and even map reading.
Read MoreThese billionaires are actually really weird people. Because why have a billion dollars and just be normal?
Read MoreThese wrestlers were arrested for some really disturbing crimes.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, Tulsa's Greenwood District was home to much of the state's Black population, as well as Black Wall Street. Until a massacre changed it all.
Read MoreYou probably didn't learn about many African Americans in school and that's just wrong. Here are forgotten African Americans you never learned about in school.
Read MoreJames Wilkinson was a statesman and soldier who did his best to sell out America at every opportunity. This is the bizarre story of how that happened.
Read MoreCountry superstar Tammy Wynette's real-life story was riddled with the tragedy of four failed marriages and chronic abdominal health problems.
Read MoreFalse confessions, police misconduct, and mishandling of evidence are just a few causes for wrongful murder convictions, sending innocents to death row.
Read MoreA narcissistic psychopath, John Meehan conned women out of countless thousands by acting the part of the perfect beau.
Read MoreIn October 1993, Heather Tallchief and her boyfriend successfully nabbed millions in cash from a Loomis armored vehicle in Las Vegas.
Read MoreWhen the two moved to Las Vegas together, Roberto Solis casually encouraged Heather Tallchief to apply for a job as a Loomis armored car driver.
Read MoreThese various secret police forces would become some of the most dangerous and hated figures of their era.
Read MoreRobert Keppel, who was instrumental in solving two of the most notorious serial killer cases in the U.S., died on June 14, 2021, at the age of 76.
Read MoreDerek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison on June 25 for George Floyd's murder; the judge said Chauvin abused his position of trust and authority.
Read MoreWhen the police arrested Dorothea Puente in 1988, her neighbors and acquaintances could not believe it. How did the convicted murder meet her own end?
Read MoreFemale assassins have made it into the history, and they each have their own tales to tell, wielding guns, blades, or poisons against high-profile targets.
Read MoreFrom rock star to tech whiz with a normal family life, Philip Taylor Kramer walked a unique path. Unfortunately, that path may have led him into danger.
Read MoreDespite decades of experts and amateur sleuths attempting to solve The Zodiac Killer's letters, years went by with little progress — that is, until now.
Read MoreJohn McAfee was found dead in his Spanish prison cell on June 23. Find out more about the facility he was kept in before he died.
Read MoreKeith Jesperson became known as the "Happy Face Killer" after he took up the unusual habit of drawing smiley faces on his letters to the media.
Read MoreOn May 25, 2020, Minneapolis resident George Floyd died after MPD officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.
Read MoreThe safety of your genetic data often comes down to how carefully you read the fine print and check the boxes. Do you know how to ensure your data is safe?
Read MoreAs is the case with serial killers, Keyes' childhood might hold clues about the man -- whether he displayed any behaviors that may have predicted his crimes.
Read MoreIn June 2007, Amy Giordano went missing and her infant son with Rosario DiGirolamo was found abandoned with a note in a Delaware parking lot.
Read MoreWhen it comes to a few specific laws, drivers adopt a very broad interpretation of "the letter and spirit of the law," and pretty much do what they like.
Read MoreWith an increase of over 600% in recent years, not only is car hacking a real thing, but automakers are struggling to stay ahead of it.
Read MoreChristopher Lee is currently serving a life sentence at the California Institution for Men for the murder of his mistress Erin Corwin.
Read MoreThroughout his incarceration, Jeffrey Dahmer maintained contact with his father, who was a born-again Christian. This led Jeffrey to make a surprising decision.
Read MoreYou may have never heard of Australian conwoman Melissa Caddick but that doesn't mean her crimes are unimpressive — and she may have gotten away with them.
Read MoreSydney "Syd" West is a missing 19-year-old who hasn't been seen since September 30, 2020. Last seen near the Golden Gate Bridge, her family still seeks answers.
Read MoreGerman authorities have a suspect in jail they believe is possibly responsible for the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Read MoreOne of the biggest crime gangs in the world is the Solntsevskaya Bratva, a Russian organized crime syndicate that was founded in the '80s.
Read MoreIn the U.S. and elsewhere, there are prisons known for their deplorable conditions. Here are the most dangerous prisons in the world.
Read MoreAs any pair together for five decades will tell you, some wild things happen along the way — like when John Oates caught an infamous Australian bandit.
Read MoreGary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Washington State, where his violent streak emerged early in life.
Read MoreDespite all the questions raised during the murder trial of Michael Peterson, one of the most interesting Staircase theories to arise was this one.
Read MoreSerial killer Bobby Joe Long had a difficult upbringing fraught with physical and psychological trauma. Here's what we know about his childhood and adolescence.
Read MoreNoland later said the serial killer "pressed a gun, with the tip of his cold steel barrel against my left temple ... I vowed to save my own life."
Read MoreBefore Michael Peterson was charged and convicted of his wife's 2001 death, he served in the military and was also a soldier in Vietnam.
Read MoreKohlhepp's story as a serial killer took a marked departure in that he also spent a few years managing an exceptionally successful, award-winning business.
Read MoreAt the age of 64, Donald Harvey was attacked by James Elliot in his cell, and the notorious serial killer died from his injuries shortly thereafter.
Read MoreMost serial killers had a tough childhood, and Keith Jesperson was no different. Though he claimed that he killed 180 victims, police can only pin eight on him.
Read MoreThe 2011 trial of Casey Anthony, charged in 2008 with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, brought the single mother countrywide notoriety.
Read MoreJames Joseph "Whitey" Bulger was beaten to death in West Virginia's Hazelton federal prison on October 30, 2018. Bulger was serving two life sentences.
Read MorePrison inmates do commonly kill each other, however, and it's happened to notorious serial killers who've found themselves on the fatal receiving end of crime.
Read MoreAlthough it remains unclear why Aileen Wuornos killed seven men, it has been suggested that her difficult childhood may have been a contributing factor.
Read MoreClayton Bernard Foreman has been arrested and is facing charges for the 1995 sexual assault and murder of schoolteacher Catherine Edwards.
Read MoreAt first glance, no one would think that a meek-looking grandmother like Dorothea Puente, running a boarding house, would be capable of being a serial killer.
Read MoreHis clock ran out and it all came crashing down. After a year on the run from Colombian authorities and American DEA agents, Escobar was killed in a shootout.
Read MoreScarver got to see more of Dahmer after both men were convicted murderers serving out life sentences together in the Columbia Correctional Institution.
Read MoreFrom being embalmed for eternal display to being stolen from their graves, here's what happened to the bodies of some of the most notorious dictators.
Read MoreEvery year, discoveries change the things we know about history. Here are a few of the most amazing historical discoveries since the beginning of 2019.
Read MoreSome of the crude practices of the past brought about better ways to do things. Here are crude practices that led to great discoveries.
Read MoreWhen Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in 1963, could he have imagined that he would still be in the band some 60 years on — or how much money he'd make?
Read MoreJulia Child is an American culinary icon — albeit a late-blooming one. Her career began, though, working for an agency that was a forerunner of the CIA.
Read MoreWhile Johnny Cash's substance abuse issues and prison stints are common knowledge to fans, there are a few sordid details about his life that fans ignore.
Read MoreOn September 30, 1955, James Dean was cruising when his new Porsche 550 Spyder collided with a Ford sedan at an intersection. Did Dean predict his own death?
Read MoreBlondie stunner Debbie Harry has enjoyed her share of romances, most notably with bandmate Chris Stein. But did any of those relationships lead to the altar?
Read MoreBilly Preston was a prolific musician who actually spent more time with The Rolling Stones than he did with The Beatles, with whom he's more often associated.
Read MoreDark Pictures is teaming up with producer Orian Williams to develop a movie based on the life of Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland.
Read MoreIn June 2021, Courtney Love announced a new public beef, this time with an up-and-coming musician a third of her age.
Read MoreHere's what we know about the recent death of Johnny Solinger, ex-frontman of hard rock/metal band Skid Row.
Read MoreJulio Iglesias has melted the hearts of fans everywhere with his silky smooth, Spanish-accented crooning voice and has sold over 100 million records.
Read MoreRage Against the Machine was banned from Saturday Night Live in 1996 for a controversial incident that never got to be seen on-air.
Read MoreThese days, Cher has everything money can afford. However, the singer grew up in a different reality.
Read MoreRegrets, musicians have had a few. Huey Lewis is no exception to the rule but the '80s rocker's biggest regret is not exactly what you might be expecting.
Read MoreLost in the shuffle of the pandemic and comeback tour, however, is the discussion of Hall & Oates' new album.
Read MoreNearing the age of 80, David Crosby is still passionate about music but, as he's confided in recent interviews, he may soon lose the ability to play guitar.
Read MoreIn March, Mumford & Sons' banjo player Winston Marshall received backlash after posting a specific tweet. He has now exited the band.
Read MoreBrandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in acting. Weeks before his wedding, though, he met his untimely death.
Read MoreCurious about the story behind Stephen King's famous "Dollar Babies?" Aspiring filmmakers, take note of a pretty incredible deal the horror master is offering.
Read MoreWhen you think of reality TV, shows like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians,\" might come to mind. But the genre goes back earlier than you think — to ABBA.
Read MoreEddie Van Halen, like most celebrities who have a large net worth, most likely had a last will and testament prepared well before his passing.
Read MoreThe results of a recent survey revealed a rather surprising choice as Green Day's least popular hit song.
Read MoreWhile actor Vincent Price may be best known for his horror movies, his grandfather created one of the most helpful kitchen items of all time.
Read MoreIn 1987, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx was declared clinically dead before he was revived. Here's what you may not know about his near-death experience.
Read MoreDeep Purple's original lineup consisted of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, singer Rod Evans, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord, and drummer Ian Paice.
Read MoreIt all started with the purchase of a haunted Indiana lakeside cabin — this is the story of the John Mellencamp and Stephen King collaboration you never heard.
Read MoreBurlesque star Dita Von Teese is often credited with bringing back the art form for current audiences. This is the untold truth of Dita Von Teese.
Read MoreThe mind of Philip K. Dick can be considered revolutionary, as he predicted many technological advancements that are in use today.
Read MoreThe last big Hollywood film released on VHS tape might be more recent than you think. It happened in 2006 after the movie hit theaters the year before.
Read MoreRock Hudson appeared in some classic films ... and some not so classic ones. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst Rock Hudson movies.
Read MoreLudwig van Beethoven's father, Johann van Beethoven, was a family man who loved teaching music, but perhaps his most powerful love was for alcohol.
Read MoreKorn bassist Reginald Arvizu aka Fieldy announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band and won't be joining them on the upcoming tour.
Read MoreDespite the fact that their last album release was in 1995, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band performed on tours, from their inception up until last year.
Read MoreSeveral of the biggest names in music at the time performed at Woodstock, the three-day music festival in New York, but the Moody Blues was not there.
Read MoreMurdered at 26 by the Manson family, Sharon Tate's acting promise was left unfulfilled. Here are Sharon Tate's few onscreen performances ranked worst to best.
Read MoreAfter drummer Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1996, lead singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills eventually called it quits in 2011.
Read MoreBush and the Smashing Pumpkins had an interesting relationship as two of the top rock bands of the 1990s. Here's how the former band felt about the latter.
Read MoreCBS has had plenty of bad moments over the course of its history. Here are some of the biggest scandals to hit CBS since its inception more than 90 years ago.
Read MoreRoger Waters has been known to speak his mind — so why should it be any different when he's approached by one of the most controversial companies in the world?
Read MoreAuthor and activist Toni Morrison had never been one to shy away from controversy, and took a stand against Hamilton in a surprising way.
Read MoreIt can be difficult following in the footsteps of a famous father, but that is what Brandon Lee attempted, despite numerous roadblocks he encountered.
Read MoreThe Red Hot Chili Peppers have cranked out hit after hit, but even hits can get old. We surveyed folks to find out which hit Peppers song is their worst.
Read MoreRita Hayworth was a revered icon, known for her sex appeal and strong onscreen presence. However, her life behind the scenes was full of tragedy.
Read MoreFamous artist and TV personality Bob Ross sported an afro that was popular among his fans and got him a lot of attention. Turns out, it was really a perm.
Read MoreThe tragic real-life story of Al Pacino includes early loss in his family, a struggle with his craft, and the truth of why he left acting in the 1980s.
Read MoreLuckily for the movie-curious and fans of cinematic completionism, we live in a glorious age.
Read More"Duran Duran: Into the Arena" was a board game produced by Milton Bradley in 1985. Players amassed cards until someone collected them all, winning the game.
Read MoreFamous Hollywood director and producer J.J. Abrams is producing a new show about UFOs for Showtime, which will explore some popular theories.
Read MoreNow recognized as a classic of the silent era, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was received favorably in Germany and around the world but not in the U.S.
Read MoreWhen Marilyn Monroe sang a sexy happy birthday wish to JFK, it sets rumor mills ablaze. But is there even any truth to the idea that the two had a love affair?
Read MoreThe drummer is often the unsung hero in a band — but Grunge asked 597 U.S.-based readers which drummer was the absolute worst. Here are the poll's "winners."
Read MoreFrank Fritz from "American Pickers" has turned America's trash into his own personal treasure trove. Here's how much money he is actually worth.
Read MoreRock stars you know and love will be the first to tell you that they've made mistakes in their careers, including Bryan Adams.
Read MoreJohn Wayne and Clint Eastwood never did bless the masses on screen, and their relationship was never fully realized either, despite their similarities.
Read MoreLyricist Bernie Taupin has penned the words of some of Elton John's most recognizable staples, including "Rocket Man," "Bennie and the Jets,'' and "Your Song."
Read MoreIn the music industry, image can be everything. In the case of Buddy Holly, that meant a stage name that was one-part childhood nickname and one-part typo.
Read MoreFew musicians have had to rebuild from the ground up as often as Blondie's Debbie Harry has — but that hasn't stopped her from amassing a staggering fortune.
Read MoreOne thing New Zealand is not is a property to be bought and sold. It is an independent nation, albeit ceremonially still a part of the British Commonwealth.
Read MoreMost people know Cher for her music, sultry voice, and acting roles. Here are some things you might not know about Cher.
Read MorePresident Nixon and the FBI saw John Lennon as a threat, and Lennon's FBI files were not released for decades. Here are John Lennon's FBI files explained.
Read MoreLegendary martial artist Bruce Lee became a Hollywood sensation — though much of his success (and fortune) came after his death. How much did his widow inherit?
Read MoreKirsty MacColl's star was on the rise at the time of her tragic death on December 18, 2000, aged just 41. Was it an awful accident or a criminal coverup?
Read MoreCharles Dickens may be considered England's greatest novelist of the Victorian era for his stories, which include "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist."
Read MoreThough his career was cut short when he died on February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly laid the foundations for a musical movement that would stretch on for decades.
Read MoreJust 25 years old at the time of his death, Randy Rhoads changed the face of heavy metal guitar forever. This is the untold truth of Randy Rhoads.
Read MoreNed Beatty cemented his place in the pantheon of top-tier Hollywood character actors in the 1970s with a notable role in 'Deliverance.'
Read MoreNed Beatty, a talented character actor with a repertoire that boasts 160 television and movie roles, including 'Deliverance,' died on June 13, 2021.
Read MoreEven the greats can have an off day. Here is a rundown of the finest Laurel and Hardy flicks that you need to see ... and those that you can guiltlessly miss.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, the global streetwear phenomenon Supreme was once a small skateboard shop in New York City just 25 years ago. So why is it so expensive now?
Read MorePrince, for his part, was known throughout his life and career for his eccentricities. For example, there was his reliance on purple early in his career.
Read MoreIf you were to compare the music and the "attitude" of punk rock to the zeitgeist of Hall and Oates, you'd see that the two things couldn't be further apart.
Read MoreA month after Live Aid, the group's main vocalist would come close to death -- not from the usual rock star excesses of drink or drugs, but from salt water.
Read MoreGenesis was formed in 1967 by the remnants of two bands from Charterhouse School. Here's the story of how they got their now-familiar band name.
Read MoreThe subject of Hall and Oates' first number one hit may seem pretty straightforward at first, but this is who "Rich Girl" is really about.
Read MoreHe's from Austria, and he got his start moving heavy stuff around.
Read MoreThese films are required viewing because of what they teach us about love, hope, despair, faith, family, and even ourselves.
Read MoreIn a legal battle that dragged on for years, Led Zeppelin was accused of plagiarism for the song "Stairway to Heaven." But they came out on top in the end.
Read MoreBryan Adams is a true musical icon. Songs like the seemingly-double-entendre-heavy "Summer Of '69" continue to be played and enjoyed (or overplayed and hated).
Read MoreNot every musical act that was big in the summer of 1969 performed at Woodstock, or was even invited. The Rolling Stones skipped out, as did Joni Mitchell.
Read MoreLe Bon auditioned for Duran Duran wearing a white evening jacket and his favorite pink leopard-print jeans, with a notebook full of his poetry under his arm.
Read MoreWhile heroin use affected fellow mid-century jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Parker's use of the drug was especially fervent and especially destructive.
Read MoreBorn in 1949 in Norfolk, England, Roger Taylor is best known for being the drummer and songwriter of the English rock band Queen.
Read MoreNeil Young and David Crosby have had a bitter feud since 2014. Here's what we know about the two veteran musicians' long-running beef.
Read MoreFor fans, band break-ups and members going solo can be akin to watching close friends get a divorce. But which bands' former members made a mistake going solo?
Read MoreClassic rock radio is awash in hits but just because a song's in rotation doesn't mean it's gotten its due. These are the most underrated classic rock songs.
Read MoreCharlie Parker's environment had an impact on him in destructive ways -- but it also arguably made way for the disruptive jazz for which he would become known.
Read MoreSharon Tate was an up-and-coming actress in 1966 when filming "Don't Make Waves," a "sex comedy" romp with an easygoing vibe on set until a horrible tragedy.
Read MoreFrom film stunts to his singing career and martial arts talents, Jackie Chan could break records in any field he wants to — so how many records does he hold?
Read MoreGrace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco, but was married life truly that luxurious? Here's why Grace Kelly's marriage was more complicated than you thought.
Read MorePatriarch of the Flying Wallendas, Karl Wallenda, began the high-wire troupe as a teen in the 1920s and led them for more than five decades until a disaster.
Read MoreActor Marlon Brando managed to secure a somewhat dignified fate in death, having his ashes scattered in more remote locations. Mostly.
Read MoreBased on a recent survey asking which Red Hot Chili Peppers member is the worst of the band, one former member surprisingly emerged as the least popular.
Read MoreThose opting for cremation hit 54.6% in 2019, and by 2035, this is expected to reach 79.1%. Lots of celebrities chose cremation, then left specific directions.
Read MoreOn August 20, 2005, Hunter S. Thompson's ashes saw a send-off that was as risky and off-the-wall as his life and legacy, a send-off he orchestrated himself.
Read MoreWith a 60-year career in rock, Paul Rodgers has been in a handful of uber-successful groups and hit the top of the charts — so how much is he worth today?
Read MoreOne of the most famous couples of the 1960s was Sonny Bono and Cher, and their divorce was one of the most infamous of the 1970s.
Read MoreJohn Deacon wrote some of Queen's biggest hits, such as "Another One Bites the Dust." Here's how much he's worth.
Read MoreFormer President Donald Trump appeared at the annual North Carolina Republican Party convention wearing pants, except they looked backwards.
Read MoreThe artist whose song was sampled on Daft Punk's One More Time has been dealing with homelessness for years and has yet to be paid or credited for the sample
Read MoreHere's the story of the incident that inspired the controversial Once Upon a Time in Hollywood fight scene between Bruce Lee and fictional stuntman Cliff Booth.
Read MoreEven though Travel Channel's "Mountain Monsters" lost its leader in 2019, the show continues to seek out the unexplained in the wilds of Appalachia.
Read MoreAC/DC reached superstardom in the '70s, the personification of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. They're considered one of the most influential bands of all time.
Read MoreDepending on when you were born, you first knew of Steve Martin as a successful standup comedian, successful movie star, or recently, successful banjo player.
Read MoreRobert Plant wasn't always proud or fond of all of Led Zeppelin's songs. But the song he has stated publicly that particularly dislikes might surprise you.
Read MoreWilliam Shakespeare could have worn a piece of jewelry that you may not have noticed, and it was depicted in one of his most famous portraits.
Read MoreJethro Tull's lineup once included a young guitarist named Tony Iommi who later became famous with Black Sabbath. Here's the reason why Iommi left Jethro Tull.
Read MoreRoland Emmerich's Midway has a ton of moments that just seem too insane to be true. Here are the things in Midway you won't believe were true.
Read MoreWe still don't understand some small details in these movies. You probably liked the movies, but you can't un-see these kinds of discrepancies.
Read MoreGame shows don't want you to know these secrets, but we're here to take you behind the flashing lights.
Read MoreLive TV means things can go wrong in real time, and people get to enjoy the car crash from their couch.
Read MoreFor years, fans have debated on their favorite or least favorite Nirvana albums. Here's the album that was voted least favorite on a recent survey.
Read MoreThey're the most successful all-female rock band of all time but it took years for them to be recognized. Here's the untold truth of the Go-Go's.
Read MoreWhen it comes to larger-than-life rock bands with huge sounds that encompass shredding guitars, and incredible vocal ranges, Led Zeppelin and Rush both fit.
Read MoreBon Jovi has had their share of very public problems, from Richie Sambora's struggles with addiction, to Jon Bon Jovi admitting to having a "breakdown."
Read MorePage's interest in Crowley drew him to the possibly haunted property. He collected Crowley memorabilia. Crowley's former home brought Page closer to him.
Read MoreOne of Burt Reynolds' most iconic movies is a comedy about truckers smuggling beer with impressive stunts. Here's the untold truth of "Smokey and the Bandit."
Read MoreGrace Kelly once said before the marriage that would make her royalty "I'm never going to stop acting." But she did stop. What caused her change of heart?
Read MoreFabrice "Fab" Morvan was one of the biggest names in popular music. He and his friend Rob Pilatus formed the duo Milli Vanilli, which sold millions of records.
Read MoreJohnny Ramone had an oftentimes turbulent personal life as the guitarist of the Ramones. Here's the story of his tragic childhood and teen years.
Read MoreThe life of a rock star sounds incredibly appealing. Sadly, it often comes with a range of problems to match the perks, and of a similar magnitude, too.
Read MoreWhen Jon came in with a unique guitar for the Pawn Stars guys, the offer was enticing, but Rick ultimately turned him down to avoid trouble with the law.
Read MoreDespite a 46-year age gap, Jimmy Page and Scarlett Sabet started a relationship in August of 2014.
Read MorePeter Frampton's first few solo albums weren't as successful as he would have wanted, but that all changed in 1976, with "Frampton Comes Alive!"
Read MoreSwedish duo Roxette, well-known for hits like "It Must Have Been Love" and "Listen to Your Heart," dominated '80s airwaves but trouble was on the horizon.
Read MoreThe late Neil Peart was Rush's primary lyricist almost from the time he joined the band in 1974. Here's how the drummer ended up as Rush's main lyric writer.
Read MoreA recent survey conducted by Grunge revealed the least popular original member of Black Sabbath, based on responses from 600 fans.
Read MoreBorn in Mississippi and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Jimmy Buffett's signature song, "Margaritaville," was partially inspired by real events.
Read MoreIn 2008, Arnel Pineda was about to go on stage for the first time as the new lead singer of Journey, but his bandmates actually had to force him onto the stage.
Read MoreSebastian Stan, who plays Tommy Lee in the upcoming Hulu series Pam & Tommy, posted a photo of himself as Lee, garnering nearly 2 million likes.
Read MoreSome of the biggest names in music turned down a slot at Woodstock in the summer of '69, including counterculture icon — and hippie skeptic — Frank Zappa.
Read MoreHip-hop has earned some individuals wealth they would have never dreamed of. Here are The richest hip-hop stars in the world.
Read MoreDonald Rumsfeld, who served as secretary of Defense for two presidents, has died at the age of 88. Here's his net worth at the time of his death.
Read MoreWhen Charles Darwin was 40, a doctor advised him to create a list of his symptoms, and he took to the task with characteristic gusto.
Read MoreAlbert Einstein's brain was responsible for some of the most amazing discoveries known to humankind. So how come someone was able to swipe it after his death?
Read MoreFriday the 13th has multiple origin stories, and some of them may be chilling enough to justify why certain people are so superstitious about the date.
Read MoreThe Stonewall Riots, also known as the Stonewall Uprising, were a monumental turning point in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
Read MoreThe Roman empire was built on structure and strategy, and Roman marriages were no exception. Devoid of romantic notions, Roman marriage was an arrangement.
Read MoreAn act of domestic terrorism interrupted the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and called attention to excessive police and media tactics.
Read MoreLike many serial killers, Robert Lee Bates Jr.'s childhood was far from ideal. Did his traumatic early years lead him to become The Spokane Serial Killer?
Read MoreMaximilian Kolbe eventually entered a Franciscan order. He became a Franciscan Friar and was ordained a priest in 1918 at 24 years old.
Read MoreBorn in England in 1843, Ben Thompson ought to be called "Big Ben" like the famed London clock tower, whose foundations were laid the same year.
Read MoreChristopher Columbus had gravely under-calculated the size of the Earth relative to the already accepted estimations, so supplies ran short.
Read MoreOn August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in the hope that it would end its bitter battle against Japan during World War II.
Read MoreThe woman who saved Anne Frank's diary was also the woman who tried to save Anne Frank herself, along with the others hiding with her, from German persecution.
Read MoreMadam C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for inventing a line of hair products that made her successful.
Read MoreThe Isle of Man is an island that lies between England and Ireland and that lost its final native speaker in 1974. This is the story of his life and language.
Read MoreDespite all of their preparation and training, athletes at the Olympics are not immune from life-threatening, even deadly health problems as they compete.
Read MoreThe Olympic Games are a global, feel-good get-together but South Africa that didn't compete for over two decades for a very, very good reason. Here's why:
Read MoreThe United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4, and for a time, the Philippines also honored their independence on that date.
Read MoreNations that celebrate the independence days of other countries are in the vast minority. Why does Denmark get down with American independence every year?
Read MoreCountless people throughout history have claimed encounters with all sorts of creepy creatures. Unfortunately, most of these beasts don't want to be friends.
Read MoreIf you studied history in an American classroom, you're likely familiar with the Battle of Yorktown. You might not know the story of the horses, though.
Read MoreThe Tour de France is one of the most grueling athletic endeavors created, and there's bound to be some fatalities during the race's long history.
Read MoreThe American Civil War began in 1861, and by June 1863, the war had moved to Pennsylvania where the Union Army and the Confederates clashed at Gettysburg.
Read MoreAmazon's facial recognition was launched with the promise to dramatically increase developers' use of machine learning in the analysis of digital images.
Read MoreSexuality is even more varied than the colors of the rainbow, and there are some brilliantly beautiful flags to show it. Here's what those symbols really mean.
Read More"Secret government experiments" aren't fiction, but documented historical fact, openly admitted by the US Army in 1976.
Read MoreAnd then there were those otherwise ordinary folks who single-handedly inflicted enormous numbers of casualties on the enemy.
Read MoreUnless you're at a particularly interesting costume party, it's unlikely you'd see Spider-Man and the pope anywhere near one another, but it happened this year.
Read MoreDanger is an inextricable fact of life. Here are the most dangerous American states in various categories.
Read MoreYou may pass by an ATM on a regular basis without giving it much thought, but how did this machine come to be, anyway?
Read MoreAs it currently stands, there are 11 federal holidays in observance on most years. What other days could become a federal holiday?
Read MoreThe United Daughters of the Confederacy is just one of the Lost Cause groups, and one which has played a big part in keeping all of those old ideas alive.
Read MoreSinger and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus of the band Blink-182 announced that he has cancer. The 49-year-old confirmed his diagnosis on his Twitter account.
Read MorePiracy has been a profession for as long as humanity has had maritime trade but Egyptian fishermen recently made the news when they decided to fight back.
Read MoreWhen Frances Perkins saw the women of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory jumping from a burning building, she made it her mission to improve worker safety laws.
Read MoreGeorge Washington was known to go to church, according to History, although he'd sometimes miss it for weeks at a time, and would often leave early.
Read MoreJohn McAfee, the innovator behind McAfee Antivirus software, died in prison in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, of an apparent suicide.
Read MoreUpon his death on June 23, McAfee creator John McAfee had a surprising net worth. Find out how much money he had when he died.
Read MorePandemics are global crises that have enormous short- and long-term consequences. Here's how historic pandemics changed the course of history.
Read MoreMichael Dukakis' life is so much more than a year spent campaigning to be president and a tank photo. This is the story of what happened to Michael Dukakis.
Read MoreLike Benjamin Franklin's catheter design, the odometer he created was intended to address a very specific issue he had witnessed first-hand.
Read MoreWhen billionaires are involved, the amounts of money changing hands in a divorce can be absolutely incredible. Here are the most expensive divorces in history.
Read MoreHoles like caves, wells, sinkholes and pits can turn into death traps, with adventure turning into tragedy. Or, some holes have a more nefarious history.
Read MoreIf you thought the KKK was only something of the old Southern past, you'll be dismayed to learn how wrong you are. This is the messed-up history of the KKK.
Read MoreThe British had competition from the French, whose colony, a fraction of the size of Britain's, was ready and willing to fight for supremacy in North America.
Read MoreAlthough first ladies often have their own "pet projects," Evita Peron was more than a figurehead; she might have been Argentina's most influential first lady.
Read MoreBritish General Cornwallis is perhaps best remembered for his informal surrender at the conclusion of the Battle of Yorktown.
Read MoreIt took time for the Japanese high command to realize how devastating the new weapons could be. The residents of those cities, however, learned immediately.
Read MoreThe Olympic Torch Relay is inspired by the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating a sacred flame. Fire was brought to Earth from the divine home of the gods.
Read MoreWhat made Dr. Joseph Bell different from other physicians was his excellent observational skills, which helped him gain information about patients.
Read MoreEdward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan holds a unique honor in Olympic history. He's the only person to win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer games.
Read MoreIn just about any depiction of pirates, at least one pirate sports an eye patch, and it has been assumed that pirates wore eye patches for one reason.
Read MoreCassette tapes helped change the music industry by allowing consumers to record their mixtapes without using the bulky recorders we often see in TV shows.
Read MoreA ring for each continent represented in the Olympics? Sure, makes sense. But wait, why are there only five? And what do these colors mean? Here's the scoop:
Read MoreThe Vikings had many ways to make sure they didn't freeze to death during the tough winters, and some of these may be a bit surprising.
Read MoreGymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
Read MoreFor as studied as Jane Austen has been in the years since her early death, one thing no one can seem to agree on, is what killed her at the age of just 41.
Read MoreRome is full of rich history and places to put on your Instagram and boast your #blessed-ness. Rome also has some off-the-beaten-path gems, such as a keyhole.
Read MoreThe Aztec Sun Stone was lost to history for centuries after a Spanish bishop ordered it be buried. It was found again in 1790. Here's where it is today.
Read MoreBeulah George Georgia Tann was purportedly a child trafficker years before we started calling them that, tearing families apart all for her own profit.
Read MoreThe Reichstag fire in 1933 was a key event in the Nazis' rise to power. This is the terrible true story of the burning of the Reichstag.
Read MoreWe're all familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about the other grand cultures of Africa? Here are some incredible African civilizations you've never heard of.
Read MoreThere's no better way to salute famous icons than through works of art ... unless the finished work winds up looking absolutely nothing like its subject.
Read MoreOf all the romantic notions of piracy that stick in the canon of popular culture today, one of the favorites seems to be the idea of a buried treasure.
Read MoreLater known as Evita, Eva Perón was born with the name Eva Maria Ibarguren in Los Toldos, a small agricultural town on the plains of Argentina.
Read MoreYes, someone once put a lot of effort into trying to steal the corpse of a United States president ... and no, it wasn't Nicolas Cage.
Read MoreThese are the craziest things that only cost a dollar. Act like a rich person with the change in your pocket.
Read MorePrincess Charlotte Augusta of Wales died from childbirth complications, which produced multiple tragedies and set into motion pivotal changes in history.
Read MoreFalse confessions, made because of a desire for attention, a delusion, or mental and emotional pressure, can have devastating consequences.
Read MoreLeif Erikson is one of history's most important explorers. But while the legend of Erikson has become widely known, the real man remains shrouded in mystery.
Read MoreNestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
Read MoreWhile there are laws to protect employees from certain conditions today, the industrial era was like a lawless world.
Read MoreThe Palace of Versailles, which began life as a small hunting lodge, has exchanged purpose and ownership countless times in the course of its 360-year history.
Read MoreIn the 1700s, the people of Corsica mounted an independence struggle against European powers in defense of their constitution, the oldest in the modern world.
Read MoreThe beloved German Shepherd of President Joe Biden, Champ, died Saturday.
Read MoreA closer look at the the Pilgrims' situation in Plymouth and their relationship with the Native tribes reveals a much darker side to the modern American holiday
Read MoreIn 1985, a crane fell on Brigitte Gerney, crushing her legs. But she managed to recover and walk again, all the while keeping a positive attitude toward life.
Read MoreFounding Father Alexander Hamilton played a key role in the decisive battle of the American Revolution. Here's what he did.
Read MoreThe woman who became Madam C.J. Walker experimented with homemade remedies and store-bought formulas before creating her own recipe that came to her in a dream.
Read MoreThe sprawling temple complex of Angkor Wat was built in just 37 years by the ancient Khmer in modern-day Cambodia. Here's how it was really built.
Read MoreDr. Joseph Bell also aided the police with his observational skills. Dr. Bell and Nightingale became friends when he spearheaded a lecture series for nurses.
Read MoreIn 1960, the good God-fearing people of Kopperl, Texas, thought that Armageddon had finally come. The heat burst went down in history as Satan's Storm.
Read MoreHarry Houdini was one of the most recognized magicians, escape artists, and stage performers of all time. Here's a guide to the life and death of Harry Houdini.
Read MoreThe sphinx never really existed, but it's probably one of the most mystifying creatures ever imagined. Here's the legend of the sphinx.
Read MoreJohn Wesley Hardin was a guy who solved problems with a gun — including killing at least one man for doing something ordinary many people have no control over.
Read MoreEgyptians would occasionally build mud sculptures of their god Osiris studded with barley seeds on the banks. That's not the weirdest thing they did, however.
Read MoreAccording to new evidence, Neanderthals cared enough to bury their dead. What's more, it looks like they even adorned the bodies and graves with flowers.
Read MoreMarjorie Flewellin Wilson, a petite 66-year-old, went missing from a parking lot over 40 years ago, and the case has never been solved.
Read MoreRichard Chase earned the nickname "The Vampire of Sacramento because he drank the blood of his 6 victims. But why would anyone do something so horrific?
Read MoreThe deaths of six young girls have gone unsolved for fifty years. Why has it been so hard for authorities to catch the Freeway Phantom and bring them justice?
Read MoreDespite a years-long string of murders and assaults, "Shoe Fetish Slayer" Jerry Brudos was not caught until a college co-ed reached out to police with a lead.
Read MoreMarco Polo's first solo missions were under the auspices of Mongolian emperor Kublai Khan. Here's how those first expeditions on his own went for him.
Read MoreHow would you characterize your repute? Good? Excellent, you may be on your way to becoming a Freemason. Here are the next steps to join the mysterious group.
Read MoreThe name Marco Polo has remained famous for centuries and inspired generations of subsequent explorers. This is the crazy real-life story of Marco Polo.
Read MoreIn November 2016, law enforcement thought they were in the process of solving a missing persons case — but that was only the start of the Todd Kohlhepp case.
Read MoreEngland's Winston Churchill wished for a reignition of conflict in Europe with the ultimate aim of liberating these war-torn countries from the Soviet Union.
Read MoreDNA genealogy is now being used to crack numerous cold cases — including the 1963 murder of 16-year-old Margaret "Peggy" Beck, found dead at a Girl Scouts camp.
Read MoreThe 1893 Chicago World's Fair event debuted several innovations -- Cracker Jack popcorn, for one. All of it was threatened -- not once, but twice -- by fire.
Read MoreDarwin admitted that he wasn't an exceptional student: "... I was considered ... by my father as a very ordinary boy, rather below the common intelligence..."
Read MoreA symbol of decadence and the power of the French monarchy, the Palace of Versailles is beloved for its gardens — which took a surprisingly long time to finish.
Read MoreHappy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson was a newly divorced father of three who murdered at least eight women between 1990 and 1995.
Read MoreJurors in the Casey Anthony trial had a hard job. Here's what it was like to serve on the jury of such an emotionally charged case and to decide Anthony's fate.
Read MoreWhen it comes to great historical leaders, oftentimes their final resting places will match (or even exceed) the significance of their life in scope.
Read MoreRachel Faucette Lavien and James Hamilton probably never expected their son Alexander to become one of America's founding fathers.
Read MoreOne of the most notorious serial killers of modern times is Todd Kohlhepp, whose killing spree began in 2003 and lasted until 2016. This is how he was caught.
Read MoreThe British composed the song Yankee Doodle to poke fun at colonial troops, only for their enemy to not only co-opt it but sing its lyrics with pride.
Read MoreIn an effort to understand, we often look at the childhoods of serial killers, searching for clues. Earle Nelson is no different, with alarming signs early on.
Read MoreBy the time George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789, he had just one working tooth left in his head.
Read MoreDickens was beloved by many, but he was known to keep his personal life private. That may be why he wanted a small funeral. His instructions were not followed.
Read MoreThe murder of Julie Hanson went unsolved for nearly 50 years. But detectives never backed down. Now, with DNA evidence, they finally got their man.
Read MoreEverson Gillmouth's relationship with serial killer Dorothea Puente ended the way too many of hers did: with him dead.
Read MoreThese magic tricks went terribly wrong, turning out far worse than anyone intended.
Read MoreMost prisons are pretty terrible for prisoners. Trying to escape is extremely dangerous, but some prisoners manage to break out and successfully stay out.
Read MoreBefore it became famous as Sin City, the area that is currently known as Las Vegas, Nevada was home to a significant number of Native Americans.
Read MoreIt's said that Ponce de Leon found himself in Florida, where he fruitlessly searched for the Fountain of Youth before being mortally wounded by a native arrow.
Read MoreSome important historical figures have no direct descendants carrying their name. Here are some surprising famous historical families that died out.
Read MoreIt's fitting that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers of all time, would have a bird -- specifically, a starling -- as a pet.
Read MoreAtop the remains were often masks that covered the faces of the dead, a practice seen from the Middle Kingdom all the way until the 1st century CE in Egypt.
Read MoreThe duties of the president carry varying degrees of importance, but none is more important than the care of the codes to launch a nuclear missile strike.
Read MorePrison is a living hell, but in many cases it was much worse in the distant past. Here's what it was like for prisoners in ancient Rome.
Read MoreThe changes that came with the Second Industrial Revolution radically altered the daily life of working people, and not always for the better.
Read MoreMarco Polo claimed to hear strange voices during his journey through Asia. Whose voices were these, what effect did they have on other travelers?
Read MoreDespite its focus on the future, many of the fair's buildings didn't last much past the end of the event, as they were designed to be temporary. But not all.
Read MoreIn March 1969, a Chicago grand jury indicted eight men for conspiracy of crossing state lines to incite a riot at the Democratic National Convention.
Read MoreAfter the war, friends and relatives called Anne's diary "an important human document" and encouraged her father, Otto Frank, to submit it for publication.
Read MoreThe name Stonewall is a reminder of the struggles queer ancestors went through in their fight for basic human rights and tolerance in American society.
Read MoreCharles Dickens pursued the dream woman he'd met in his youth for decades until they met again in person — a reunion that didn't go as Dickens anticipated.
Read MoreYou might remember studying Juan Ponce de León in grammar school -- he's the one who explored Mexico and Florida in the 16th century for Spain.
Read MoreIn the weeks surrounding the August 1968 Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, became the epicenter of several contentious demonstrations.
Read MoreLooper polled readers and one in three respondents whose the same person as their least favorite member of the legendary rock band.
Read MoreThe word "Viking" might commonly bring to mind images of warriors with flaxen blond hair, but scientific research has shown that was likely not the case.
Read MoreThe Library of Alexandria was a vast collection of knowledge never before assembled in recorded history. But is the story of its famous destroyer even true?
Read MoreThe French and Indian war was fought between France and Britain, but Spain hopped in later. This is what happened to Spanish Florida after the war.
Read MoreThe Library of Alexandria is considered one of the most remarkable creations of the ancient world. This is how many books it housed in its vast collection.
Read MoreOn August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley contacted the Pasadena Police Department to report he committed a murder. That was the beginning of the Candy Man saga.
Read MoreUlysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are often remembered as generals who each threw thousands of men at the other during the Civil War until a victor emerged.
Read MoreFor 17 years a German cult-leader-hopeful named August Englehardt lived on the South Pacific island of Kabakon in what is now Papua New Guinea.
Read MoreSecretariat was probably the most-famous horse to ever race, taking racing's Triple Crown in 1973. Talented as he was, did the famous horse ever lose a race?
Read MoreIn western South Dakota lie the Black Hills, a mountain range covering an 8,400-square-mile area, where something was discovered that forever changed America.
Read MoreThe Battle of Verdun in World War I was among the most devastating engagements of that war, a protracted and bloody conflict that lasted almost all of 1916.
Read MoreIn 1870, one southern governor tried to fight back against the violence of the KKK. What ensued is known as the Kirk-Holden War.
Read MoreThe truth is stranger than fiction. Here are some stories from history that sound fake but are completely real.
Read MoreFrench nobleman Antoine Laurent Lavoisier's work in chemistry has memorialized him as a pioneer that helped revolutionize the field.
Read MoreBobby Joe Long was a serial killer who preyed on young women in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1984. In just eight months, he killed this many women:
Read MoreMany notorious killers have met their end at the hands of other murderers and didn't even get to live out their sentences — including Albert DeSalvo.
Read MoreBobby Joe Long was one of Florida's most notorious serial killers, responsible for murdering 10 women. This is the reason why his execution was so unusual.
Read MoreThe riots of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921 left somewhere between 75-300 people dead, and thousands of Black-owned homes and businesses destroyed.
Read MoreGary Ridgeway, known as the Green River Killer, literally got away with murder for nearly twenty years. Could a piece of evidence have stopped him earlier?
Read MoreOne facet of the battle comes across as almost anachronistic in hindsight: steam power, which saw its first recorded military use in the Battle of New Orleans.
Read MoreThe Mexican-American War was not at all a fair fight. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Mexican-American War.
Read MoreIt's been 40 years since London's Brixton Riots, a major event in Britain's Black history, which changed a discriminatory Met Police practice for good.
Read MoreFather's Day is the natural follow-up to Mother's Day. So it's kind of weird to think that Father's Day actually has a controversial history, but it does.
Read MoreOnce described as a place "of the Dark ages," Wyoming State Penitentiary was improved in 1911, providing reform programs and the formation of a baseball team.
Read MoreIn business, there are at least two interesting examples of people whose names somehow connected them to the company they were affiliated with.
Read MoreThe Crusades were more than just a holy war: They had a strange side. Here are some bizarre facts about the Crusades.
Read MoreRobert Hanssen, a church-going family man and FBI agent for 25 years, was actually working as a Soviet spy for well over 20 years. Here's his crazy story.
Read MoreMad monarchs, military megalomaniacs, dictators: Some might have been bad at their job, but others will be remembered as among the most ruthless people ever.
Read MorePrince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, welcomed their second child. What is the historical context of her name?
Read MoreWhile he played well in all the sports, Jackie Robinson might have had an equally successful track career if the opportunity had turned out differently.
Read MoreLeeches were highly sought-after, and when traditional suppliers failed to meet demand, enterprising individuals began harvesting the critters for medicine.
Read MoreIt was incredibly difficult to escape the Tower of London, but some people did succeed. These are the craziest ways prisoners escaped the Tower of London.
Read MoreOne game played by pre-Columbian natives not only survived, but is still played to this day, although it underwent some revisions to reach its modern form.
Read MoreIndia was ruled first by the private East India Company, and then by the British government. Here's what life was really like in colonial British India.
Read MoreThe New York Times started as a penny paper in 1851 and went on to become one of the world's most influential newspapers. But it wasn't always smooth sailing.
Read MoreMadam C.J. Walker used her ingenuity and business savvy to build an incredibly successful beauty empire and become the first self-made female millionaire.
Read MoreIn the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, the inhabitants believe the late Prince Philip is a "descendant of a powerful spirit that lives on their mountains."
Read MoreThe War of 1812 pitted the United States against Great Britain, marking the first military conflict between the two nations since the Revolutionary War.
Read MoreOne long-lasting effect of the War of 1812 on the new United States was the creation of a new state by turning one existing state into two.
Read MoreSince she has spent most of her life meeting with various foreign heads of state and dignitaries, you'd think Queen Elizabeth would know several languages.
Read MoreThere's no doubt that drug trafficking is a profitable business. In the U.S. alone, people spend over $150 billion a year in drugs — so who does it all go to?
Read MoreThe history of Ireland goes back far further than many of us realize, as one unassuming site older than the Egyptian pyramids just north of Dublin testifies.
Read MoreThe identity of the Sea Peoples has long been in question. Do we know what their ships looked like?
Read MoreLagerlof was last seen at the Tjurpannan nature reserve, where he was scouting locations for the project he died working on, "The Fjallbacka Murders."
Read MoreDuring World War II, Japan experimented on people in their infamous Unit 731. This is a look inside Japan's horrifying WWII biological warfare project.
Read MoreDespite being convicted (and later released for time served) in the death of his brother, Greg, Zach Witman's parents have always maintained his innocence.
Read MoreWhen Lewis and Clark famously went searching for a route to the Pacific in the American northwest, Spain sent soldiers to try and stop them. Here's why.
Read MoreEven Michelangelo's David, a seemingly innocuous statue, made a statement in its day.
Read MoreIn ancient India, women's roles have been subject to wide variation, with their rights gradually being withdrawn as time went by.
Read MoreThankfully, while the first website on Earth wasn't anything pretty, it also wasn't the sparkly mess that would overrun everybody's screens by the mid-'90s.
Read MoreHow much did Ray Kroc, the founder of the modern McDonald's, pay to acquire this dynasty of trans fats?
Read MoreWe're all at least passingly familiar with the name "Rockefeller." Here's how much the Rockefeller family is worth now.
Read MoreCould COVID-19 could do what the 1918 influenza pandemic did and launch a dangerous second wave?
Read MoreHetty Green, also known as the "Witch of Wall Street," was a successful businesswoman born to a well-established Massachusetts family in 1834.
Read MoreWhile the image of Sisyphus rolling his boulder up the hill only for it to roll back down again is well known, other facets of his life remain obscure.
Read MoreShe's derided as a traitor even to this day, but the truth about Malinche, the woman who translated for conquistador Hernan Cortes, is more complex than that.
Read MorePeople have spent millennia perfecting ways to torment, kill, and mutilate their enemies. Here are some of history's darkest forms of execution and torture.
Read MoreFrench fries aren't from France, red pandas are closer to raccoons, and cat burglars aren't stealing your feline. Even the Battle of Bunker Hill name is wrong.
Read MoreAt 6'9" tall, serial killer Ed Kemper was hardly inconspicuous — which may be why he devised a clever trick to make unsuspecting women drop their guard.
Read MoreIn perhaps one of the weirdest stories in military history, the War of Jenkins' Ear reportedly kicked off because of an odd attack on an English captain.
Read MoreAs long as a criminal follows the proper procedures, then the head of state can grant them forgiveness and send them back to a somewhat normal life.
Read MoreThe first group of astronauts became known as the Mercury Seven and were followed by several groups of men that would go down in history of U.S. space flight.
Read MoreOccultism was a common interest among the British upper classes at the turn of the 20th century, but Aleister Crowley was one of the most notorious.
Read MoreBeyond the contemporary functional application of the census, it also offers a phenomenal glimpse into hundreds of millions of lives throughout history.
Read MoreVery rarely, salmonella poisoning requires hospitalization, and even more rarely, it can be fatal. It's generally spread via contaminated foods.
Read MoreAfter killing his final two victims — including his mother — Ed Kemper may have gotten away with his crimes. Instead, he made a highly unusually decision.
Read MoreAs it turns out, Union General Joseph Hooker's main concern was making sure his troops' spirits remained high while they were fighting the Confederates.
Read MoreThere will always be unclaimed bodies, no matter how perfect the system may be. This is what happens when no one claims a dead body.
Read MoreWhile it's very, very unlikely that humans will ever be able to set foot on Venus, here's what may happen to the human body if you land on the planet.
Read MoreSwallowing too much of your own blood can bother the stomach -- it might induce vomiting. Instead of making the situation better, this can worsen the bleeding.
Read MoreWe remember the Korean War, if at all, as one between the United States and North Korea, but the United Nations played a major role in the war.
Read MoreThe Korean War was put on hold with a ceasefire agreement in 1953, but the conflict technically never ended. Here's why.
Read MoreThe Korean War isn't as talked about as others in U.S. history, but it had a huge impact on modern life. Here's the agency that found early success in that war.
Read MoreAlthough the Gulf War was shorter than most, countless atrocities still occurred. These are some of the messed up things that happened during the Gulf War.
Read MoreThroughout its history, the Nobel Prize has been plagued by controversies and unfortunate decisions. Here's the messed-up truth of the Nobel Prize.
Read MoreBorn into slavery, Dred Scott, along with his wife, Harriet, legally sued for his freedom in 1846. This is the messed up truth about the Dred Scott case.
Read MoreHurricane Katrina was devastating, but bad decisions made it worse than it had to be. Here are some messed up things that happened during Hurricane Katrina.
Read MoreAround 1828, William Burke and William Hare would work together to become the world's most famous body snatchers and two of Scotland's most notorious killers.
Read MoreThe Ancient Greek city-state Sparta was a society of the toughest soldiers in the known world. To be so focused, the Spartans had some pretty crazy traditions.
Read MoreJune 6, 1944—better known as "D-Day"—was the largest amphibious military operation in history. Here's the messed-up truth about D-Day.
Read MoreIn the late 19th century, while Jack the Ripper was terrorizing London, the Mexican Ripper was on an almost identical killing spree over 5,000 miles away.
Read MoreThey committed the perfect crime. Roberto Solis was a convicted murder, and his girlfriend, Heather Tallchief, was a former nurse turned armored vehicle guard.
Read More'Murder By the Coast' tells the story up to a 2013 press conference, but Vázquez's story and the consequences of the false accusation go further than that.
Read MoreThe 'Giggling Granny' Nannie Doss was an unusual serial killer in that all of her known and suspected victims were members of her family.
Read MoreIn May 2011, Richmond Phillips and Wynetta Wright were scheduled to appear in family court regarding their 11-month-old daughter. Wynetta never made it.
Read MoreIn 2016, police found a 3-year-old girl wandering alone in a parking lot, her feet covered in blood. This is what happened to her mother, Lyntell Washington.
Read MoreShortly after his 1991 arrest, Jeffrey Dahmer was charged with the murders of 17 young men and boys. Here's how old he was when he killed his very first victim.
Read MoreNo matter how hard the police and investigators try, no matter how famous the cases get, some murders remain solved.
Read MoreWhat made the murder of Alexandra Fossmo so sensational had to do with the fact that she was killed on the orders of her husband, Helge, a pastor.
Read More"I was never a fan of the first three albums, sonically."
Read MoreLiza Minnelli did one surprising project when she was featured on an album from My Chemical Romance, an alternative rock band.
Read MoreHall and Oates did take the initiative to make their own music video before MTV, for "She's Gone." That odd video from 1973 may have given them a slight leg up.
Read MorePetty, who grew up in Gainesville, Florida, went to a local music store to learn to play the guitar. There he met a teacher: Don Felder, future Eagles member.
Read MoreFlea, the bass player of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is one of the most influential bassists of his generation. But how much is that influence worth?
Read MoreHere's everything we know so far about the Foo Fighters' foray into disco music as the Dee Gees -- their upcoming album Hail Satin.
Read MoreThe stories of albums that have torn bands apart involve similar elements: jealousy, betrayal, creative divergences. Yet each one is also a unique chapter.
Read MoreDuran Duran, the band behind such hits as "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "The Reflex," created an album titled "Reportage" that has never seen the light of day.
Read MoreKnown as the King of Blues, B.B. King was one of the most recognizable, if not the most notable, figures of the blues music genre.
Read MoreThe Cure released their last album, 4:13 Dream, in 2008. Here are the reasons why they haven't released a new album since then.
Read MoreOnly a handful of musicians have earned the title of "legend," and one of them is Elton John. Here's what inspired these famous Elton John hits.
Read MoreMilli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus struggled for several years after the duo's lip-syncing scandal. Here's the story of his tragic 1998 death.
Read MoreGrunge surveyed nearly 600 readers to ask which bad they think needs to get back together to do one more tour.
Read MoreThe late reggae musician Bob Marley's relationship with his wife Rita started off traditional, and the pair stayed committed despite the music and fame.
Read MoreSka dominated much of the American mainstream rock sound of the mid-to-late '90s and hasn't totally gone away since. This is the bizarre history of ska music.
Read MoreRichard Manuel was a musician and songwriter for The Band, remembered as a supremely talented yet tortured soul whose demons eventually got the best of him.
Read MoreRobert Plant is one of the most legendary rock singers in history, but his life hasn't been all hit records and world tours.
Read MoreAlcatraz required between $3 million-$5 million for restoration, on top of the prison's operating costs, which were three times that of other federal prisons.
Read MoreSome sources say Kamala Harris is the first person of color to hold the second highest office in US government, but that honor belongs to Charles Curtis.
Read MoreSacagawea was a Shoshone guide and interpreter who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition...right? Mostly! Here are weird things you didn't know about Sacagawea.
Read MoreFor Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.
Read More17,000 Cherokee were forced to make the long walk west following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 — an arduous journey that called for strength and inspiration.
Read MorePocahontas has become an inseparable part of the American lexicon. Here's the truth of Pocahontas' death.
Read MoreThough it's been eons since an eruption, at one time the planet Mars was volcanically active, melting ice deposits and releasing liquid water onto the surface.
Read MoreThese are the most incredible wilderness survival stories ever.
Read MoreEruptions occur because super-hot molten rocks called magma rise through the earth's crust and surface, according to Oregon State University's Volcano World.
Read MoreDonald Rumsfeld died on June 29 at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Find out what we know about his death here.
Read MoreHoward Dean's infamous on-camera scream effectively ended his presidential campaign in 2004. What happened to Howard Dean after that?
Read MoreNo matter how many times the public hears about it, the notion of an animal holding any sort of public office will always sound novel enough to be newsworthy.
Read MoreIf the recent revelations are true, Russian President Vladimir Putin likes to live in style. But is the million-dollar palace on the Black Sea even his?
Read MoreVladmir Putin is considered one of the most powerful men in the word, rising up the ranks from being a member of the KGB to serving as the president of Russia.
Read MoreThe U.S. is second to none when it comes to imprisoning human beings, with 5% of the world's population but 25% of its prisoners.
Read MoreCatching a serious disease isn't usually the path to political success and military glory but George Washington may have won the war thanks to a family trip.
Read MoreNot a lot of information is available regarding Mary Washington, and most stories simply rely on George Washington's descriptions of her. So who was she really?
Read MoreGeorge Washington, the first U.S. president, had owned slaves since he was 11 years old, when he inherited 10 slaves after his father died in 1743.
Read MoreThe Korean War marked a lot of firsts, including the first time in the modern age that a president sent U.S. troops to a war without congressional approval.
Read MoreThe relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is less than warm and cozy. Biden has said he thinks Putin has no soul.
Read MoreDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin's "relationship" goes back to Russia's tampering with the U.S. 2016 presidential election. This gets very complicated very fast.
Read MoreU.S. Presidents have been known to make royal gaffes when meeting Queen Elizabeth — even the cool and collected President Barack Obama broke from protocol.
Read MoreIt wasn't Bush's enlistment that would later be called into question during his successful presidential campaigns, so much as the lucky circumstances around it
Read MoreGalileo, the famous Italian astronomer and accomplished physicist and mathematician, had an unconventional family life. Did he ever marry or raise kids?
Read MoreBy becoming the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall made history on August 30, 1967. He had been nominated by President Lyndon Johnson.
Read MoreKing Henry VIII ruled England for almost four decades, but it's his love life, rather than his politics or religious reform, that made his name famous.
Read MoreThe former Prime Minister's daughter said that he looked forward to his Tuesday afternoon meetings with his sovereign, and wrote of his admiration for her.
Read MoreDespite her work, Mother Teresa is also considered a controversial person by many people.
Read MoreDeep Purple frontman Ian Gillan and former guitarist Ritchie Blackmore have feuded for decades. Here's what we know about their long-running rivalry.
Read MoreAfter his death, Christopher Columbus' son Diego took over and started to make trouble for Ponce de León. Here's the story of their feud.
Read MorePoppy and Grimes worked on a song titled "Play Destroy," but less than two months after its release, the two singers were at odds.
Read MorePeople are fascinated by weather, and one natural event that exemplifies both the danger and beauty of nature is lightning during a thunderstorm.
Read MoreFrom Hollywood actors to regular folks, it seems like just about everyone is getting the smoothed forehead look that comes from Botox injections.
Read MoreAnother cat behavior that can befuddle a human observer is The Stare. Why do they shoot those laser eyes into our souls?
Read MoreFor men, shaving the head isn't exactly news. But men might not have known the scientifically proven side effects you get from embracing the cueball look.
Read MoreGiraffes' long neck affects many of their habits, including how they sleep and drink water.
Read MorePeople have been creating everything from custom action figures, elaborate Iron Man costumes, and even homes using 3D printers.
Read MoreIn an unethical experiment, the chimpanzee known as Lucy was raised as a human for the first 12 years of her life. This is the tragic story of Lucy the chimp.
Read MoreAs you prepare to venture out into the ocean deep this summer, small fish are likely the least scary thing that comes to mind.
Read MoreHeavy competition from other species and a shrinking habitat could have played a role in the disappearance of the megalodon, the world's largest shark.
Read MoreWant to know why the thickness of Mars' atmosphere is so important? Because it could have very serious implications for our future colonization efforts.
Read MoreNeptune is pretty far out — literally and figuratively. Between its blue hue and diamond rain, you might not be surprised to learn it's not too safe for people.
Read MoreThe heliosphere is the region that surrounds the sun, and you do not want to be caught outside your spaceship in this region.
Read MoreMercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the sun. Size-wise, it's about as big as our Moon and just as gray and rocky.
Read MoreNot a lot is known about this massive creature, but scientists estimated it measured between 45 to 60 feet, with an average weight between 50-100 tons.
Read MoreA Massachusetts commercial lobster diver made headlines in June 2021 after ending up inside the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Herring Cove Beach.
Read MoreYou might also think that personal hygiene, like personal relationships, might have to be placed very much on the back burner while confined to outer space.
Read MoreGreenland sharks certainly have time on their side. For decades, scientists thought this species had a long lifespan, but they couldn't prove it — until now.
Read MoreThe megalodon was the biggest shark known to have roamed the ocean, and scientists have studied fossils and megalodon teeth to learn more about the creature.
Read MoreWhat about the fastest fish? The No. 1 title goes to the black marlin, which can reach speeds up to 80 mph. Among sharks, however, the mako takes the title.
Read MoreA physics student in Australia has figured out that time travel is possible without violating the grandfather paradox.
Read MoreHere are some things the virus itself does not like.
Read MoreIn 2018, NASA launched a probe on a mission to "touch the sun." It's not as literal as it sounds, but it will send back vital information about our star.
Read MoreIt could make for the greatest get-rich scheme in history, but you need to hitch a ride to Neptune to do it.
Read MoreScientists have identified at least two dozen exoplanets that might be better for life than Earth. There's just one catch: they're too far away.
Read MoreWhile there's really no telling for sure, modern scientific research seems to suggest that the voices of Neanderthals were anything but deep and bestial.
Read MoreWhile many specific examples of parallel universes are, of course, fictional, the study of whether a multiverse exists at all is fairly comprehensive.
Read MoreThe merest mention of a national quarantine is enough to have the old "What if?" hairs on the back of the neck stand up. Could it really happen?
Read MoreHumans are the products of hundreds of millions of years of evolution, ditching the body parts we no longer need. Yet, mysteriously, we still have fingernails.
Read MoreAlthough they're only visible occasionally, shooting stars bombard the Earth on a regular basis. But, what exactly are they and what are they comprised of?
Read MoreSaturn has a whopping 82 moons, but more are constantly being discovered. That makes it the planet with the most moons in the entire solar system.
Read MoreThese frozen elements take on a unique quality: Venus, hottest planet in the solar system, has an atmospheric layer that evidently rains frozen carbon dioxide.
Read MoreDespite the fact that babies are, as a general rule, super, super small and adorable, they actually have a lot more bones than adults do: 300 of them in all.
Read MoreHumans have been observing Saturn for as long as we've been looking up at the night sky, as it's one of the five planets visible to the naked eye.
Read MoreThe two innermost planets of our solar system, Venus and Mercury, are famously devoid of moons. The astronomy community has been unclear as to why that is.
Read MoreThese were supposedly the faces of random, anonymous New Yorkers, which Dewey-Hagborg had generated from samples of DNA she gathered from discarded artifacts.
Read MoreCalled "dancing lemurs" because of their unique sideways hopping gait, Beatrice and Elliott are the beginnings of a conservation breeding program in England.
Read MoreYou might want to revisit that idea that something you are talking about is "light as a cloud." Those white wisps of vapor weigh a bit more than a little mist.
Read MoreIf you're a normal human being, you've no doubt thought about the end of the world from time to time -- or, more specifically, the end of the human race.
Read MoreSome species have integrated into local environments but others cause havoc. Here are some animals that were never supposed to be in the U.S.
Read MoreWhat if you could drive all the way to space? Of course, the very concept is impossible on multiple levels: roads don't go straight up, for example.
Read MoreThese are the smartest dog breeds in the world. Probably smarter than the average toddler.
Read MoreAs anyone can say who has played a contact sport, been in an accident, or just happened to take a bad spill, being knocked unconscious is a scary thing.
Read MoreThe space rock's formal designation as an asteroid came in February 2010, and it was officially named after the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, in 2014.
Read MoreIf you'd asked National Geographic a week ago how many oceans there are, they would have told you "four." Now, that's changed. Introducing the Southern Ocean:
Read MoreWhere did a comic book character like Elon Musk come from? What's his story?
Read MoreWhen you're working with fossils that are millions of years old, you're bound to be wrong a few times. Here are things science got wrong about the dinosaurs.
Read MoreJust because you can do something doesn't necessarily mean that you should, and when it comes to living to 150, you probably don't actually want to.
Read MoreIt might seem insane that one Silicon Valley titan would brag about his $50 a week paycheck that comes from one of the wealthiest companies in the US.
Read MoreMosquitoes are one of the deadliest animals on the planet. They spread everything from malaria and dengue to yellow fever and the West Nile and Zika viruses.
Read MoreFor thousands of years, humans had only a vague understanding of planets in the solar system, but now we know much more — including a quirk these planets share.
Read MoreThere are four main blood groups — A, B, O, and AB — plus Rh factors that determine blood type. Yours is likely one of the most common — unless it's this one.
Read MoreThanks to modern medicine, there are countless body parts we can get usually get along just fine without — but 10% of folks are born with this bonus organ:
Read MoreHaving hiccups can be annoying but, for most, the condition can go away as easily as it came — but not for Charles Osborne, who lived with them for decades.
Read MoreThe "Gates of Hell," sometimes called "Gate to Hell," "Door to Hell" — you get the idea — is a one-of-a-kind landmark pockmarking the face of Mother Earth.
Read MoreEija-Riitta Berliner-Mauer decried the fall of the Berlin Wall as a crime. "What they did was awful," she lamented. "They mutilated my husband."
Read MoreDarcie Brudos, was married to serial killer Jerry Brudos for eight years, yet — despite troubling red flags — she was unbothered by his strange behaviors.
Read MoreIn just four years, serial killer Joel Rifkin took the lives of an astonishing number of women. Here's the critical mistake he made that led to his capture.
Read MoreReportedly suffering from mental illness since childhood, Herbert Richard Baumeister was suspected of killing at least 11 men in the '80s and '90s.
Read MoreBefore the Federal Bureau of Investigation was aware of the existence of serial killers, Earle Nelson became the first known serial sex murderer in America.
Read MoreThe killer's crimes were indeed monstrous, and shocking to Macedonia, a nation in which "almost nothing happens," according to one of its top journalists.
Read MoreIn recent years, data has shown that serial killers peaked in the '80s. The decade featured some of the deadliest, and a lot of them you don't even know.
Read MoreWith nicknames such as "The Shoe Fetish Slayer" and "The Lust Killer," Jerome "Jerry" Brudos killed four women in Oregon in the 1960s.
Read MoreNASA doesn't just design space suits and space shuttles to get men on the moon and into space. There are other technologies NASA has developed or perfected.
Read MoreWimbledon has been a tennis tradition for more than 150 years and is still steeped in protocol. Turns out, its umpires learn other languages for this reason:
Read MoreAt the start of the Soviet-Afghan war, the U.S., fueled both by anti-communism and horror at the casualties, planned to boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
Read MoreThe Tour de France is the biggest professional bicycling event in the world and is currently taking place in France until July 18.
Read MoreWimbledon has made household names out of female tennis players, such as Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf, for generations.
Read MoreBiles was seen doing an exceptionally risky and dangerous move that, if she pulls it off during the olympiad, could even bear her name going forward.
Read MoreMany celebrities have contracted the coronavirus, and even in a society where "the games must go on," the sports world was not immune to the virus outbreak.
Read MoreFrom racism to cheating to steroids, here's the Baseball Hall of Fame's biggest controversies ever.
Read MoreIn the '60s and '70s, Wilt Chamberlain came very close to facing Muhammad Ali in a boxing match. Here's why that planned fight fell through multiple times.
Read MoreSeveral long-standing Olympic records remain unbroken to this day, but the oldest such modern record was originally set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Read MoreCountries have skipped the games for reasons as simple as not having any athletes to send to the competition to making a political statement.
Read MoreBut what about the gold medal itself? Is the .63-inch-diameter, .12-inch thick disc colloquially called a "gold medal" actually made of gold? Or gold plated?
Read MoreLas Vegas Raider's defensive end Carl Nassib made history by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. The significance can't be overstated.
Read MoreIn 1993, just after Michael Jordan had won his third-straight NBA title, his father, James Jordan was robbed and murdered. This is the tragic story.
Read MoreIn 2014, Greg Kelley was arrested, charged, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was eventually exonerated of all charges. Where is he now?
Read MoreThere were talks of LeBron James changing his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6, and the change has been made official by the Lakers.
Read MoreEverybody was a Michael Jordan fan in the '80s and '90s. But he could be pretty unbearable to play with. Here are players who couldn't stand Michael Jordan.
Read MoreWhether it's for sport or research reasons, cave diving is an extremely dangerous activity. This is the dark truth about cave diving.
Read MoreBaseball games always take place under the watchful eye of another mainstay of the sport: the officiating umpire, the game's equivalent of a referee.
Read MoreIn 1934, Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run. It was caught by a 17-year-old boy, putting The Bambino into the position of having to negotiate for a keepsake.
Read MoreDuring the Belmont Stakes in 1973, the last stop in the Triple Crown, Secretariat outpaced his nearest competitor by an extraordinary 31 lengths.
Read MoreThe Olympic Games have been around long enough that some of the weirder sports have been cut. Here are sports you didn't know were cut from the Olympics.
Read MoreAlmost 300 climbers have died on Mount Everest since the first attempt to reach the peak. Of those deaths, the majority of the bodies have not been recovered.
Read MoreIn spite of the dehumanizing framing of the games by their host country, Owens left Germany having forged a surprising, yet meaningful friendship.
Read MoreBasketball stars get ridiculously rich. It's the American way. But these ballers struggled with their finances, and found themselves far from the one percent.
Read MoreJackie Chan and Jet Li are two of the greatest martial arts actors to ever grace the silver screen But who would win if they squared off for real?
Read MoreFor athletes preparing to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the limit might be coronavirus.
Read MoreThe rivalry got pretty heated back in 2017, when the pair of towering titans tossed a volley of social media posts back and forth, egging each other on.
Read MoreThe scariest bridges can be perfectly safe, and the most innocuous ones can be anything but.
Read MoreOne of the ongoing rumors regarding the Marx Brothers was that another brother that had died in infancy. This was written off by many as a myth until 1999.
Read MoreAfter a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in September 2019, Brendan "Stu" Maguire, a former bass player for the band Bane, died on June 28.
Read MoreEdith Piaf's life and music were filled with sadness, tragedy, glamour, and triumph, and were so quintessentially French.
Read More150 Black people died in the Colfax Massacre, and the aftermath set a dangerous precedent in the United States. This is the tragic story of the Colfax Massacre.
Read MoreEmpress Elisabeth of Austria, aka "Sisi," never wanted to be empress but never had a choice. This is the tragic life and death of Empress Sisi.
Read MoreRobin Gibb was a music industry survivor, working alongside his brothers in the Bee Gees for decades. Unfortunately, his career was cut short at the age of 62.
Read MoreWhen the story of "The Day the Music Died" is told, J.P. Richardson is usually a supporting player at best. But the Big Bopper was there every step of the way.
Read MoreEleanora Fagan is one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the past century. Known as Billie Holiday, she emerged as a defining voice of her generation.
Read MoreAndre the Giant's physical condition deteriorated heavily in his final years. He wrestled his last match in December 1992.
Read MoreJackie Robinson endured countless incidents of racism and hate, but one of the most difficult things he ever experienced was saying goodbye to his son.
Read MoreIrving Lee Pulling's parents were convinced his playing Dungeons & Dragons led to his suicide — but the case is more often viewed now as '80s moral panic.
Read MoreAlthough a tragic childhood never excuses heinous crime, it's often a point of interest among social scientists and the public — such as with Donald Harvey.
Read MoreThe late Dee Dee Ramone had a tragic childhood that was marked by abuse, an early introduction to drugs, and a stint in jail for armed robbery.
Read MoreFor seven decades, historians believed Anne Frank died in March 1945, weeks before Bergen-Belsen death camp was liberated. New information suggests otherwise.
Read MoreBefore his untimely death in 2020, Florian Schneider had made music history as the co-founder of the legendary German electronic music group Kraftwerk.
Read MoreBaseball legend Jackie Robinson is not only one of the greatest athletes of our time, but he's a major figure in both American and Black history.
Read MoreOpened in 1925, Eve's Hangout can be considered the first lesbian bar in America. Here are tragic details about the founder of America's first lesbian bar.
Read MoreOscar Wilde's wife died on April 7, 1898, at the age of 40. What happened that led to her early death?
Read MoreThe Hiawatha Insane Asylum, built to incarcerate Native Americans, has been compared to a gulag. This is the tragic true story of the Hiawatha Insane Asylum.
Read MoreThere's a trace of Ray Charles in every soul song. But Charles faced his share of early hurdles. Here's a look at the life and legacy of the Father of Soul.
Read MoreFoo Fighters started as a small creative experiment and become one of the most enduringly popular rock bands ever. This is the untold truth of Foo Fighters.
Read MoreThis is the untold truth of the Big Show, one of the biggest wrestlers in WWE.
Read MoreMany terrifying truths have been told of the infamous Medellin Cartel. There are many truths to be uncovered when it comes to the Medellin Cartel.
Read MoreEva Marie Saint is an award-winning actress with a wildly successful career that has spanned over 75 years, starring with both Marlon Brand and Carey Grant.
Read MoreRafael Nadal is one of the most hyped and recognizable athletes the world of tennis has ever seen. Here are things you might not have known about Rafael Nadal.
Read MoreFor something that happens almost every four years, it can still be a shock to wake up on leap day and notice that your calendar reads February 29th.
Read MoreHQ Trivia rode the mobile wave to fame in late 2017, lighting up the internet with swarms of excited participants.
Read MoreDespite how Forged In Fire hasn't progressed to literal gladiator battles (yet), there's still a ton of super-interesting things about it.
Read MoreAlthough Sir Lady Java may not be a household name across the United States yet, during the 1960s she was a pivotal figure for transgender rights.
Read MoreIn 2012, a German university sued one of its students for finishing his bachelor's and master's degrees in just three semesters.
Read MorePastor Jamie Coots died for his beliefs. The Pentecostal preacher who practiced venomous snake handling as part of his faith could only be lucky so many times.
Read MoreWhen it comes to weapons, war is the mother of invention. Here are some of the most bizarre weapons used by soldiers in war.
Read MoreWhy do we like stories about haunted dolls? Whatever the reason, here are some legends about dolls that are absolutely creepy.
Read MoreIs Heaven real? Those who are convinced it is often point to accounts of people who say they've actually been there.
Read MoreAny time you get a large group of people together on the Fourth of July, there are risks. Here are some Fourth of July celebrations that went terribly wrong.
Read MoreNot all Thanksgiving traditions have such a nostalgic feel to them. Some are just downright weird.
Read MoreTumors can often bring to mind thoughts of cancer and the often tragic results that come with either recovering or not recovering.
Read MoreWe've all left something behind in a ride share (or worry we will). Fortunately, Uber keeps track of lost items for our amusement (or maybe as a warning).
Read MoreBased on a recent survey of 600 U.S. respondents, here's the most controversial moment in hard rock band Motley Crue's four-decade career.
Read MoreFredric Baur, the Proctor and Gamble employee responsible for the design of Pringles, chose to have his ashes placed in his most iconic invention.
Read MoreThere was one British royalty tradition that was broken when Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles.
Read MoreAs legendary beauties go, few are as legendary or as beautiful as the mythic Helen of Troy, who became the cause of the Trojan War. But who is this Helen?
Read MoreNow that bald eagle populations are rebounding, people are starting to see a scarier side of them. They're attacking our pets!
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