The Galileo Project: The US Search For Extraterrestrial Life Explained
When a rocky, cigar-shaped object about a quarter-mile long and highly elongated was discovered speeding through the solar system, wild conjecture ensued.
Read MoreWhen a rocky, cigar-shaped object about a quarter-mile long and highly elongated was discovered speeding through the solar system, wild conjecture ensued.
Read MoreYorktown often sparks thoughts of the Revolutionary War. But years later, the region was home to another battle during the Civil War.
Read MoreHistory forgets the role Black Americans had in their own liberation during the Civil War. This is what life was like for Black people during the Civil War.
Read MoreThe real Lewis and Clark expedition was far more brutal than what you were told in school. This is the messed up truth about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Read MoreTwo signers of the Declaration of Independence, James Wilson and Robert Morris, both of Pennsylvania, would go on to spend time in prison as a result of debt.
Read MoreThe reign of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos was marked by brutality and corruption. This is the true story of the woman who stole billions from the Philippines.
Read MoreRobert Lee Brock undertook one of the most audacious cases in American legal history when he decided to sue himself for the violation of his own civil rights.
Read MoreHumans and dogs have a lot in common, and a recent study revealed that dogs also experience personality changes over the course of a lifetime.
Read MoreWhen things go wrong in a zoo, it is often dramatic, grisly, and even tragic. Here are some unfortunate zookeepers who died tragically on the job.
Read MoreHaitian President Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his home early Wednesday morning. Moïse and his wife were both shot, though she is expected to survive.
Read MoreThe Tulsa Race Massacre is considered one of the worst massacres in American history. Countless people lost their lives and some remains are still being found.
Read MoreThe acquittal weighed heavily on the mentally exhausted jurors, and they faced the wrath of the public when they returned home.
Read MoreAlcohol has been known for centuries to loosen inhibitions, and sometimes guests at Disney World imbibe so much that they truly lose their inhibitions.
Read MoreWithin months of arriving in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Alberta Williams was abducted, killed, and her body was dumped along Canada's Highway of Tears.
Read MorePaul John Knowles was known as The Casanova Killer for his deadly charm, which he used to kill at least 18 people in five states.
Read MoreBillionaire Carl Erik Björkegren disappeared one day in 1994, and despite several theories try to explain what happened, his whereabouts are still unknown.
Read MoreMickey Featherstone was a dangerous New York City hitman. When he found himself betrayed by his own gang, he snitched on them and went into witness protection.
Read MoreThey almost walked free, thanks to using their near-infinite cocaine money to bribe juries. They burned bright, before losing it all. But where are they now?
Read MoreHere's an in-depth explanation of the Hillside Strangler murders and the apparent motivations of the men behind them.
Read MoreChris Watts infamously killed his wife, Shan'ann, and their two children, in what he called "the epitome of showing a rage." But where is he now?
Read MoreIn the 1970s and '80s, there was a lot of money to be made in the illicit drug trade, first with marijuana, and later through the smuggling of cocaine.
Read MoreThe bodies of seven women and girls were found in and around Cherepovets, Russia, and their unknown killer was dubbed "The Danilovsky Maniac."
Read MoreSpies worked as informants for the Drug Enforcement Administration. Jorge Salcedo Cabrera was one; he helped bring down a whole cartel in Colombia in the 1990s.
Read MoreOn November 3, 1984, 17-year-old Lisa McVey was riding her bicycle home after working at a local donut shop when she was abducted by Bobby Joe Long.
Read MoreThere have been times that criminals, thanks to Google Earth, were caught in the act.
Read MoreThe Green River Killer is one of the most notorious murderers in the annals of serial killer history. How did he get away with it for so long?
Read MoreFew podcasts have dominated the true-crime genre quite as much as "My Favorite Murder." So how did these two friends come up with their unlikely show concept?
Read MoreWhat was supposed to be a regular shopping trip for Michelina Lewandowska ended up in the worst situation possible. She was buried alive by her own husband.
Read MoreWilliam Taft said he was tricked into pardoning a healthy man for medical reasons, an act he later regretted and made him lose faith in expert examinations.
Read MoreThe story of Australian Belle Gibson gained international attention, as she claimed alternative therapies and whole foods cured her malignant brain cancer.
Read MoreIn 2018, Chris Watts made headlines when he was arrested for the murder of his young daughters and pregnant wife. Now, new information has come to light.
Read MoreThe reason Joe Exotic is being resentenced is because an appellate court found that the original sentencing was for two charges that should've been combined.
Read MoreCameron and Janice Hooker picked up the 20-year-old Colleen Stan and within a half hour's time, she found herself kidnapped and in deep, deep trouble.
Read MoreThe story of Frédéric Bourdin and his numerous identities is almost unbelievable, right down to impersonating a missing kid and living with the family.
Read MoreJeffrey MacDonald met Colette Stevenson when they were in the seventh grade, and the couple had an off-again and on-again relationship throughout high school.
Read MoreIt is not often that a true crime series will feature an exclusive interview with a killer. Here's what Once Upon a Crime didn't tell you.
Read MoreManuel Buendía was a journalist in Mexico, where his column "Private Network" exposed connections between organized crime and the Mexican government.
Read MoreDr. Death did things his own way, a way that left several unsuspecting patients mutilated, permanently damaged, or dead.
Read MoreManuel Buendía's work often looked at drug trafficking and its ties to both corrupt Mexican officials and the CIA, among other crimes.
Read MoreElize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime provides a dateline and interviews with Elize and those familiar with the case in the four-part documentary.
Read MoreCommonly referred to as India's "Doctor Death," this corrupt doctor was convicted of killing seven people between 2002 and 2004.
Read MoreSerial killer Peter Tobin was arrested and charged with murder in October 2006, but the actual number of people killed may never be known.
Read More"Sophie: A Murder in West Cork," a new Netflix true-crime series, revisits the circumstances around 39-year-old Sophie Toscan du Plantier's brutal murder.
Read MoreIan Bailey Bailey was the first journalist on the murder scene, despite its remote location, and he moved from reporter to suspect two weeks after the killing.
Read MoreDuring a cash delivery to ATMs, armored truck driver Heather Tallchief abandoned her co-workers and sped off with the cash, disappearing entirely for 12 years.
Read MoreCurtsinger was believed to be the ringleader and was the only one sentenced to time in prison. He pleaded guilty to theft and receiving stolen property.
Read MoreA fear of cults was growing in the American psyche, and they found an outlet in the brutal murder of a young Stanford student named Arlis Perry in 1974.
Read MoreBlood-sucking entities that rise from the dead to prey on humans appear in legends all over the world. Here's what vampires look like in different cultures.
Read MoreThe government of the United States ultimately took matters to an extreme when it tasked the CIA with assassinating the revolutionary Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Read MoreHere's the story of the most pivotal moments in Michael and Jermaine Jackson's sibling rivalry.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 1989, Madonna filed for divorce for the second time from actor Sean Penn after less than four years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
Read MoreThe self-proclaimed ghost hunters (and media personalities) Ed and Lorraine Warren famously kept a museum full of haunted objects in their home's basement.
Read More"Stillwater," which stars Hollywood heavyweights such as Matt Damon, is already garnering controversy due to its similarities to the Amanda Knox case.
Read MoreAfter ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill's death, many fans were left wondering about the future of the "Sharp Dressed Man" crooners.
Read MoreMulti-talented Shirley Temple charmed the country with her acting, singing, and dancing. Her films helped Americans get through the Great Depression.
Read MoreIn February 2021, a mysterious TikTok user posted a video of an apparently deserted Valencia, Spain, and claimed to be from the year 2027.
Read MoreWith all of his artistic accomplishments, it's no surprise that Walt Disney received an impressive number of awards in his lifetime, acknowledging his work.
Read MoreOn December 16, 1950, Temple announced her retirement from Hollywood. She was 22 years old. The same day, she married her second husband, Charles Alden Black.
Read MoreFred Durst from Limp Bizkit launched a new look on his social media the other day that have some fans comparing him to Metallica's James Hetfield.
Read MoreArnel Pineda joined Journey in 2008 and has been rocking ever since. Here's how much he's worth now.
Read MoreCary Grant retired from acting at age 62, but he had such a successful career that he was worth a fortune when he died. Here's how much he was worth.
Read MoreRonnie James Dio had a successful career as a singer for Black Sabbath, and on his own. This is how much he was worth when he died.
Read MoreActress and singer Liza Minnelli had a very close relationship with fashion designer Halston. Here's how close they really were.
Read MoreBruce Kulick has played guitar for some of the most successful rock bands in music history. Here's how much he is worth.
Read MoreIn 1969, Mick Jagger carried on a secret relationship with actress, model, and singer Marsha Hunt. Here are the details of their hidden affair.
Read MoreJackie Chan is as much of a badass offscreen as he is on. And his standoff with Hong Kong's triad gangs is proof.
Read MoreJackie Chan performs all his own stunts, but they haven't always worked out in his favor. One left a quarter-sized hole in the actor's head.
Read MoreJackie Chan was abandoned by his parents at a young age. Then as an adult he learned the surprising truth about their seedy pasts.
Read MoreWhen Charley Pride died in December 2020, there were only three children listed on his will. But Tyler Pride has filed a lawsuit demanding he be included.
Read MoreActor Harrison Ford has had several brushes with death during his exploits as a pilot. Something tells us he should stick to flying on screen.
Read MoreMarilyn Manson turned himself in to police on charges of assault, but it had nothing to do with the recent allegations of sexual assault. Here's what happened.
Read MoreThe details of DMX's death remained unclear when news was first released. Now we know what really caused his death. Here's what happened.
Read MoreThe 2020 death of actor Chadwick Boseman came as a shock to most of his fans and to much of Hollywood — largely because so few knew of his colon cancer battle.
Read MoreMaria Callas, born Cecilia Sophia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulos, was quite possibly the most famous and most notorious female opera singer in the 20th century.
Read MoreJohn Wayne is legendary for his cowboy films. But which are the best? These are the best westerns starring John Wayne.
Read MoreActor and comedy legend Andy Kaufman passed away in May of 1984 due to lung cancer when he was just 35 years old. What was his net worth when he died?
Read MoreMonroe's personal life was intense and tumultuous, captivating the public. Many are still looking for answers about her death by looking into her last months.
Read MoreDusty Hill was a part of ZZ Top, which also included vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard, since its inception in 1969.
Read MoreInfomercial King Ron Popeil died on July 28 in Los Angeles. He made a career out of wacky and useful products sold on infomercials. Find out his net worth.
Read MoreZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died on July 28, 2021. Although the band never had a number one hit, Hill's career still paid off quite well. Here was his net worth.
Read MoreWe all fell in love with conman Frank Abagnale thanks to the film "Catch Me If You Can," but a critical look at his life suggests we're his biggest con.
Read MoreVHS tapes seem to define a generation. But what if the VHS tape wasn't the first, or even the best videotape that was out on the market? How did it triumph?
Read MoreGifted guitarist and producer Bob Kulick had played with many of music's great acts before his sudden death on May 28, 2020, at the age of 70.
Read MoreWhen it comes to iconic American rock bands, ZZ Top is a hard one to beat. The news today, though, brings sadness to the hearts of ZZ Top fans everywhere.
Read MoreWhile Oingo Boingo never got as big as they deserved, frontman Danny Elfman has enjoyed a long career in music — just not always fronting Oingo Boingo.
Read MoreLegendary boxer Muhammad Ali was a man of many talents and had a brief foray into Broadway via the 1969 musical "Big Time Buck White."
Read MoreWhy did Slipknot bring a dead crow along with them to shows? It's a brilliantly disgusting story that perfectly captures the band's vibe.
Read MoreFormer Slipknot drummer and co-founder Joey Jordison has died at the age of 46. Jordison, Paul Gray, and Shawn Crahan formed the heavy metal band in 1995.
Read MoreSlipknot is known for its wild antics both on and off the stage, and there plenty of stories. This is the untold truth of Slipknot.
Read MoreSlipknot's DJ, Sid Wilson, was a later addition after the core had already formed. Here's the violent way he made an impression on the band.
Read MoreSlipknot co-founder Joey Jordison died on July 26. Find out what his impressive net worth was from his long music career.
Read MoreIn 1953, E. M. Stuart had an idea. Serving as the president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at the time, Stuart was inspired to create a "walk of fame."
Read MoreMike Howe, the lead singer of the influential heavy metal act Metal Church, died on the morning of July 26, 2021, at his California home. He was 55.
Read MoreWoodstock '99, staged at decommissioned Griffiss Air Force Base, failed to the point that Rolling Stone and others refer to it as "the day the Nineties died."
Read More"What a long, strange trip it's been," sang The Grateful Dead on their hit "Truckin'." No matter; authorities were ready to turn that trip into a bad one.
Read MoreGram Parsons' planned solo debut album never saw the light of day amid a difficult production process. Here's the story behind the failed release.
Read MoreWhen Dickinson left Iron Maiden in 1993 to pursue a solo career, the band took a chance on Blaze Bayley, who had been fronting British metal band Wolfsbane.
Read MoreDuring his last-ever phone call, John Lennon was seemingly looking forward to coming back home to Liverpool and reconnecting with a certain family member.
Read MoreGary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd remains at home in Alpharetta, Georgia, as he recovers from an emergency heart surgery that once again happened while on tour.
Read MoreDavid Marks played the guitar for the Beach Boys, and he recorded a lot of surfer hits with the band during their early years.
Read MoreA 21-year-old deranged fan in Florida planned to murder Bjork, allegedly due to his anger that she was dating British musician Goldie.
Read MoreAl Pacino's role as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" trilogy is one of his most iconic characters, but the role was almost given to someone else
Read MorePrince unexpectedly died at the age of 57 on April 21, 2016, and the iconic Grammy-winning artist apparently predicted his demise.
Read MoreJackie Mason was considered a great stand-up comedian, although he was no stranger to controversy. How much was the comic worth when he died?
Read MoreThe release of the fun, light new Prince track, "Hot Summer," feels like a posthumous gift from the late funkmaster genius.
Read MoreOn Saturday, July 24, 2021, the world said farewell to legendary comedian and self-proclaimed "funniest ex-rabbi in the world," Jackie Mason.
Read MoreKawaii simply means cute, tiny, or lovable. But the term also encompasses a whole lot more in its country of origin.
Read MoreThere are several details about Eddie Van Halen that were only revealed, or only became widespread knowledge after his death.
Read MoreMythBusters tested hundreds of myths, including many related to films. Some episodes redeemed movie moments, but these were debunked by the MythBusters.
Read MoreTwo years have passed since Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz worked together. Fritz has revealed that he hasn't spoken to his former costar in that time.
Read MoreNearly a century after its 1922 premiere, "Nosferatu" remains a compelling adaptation of "Dracula." This is the untold truth of "Nosferatu."
Read MoreHarajuku fashion swept the globe at the turn of the 21st century, but it's not popular in Japan anymore. Here's the untold truth of Harajuku culture.
Read MoreBorn Charles Grodinski on April 21, 1935, in Boston, Charles Grodin went on to become one of the most-popular comedic and Broadway stars of the 1970s and 1980s.
Read MoreA decades-long controversy over a specific Bruce Springsteen lyric has come to an end. "Thunder Road" is one of Springsteen's most-iconic (if misheard) songs.
Read MoreThanks to unreliable news sources, some stars have been reported dead before their time. Here are some celebrities who were declared dead when they weren't.
Read MoreAs an iconic guitarist, talented actor, and one of rock legend Bruce Springteen's best buddies, Steven Van Zandt seems to have it all.
Read MoreMovies such as "The Exorcist" take more than a little dramatic license when it comes to demonology. Here's what Hollywood gets wrong about demons.
Read MoreBrandon Lee was a promising movie star when his death in 1993 brutally cut his dreams short at age 28. Sadly, he may have had a premonition of his own death.
Read MoreBob Ross didn't make his personal life public, so his fans didn't even know about his lymphoma until after his death. This was what his last year was like.
Read MoreLassie, as a character, started out in a short story written by Eric Knight and published in 1938. But what about the actual "actor"?
Read More"Just a Friend" became the biggest hit Biz Markie ever had. What was the song really about?
Read MoreHe'd done it before with Van Halen, but when Sammy Hagar was asked to step in once as a replacement for Steven Tyler in Aerosmith, something didn't feel right.
Read MoreSlayer's 38-year career included its share of trials and tribulations, and these are what make their real-life story tragic in more ways than one.
Read MoreGeorge Clooney is known as a bold force in Hollywood but maybe not so much a daredevil — especially since a serious motorcycle accident made him drop his hobby.
Read MoreMovies make being a knight look really cool—and present a distorted picture of historical reality. Here's everything movies get wrong about being a knight.
Read MoreHere are some times when an actor actually stopped a movie from getting made.
Read MoreCelebrities die too, and often choose cremation for their remains. This is where these famous people have their ashes scattered.
Read MoreBiz Markie may have been a one-hit wonder, but he wasn't hurting for cash at the end of his life. Here's how much he was worth when he died.
Read MoreOn July 19, 2021, Kansas fiddler Robby Steinhardt died. This is how much he was worth (more or less) at the time of his death.
Read MoreKISS was formed in the early '70s with bassist Gene Simmons, rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley, drummer Peter Criss, and lead guitarist Ace Frehley.
Read MoreAlong the way Baum used the series to introduce all sorts of new characters to the "Oz" canon. And he eventually revealed the Wonderful Wizard's real name.
Read MoreCallas captivated the public with her roles in operas such as "Tosca." Most people don't know that her personal life had as much drama as one of her operas.
Read MoreIn 2011, Betty White and Joy Behar discussed how at the beginnings of White's career, no one had known that White's friend, the pianist Liberace, was gay.
Read MoreOn Friday, July 16, 2021, the music world lost one of its more interesting performers when Biz Markie died at the age of 57.
Read MoreIron Maiden has a new song out and the video is packed full of hidden details for their fans. Let's take a look and see what Easter eggs the band left us.
Read MoreThe organization has said that once a name is installed in the Walk of Fame, it is never permanently removed -- at least, not by the organization itself.
Read MoreLenny Bruce made profane observations about society and built his reputation as a counterculture comedian and satirist, and people would love or hate him.
Read MoreThe Wallenda family has and has collected multiple world records, but unfortunately, they are no stranger to tragedy.
Read MoreIn 1981, a stunt sequence went sideways when the suit Chevy Chase was wearing malfunctioned, resulting in an electricity surge coursing through his body.
Read MoreIron Maiden has been teasing fans and leaving clues since 2019, causing their followers to suspect the band is releasing new music. The answer came July 15.
Read MoreNear-death experiences can be some of the most profound and strange phenomena experienced by humans — and Leo DiCaprio has come closer to the end than many.
Read MoreThe Hollywood sign is one of the most recognizable monuments in Los Angeles, California and, while there's no proof it's haunted, Peg Entwistle died there.
Read MoreFor over 60 years, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has honored individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of the entertainment industry.
Read MoreAC/DC has released new beers to go with its latest album, and one of the brews includes a clever wink to the rockers' favorite embodiment of pure evil: Satan.
Read MoreParis Hilton doesn't hide her love for pets. Most people probably remember seeing Hilton carrying her dog Tinkerbell — though she's had more exotic pets too.
Read MoreWoodstock 99 wasn't just a mess of a musical festival; it was a disgusting display of the worst humanity has to offer, including riots and sexual assault.
Read MoreCinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar, who joined the group in 1985, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 58; no cause of death has been reported for LaBar.
Read MoreIt was said that one of Garland's original dresses was stashed away for decades in the Hartke Building of the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
Read MoreMiloš Forman's 1984 film "Amadeus" purports to explore the relationship between rival composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.
Read MoreWhen Mick Jagger asked bartender Bobby Lozoff for a margarita, Lozoff asked if he'd like to try something he'd been working on instead — and made history.
Read MoreLegendary playwright William Shakespeare saw his dreams go up in smoke and flames during a performance at London's Globe Theatre on June 29, 1613.
Read MorePoison drummer Rikki Rockett announced in July 2021 that he had contracted COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. Still, he urged others to get the vaccine.
Read MoreHere's the surprising thing that took place during Paul McCartney's debut gig with the Quarrymen, the band that eventually evolved into the Beatles.
Read MoreJuly 2021 saw the release of, not one, but two teasers for new films about serial killer Ted Bundy, and internet immediately criticized the movies. Here's why.
Read MoreThe first connection is Carrie Fisher, who of course starred in "The Empire Strikes Back" as Princess Leia and made a cameo appearance in "The Blues Brothers."
Read MoreSometimes called the poet of the common man, country legend Merle Haggard faced numerous struggles growing up and even did time. Does his childhood hold clues?
Read MoreWhile many could probably name the fourth Marx Brother, Zeppo, few know there was a fifth, who regularly performed with them on stage, though not in films.
Read MoreStarr deflected the attention from his own birthday, to what he wants his birthday celebrations to be about, encapsulated in the phrase "peace and love."
Read MoreWoodstock '99 took place thirty years after the original Woodstock. It has since gone down in history as one of the most infamous music festivals of all time.
Read MoreClose to half a million people attended the inaugural concert event that included performances by dozens of popular artists, including Jimi Hendrix and The Who.
Read MoreThe relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, The Beatles principal songwriters, continues to capture audiences' imaginations.
Read MoreAlthough it wasn't a long-running rivalry, Todd Rundgren and John Lennon had a controversial feud that made music headlines for some time in 1974.
Read MoreJackie Chan's life story is undeniably intriguing, but there's plenty that most fans don't know. Here are some things you may not know about Jackie Chan.
Read MoreNikki Sixx was once offered a chance to play bass in the band Quiet Riot, but he passed on the opportunity, and with good reason.
Read MoreAfter Blink-182 bassist and singer Mark Hoppus revealed his cancer diagnosis in late June, fans have been intently following his updates on social media.
Read MoreMumford & Sons have made a name for themselves for their unique style and constant evolution as musicians. This is the untold truth of Mumford & Sons.
Read MoreEven with multiple streams of income, how much could Farrow actually be worth? Let's take a look.
Read MorePeople have been asking more personal questions, such as, "Is Ronan Farrow married?" Let's take a look.
Read MoreWoodstock '99 was notorious for the widespread rioting that took place throughout the four-day festival. Here's the truth behind the riots and what caused them.
Read MoreDon McLean's daughter, Jackie, recently discussed the trauma she experienced from years of mental and emotional abuse she claims her father inflicted upon her.
Read MoreModel Ambra Gutierrez was instrumental in bringing light to Weinstein's horrifying ways.
Read MoreIn June 2012, Elize Matsunaga confessed to murdering her husband. Where is she today?
Read MoreElize Matsunaga killed her husband Marcos in 2012. As you might guess, their marriage wasn't going well. Here's what reportedly happened.
Read MoreWhether you think they're always high or fluent in Spanish, you might be surprised. Here are some false things you might believe about Cheech and Chong.
Read MoreIn 2006, Will Ferrell was involved in a bizarre death hoax that claimed he was killed in a paragliding accident.
Read MoreWoodstock '99 was a debacle. The festival was meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original in 1969 and has been dubbed "The day the nineties died."
Read MoreWhat about the most famous dressing room request of all? We're talking about Van Halen's infamous 53-page rider and its infamous M&M stipulation.
Read MoreDanny Trejo has one of the most instantly recognizable faces in Hollywood. Let's take a look at the incredible untold truth of Danny Trejo.
Read MoreFamed folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie had his career tragically cut short by the same rare and inherited disease that took his mother's life.
Read MoreCharlton Heston, known for his chiseled features and epic roles, gathered a wide range of fans -- and detractors -- but there was nothing simple about him.
Read MoreMichael Stipe, the lead vocalist for one of the most influential rock bands in music history, R.E.M., has avoided death at least three times.
Read MoreMick Jagger's autobiography was started in the 1980s after the singer accepted a big advance from a publisher, but he never finished it.
Read MoreThe love story between Star Wars' Princess Leia and Han Solo is an all-time favorite cinematic pairing. But the Fisher/Ford love story? Not as much fun.
Read MoreBrands, not content to simply let their mascots sell us their products, will announce that their characters don't just hawk snack, they have entire backstories.
Read MoreIn the upcoming biography Genesis 1975-2021: The Phil Collins Years, guitarist Steve Hackett revealed the reason why he quit the band in 1977.
Read MoreSeveral songs that have become pop hits have been inspired by specific people who in one way or another touched the songwriter's life, for better or for worse.
Read MoreIn 1983, spike-haired Billy Idol had his first hit in the U.S. with the ballad-anthem "Eyes Without A Face." Turns out, that video landed him in the hospital.
Read MoreBacteria in dumplings, a failed cola brand, a DOA gaming console ... were these products victims of the infamous Jackie Chan endorsement curse? Some think so.
Read MoreWhile some stars made headlines for receiving prison sentences after they were famous (Hi, Martha Stewart), Tim Allen's brush with the law came before TV fame.
Read MoreThe King of Rock and Roll was likely unconscious on the floor for the final hours of his life. Here's what we know about the day Elvis Presley died.
Read MoreHere, we're documenting the incidents that happened as a result of somebody documenting. These documentaries arguably changed the world.
Read MoreBarbie has had an impressive number of careers in her traditional doll form -- over 200 professions since her introduction in 1959. But what about a full name?
Read MoreOrson Welles and the Mercury Theatre moved into the then-cutting-edge format of radio, hosting a weekly program called "The Mercury Theatre On The Air."
Read MoreMichael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" sold 66 million copies and won eight Grammy Awards — but you might be surprised by the source of Jackson's inspiration.
Read MoreHere's the real story of how Cass Elliot nearly missed out on joining the Mamas and the Papas.
Read MoreAussie actor and singer Rick Springfield has only had one song top the American Billboard charts, but it's a really good one — but who inspired Jessie's Girl?
Read MoreWhile the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
Read MoreWhere did all of Nicolas Cage's money go?
Read MoreHis cobras "were not happy," said Cage in an interview. "They would try to hypnotize me by showing me their backs, and then they'd lunge at me."
Read MoreBill Cosby was convicted in 2018 of drugging and sexual assault charges stemming from a 2004 incident. However, Cosby effectively became a free man on June 30.
Read MoreWalt Disney World, the mega-resort Florida theme park destination that draws tens of millions of visitors per year, goes to great lengths to promote its image.
Read MoreTo deal with his paranoia surrounding his physical well-being, playwright Tennessee Williams ingested an excessive amount of alcohol and pills. He died in 1983.
Read MoreThe Doors never got to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show again after their September 1967 debut. Here's the reason behind their lifetime ban from the show.
Read MoreOne of the most unsettling serial killers ever known, Jeffrey Dahmer had a childhood of unhealthy obsession that was a precursor to a more disturbed adulthood.
Read MoreAllison Mack, a former actress on the very popular CW series "Smallville," was sentenced to three years in prison for her participation in NXIVM.
Read MoreThe upcoming release of a new Iron Maiden album would be a pretty big deal, especially if it was teased in a subversive, cryptographic way.
Read MoreEdward Gorey's art is unmistakable, with spindly figures and intricate details. But he lived by his own terms. This is the untold truth of Edward Gorey.
Read MoreSomewhere between the notoriety levels of the Mothman and the Ogua lies one of the most visually iconic creatures in all of cryptid lore: the Flatwoods Monster.
Read MoreAlthough the Pan African congresses had comparatively little political or financial power, they spurred international discussions about racism and colonialism.
Read MoreThe Hungarian gymnast won 10 Olympic medals, survived the Holocaust, and is the oldest living Olympic champion alive.
Read MoreExplorer Leif Erikson was the second of three sons of Erik the Red, the Viking who created the first European settlement on Greenland somewhere around 980 CE.
Read MoreWith 1945 came the beginning of the end for Japan's major cities. Tokyo became a focus of America's offensive -- as Japan's capital, and for its construction.
Read MoreThe body of an unknown man wearing a Rolex watch with oyster casing was found in the English Channel, which would help the police solve the case.
Read MorePresident Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, and the U.S. government began forcefully removing Native peoples from their homes in a deadly march.
Read MoreThe waterways of Venice are some of the most well-known images of modern Italy, with small boats traversing the road-like network of canals.
Read MoreIn the 1960s, serial killer Jack the Stripper terrorized the streets of London and claimed the lives of several sex workers who he left stripped naked.
Read MoreHumans have been navigating the seas for thousands of years, and untold numbers of them have wound up stranded for one reason or another.
Read MorePolish army captain Witold Pilecki knew they needed information about what was really going on inside the Germans' newly developed work camp, Auschwitz.
Read MoreAaron Burr had a tragic family life. Actually he had two family lives. Recent scholarship has uncovered that he had a secret second family.
Read MoreJohn George Haigh, also known as the Acid Bath Killer, was one of the most notorious serial killers in England with a particularly macabre tool in his arsenal.
Read MoreThe history of the United States of America has its share of historical myths, including one widely believed about the American flag.
Read MoreChina's Great Leap Forward, carried out by the Chinese Communist Party, lasted from 1958 to 1961 and had some terrible consequences.
Read MoreIf America is an open road, then the American counterculture of the 1960s is best described as a bus, hand-painted, loaded, and roaring toward the horizon.
Read MoreOur founding father and initial president, George Washington, gave the first pardon on November 2, 1795, and it had to do with whiskey.
Read MoreBelle Gunness was accused of murdering at least 25 people, but her story eventually came to a mysterious end thanks to her accomplice, Ray Lamphere.
Read MoreJens Söering and Elizabeth Haysom met in 1984 while pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Eventually, they were suspects in the murder of Haysom's parents.
Read MoreWater spirits and fish-human hybrid creatures exist in mythology from around the world. Here's what mermaids look like in different cultures.
Read MoreIn Brazil, a fire in one of the highest buildings in Sao Paulo killed 187 people. The place became famous as one of the most haunted places in the world.
Read MoreIn the 1960s and '70s, Sister Corita Kent used pop art as a medium for expressing her support of social and racial justice issues.
Read MoreFor decades Marie Antoinette wrote secret love letters to Swedish Count Axel von Fersen, revealing she had an intimate and passionate relationship with him.
Read MoreThere are several theories as to where Uncle Sam came from. One says he was inspired by a meat packer during the War of 1812, but he may be even older.
Read MoreFrom bifocals to lightning rods, Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things that we still use today. He invented swim fins when he was just 11 years old.
Read MoreBenjamin Franklin is famously remembered for inventing things like bifocals and the lightning rod. But did you know he also invented a flexible catheter?
Read MoreAs described in the Old Testament portion of the Bible, Leviathan is a sea creature that fears no one but is feared by all of mankind. What does it symbolize?
Read MoreArmy Captain Jeffrey MacDonald remains in prison for the murder of his wife and two daughters. What do we know about his military service?
Read MoreWhile most of them want to stay out of the spotlight, Elena Vavilova shared her espionage story in the book "The Woman Who Can Keep a Secret."
Read MoreThe Silk Road could have been named for any number of products or ideas traded on it, from tea to Buddhism to its most delicate commodity: glass.
Read MoreEthiopia is one of Africa's oldest states, with deep ties to Abrahamic religions, and the only African nation to escape European colonization, until 1935.
Read MoreThe threat of Communism from Cuba during the Cold War was real and imminent, or, at least that's what U.S. military generals wanted the public to believe.
Read MoreIf the women and children were afraid, they didn't show it. In the disturbing video that made its rounds on social media, soldiers are leading the group.
Read MoreSergei Krikalev is a Russian cosmonaut, and for many years, he held the record for spending the most time in space - 804 days, nine days, and 39 minutes.
Read MoreThe Holocaust killed nearly six million Jewish people, including Anne Frank, whose personal diary became one of the most important documents of the Holocaust.
Read MoreWhen Christopher Columbus returned to Europe from his Spain-funded voyage to the "Indies," his first stop was in Lisbon, Portugal -- not Spain.
Read MoreSamuel Arnold had participated in discussions about kidnapping President Abraham Lincoln, but he wasn't even around when Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
Read MoreIt may be just a matter of time before billionaires are capable of sending missions to the moon, perhaps walking on its surface and planting Space X flags.
Read MoreUnsinkable Sam earned fame during World War II for his incredible ability to survive ship sinkings. This is the real story behind Unsinkable Sam explained.
Read MoreDuring a blizzard, wind gusts must reach a speed of at least 35 mph, blowing snow at such an intensity that you can only see ahead a quarter of a mile or less.
Read MoreThe treatment of prisoners in ancient China was meant to remove dissent within society. So let's look at the grim reality of being a prisoner in ancient China.
Read MoreDrug dealer Rayful Edmond cooperated with U.S. officials as part of the witness protection program, but despite his invaluable help, he is still in jail today.
Read MoreThe brutal killing of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb put infamous Wild West gunslinger John Wesley Hardin on the run and eventually landed him in prison.
Read MoreMafia hitman Sammy "The Bull" Gravano killed at least 19 people, but went free in the witness protection program. Here's what he's been up to since.
Read MoreIndividuals receiving pardons over the years have included those accused of land fraud, narcotics trafficking, espionage, serial murder, and assassination.
Read MoreAttorney Elizabeth Fink was there fighting in the aftermath, trying to give the prisoners something they hadn't gotten in a long time: a fair shot at justice.
Read MoreGary Ridgway, who is more commonly known as the Green River Killer, was arrested for killing at least 48 women while married to Judith Mawson.
Read MoreThe four-day riot saw the prisoners of Attica Correctional Facility assume control of the building. But was this really the worst prison riot in history?
Read MoreAccording to Bible Study Tools, the word "dragon" appears 21 times in the King James version of the Old Testament, as well as in the New Testament.
Read MoreJust a month before the plane crash that took her life, rising R&B star Aaliyah had a cryptic dream that seemed to predict her death.
Read MoreThe Hacienda Arms Apartments in West Hollywood, which were originally called the Hacienda Park Apartments, have a rich and sordid history, including arson.
Read MorePrincess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew, created a bit of a stir several years ago when the man she chose to date didn't quite meet royal standards.
Read MoreIn the late 1920s, New York had an overcrowding problem in its prisons, so the Attica Correctional Facility was built and opened in 1931.
Read MoreThe Attica Prison riot of 1971 is considered one of the most catastrophic episodes in New York's history. Dozens died and confusion reigned for several days.
Read MoreBesides its magnificent beauty, Mount Huascaran is also the cause of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in Peru's history.
Read MoreYou might think Mercury in retrograde isn't a big deal. Your nation's leader might think otherwise. Here are rulers who relied on astrology to make decisions.
Read MoreWinning the lottery means you're set for life, right? Uh, not so much. Here's how NOT to lose it all after you win big. You can thank us (with cash) later.
Read MoreA century and a half ago, one man took his gambling prowess to Europe's biggest and grandest casino: the one at Monte Carlo.
Read MoreThe number three appears throughout the Bible a total of 467 times and is often used syntactically. So why is it so prominent?
Read MoreThe intellectual great and author W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent Black American figure during the early 19th century and was a co-founder of the NAACP.
Read MoreThe year 1898 marked the beginning of a campaign by three American fruit companies to secure land in Central and South America, in countries already weak.
Read MoreTheories positing that someone other than William Shakespeare wrote his famous plays have been around for centuries, and continue to circulate even today.
Read MoreA serial killer who murdered because he believed he could prevent earthquakes? Yep, Herbert Mullin was unique. So how was he able to get away with 13 murders?
Read MoreIn 1556, the Chinese province of Shaanxi was struck by an earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people and remains the deadliest in history.
Read MoreThe website Christianity.com reports that the most fundamental issue in pinning down exactly what God looks like is this: God does not have a specific form.
Read MoreLord Byron: prolific, brilliant Romantic poet or narcissistic, probable sex addict? As the saying goes (a sentiment his wife possibly shared), why not both?
Read MoreRosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955, after refusing to give her seat on a bus to a white man. Was that the only time she was put behind bars?
Read MoreOn the surface of it, baptism may seem like a simple enough ceremony, but there's more to it than you might think. Here's the untold truth of baptism.
Read MoreThanksgiving seems straightforward, but how much of the original Thanksgiving story is really true? Here are false things everyone believes about Thanksgiving.
Read MoreParis' famous Eiffel Tower, an ostentatious and stunning sight that no visitor can ever resist photographing, wasn't under construction very long at all.
Read MoreThere have only been 21 impeachments in history, but only three people were ever banned from serving in the US government.
Read MoreIn 1869, ten explorers began to boat down the Colorado River, and not all of them came home. This is the crazy true story of the 1869 Grand Canyon expedition.
Read MoreCritics say when a team at the University of Cincinnati exposed at least 88 patients to radiation, they were doing it to help the U.S. government.
Read MoreWhat does the Bible actually say about gambling? Surprisingly little, as it turns out.
Read MoreEcuador's youngest serial killer Juan Fernando Hermosa, who is commonly referred to as the "Child of Terror," was born and raised in Quito.
Read MoreHistoric photos of the Kashmir giants were taken in India during the Durbar festival in Delhi in 1903. Here's how tall the giants of Kashmir really were.
Read MoreBetween May 1871 and December 1872, several mysterious deaths and disappearances were reported surrounding an inn owned by the Bloody Bender family.
Read MoreThere is one massive flood that, while not officially a secret, rarely gets the attention it deserves.
Read MoreThe U.S. government once resorted to something macabre and horror tale-sounding by collecting deceased baby parts for use in nuclear experiments.
Read MoreThe lines outside the restrooms must have been incredible when these movies screened in the theater.
Read MoreThe airline industry has evolved into a well-oiled machine. But what secrets are the airlines keeping from us and what don't they want us to know?
Read MoreThe oldest known photographs tell us a lot about history, from their subjects and the scientific breakthroughs used to document everyday life.
Read MoreBetween 1840 and 1860, up to 400,000 people traveled the over 2,000-mile path of the Oregon Trail, encountering sickness, death, exhaustion and other hardships.
Read MoreThe 1956 Summer Olympic games was one of the most controversial in history. The summer of '56 saw the first ever nations to boycott the event -- eight of them.
Read MoreYukio Mishima was rejected by liberals and conservatives alike despite his nationalism, but his novels still maintained a grip on the Japanese literary scene.
Read MoreThe anthem which accompanies the raising and lowering of the Olympic flag, known as the Olympic Hymn, has been played for virtually all of the games since 1960.
Read MoreBetween 2005 and 2008, the rural town of Kicevo, Macedonia, was terrorized by a serial killer who preyed on older women who were domestic workers.
Read MoreUnlike some haunted things, there's really no mystery surrounding the origins of "The Hands Resist Him," a painting so creepy it became an internet meme.
Read MoreIn 1920, John B. Watson devised an experiment to determine whether an infant could be conditioned to fear something they were not previously afraid of.
Read MoreMexico City's 1968 Olympics shooting was the bloody culmination of student protests and put a spotlight on Mexico's authoritarian government at the time.
Read MoreAs the Great Depression dashed people's hopes and finances from coast to coast, one man in Texas thought it would be fun to prank the entire country.
Read MoreEveryone knows the phrase, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it. Sometimes there are jobs that just take that to the extreme — Roman vomit collectors.
Read MoreDevil's Island was a prison system off the coast of French Guiana. If you were sentenced to do time there, that was pretty much the same as a death sentence.
Read MoreJackie Joyner-Kersee was named by Sports Illustrated as "Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century" — on the cover of the magazine's September 1987 issue!
Read MoreHere's a closer look at Carrie Nation and her oftentimes wild, chaotic life story as one of the leading figures of the temperance movement.
Read MoreThe Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest codes of law that archeologists have found from ancient history.
Read MoreBill isn't the only Clinton boy who knows how to get into trouble. His drug-dealing brother Roger was nicknamed "Headache" by the Secret Service.
Read MoreOverzealous and unremarkable — two words that described Richard Jewell. They contributed to the FBI's suspicions he planted a pipe bomb at the 1996 Olympics.
Read MoreBetween October 1977 and February 1978, Los Angeles was terrorized by a serial killer who preyed on women — but the Hillside Strangler was a pair of killers.
Read MoreYes, politicians sometimes run afoul of the law, but how about being chased down by Capitol police? This bizarre incident occurred in 1988 during a filibuster.
Read MoreAmelia Earhart disappeared with only one companion, Fred Noonan, on her fateful last flight in 1937. Earhart didn't really know Noonan well when he signed on.
Read MoreDeadliest Catch? Dirtiest Jobs? They got nothing on the medieval career of gong farming. Gong farming was among the most reviled but necessary careers.
Read MoreWhile many have heard of the horrors of mustard gas during wartime, fewer know about the torturous experiments carried out on "volunteer" U.S. soldiers.
Read MoreWhat empire in history fits the bill of most powerful, perhaps with some colorful history thrown in as well? For that, we should turn to ancient Rome.
Read MoreThere's always at least one person holding up a sign on a street corner, yelling about how the president is plotting to end democracy and enact martial law.
Read MoreTheir role was so vital that the fall of the Roman Empire was blamed on the widespread adoption of Christianity and ignoring the old gods, including Vesta.
Read MoreWith so many high-yield devices available to destroy the world several times over, keeping tabs on them is a top priority. How did one (or four) get lost?
Read MoreOver the course of his campaigns, Attila suffered only one military defeat. His death was not in battle, but the result of either poor health or treachery.
Read MoreThe word exorcism comes from the Latin "Exorcizo te," which translates to "I command you," a common phrase used during an exorcism to cast out demons.
Read MoreDespite not physically taking part in the murders, in 1971 Manson was convicted of first-degree murder for directing the killings and was sentenced to death.
Read MoreWhile most kids have a grasp of the colors, shapes, and the numbers 1-10 by first grade, very few have that mastered by the age 18 months, as did Kashe Quest.
Read MoreInsects haven't always been small. Here are some of the largest extinct insects to ever fly or crawl on the planet.
Read MoreThe evolution of skateboarding has followed a nonlinear path and gone through periods of decline, but the sport (or hobby, or lifestyle) has zigzagged uphill.
Read MoreEileen Welsome published an expose revealing one of the most morally reprehensible atrocities that the U.S. government ever committed against its own people.
Read MoreBetty and Dan Broderick married in 1969 and had four children together: Kim, Lee, Dan, and Rhett. After it all went wrong, what do their kids think today?
Read MoreMary Magdalene is, after the Virgin Mary, the most-named women in the Gospels, and was very clearly the most important of Jesus' female followers.
Read MoreCultures throughout history have had myths about creatures that can be described as dragons. Here's what dragons look like around the world.
Read MoreGrabbing a Kleenex used to be serious business. The ubiquitous household item that we take for granted today once served an important function in World War I.
Read MoreVisiting the Roman Colosseum during its heyday was an unbelievable, violent experience. Here's what it was really like being a spectator in the Colosseum.
Read MoreFor a while in the 1990s, Beanie Babies -- plush and colorful toys produced by manufacturer Ty -- were all the rage. Consumers gobbled up the popular toys.
Read MoreNo one really knows what happened to Theodosia Burr Alston. She was the oldest daughter of Aaron Burr, the vice president who killed Alexander Hamilton.
Read MoreWarren G. Harding is remembered as one of the worst U.S. presidents ever. Here are some of his dark secrets that help explain how he got such a reputation.
Read MoreToday, it might be unthinkable that barbers would perform rudimentary operations on top of their more familiar duties but such was the lot of a medieval barber.
Read MoreNew York mayor Fiorello La Guardia jumped onto the back of a vegetable truck at the Bronx Terminal Market and announced that small artichokes were banned.
Read MoreBribery, racism, and human rights abuses are just some of problems with the ICO. This is the controversial history of the International Olympic Committee.
Read MoreLeonid Rogozov, in a base in Antarctica, had the classic symptoms of acute appendicitis and had to undergo surgery to survive, but he was the only doctor there.
Read MoreFor over 60 years, immigrants arriving in America through New York were processed at Ellis Island — the last of which was a sailor who overstayed shore leave.
Read MoreIn 1976, as the Olympics were ramping up in Montreal, Quebec -- mere days before the opening ceremonies -- more than 30 teams simply packed up and went home.
Read MoreThe process of fossilization is a far more complex one than most people realize (and much more rare). So what do you do if you happen to find a fossil?
Read MoreNew York's Hart Island is mostly known as a cemetery, but it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century — including its time hosting illegal boxing.
Read MoreThere are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
Read MoreBy any standards, the Battle of the Alamo wasn't even the biggest fight during the Texas Revolution, but it lead directly to the end of the entire conflict.
Read MoreIn the first Olympics, the world learned that some countries don't follow the same rules as others for every sport, and so a 1908 race enraged many people.
Read MoreIn the 16th century, the legend of a mythical creature took hold. This is the mythology of sea monks explained.
Read MoreAfter its completion in 1936, the Hoover Dam has been among the largest and most important hydroelectric plants in the world. But what would happen if it broke?
Read MoreAlthough disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
Read MoreThe first Black presidential candidate that almost no one remembers was George Edwin Taylor, back in 1904. Though George Edwin Taylor lost, he made his mark.
Read MoreDuring the Victorian era, overcrowded graveyards and changing attitudes about death brought about the rise of garden cemeteries. This is their weird history.
Read MoreThe legend of the Dents Run gold has persisted into the present day with modern seekers. Here's why the FBI got involved in the hunt for lost Civil War treasure
Read MoreWhenever the Olympic Games are held, millions of people stay glued to their televisions to support their country's athletes. Who hosts in 2024?
Read MoreFrom railway bridges collapsing to pedestrian being thrown to watery deaths, these are the deadliest bridge disasters in history.
Read MoreTo truly appreciate the world's most famous diaries, you need to understand them in context. Here's the stories behind some of the world's most famous journals.
Read MoreThe first atomic bomb was detonated in July 1945. Called "Gadget," it ushered in a new atomic age, and the fear that we'd all blow ourselves to smithereens.
Read MoreThe piece appears unspectacular at first glance, with a simple half-page of sheet music, but its composer added an impractical, ridiculous little caveat:
Read MoreTrejo recently recounted to Page Six a bizarre experience involving none other than infamous cult leader and criminal Charles Manson.
Read MoreDid you know that we are not only looking for space creatures of celestial proportions, but have also sought to join them in their journeys through the stars?
Read MoreIt was the death of an 1890 piece of legislation that arguably did the most damage during the Reconstruction Era.
Read MoreSome witch-hunters were mercenaries, in it for the money. If it constituted a bona-fide profession, how much money was worth the suffering of thousands?
Read MorePeople get married every day but most people don't have a collective consciousness of all the laws pertaining to marriage — and some are particularly odd.
Read MoreGrand Central is a well-known symbol of New York and the world's largest train terminal — but many don't know about its basement and the secrets it holds.
Read MoreAlthough there are many details known about the circumstances of Jane Stanford's death, it is unclear who actually killed her.
Read MoreAt around 11 p.m. on August 11, 1834, an angry mob of Protestants gathered and set fire to tar barrels outside the walls of the Ursuline Sisters' Convent.
Read MoreMany of us think of technological progress as an endless upward march leading to a future where anything is possible. This was not the case for the Concorde.
Read MoreIn 1868, Leland and Jane Stanford welcomed their only child into the world. Though he would die before age 16, he nevertheless had a huge impact on the world.
Read MoreBorn in Ohio on February 11, 1847, Thomas Edison acquired over 1,000 patents, including for the light bulb, phonograph, and the first motion picture cameras.
Read MoreRobert Louis Stevenson wrote a story inspired by a nightmare in just three days. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was released in January 1886.
Read MoreCharles Dickens relationships with his ten children were complex. He was doting and patient in their childhoods but increasingly distant as they got older.
Read MoreAaron Burr became a successful attorney. He became vice-president in 1800, but would enter history as one of the most controversial political names in the U.S.
Read MoreWhile Byron represented the dark, brooding, romantic figure of that era, he was also a real-life hero, and his tragic death was in the service of freedom.
Read MoreA group described as "six masked men" held up a Union Pacific Flyer train. Two men threatened Engineer W.H. Jones with guns and demanded he stop the train.
Read MoreSince it's located on an island, Alcatraz employees couldn't simply go home after a hard day's work. So, where did the prison guards and other employees live?
Read MoreAbout 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, researchers have produced a new genealogical DNA report on him that spans 21 generations.
Read MoreJerry Brudos was a serial killer with a distinct fetish for women's high-heeled shoes. This is how many victims he had (and how many deaths he is suspected of).
Read MoreFrom a humble beginning in Russia, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel in space, eight years before the moon landing.
Read MoreThe many design changes of the U.S. flag have been responses to new states joining the union, as opposed to responses to criticisms of the flag's suitability.
Read MoreConsidering how advanced pocket computers are now, it's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, many were adding on their fingers. Maybe a slide rule.
Read MoreWitch-hunting stories have inspired countless books and movies. Although they seem to belong to the past, witch-hunting is still a reality in many countries.
Read MoreBeing stuck, losing the freedom to remove yourself from a place, can be terrifying. Here are some of the scariest places people got stuck in real life.
Read MoreThere are always the threats of storms and cyberattacks that can jeopardize any power grid, and the average American household is likely unprepared.
Read MoreThere are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
Read MoreStanford University, founded by industrialist Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, is often ranked high among the world's foremost learning institutions.
Read MoreOne famous figure associated with the top hat was President Abraham Lincoln, often seen sporting the fashion accessory throughout his years in office.
Read MoreIn 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt came up with a much-needed football rule to address the increasing number of deaths on the field.
Read MoreThere was a time in European and American history when the bodies of the deceased were every bit as valuable, if not more, than whatever they were buried with.
Read MoreBy 1903 Gillette and his company started selling what were called system razors -- aka safety razors. The device was a handle that held a disposable blade.
Read MoreWhen you think about the Middle Ages, perhaps a knight comes to mind -- gallant and chivalrous heroes riding steeds, with metal protecting their bodies.
Read MoreThe Tower of London is one of history's most famous prisons. Here's what it was like for prisoners in the Tower of London.
Read MoreThe first record of the games comes from around 776 BCE, in a time when the Ancient Greek belief in their pantheon of gods was still alive and well.
Read MoreThe classic representation of Neanderthals portrays them with stooped posture, often in an evolutionary timeline showing human beings evolving to stand erect.
Read MoreThanks to a misunderstanding, a legend about Benjamin Franklin claims that he "discovered" electricity when he flew a kite in a lightning storm.
Read MoreDickens often wrote about economic hardship, unhappy childhoods, and people struggling with debts. Those were real concerns in his life when he was growing up.
Read MoreWhile deadliest from 1346 to 1352, the Bubonic Plague may have existed (and infected) humans for much longer than scientists and historians originally thought.
Read MoreGeorge Washington has inspired a whole mythology of false information. So much so that the misconceptions become confused as fact. Did he really quit school?
Read MoreLong before becoming a renowned physicist, Isaac Newton's life got off to a rocky start, and he struggled much of the rest of his childhood.
Read MoreMany believe the Shroud of Turin was the burial shroud in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his crucifixion, with the image of his face and body.
Read MoreThe Tower of London is notorious for housing some of history's most well-known prisoners, including Sir Walter Raleigh and revolutionary Guy Fawkes.
Read MoreIn March of 1910, a nine-day blizzard blanketed the Cascades mountains in Washington, causing the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. Here's what happened:
Read MoreHere are the stories of some of the 21 American POWs who refused repatriation to the United States when fighting in the Korean War ended.
Read MoreLegend says there is a rat for every New Yorker — more than 8 million! While that's likely not true, the city is taking steps to fight the ever-present threat.
Read MoreBP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010 has had far-reaching effects beyond the immediate disaster.
Read MoreThe witness protection program sometimes makes mistakes, like the time it let Marion Pruett go free. He went on to kill five people before being caught again.
Read MoreRussell Williams had no prior criminal record and had been married to Mary Elizabeth Harriman for 18 years at the time of his arrest.
Read MoreIt's no surprise that John Wesley Hardin committed his first murder at 15, and even less surprising that he witnessed the loss of life even earlier.
Read MoreAmerican Michael Townley was a hitman for the Pinochet regime in Chile in the 1970s. Later he cut a deal with U.S. authorities to inform for protection.
Read MoreIn the early morning hours of October 13, 1974, the body of 19-year-old Arlis Perry was discovered inside the Stanford Memorial Church in Stanford, California.
Read MoreThe murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is examined in the Netflix documentary, "Sophie: A Murder in West Cork" — but what did the documentary leave out?
Read MoreEx-cop Chancy Jones waived his Miranda rights and provided a written statement admitting he shot and killed his former mistress, Phyllis Malone.
Read MoreIn a recent podcast appearance, Anthrax bassist Frank Bello shared several details about the 1996 murder of his brother Anthony.
Read MoreHere's the Beatles album that, compared to the others, arguably stands out for more than just one reason.
Read MoreSlipknot are known for their mask, which are meant to be more than just creepy faces. Here's the meaning of every Slipknot mask explained.
Read MoreA recent survey involving close to 600 respondents revealed a rather surprising choice as KISS' least popular album.
Read MoreSlipknot's history is full of odd events and deep-cutting tragedies, and most everyone in the group has a tragic tale to tell.
Read MoreHeavy metal band Iron Maiden announced the upcoming release of their 17th album, "Senjutsu," to the head-banging delight of the group's loyal legion of fans.
Read MoreIn a recent interview, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo revealed that he initially wasn't comfortable with their self-titled 1994 debut album.
Read MoreWhen she died, Sophie Tuscan du Plantier was married to film producer and promoter Daniel Toscan du Plantier, who was considered "French film royalty."
Read MoreGunpowder transformed humans' ability to take each others' lives, but ironically, its inventors were trying to produce something that would prolong life.
Read MoreThe unicorn, a mythical creature that can strike enemies with the single horn on its forehead, appeared in folklore early -- on Mesopotamian artwork.
Read MoreSteeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
Read MoreDespite her appreciation for the legacy of her mother, Judy Garland, there is one tribute song that Liza Minnelli understandably avoids performing.
Read MoreIt is believed that there is an ocean three times the size of all the liquid on the Earth's surface situated near our planet's core.
Read MoreWomen's rights activist Laleh Osmany has started to fight against the controversial Afghanistan tradition of keeping women's names private.
Read MoreMany investors and monetary policymakers have questioned whether the United States might either enact regulations on cryptocurrency or even ban bitcoin.
Read MoreThe U.S. government ventured into the illegal and provided weapons to be sold to criminals in Arizona, a scheme that was named Operation Fast and Furious.
Read MoreFormer Australian politician Phuong Ngo currently sits in prison because he turned his political rivalry into a fatal ordeal.
Read MoreGeorge Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
Read MoreOne American president made a splash on the national political stage in 1847 with his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
Read MorePresident John Adams surprised many when he pardoned John Fries, who was part of a group of farmers protesting a tax on their lands, buildings, and slaves.
Read MoreRonald Reagan had a reputation of being a law-and-order president, but one of his final presidential pardons may surprise you. This is why is was controversial.
Read MoreWhat are the Nephilim? Angels? Demons? Giants? Extraterrestrials? The sheer volume of extrapolations and interpolations is utterly head-spinning.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson believed that the New Testament needed an editor to separate out the moral teachings of Jesus from the myths and miracles found in the Gospels.
Read MoreThe Bible has been interpreted in many different ways through the ages, sometimes controversially. Here are the theories about the Bible that change everything.
Read MoreHitler came up with a concept called "Positive Christianity" that he used to write the "Third Reich Bible," which was rife with Nazi propaganda.
Read MoreAccording to Christmas carols and Nativity scenes, when baby Jesus was born, Three Kings were led by a bright star to find his location and pay him homage.
Read MoreThe Bible is not one book, but rather a library, representing history, poetry, law, and more. There are 66 books in the Protestant Bible and 73 in the Catholic.
Read MoreSo how long would it take to read the Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21?
Read MoreIn some cases in the Bible, individuals get less than a sentence, while in others, they get whole books. Death is often an important part of a person's story.
Read MoreMost depictions of Jesus that endured through popular culture portray him with Western European features: peach-colored skin; straight hair; a Caucasian nose.
Read MoreIn 1999, horror novelist Stephen King had a close brush with death, but it wasn't from a ghost. Here's the truth about King's near-death experience.
Read MoreAs the immortalized speeches of Winston Churchill were yet to come, in 1939 it fell upon King George VI to overcome his stutter and address the public.
Read MoreSteven Russell was such an amazing conman that he walked out of prison on four separate occasions. And the hopeless romantic did it all for love.
Read MoreStanley Kubrick and Stephen King. Both masters of their disciplines. But when Kubrick filmed his version of The Shining, King didn't find it all that thrilling.
Read MoreThe British royal family has servants to do everything. However, working for the royals comes with very specific rules.
Read MoreFrom affairs jokes about private parts, there are no shortage of scandals that threatened to rock the White House over the last couple of centuries.
Read MoreDespite his now mythic status in the British psyche, Winston Churchill was, after all, human, and, as academics are now keen to discuss, a deeply flawed one.
Read MoreHammerhead sharks are not typically thought of as one of the most intimidating animals, though when a famous athlete hooked a massive hammerhead, it made news.
Read MoreWhile Einstein's contributions to modern physics cannot be understated, his theory of relativity is arguably the hardest to prove -- until now.
Read MoreLike many of Earth's planetary functions, its tiny tilt is made possible through the participation of nearby cosmic entities.
Read MoreThe United States often experiences drought-like conditions that cause water shortages. What would happen if the the country ran out of water?
Read MoreDespite its name, a desert rose is not a rose, but a mineral with a rose-like shape. The desert roses can be found in Africa, Western Asia, and Europe.
Read MoreIf any animal on earth has superpowers, it has to be the octopus. Smart, independent, can regrow legs. But one species is much more impressive than the others.
Read MoreNo longer a thing of fairy tales or nightmares, this fish without a face has officially joined the 9% of sea creatures we've both observed and classified.
Read MoreWhy does it cost so much to buy what's basically a to-scale Power Wheels?
Read MoreVietnam's Hang Son Doong is a breathtaking ecosystem that has gone on almost completely undisturbed for what scientists estimate to be about 3 million years.
Read MoreSnake Island is "a beautiful island, with tropical weather, rainforests and great coastline." It's home to "thousands and thousands of snakes." Venomous snakes.
Read MoreAlthough planet Earth is absolutely bursting with life, most of that life is a total mystery to those of us who inhabit the planet.
Read MoreFor years, flying cars have been the end all be all of futurism. Now, a new flying car is doing something other prototypes have not.
Read MoreBats' talons actually clench closed when they relax. When bats sleep upside down, the weight of their bodies pulls down on the tendons, locking the talons.
Read More"Breatharianism" is a potentially deadly pseudoscience with a simple tagline: Don't eat or drink -- just live on life-force, and bam: enlightenment.
Read MoreFlawed at best, deceptive at worst, the human eye is a sensory organ to behold, but certainly not to be trusted. Here's how your eyes constantly deceive you.
Read MoreThe longest creature to grace our planet was recently discovered in the deep sea waters of Australia.
Read MoreLess than 15% of all the different organisms across the globe have been catalogued, so new species that experts discover and name is worth celebrating.
Read MoreAt over 2,700 feet tall, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Here's what would happen if it were to collapse.
Read MoreNow, in a modern, tech twist, we've got fiction about mind-uploads and eternal virtual copies. But what of our bodies? Is it at all possible to live forever?
Read MoreThe "edge of space," otherwise known as the Kármán line, is where Jeff Bezos and his passengers will stop after launching from Earth's surface on July 20.
Read MoreJeff Bezos made enough money during the coronavirus pandemic to give all Amazon employees a huge bonus and still be as rich as he was before the pandemic.
Read MorePenitentes are ice spikes jutting up from the ground as if reaching toward the sun or waiting for someone to roll down and cut them accidentally.
Read MoreWhen the winner of an auction to go to space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had a scheduling conflict, 18-year-old Oliver Daeman took the coveted spot.
Read MoreSky halos are the scientific name for that ring we sometimes see around the sun or moon. What are they really all about?
Read MoreThe Cullinan diamond -- the 'Star of Africa,' unearthed in a South African mine in the early 20th century -- has an estimated worth of up to $2 billion.
Read MoreThe whole world depends on China's Yangtze River, but many worry about the Three Gorges Dam. A collapse would kill millions and disrupt the global supply chain.
Read MoreRecent disastrous flooding -- New Orleans, from Hurricane Katrina -- show that even with 21st century preparation, floods can still destroy whole communities.
Read MoreThe WWF says there are fewer than 4,000 wild tigers remaining in the world. Aside from loss of their habitat, one reason is hunting and poaching for fur.
Read MoreScientists recently discovered a new species they named "zombie frog," but how it got its name may surprise you. Here's what you didn't know about the frog.
Read MoreWhat TV lovers alike might not know is that there is a real-life twilight zone out there and — much like the TV show — it emits a sense of otherworldliness.
Read MoreWhen it comes to terrifying deep-sea creatures, octopuses are pretty intense. They're crafty, intelligent hunters who hide their tentacles in various disguises.
Read MoreGetting stung by a jellyfish is not a rare occurrence but it turns out that the common wisdom we hear about how to treat it may actually make things worse.
Read MoreThe way some tell the story, a goldfish can swim from one side of its tank and back, and in that time, forget every detail of the area in which it started.
Read MoreYou've probably heard it said that alcohol kills your brain cells. It's easy to believe, especially if you've experienced the misfortune of a raging hangover.
Read MoreMeet the hammerhead worm. It falls within the Platyhelminthes family, or flatworms, widely considered one of the most primitive animal groups on our planet.
Read MoreRemember your childhood with swarms of bugs all around? Well, scientists believe those days are long gone and we're experiencing the Windshield Effect fallout.
Read MoreFor millions of years the ocean has been a refuge for all manner of surprising organisms, resulting in some truly unsettling body types, like the Bobbit worm.
Read MoreThanks to pop culture, most people believe a pile of misconceptions about sharks. Here are some false things you might believe about sharks.
Read MoreThe more we study them, the more we learn that sharks are socially intelligent creatures. They develop lasting bonds of friendship that can go on for years.
Read MoreThroughout the years, Godzilla has gone through many transformations. He's gotten bigger, taller, heavier, and more violent as new movies get released.
Read MoreOnce we realize that Neanderthals were an intelligent species, it shouldn't surprise us to learn that they were able to control fire.
Read MoreRichard Branson conducted two decades of work and planning into the frontier of space tourism before jetting off into space.
Read MoreExperts wanted to learn about a recent discovery, including its skeletal structure and shape, and sing new technology, they uncovered something else.
Read MoreA research team exposed brown trout to methamphetamine to determine whether they were at risk of addiction from meth found in their waterways.
Read MoreThe nine-island nation of Tuvalu is the world's smallest republic by population. Here's what it's like to live there, and how climate change has changed life.
Read MoreDawn and dusk have been considered the prime feeding times for sharks, but a new study shows that the dining habits of these predators may be more complicated.
Read MoreFew animals in the ocean are as frightening as sharks but it might be surprising to learn that sharks actually help the environment in countless ways.
Read MoreTake the rage of a forest fire and the terror of a tornado and you'll end up with a fire whirl. They form when just the right amount of wind and fire combine.
Read MoreSharks are fearsome predators, not just because of their size — and teeth — but because of their intelligence. Turns out, their vision's pretty good too.
Read MoreThe sun is the most important contributor to life on Earth. It warms the seas, supports plants, and provides light. What would happen if it just exploded?
Read MoreScience fiction loves to imagine what would happen if all of the men in the world stopped existing. But are the stereotypes backed up by real world evidence?
Read MoreA recent study revealed why there were some dinosaur species that became smaller over time, instead of growing larger like most others.
Read MoreDragonflies are more than just cool-looking bugs we see outside in the summer. They play an important part in the world's ecosystem but they may be in trouble.
Read MoreEverybody knows to flush the airplane toilet with a wadded-up paper towel but the rest of your flight isn't exactly germ-free either. Here's what to avoid.
Read MoreIn April, former Senator Bill Nelson was confirmed by the Senate as the new administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Read MoreOne of Antarctica's truly magnificent, if not a bit spooky, wonders is a place known to the world as Blood Falls.
Read MoreAlthough she may be considered too old by NASA, private space exploration will ultimately give this 82-year-old pilot the opportunity to reach the stars.
Read MoreFrom the taming of wolves to the development of professional and familial bonds, humans and dogs have lived in relative harmony for a very long time.
Read MoreBesides being artistic inspiration, our moon happens to be a rock hurtling through space, which means, like any other chunk of rock, it could be blown up.
Read MoreIs it possible to collect samples of all of the known elements? In fact, that's going to be impossible for the average consumer, for a variety of reasons.
Read MoreWhile antimatter might have gone out of vogue in sci-fi in favor of "quantum" gobbledygook, questions about antimatter's existence still plague physicists.
Read MoreNannie Doss, who is commonly referred to as "The Giggling Granny" or "The Jolly Widow," is suspected of killing at least 10 people between 1924 and 1954.
Read MoreKiller Peter Tobin is currently serving life in prison for the rape and murders of at least three young women — how did his crimes go unnoticed by his wife?
Read MoreKeith Hunter Jesperson is serving four consecutive life sentences for killing eight women — because he bragged about it. Had he not, he might've gotten away.
Read MoreIn space, there is no drain and there is only microgravity, so water, soap, and shampoo stick to your skin and/or float around and ruin sensitive equipment.
Read MoreHorses are actually transported to international competition events like the Olympics in a special way.
Read MoreMental health issues are more common than you think. And they can affect anyone, including celebrities and athletes.
Read MoreGymnast Simone Biles pulled out of competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 27, 2021, leaving her teammates without enough points to win gold. Here's why.
Read MoreGiven that the Olympics were so deeply infiltrated by politics and war, there's clearly a lot more story to what happened with the boycott of the 1984 Olympics.
Read MoreThe medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have a special twist to them.
Read MoreSome, more aesthetic, aspects of basketball tend to get lost in shuffle, though. Such is the case with team logos.
Read MoreAsk soccer fans who they think the best player is, and you'll get many different answers. But one name you're going to hear over and over again is Pelé.
Read MoreThese are the most paused sports moments of all time.
Read MoreAthlete diets can certainly contribute to flatulence, and once in a while, a fart leaks out. Here are some athletes who farted on live TV.
Read MoreWhile Suni Lee's road to the Tokyo Olympics took a bumpy turn over the last couple of years, she has emerged through it all with a steely determination.
Read MoreThe German gymnastics team wore unitards instead of leotards at the Tokyo 2020 games. They said they were pushing back against sexualization in their sport.
Read MoreThese Super Bowl rings are huge, they're gaudy, and they are anything but cheap. So, how much are these behemoth medals of gallant victory actually worth?
Read MoreEach year, the Super Bowl rings are made differently and tailored to the winning team in a unique style.
Read MoreThese athletes sadly died while competing in the Olympics.
Read MoreOn July 23, 2021, the Cleveland Indians announced that they will be known as the Guardians starting next season. Here's the real meaning behind the new name.
Read MoreIt's no wonder beach volleyball players have to focus on optimizing every aspect of their performance, including their outfits.
Read MoreThe Norwegian women's beach handball Olympic team just made headlines when they were fined for replacing the bikini bottoms of their uniforms with shorts.
Read MoreThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially announced that the city of Brisbane has been selected to host the 2032 Summer Olympic games!
Read MoreNot every wrestler stays the same forever. Many have gone from what can only be called professional peacocking, to a completely different look.
Read MoreThere have been many instances throughout the 120-plus years of the modern Olympics of athletes taking things too far in one way or another.
Read MoreThere's a ton of crazy stories of Olympians who've had their medals taken away, and some have had victory snatched from their grasp amid shocking circumstances.
Read MoreThe happiest Olympic champions are the winners who took home the gold, followed by less happy silver medalists and least happy bronze, right? Apparently not.
Read MoreAt one time, sports competitions for the disabled weren't widely practiced. That all changed after World War II, with the many injured veterans and civilians.
Read MoreIf an Olympics fan or athlete acts the fool, it's going to be seen by at least some people, possibly millions, and repeated on the news and on YouTube.
Read MoreIn 1963, boxer Muhammad Ali — then known as Cassius Clay — released the spoken-word album "I Am The Greatest!" Much like Ali, it ended up making history.
Read MoreThe pinsetter is to bowling what the ski lift is to skiing: a surprisingly complicated machine that takes some of the actual work out of a popular sport.
Read MoreAt least some this year's Olympians have tats that will be visible to TV viewers, inasmuch as they won't be covered by the players' uniforms during competition.
Read MoreEveryone is gearing up for the upcoming Olympic games that will be held in Tokyo, Japan — especially fans of surfing, which is making its Summer Games debut.
Read MoreHistory is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
Read MoreHere's the truth behind the U.S. swim team's controversy at the 2016 Rio Games, where Ryan Lochte and three teammates claimed to have been robbed.
Read MoreIt is not the place you'd imagine dying but it's happened several times. This is how one Portuguese marathoner's bad Olympics decision led to his death.
Read MoreOf course, the first thing most people do after winning a medal is crash in their beds in the Athletes' Village from exhaustion. But there's more than that.
Read MoreThe 2017 biopic I, Tonya was largely accurate in portraying Tonya Harding's rise and fall but ignored or fictionalized a few details in her life story.
Read MoreHere's the truth behind the death of Knud Enemark Jensen, a Danish cyclist who died at the 1960 Olympics under controversial circumstances.
Read MoreThe 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo will look different than the past Olympic Games — here's why.
Read MoreOver the course of his career, Muhammad Ali was repeatedly challenged for his title of world heavyweight champion and defended it no less than 19 times.
Read MoreWe've compiled a handy guide of some of the most fascinating Olympians in Tokyo. Let's take a look at the 15 athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics.
Read MoreMatiss Kivlenieks, a goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died on Sunday, July 4, after a freak accident. This is how much he earned in his NHL career.
Read MoreBeing an Olympic athlete is hard. It can be poorly paid, mentally taxing, and incredibly isolating. This is the hard truth about being an Olympian.
Read MoreBig wave surfer Garrett McNamara was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on August 10, 1967. The western Massachusetts city is nowhere near a coastal area.
Read MoreBeing handed a ban from one of the governing bodies of the Olympics is a fairly rare occurrence, but that's not to say it hasn't happened, and for good reason.
Read MoreSurfer Garrett McNamara has tackled some of Earth's biggest waves. He made it to Guinness World Records in 2011 for the largest wave surfed. Does it still hold?
Read MoreThere's quite a few elements that will just kill us in awful, terrible ways if we even look at them funny. These are the most dangerous elements on Earth.
Read MoreThere are several styles of martial arts that stay true to their roots, continue to rely heavily on combative instruction, and may be considered dangerous.
Read MoreManifest destiny was the idea God gave white American settler permission to commit genocide. Here's the messed up truth of manifest destiny.
Read MoreThe United States has its share of ghost towns. However, Times Beach, Missouri, is a ghost town that bears few similarities to others. This it its story.
Read MoreElizabeth Hulette, Randy Savage's ex-wife, unexpectedly and tragically died in 2003, shocking wrestling fans around the world.
Read MoreDiscovering and isolating two new elements, Marie Curie didn't know her work would ultimately lead to her death.
Read MoreIn 1510, Katherine became pregnant a second time. The pregnancy went well and she gave birth to a baby boy on January 1, 1511. King Henry VIII was ecstatic.
Read MoreNearly 60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, if not the world.
Read MoreRuth Ellis shot David Blakely four times before "calmly" handing her gun to an off-duty police officer. She then asked the man, "Will you please arrest me?"
Read MoreMost slaves seeking freedom had to rely on the kindness of their owners or incredible good luck, which was the case with a man named Denmark Vesey.
Read MoreAn Olympic win does not translate to a perfect past, present, or future. Here are some tragic details about legendary Olympians.
Read MoreDanny Rolling, who was dubbed the Gainesville Ripper, ultimately pleaded guilty to five counts of first degree murder for the deaths of the college students.
Read MoreGen Con's mission is to provide gaming fans a place to enjoy tabletop games with like-minded individuals; lots of events, prizes, exhibits, and demonstrations.
Read MoreRiefenstahl's most famous film, "Triumph of the Will" -- a Nazi propaganda piece -- has been quoted and referenced in countless movies over the years.
Read MorePin-up models, past and present, have faced a mixed reception. From bicycle girls to today's alt models, this is the untold truth about being a pin-up model.
Read MoreFrom late June to late August 1969, hundreds of thousands of people swarmed to 135th Street in Harlem to attend the Harlem Cultural Festival.
Read MoreAlkaline Trio are pop-punk veterans, and their dark, gothic image has been a hallmark of the band. Their journey has all sorts of fascinating stories.
Read MoreThough only 20, U.S. Olympic athlete Jagger Eaton took home a bronze medal in street skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this week.
Read MoreThe Olympic athletes chose basketball legend Sue Bird along with baseball star Eddy Alvarez to wave the American flag at the Opening Ceremony.
Read MoreDespite his prolific output, Todd Rundgren remains a mystery. Here's what you may not know about Todd Rundgren, his innovations, his influences, and his impact.
Read MoreThe Refugee Olympic Team was meant to bring hope to displaced people across the globe, but as some athletes found out, the IOC may have other motives for it.
Read MoreNaomi Osaka is an ambitious tennis player who aims high and dreams big. And she has no plans of taking it easy. This is the untold truth of Naomi Osaka.
Read MoreBob Costas has been covering the Olympic Games' telecast since 1988, but now, someone will be taking over his duties as the lead host — Mike Tirico.
Read MoreThe Olympic gold is the epitome of what every athlete struggles to accomplish throughout their career — and swimmer Lilly King is ready to return for more.
Read MoreKevin Durant is one of the greatest players in NBA history, possessing tons of skill for a man as big as he is. This is the untold truth of Kevin Durant.
Read MoreProfessional beach volleyball player April Ross is appearing at the Tokyo Olympics -- her third appearance in the Olympics, and gunning for her third medal.
Read MoreEven with a lifetime of athletic achievement under Noah Lyles' belt, sports aren't the only thing to make up his person. The Olympian even has a nerdier side.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered where the Olympians spend their time between events? This is the untold truth about the Olympic Village.
Read MoreAn examination of the skull found in 1933 revealed that it is at least 146,000 years old, based on uranium series dating. It has thick brows and a wide mouth.
Read MoreIn Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1980s, was a time now known as the ice cream truck wars. That doesn't mean ice cream vendors throwing cold treats at one another.
Read MoreOnce Reverend Bull and his family were living at the newly-constructed rectory, strange things allegedly started happening immediately -- footsteps, knocking.
Read MoreHorrendous torture techniques such as water boarding, stretching of the limbs, head crushing, and even tickling was used in the past.
Read MoreWe all are familiar with earthquakes. The ground shakes. Windows rattle. But many would be surprised to learn that earthquakes can also cause lightning.
Read MorePower outages demonstrate just how reliant so many of us are on our various gadgets. What would we do as a species if the World Wide Web happened to disappear?
Read MoreNew Zealand-born Count Geoffrey Wladislas Vaile Potocki de Montalk caused a stir upon his arrival in London thanks to the scandalous nature of his publications.
Read MoreWilliam Friedkin, direct of the 1973 film "The Exorcist," often pondered how close he was to being 100% realistic in terms of portraying an exorcism on film.
Read MoreEven considering the advances in science and technology, hair restoration still remains a legitimate concern among the various scams that live on the interwebs.
Read MoreBioluminescence is an ocean oddity that only gets creepier when it comes to the phenomenon of glow-in-the-dark sharks. Three new types were discovered in 2020!
Read MoreThe captain who lives on the front of the box of the cereal notorious for shredding the roof of your mouth, Cap'n Crunch, has an unusual "real" name.
Read MoreWhat couldn't have been known by the Germans that used the Zeppelin against Britain, is that the bombs they dropped during World War I sparked a fashion trend.
Read MoreAnd then there are those true stories of jewel robberies that are as silly as they are action-packed. And we only had to go back 350 years to find it.
Read MoreRasputin's charisma eventually caught the attention of some prominent Russian Orthodox priests, who introduced him to Czar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra.
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