Invisible Aliens Might Exist On Earth. Here's Why
As Professor Carol Cleland points out, astrobiology can begin with home-grown alien life.
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Here's What Would Happen If There Weren't Actually Any Aliens
We spend a lot of time pondering Martians, UFOs, and life on other planets in general, but there is a possibility there is nothing out there.
Read MoreHow Pollution Could Help NASA Find Aliens
Scientists have developed a new theory that may help us track down other civilizations living in the cosmos — a theory centered on pollution.
Read MoreThis Is Why China Wants To Be The First To Find Aliens
China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) looks like a huge, gray eye staring out of the lush mountains of Pingtang County.
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley's Melissa Tittl
The "shock doc" series on Discovery+ is latching hold of the excitement surrounding UFOs with "Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley" dropping on August 15.
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The Unexpected Post-War Death Of Civil War General Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was one of the most controversial generals of the Civil War, a former war hero who routinely failed to secure a win for his side.
Read MoreWhy Braxton Bragg Was Considered One Of The Worst Generals In The Civil War
Confederate General Braxton Bragg was responsible for one of the most significant victories of the Civil War, yet is regarded as one of the worst generals.
Read MoreHow The Louisiana Purchase Led To The Civil War
The Louisiana Purchase was either good or bad, depending on which side one was on — and it ultimately helped bring on the Civil War.
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American History (1)
How American History Classes Lie About WW1
World War I was without a doubt the defining event of the 20th and 21st centuries. But America's school systems vary greatly in how they treat the war.
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Here's What It Was Like For Criminals In Ancient Egypt
Prison sentences for criminals were not that common. Instead, convicted criminals in ancient Egypt often suffered barbaric punishments
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Animals (3)
Most Dangerous Animals In The Americas
When it comes to some of these animals of the Americas, soft and squishy humans just don't stand a chance.
Read MoreThe Truth About Steve Irwin's Las Vegas Zoo Project
At the time of his death, Steve Irwin had big plans to build a zoo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unfortunately, his dream was abandoned after he died.
Read MoreThe Stunning Number Of Animals Steve Irwin And His Family Have Rescued
The Irwins are perhaps the world's most famous zookeepers and conservationists. So, just how many animals have they rescued over the years?
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Disturbing Details Discovered In Prince's Autopsy Report
Few artists, musical or otherwise, ever reach the status of "superstar." Fewer still can define a time as definitively as Prince defined the '80s and '90s.
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Climate (3)
What Really Happened In Operation Cyclone?
Operation Cyclone created an environment where money and weapons were free flowing into the hands of those whom foreign powers knew were working in their favor.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly 1839 Coringa Cyclone
Coringa is a small village on the coast of India that was once a large, bustling port city in the 18th and 19th centuries until disasters changed it forever.
Read MoreThe Most Devastating Hurricanes Throughout History
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.
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The Unabomber Conspiracy Theory That Would Change Everything
Like any famous figure, the legacy of Ted Kaczynski, also known as the "Unabomber," wouldn't be complete without a few conspiracy theories.
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Tragic Details About Classic Country Musicians
Quite a few of the biggest names in country music had to deal with hardship in their life. Here are some tragic details about classic country musicians.
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Crime (29)
How The Glamour Girl Slayer Of The '50s Lured His Victims
Glatman had different ways to approach his victims, but there was something in common: The killer always convinced them to pose for pictures.
Read MoreThis Is How Chris Watts' Parents Feel About His Crimes
In the early morning hours of August 13, 2018, Christopher Lee Watts strangled his wife Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, to death.
Read MoreThe Telltale Signs That Someone Might Be A Murderer
Murder is one of the most serious crimes a person can commit, and per Our World in Data, more than 400,000 people all over the world die from homicide per year.
Read MoreThe Wild Life Of The Man Who Took Down Televangelist Scammers
Ole Anthony, who established the Trinity Foundation to investigate and expose televangelist fraud, died at home in Dallas, Texas on April 16. He was 82.
Read MoreHow Many Victims Did The Hi-Fi Murderers Actually Have?
Known as the Hi-Fi Murders, as many as six men mercilessly attacked several people during an electronics shop robbery in April 1974.
Read MoreThis Was Ted Bundy's Last Meal Before His Execution
Not all prisons give out last meals to death row inmates, but those that do often get the request a few days before the execution date.
Read MoreDr. Death: Where Is Christopher Duntsch Today?
Throughout the course of Dr. Christopher Duntsch's career, he hurt more patients than he healed. Where is he today?
Read MoreHere's What Really Happens During A Prison Cell Search
There are a lot of people with little freedom, subject to routine, unannounced searches. Here's what happens during those prison cell searches.
Read MoreHere's How Many Victims Serial Killer John Martin Scripps Had
John Martin Scripps had an extensive list of crimes when he was arrested in Singapore in 1995 and became known as the "tourist from hell."
Read MoreMonster In The Shadows: Where Is Wendy Holland Today?
In 2012, a 19-year-old Mobile, Alabama woman named Brittney Wood disappeared. But where is her aunt, Wendy Wood Holland, today?
Read MoreThe Truth About Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen's Childhood
One of Britain's most infamous serial killers, Dennis Nilsen, who murdered at least 15 boys and young men, wasn't known to have suffered abuse as a child.
Read MoreThe Death Of Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen Explained
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen admitted to killing 15 men and boys throughout North London in the 1970s and '80s before his eventual capture and life imprisonment.
Read MoreThe Surprising Amount Convicted Killer Art Is Actually Worth
There is a morbid fascination with some murderers, who have gained notoriety for the brutality or number of people they have killed.
Read MoreThe Truth About Paul Le Roux's Murder Victims
Convicted drug smuggler Paul Le Roux ruled his criminal empire with an iron fist, but he never got his own hands dirty — he had others commit murders for him.
Read MoreWhere Is Convicted Drug Smuggler Paul Le Roux Today?
Paul Le Roux started out as a computer programmer and later became one of the world's most wanted criminals. But where is he today?
Read MoreHow The NXIVM Cult Found And Lured Their Victims
NXIVM was a cult disguised as a multi-level marketing enterprise and self-help group. Founded in the 1990s by Keith Raniere, the cult gained many followers.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth About The Black Widow Serial Killer
The reputation of the black widow spider precedes itself, and it's no wonder a woman from Japan got the name the "Black Widow Serial Killer."
Read MoreThe Crimean War Was The First To Feature These Two Things
Not a lot of people know what happened in the Crimean War, which also means very few know that this conflict changed how people learn and feel about war.
Read MoreMaking A Murderer: Steven Avery's Latest Rejected Appeal Explained
Steven Avery of "Making a Murderer" fame was once again denied an appeal in his long-running effort to prove he didn't murder Teresa Halbach.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About Cult Leader Pyotr Kuznetsov
Pyotr Kuznetsov founded the True Russian Orthodox Church when he decided the Russian Orthodox Church wasn't conservative enough.
Read MoreHow One Man Escaped Prison By Mailing Himself Out
Richard McNair is an accomplished escape artist who managed to elude the authorities many times over the course of his criminal career.
Read MoreThe Snowbird Bandit: The Truth About The Retired Cop Who Robbed Banks
The Snowbird Bandit robbed 5 banks in 2015. He was turned in by his own daughter after she recognized him from security footage. Turns out he was a former cop.
Read MoreHow The Human Dracula Became Japan's Most Feared Serial Killer
One of the most disturbing and freakish serial killers in recent years was Japan's Tsutomu Miyazaki, who has come to be known as the "Human Dracula."
Read MoreThe Truth About The Infamous Stoneman Serial Killer
The "Stoneman," a serial killer in India, struck fear into that nation from the mid to late '80s.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About Cult Leader Daniel Perez
In 2015, Daniel Perez, who was also known as Lou Castro, was found guilty on dozens of criminal counts, including sex crimes and murder.
Read MoreThe Truth About Cocaine Cowboy Willy Falcon's Involvement With The CIA
The '80s saw a monumental rise in cocaine use. Some might even say it was a staple of the decade, and the majority of it was smuggled through Miami, Florida.
Read MoreWhy Rolanso Lexune Killed His Unsuspecting Mistress
Rolanso Lexune was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing his fiance and mistress Deneisha Smith. But why did he do it?
Read MoreHere's What's Inside El Chapo's Prison Cell
In 2019, Mexican cartel leader Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, or El Chapo, was sent to ADX-Florence, a supermax prison located in Florence, Colorado.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth Behind Disney World's First Hostage Situation
In 2000, Walt Disney World experienced a hostage situation that took several hours to resolve and stemmed from a bitter family feud.
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Cults (14)
The Real Reason The Samurai Culture Went Extinct
The samurai were a group that mystifies modern onlookers in a way that few other cultures have. They are seen as a stoic warrior class, placing honor over all.
Read MoreThe Stunning Number Of Deaths In The Branch Davidian Cult
In April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.
Read MoreThe Psychology Behind Why People Join Cults
At best, cults are predatory organizations intent on scamming people out of their funds or possessions. At their worst, cults are terribly dangerous.
Read MoreThis Was Glenn Close's Experience With A Cult
Many actors have links to abusive, brainwashing cults. Here is Glenn Close's experience with a cult, how she got out, and how she overcame her past.
Read MoreDisturbing Details Found In The Heaven's Gate Victims' Autopsy Reports
The Heaven's Gate mass suicide shocked the world in March 1997. The bodies of 39 cult members were found, and the autopsies told a harrowing tale.
Read MoreWhy Heaven's Gate Used Science Fiction To Brainwash Its Members
For most of its existence, very few people were aware of Heaven's Gate, a cult that was concocted in 1974 by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles.
Read MoreReligious Cults That Changed The Course Of History
Some cults got big and rolled through populations, only to be crushed. In their failure, however, they shook empires and touched the lives of millions.
Read MoreThis Was Joaquin Phoenix's Experience In The Children Of God Cult
Over the years, actor Joaquin Phoenix has talked about his experience with the infamous Children of God cult in several interviews.
Read MoreThis Was Rose McGowan's Experience In The Children Of God Cult
As a child, Rose McGowan was born into the Children of God cult — a free-love hippie dream gone horribly wrong that still exists to this day.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About Cult Leader Ron Lafferty
Ron Lafferty was a self-professed prophet who after being excommunicated from the LDS church, started a fundamentalist splinter group called School of Prophets.
Read MoreHow Heaven's Gate Used The Promise Of UFOs To Lure Their Victims
Heaven's Gate was a cult formed in 1975 that lured their followers through Christian teachings paired with UFO-inspired mysticism. It all led to their deaths.
Read MoreThe Simple Tool The Heaven's Gate Leaders Used To Control Their Members
Here's the simple method Heaven's Gate leaders Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles used to convince their followers to stay in the cult.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About Cult Leaders Bo And Peep
Heaven's Gate was a cult that posed as a religious group. The cult believed in UFOs and alien beings but they also borrowed from the Christian religion.
Read MoreThe Truth About Orson Welles' Difficult Childhood
Orson Welles was a complex person who did so much in life that biographer Simon Callow was not able to write about Welles in just one book.
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Entertainment (122)
This Is How Nirvana Really Felt About Their Legendary "Unplugged" Show
Nirvana had re-written the rules about not only what record labels believed the public at large wanted, but about what constituted "popular" music as a whole.
Read MoreThe Reason Some Are Convinced Kurt Cobain Is Still Alive
In April 1994, the music world was shocked by Kurt Cobain's death. The Nirvana frontman died by suicide on April 5 and his body was found three days later.
Read MoreThe Truth About Robert Hart's Time With Bad Company
Bad Company came together in 1973 and was known as a supergroup from the very beginning, with all four members coming from well-established rock bands.
Read MoreInside The Life Of The World's Shortest Woman
For years, we've marveled — and sometimes derided — those whose appearance differs from the norm. Even if those people just happen to be tall or short.
Read MoreThe Horrible Truth Behind Old Hollywood's Secret Abortions
Abortions were relatively commonplace — though a closely guarded secret — during the Golden Age of Hollywood, which spanned from the 1910s to the early 1960s.
Read MoreHere's Why The Baby On Nirvana's Nevermind Cover Is Suing The Band
On Tuesday, Spencer Elden sued Nirvana over his now-three-decade-old portrait used on the Nevermind album cover.
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones: What Happened To Every Former Member?
Through the decades, members of the Rolling Stones have come and gone. Here's what happened to all of the former members of one of rock's biggest groups.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Lee 'Scratch' Perry
It was a heartbreaking moment for his fans around the world when news broke that reggae producer and dubstep innovator Lee "Scratch" Perry had died August 29.
Read MoreThe Important Advice Freddie Mercury Gave Brian May
Brian May asked Freddie Mercury if he wanted to sing his solo song as a Queen track. Mercury refused, however, and told May that he had sung it beautifully.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Orson Welles
The life of Orson Welles was a morass of tragic contradictions. But his penchant for excess and refusal to yield to the studio system would stifle his promise.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Iron Butterfly Drummer Ron Bushy
Ron Bushy, the beloved longtime drummer for the psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, has died.
Read MoreDuran Duran Could've Worked With Michael Jackson. Here's What Happened
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes recently recounted a story involving the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.
Read MoreThe Truth About Jani Lane's Complicated Relationship With Cherry Pie
When once it was a stadium shattering smash, "Cherry Pie" became the poster child for the era's excesses and the butt of too many jokes. Lane left Warrant.
Read MoreHow Genesis Made That Odd Sound In No Son Of Mine
In addition to the lush synthesizers and guitars, there's also a garbled, mournful-sounding wail, or perhaps a primal scream, setting the narrator's mood.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Beliefs Of Horror Novelist H.P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft made his mark on the world of horror fiction with some pretty crazy stories. Unfortunately, Lovecraft had some pretty messed up beliefs, as well.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Charlie Watts
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died in August 2021. Here is the tragic real-life story of his life and career with the world's greatest rock band.
Read MoreHow KISS' Paul Stanley Really Feels About Metallica
KISS has been performing since the early 1970s, and with plenty of rock 'n' roll hits and a wild stage show, it's easy to see why they still draw large crowds.
Read MoreThe Truth Behind The Emperor's New Groove
In 2000, Walt Disney Pictures released its 40th animated feature film, 'The Emperor's New Groove,' a troubled production that was in development for many years.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Blur
Blur have had an amazing career, and its individual members have led truly interesting lives. This is the untold truth of Blur.
Read MoreThings We Learned After Watching Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
Netflix's new documentary, "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed", is a portrayal of the complexities in the now-iconic landscape painter's life.
Read MoreWhy The Cure Bassist Simon Gallup Left The Band
Simon Gallup, the longtime bassist for the legendary alternative band The Cure, made a surprise exit from the group. He broke the news on his Facebook page.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips are known for their weird music, weird stage shows, and cult following.
Read MoreHow Marilyn Monroe's Struggles Nearly Derailed Some Like It Hot
The film "Some Like It Hot" is often considered a masterpiece. But over the course of filming, Marilyn Monroe became increasingly unstable.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Did At The Playboy Mansion
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts could have gotten whatever he wanted when he visited the Playboy Mansion. What he did will probably surprise you.
Read MoreWhy The Sex Pistols Are Suing Johnny Rotten
The last official Sex Pistols reunion took place in 2008, and the chances of there ever being another such gig have dropped dramatically in recent months.
Read MoreThe True Stories Behind Rock's Most Famous Urban Legends
From Keith Richards snorting his father's ashes to Charles Manson's alleged Monkees connections, here's the truth about rock's most famous urban legends.
Read MoreThe Truth About Mick Jagger's Relationship With Keith Richards
In their six decades as Rolling Stones, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have come a long way. Here's more on Jagger and Richards' turbulent relationship.
Read MoreWhat The Last Few Hours Of Cory Monteith's Life Were Like
Although he was found alone in his room at the luxurious Fairmount Pacific Rim Hotel, Cory Monteith spent his last few days and hours surrounded by friends.
Read MoreThe Truth About Joel Osteen And Kanye West's Friendship
An alliance between Joel Osteen, one of America's most well-known televangelists, and rapper Kanye West makes a kind of sense when you see their commonalities.
Read MoreThings Netflix's Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed Didn't Tell You
Here are some of the details that weren't discussed in the new Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed.
Read MoreWho Was The Better Drummer: Charlie Watts Or Ringo Starr?
Charlie Watts officially joined as the drummer of the Rolling Stones in 1963, and Ringo Starr became part of the Beatles in 1962.
Read MoreThis Is How Charlie Watts Really Felt About David Bowie
Charlie Watts raised a few eyebrows when he made some prickly comments about "Fame" rocker David Bowie.
Read MoreHow Charlie Watts Earned The Title Of One Of The World's Best Dressed Men
If there was one thing Charlie Watts was known for aside from being the legendary drummer of the Rolling Stones, it was his impeccable dress style.
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones Album Mick Jagger Thinks Is Overrated
Of the 23 studio albums the Rolling Stones has released, a few have stood out as some of the band's best work on various fronts.
Read MoreHow Charlie Watts' Personal Life Was So Different From The Rest Of The Rolling Stones
Despite a half century together, drummer Charlie Watts was quite different from his Rolling Stones bandmates in several ways.
Read MoreThe Truth About Charlie Watts' Battle With Drugs And Alcohol
Charlie Watts was the drummer and engine behind the Rolling Stones — one of the most iconic musical acts of all time — for nearly six decades.
Read MoreThe Touching Charlie Watts Tribute You'll See On The Rolling Stones' Website
Following the news of his death, fellow musicians heaped praise on the jazz-trained drummer who ended up in one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
Read MoreWhy The Rolling Stones Were Once Censored On American Television
Despite the huge publicity that would come from a new single performed live to a nationwide audience, Sullivan gave the Stones an ultimatum: censor or go home.
Read MoreWhat Was The Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts' Net Worth When He Died?
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died. He was 80. Here's how much the legendary rock musician was worth at the time of his death.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Danielle Colby Might Be Leaving American Pickers
'American Pickers' features Danielle Colby, who manages Antique Archaeology stores and looks for places for colleagues Mike Wolfe and Frank Fitz to visit.
Read MoreWhy Jackson 5 Changed Their Name
In 1976, the Jackson 5 were flying high. Brothers Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Marlon, and Michael seemed to come out of nowhere to dominate the charts.
Read MoreWhy '80s Video Vixen Marjorie Ann Orbin Is Now Serving Life In Prison
The possible connection between one of the women who appeared in Mötley Crüe's racy videos over the years and a horrifying, gruesome murder is truly shocking.
Read MoreA Look Into Keith Richards' Incident At The Playboy Mansion
Richards and saxophonist Bobby Keys "played it a little far" when they stole their tour doctor's bag and snuck off to the bathroom at the Playboy Mansion.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Carl Sagan
Few names are as synonymous with science communication as that of Carl Sagan. The creator of "Cosmos" and bestselling writer informed and inspired generations.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of UB40's Brian Travers
UB40 founder and saxophonist Brian Travers died on August 23, 2021. The loss was mourned by his bandmates, family, friends, and fans the world over.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Doom Metal Singer Eric Wagner
Eric Wagner, who sang for doom metal bands Trouble and The Skull, has died at the age of 62, one week after he was hospitalized with COVID pneumonia.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Don Everly
Don Everly, who, together with his brother Phil, made up the iconic Everly Brothers, died on August 21, 2021, at the age of 84.
Read MoreWhat Was Don Everly's Net Worth When He Died?
Don and Phil Everly -- aka The Everly Brothers -- spent a large proportion of their professional careers feeling as though they had been overshadowed
Read MoreThe True Story Behind The Bride Of Frankenstein
In the 1930s, Universal Studios was known for its horror films. The Bride of Frankenstein is regarded as the greatest of all the Universal monster movies.
Read MoreIs Walt Disney's Body Really Frozen?
"Is Walt Disney's body/head/still conscious brain cryogenically frozen under the eerily clean streets of Disneyworld?" Here's the truth.
Read MoreTragic Details About The Munsters Cast
"The Munsters" brought classic monsters home to suburbia as a typical sitcom family. But for some cast members, life was often truly monstrous.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Oscar Wilde Went Broke
Irish writer Oscar Wilde was a member of the aesthetic movement who championed art for art's sake and was known for his witty, baroque style.
Read MoreThis Was Michelle Pfieffer's Experience With A Cult
Over the years, a lot of actors have revealed their past experiences in cults. Like them, Michelle Pfeiffer was deeply involved in a cult environment.
Read MoreThe Unbelievable Way Jack Kerouac Wrote On The Road
The vast majority of Jack Kerouac's fame derives 1957's "On the Road." But the road to his seminal work is a story all it's own.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Mike Richards Just Stepped Down As Jeopardy! Host
Here's why Mike Richards chose to resign as Jeopardy!'s host just nine days after officially getting the coveted job.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of David Crosby's Son
Over a six-decade musical career, David Crosby has sold millions of albums, penned hit songs, and acquired legions of die-hard fans.
Read MoreThe Reason Bob Ross' Cabin Paintings Never Had Chimneys
Bob Ross' classic show "The Joy of Painting" introduced generations of viewers worldwide to his "happy little trees" and fluffy clouds.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Good Charlotte
Here are some lesser-known facts about Good Charlotte, the Waldorf, Maryland, punk band behind classic hits such as The Anthem and Hold On.
Read MoreHere's How Other Artists Really Felt About Bob Ross
With charming quips and a soothing voice, Bob Ross is an icon of U.S. public television and arguably the most well-known American painter of the past 50 years.
Read MoreWhy You Rarely Hear About Gene Hackman Nowadays
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was a popular face in Hollywood from the late '60s into the 1990s, but you hardly ever hear about him now.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like To Attend The Beatles' Shea Stadium Concert
The Beatles performed at New York's Shea Stadium for the first time on August 15, 1965, and it was a historic show for a variety of reasons.
Read MoreBob Ross' Former Partners: Who Are Annette And Walt Kowalski?
Annette and Walt Kowalski took a liking to Bob Ross after taking a painting class and were the driving force behind getting The Joy of Painting on the air.
Read MoreThings Killer Inside: The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez Didn't Tell You
There are several relevant topics that were not thoroughly explored in the 2020 Netflix documentary series, "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez."
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Bob Ross
Bob Ross, born Robert Norman Ross in 1942, was a painter most well-known for hosting the PBS show "The Joy of Painting" from 1983 to 1994.
Read MoreHow Long It Took Bob Ross To Film An Entire Season Of The Joy Of Painting
Given that Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting had a whopping 31 seasons in 11 years, one has to wonder -- how long did it take Ross to shoot one whole season?
Read MoreThe Disturbing Facts Discovered In Brandon Lee's Autopsy Report
The son of legendary actor and martial artist Bruce Lee followed in his famous father's footsteps and became a well-known actor and martial artist.
Read MoreThis Is Joel Osteen's Strict Rule For Women
Regardless of the view you take of controversial preacher Joel Osteen, it seems that, in one particular area of his life, he lives by a moral code.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Katrina Weidman From Portals To Hell
"Portals to Hell" is a paranormal investigation show where the two hosts go to different alleged haunted locations to investigate the reported hauntings.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Stevie Nicks
Fame has proved to be a double-edged sword for Stevie Nicks, bringing with it scrutiny of her appearance, tensions with bandmates, and a serious coke addiction.
Read MoreThe Strange Reason Orson Welles Wore A Fake Nose
A jack of all trades, Orson Welles' career as a director, actor, writer, and producer impacted the worlds of radio, theater, and film.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Hells Angels' Friendship With The Beatles
In December 1968, George Harrison got not just The Beatles but the whole of their company, Apple Corps, into a sticky situation.
Read MoreTV Shows That Angered Religious Groups
There are a bunch of times when religious groups have cried "blasphemy!" in reaction to a plot point. Here are some TV shows that angered religious groups.
Read MoreMyths Movies Taught You About Science
You can't believe everything you see in the movies. Here are myths movies taught you about science.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Big Punisher
The music world is full of stars that died too soon, but the 2000 death of Big Punisher at 28 rocked the hip-hop world — and his family and fans still grieve.
Read MoreThings The Gaming Industry Will Regret In 10 Years
The gaming industry will definitely regret some things in 10 years. Here are just a few of the most cringe-worthy.
Read MoreThe Marilyn Monroe Myth You Should Stop Believing
The word "icon" is flung around quite a lot these days, but with a few exceptions, there is no greater icon of the last century than Marilyn Monroe.
Read MoreThe Disturbing Story Behind Clark Gable's Illegitimate Child
For many years, people believed Clark Gable only had a son. However, as time would reveal, he also had a daughter with a fellow actress.
Read MoreWhat Misha And The Wolves Didn't Tell You
Netflix's latest documentary film, "Misha and the Wolves," debuted on the streaming platform on August 11. So why did Misha Defonseca lie about her story?
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Paramore
Paramore has made some of the most popular pop punk songs of the decade, even through obstacles, shifts, and heartaches.
Read MoreThe Elvis Presley Theory That Changes Everything
Here's the Elvis Presley conspiracy theory that could potentially change everything we know about the King's final years -- assuming it was true.
Read MoreWhere These Classic Movie Stars Are Buried
These classic movie stars were some of the biggest in Hollywood. When the cameras stopped rolling for good, this is where they were finally laid to rest.
Read MoreWhy Bette Davis Once Tried To Get Joan Crawford Fired From A Movie
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford are legendary actresses who also hated each other and had one of the most memorable feuds in Hollywood.
Read MoreInside The Time Steve Irwin Saved His Best Friend From A Crocodile
If there's any animal Steve Irwin had a particular affinity with, it would probably be the crocodile. Maybe that's how he was able to rescue a friend so deftly.
Read MoreThe Truth About When American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Was Held At Gunpoint
The world of picking is a different one from what most of us experience as our means of earning a living. It takes a special eye to look at trash and find gems.
Read MoreSurprising Details Found In Michael Jackson's Autopsy Report
In a sad turn of events, world-famous pop icon Michael Jackson was declared dead on June 25, 2009, and his autopsy report later revealed why.
Read MoreHow Peter Lorre's Daughter Was Nearly A Victim Of The Hillside Strangler
Peter Lorre was considered one of Hollywood's great character actors who was typecast in dark roles — which may have actually saved his only daughter's life.
Read MoreDoes Joel Osteen Really Own A $325,000 Ferrari?
Photos making the rounds of the internet in July 2021 showed a black sports car, purportedly a $325,000 Ferrari, belonging to Joel Osteen.
Read MoreHow Historically Accurate Is 1963's Cleopatra?
Cleopatra's story became popularized centuries later in the 1963 film "Cleopatra," which remains one of the most expensive films ever made.
Read MoreWhy Geoff Nicholls Left Black Sabbath
Geoff Nicholls, one of the longtime members of metal pioneers Black Sabbath, was literally behind the scenes for much of his tenure as the band's keyboardist.
Read MoreWhy Cary Grant Claimed Acid Trips Saved His Life
At the peak of his success, actor Cary Grant turned to a revolutionary new treatment being offered by a psychiatrist: LSD. He would take it more than 100 times.
Read MoreWhy Citizen Kane Was Such A Failure When It Was First Released
"Citizen Kane" is regarded as one of the greatest movies ever, despite flopping at the box office when it was released in 1941.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Yoko Ono
There's more to Yoko Ono than her marriage to John Lennon and her polarizing art. This is the untold truth of Yoko Ono.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Guitarist Tim Audette
Guitarist Tim Audette, formerly of the Canadian grindcore band F**k the Facts, has died after a long-term experience with multiple sclerosis.
Read MoreThe Truth About Ric Flair's Luxury Car Collection
Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair is one of the most flamboyant wrestlers of all time, which is truly saying something in a field full of over-the-top personalities.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Lost Leonardo's Dianne Modestini
"The Lost Leonardo" features interviews with "Salvator Mundi "experts. Among those who believe the painting was done by Leonardo Da Vinci is Dianne Modestini.
Read MoreThe Real Meaning Of Guns N' Roses' Absurd
After a 15-year hiatus, Guns N' Roses recently released a new single called "Absurd," with the letter R reversed in the writing of the song title.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour
Midway through the 1960s, Sonny and Cher bursted onto the national scene with a sound and look that helped lighten up the seriousness of the era.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys exemplified the classic Americana lifestyle, with Brian Wilson the brains of the group. The Hall of Famers have enjoyed a long, storied career.
Read MoreWho Is Mike Richards? The Truth About The Potential Jeopardy! Host
The search for the next host of Jeopardy! has gotten narrower, as executive producer Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations with Sony to take Trebek's spot.
Read MoreInside The Time Hells Angels Sued Marvel
The Hells Angels are the most famous and notorious motorcycle club of all time. Yet, despite their outlaw image, they have a reputation for suing people.
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley's Ben Hansen
Paranormal veteran Ben Hansen is headed to the Hudson Valley to investigate UFOs. But who is this guy, and why should we care what he has to say about aliens?
Read MoreThe Rock Bottom Remainders: The Truth About Stephen King's Band
Years ago, author Stephen King and a band of writers formed the Rock Bottom Remainders, which was originally put together as a joke.
Read MoreCocaine Cowboys: The Tragic Death Of Augusto Falcon's Wife
For all of her husband's power and money, Alina Rossique-Falcon, wife of Augusto "Willy" Falcon was still not safe from the young criminals who killed her.
Read MoreThe One Song Neil Young Wrote That He Couldn't Stand
Surprisingly enough, one of the very songs that helped Neil Young reach the rock mainstream has become a song that Young himself learned to detest.
Read MoreEddie Van Halen's Son Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
While you'd probably expect Eddie Van Halen's son to be worth something, you might be surprised by just how much the 29-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen is worth.
Read MoreWhat Migos Really Mean By Their Song 'Straightenin'
The hip-hop trio Migos, which comprises rappers Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset, is finally dropping the third panel in the "Culture" triptych on Friday, June 11.
Read MoreThe Real Reason My Chemical Romance Broke Up
Many hearts broke in the chest of emo teens on Friday, March 22, 2013. After 12 years, My Chemical Romance, one of the biggest bands of the 2000s, had split.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Bonanza
Few westerns have endured more success, but there's a lot you may not know about "Bonanza." This is the untold truth of Bonanza.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like Serving On The O.J. Simpson Jury
More than 25 years on, "The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson" -- the "trial of the century" -- still has the power to captivate.
Read MoreHow Much Michael Jackson's Thriller Video Actually Cost
The highlight of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is its haunting, silly-spooky title track, and its accompanying music video was also a phenomenon.
Read MoreHere's Why Pete Parada Is Leaving The Offspring
The drummer notes that he is an unfit candidate for the COVID-19 vaccine, but that getting the vaccine has been rapidly growing into an industry mandate.
Read MoreThe Truth About Doris Day And Ronald Reagan's Relationship
In her 1975 autobiography, "Doris Day: Her Own Story," actress Doris Day revealed that she dated President Ronald Reagan back in the 1950s when he was an actor.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses took hard rock to the next level, with offstage antics to match. This is the untold truth of Guns N' Roses.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Rudy Sarzo Is Rejoining Quiet Riot
In a recent interview, original Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo announced that he was returning to the band after an 18-year-long absence.
Read MoreWhat Was Poco Guitarist Paul Cotton's Net Worth When He Died?
Paul Cotton, best known for his years as a lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter with the country-rock band Poco, died on August 1, 2021, at the age of 78.
Read MoreIn John Mellencamp's Career, One Song Stands Above The Rest
"I Need a Lover" was John Mellencamp's first hit but he thinks "Paper In Fire" is his quintessential song. Critics and fans have another favorite though:
Read MoreThis May Have Been David Bowie's Final Phone Call
In the late 1970s, Bowie met a psychic who said he would die at 69 or 70 years old. The singer told friends he had 30 or 40 years to plan his life.
Read MoreHow American Pickers' Danielle Colby Really Feels About Frank Fritz's Exit
The tattooed merchandise queen of American Pickers, Danielle Colby, has some strong feelings about Frank Fritz's departure from the show.
Read MoreWhatever Happened To Dido?
Dido first became famous when Eminem used the chorus from her song "Thank You" for "Stan." After a 15-year hiatus, she's returning to touring.
Read MoreCocaine Cowboys: The Truth About Willy And Sal's Friendship
The "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami" documentary dropping on Netflix gives us a look into the high-spending, lavishly living cocaine cowboys of '80s Miami.
Read MoreOut Of Every Led Zeppelin Song, One Stands Above The Rest
When you look at radio airplay numbers, streaming figures, and critical reception, one Led Zeppelin song stands out above the rest.
Read MoreThe Best TV Shows Of The 1960s
The 1960s were a turbulent time, and many of the decade's most popular TV shows provided an escape. Here are the best TV shows of the 1960s.
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The Dark History Of Death By Crushing Weights
In the Middle Ages, prisoners and those accused of crimes were subjected to various horrific torture methods, including crushing.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Taliban
The Taliban lost control of Afghanistan when the U.S. invaded but quickly regained power in 2021 upon the U.S. exit. This is the untold truth of the Taliban.
Read MoreThe Truth About Bowling's Origins As A Dark Religious Ritual
Bowling is now just a moderately fun pastime, but it didn't start out as a leisure activity. Here's the truth about bowling's origins as a religious practice.
Read MoreThe Stunning Story Of The American Who Joined The Chinese Mafia
Known as the "White Devil John," John Willis became the only white person to achieve a high status inside the Chinese mafia.
Read MoreThe Untold History Of Vaccine Passports
As of August 2021, over 5 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given out worldwide. Most of these doses have been administered in Western countries.
Read MoreWhy Zhu Yuanzhang Is One Of History's Most Successful Rebels
Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor, founded the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century that would go on to rule Medieval China for three centuries.
Read MoreThe Truth About Canada And Denmark's Fight For Hans Island
Territorial disputes are one of the common and often most brutal causes of international war and conflict, as nations desperate to secure valuable land.
Read MoreThis Is The Largest Gun Ever Used In Battle
Construction began in 1937, with the aim of breaking sieges in future battles. The weapon was impressive, but in general its size was actually a detriment.
Read MoreHere's What We Know About El Chapo's Secret Underground Tunnels
Drug lords have always been creative in their means of smuggling drugs into the United States. El Chapo, for example, made tunnels to smuggle his product.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Waynai Bible
These days, when technology gets smaller and smaller, creating a giant attraction is a sure-fire way to get tourists to stop and pay a nominal fee to gawk.
Read MoreThe Hideous Fish That Was Said To Be The Cause Of Henry I's Death
They say too much of a good thing is bad a bad thing, but Henry I was hearing none of it. William the Conqueror's son reigned as King of England from 1100-1135.
Read MoreThe Dark Origins Of The Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo Nursery Rhyme
"Eeny, meeny, miny, mo" has been chanted and beloved by children on playgrounds for centuries. Seemingly innocent, the rhyme is not what it seems.
Read MoreWhat Happened To Kim Jong Il's Corpse?
On December 17, 2011, Kim Jong Il, otherwise known as The Dear Leader of North Korea, died of a heart attack. What followed was a public demonstration of grief.
Read MoreThese Were St. Lawrence's Last Words Before Death
In the second century A.D., Christian writer Tertullian said, "The blood of the martyrs is seed for the Church." It's grisly, but the point is well made.
Read MoreThe Salem Witch Trials Myth Everyone Believes
The people who died in the Salem witch trials were not witches. They were law- and church-abiding citizens who were wrongfully accused of witchcraft.
Read MoreThe Mysterious Cube The Nazis May Have Used When They Tried To Build An Atomic Bomb
Academics have speculated that the origins of the cube can be found in Nazi Germany in the 1940s, when their scientists worked to develop atomic capabilities.
Read MoreWhy The Oldest Person To Ever Live Might Have Been A Fraud
By the time she died on August 4, 1997, Jeanne Calment was already named the oldest person to have ever lived by Guinness World Records.
Read MoreWhat Really Happened To Founding Father Thomas Paine's Body?
Grave robbing has unfortunately been a common facet of the post-funerary experience for thousands of years, and the incentives for this act have varied.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Eastern Orthodox Church
Who is the Eastern Orthodox Church? Where did they come from? And will they share their baklava with you (probably, if you're not a jerk about it)?
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Hades Explained
Hades was the Greek god of the dead, and he ruled over the realm of the Underworld. Let's take a look at the mythology of Hades.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Pearl De Vere
Not much is known about the early years of Pearl de Vere's life, but she left an indelible mark on the town of Cripple Creek, Colorado during her later years.
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About China's Execution Vans Still Used Today
China's government has faced harsh criticism over rumors of unfair prosecutorial procedures and a brutal punishment system, including various executions.
Read MoreThe Dark History Of Death By Impalement
With just a sharpened stake and a captive's soft, fleshy body, you've got the recipe for a grotesque, agonizing, and protracted death.
Read MoreHow The Brazen Bull Became One History's Darkest Forms Of Torture
The brazen bull originates in Akragas, an ancient Greek colony on the coast of Sicily, where it was created to satisfy the city's tyrant, Phalaris.
Read MoreThe CIA's Secret Torture Files Explained
The contents of a 2019 report on the horrors of the CIA torture program revealed that the "enhanced interrogations" were even more brutal than we thought.
Read MoreThe Disturbing History Of Rats And Torture
It's no surprise that these long-tailed rodents have such a uniquely disturbing place in the history of torture.
Read MoreHere's Why You Wouldn't Survive Being A Prisoner In Alcatraz
The U.S. Penitentiary known as Alcatraz, the National Park Service reports, was a federal prison from 1934 to 1963 and held some of the most notorious criminals
Read MoreHere's What An Immaculate Inning Really Means In Baseball
Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale is having quite a month. On August 26, 2021, Sale became only the second pitcher on record with three immaculate innings.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Sirhan Sirhan
In the early morning hours of June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) was making his way through the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel when he was fatally shot.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Hera Explained
Hera, queen of the gods and wife of Zeus, had a temper and a marriage that was far from perfect. This is the mythology of Hera explained.
Read MoreThe Dark History Of Death By Gibbet
Fans of films set in medieval times, will recall one of the more common sights in such tales: skeletons encased in cages dangling in the air for all to see.
Read MoreModern-Day Drugs That Were Once Used As Cough Medicine
Cocaine and heroin are among the many illicit drugs that may result in overdose. Just a century ago, though, they were used as ingredients in medicines.
Read MoreThe Truth About Moses' Wife Zipporah
In the Bible, women are often praised when they are obedient but they sometimes disappear after giving birth or getting married. Not Moses' wife, Zipporah.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Apollo Explained
One of the most beloved ancient Greek gods was Apollo, often depicted as a handsome, strong young man. This is the mythology of Apollo explained.
Read MoreThe Fascinating True Story Of The Boy Who Stayed Awake For 11 Days
In December 1963, two San Diego teenagers, Randy Gardner and Bruce McAllister, had been cooking up an idea for their high school science fair project.
Read MoreThe Reason Some Are Convinced Jimmy Hoffa Is Still Alive
American labor leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared without a trace in 1975. Or did he? Some conspiracy theorists harbor the unlikely notion that he's still alive.
Read MoreThings About Angels In The Bible You May Not Know
The truth of angels as told in Christian and Jewish scriptures is surprising. These are a few of the things about angels in the Bible that you may not know.
Read MoreThe Most Mysterious Military Facilities In The US
You can't simply walk into a US military base. So when it comes to US military facilities, there are still some pretty mysterious ones out there, even today.
Read MoreThe Historical Cruelty Of Andrew Stoney And Mary Bowes' Marriage
Before Mary Bowes could walk down the aisle with her soon-to-be second husband -- the father of her unborn child -- Andrew Stoney came into the picture.
Read MoreHow Many People Died Because Of Charles Manson's Cult?
Charles Manson was a cult leader who perfectly exemplified that you can be an insanely destructive murderer without really getting your hands dirty.
Read MoreThe Truth About Abigail In The Bible
Abigail is one of the seven female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, along with Sarah, Deborah, Miriam, Hannah, Esther, and Huldah.
Read MoreThe Historical Cruelty Of Heloise And Abelard's Marriage
The story of Héloïse and Abelard, although renowned throughout the ages, is a tale that does not have a happy ending, for either protagonist.
Read MoreThings Most People Get Wrong About The Bible
The Bible continues to be an influential and controversial text. So it's no surprise there are common misconceptions of its material.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly 1887 Yellow River Flood
The Yellow River is one of the most well-known and frequently visited rivers in China, but nearly 150 years ago, it was the source of a deadly disaster.
Read MoreThe Truth About Thomas Edison's Failed Kinetophone
Edison invented a machine called the kinetophone that would allow users to see a "movie" and hear a soundtrack. The entire setup was awkward and clunky.
Read MoreThe Truth About Jimmy Hoffa And Robert Kennedy's Feud
The rivalry between Jimmy Hoffa and Robert Kennedy is still legendary. And when they faced off in court, the results were often dramatic.
Read MoreWhat Is The Significance Of Baptism In The Bible?
For two thousand years, Christians have been practicing a rite known as baptism. For some Christians, that means sprinkling water on the person being baptized.
Read MoreWhat Did Albert Einstein Look Like In Color?
No person, alive or dead, is as synonymous with science and intelligence as German-born physicist and inventor Albert Einstein.
Read MoreWhy Pierre Laval Is Considered A Historical Traitor
History is filled with the names of traitors — men or women who turned on their own people and aided their countries' enemies.
Read MoreThis Theory Connects Atlantis And The Bermuda Triangle
You've probably heard something about the mythical lost city of Atlantis ╫ an ancient, highly advanced civilization that (allegedly) sank into the sea long ago.
Read MoreThe Origins And History Of Krav Maga Explained
A quick online search for something like "Krav Maga fight" reveals videos of something that, on the surface, might look like simple, brutal street brawling.
Read MoreThe Legend Of Pope Joan Explained
Officially, the popes were all men, but the medieval legend of Pope Joan claims there was an exception in the 9th Century when a woman became pope.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Cronos Explained
While there might not be as many stories about Cronos as there are about his famous offspring, there's still a whole long narrative that he's pretty central to.
Read MoreWhat Really Happened During The Great Binge?
While it lasted, the Great Binge was a time of true intoxication. Here's what really happened during the Great Binge.
Read MoreWhy Patrick Heenan Is Considered A Historical Traitor
Some traitors are well-known, while others are more obscure — as is the case with the only New Zealander accused of treason during the war, Patrick Heenan.
Read MoreThe Great Commission In The Bible Explained
For centuries, Christians have seen the "Great Commission" as a command to spread the gospel to the furthest reaches of the world.
Read MoreThe Truth About Herman Melville's Financial Problems
Herman Melville ("Moby Dick") is among the many artists who did not see glory before the grave. He died in 1891, having abandoned novel-writing long before.
Read MoreWhat Herbert Mullin's Childhood Was Really Like
Between 1972 and 1973, Herbert Mullin killed 13 people in and around Felton, California. His reason for the killings was even stranger than might be expected.
Read MoreThe Unbelievable Story Behind A Man Who Was Lost At Sea For 133 Days
Poon Lim's survival came down to a combination of luck and determination. You'd have to have a little of both in order to survive 133 days lost at sea.
Read MoreThe Staggering Number Of People Killed Or Injured By The Aum Shinrikyo Cult
One of the most sickening attacks committed by members of a cult took place in Tokyo, Japan, by a group calling themselves Aum Shinrikyo.
Read MoreHere's How Babe Ruth Would've Looked In Color
Babe Ruth, otherwise known as the Great Bambino (among other things) was born as George Herman Ruth Jr. in 1895. Here's what he looked like in color.
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of Emperor Franz Joseph I
Emperor Franz Joseph I rose to power when he was only a teenager. He was the latest ruler from the powerful royal family known as the house of Habsburg.
Read MoreThe Bizarre Story Of The MLB Player Who Hit A Fan With Two Foul Balls
On August 17, 1957, the Philadelphia Phillies played a day-time baseball game against the then-New York Giants that would go down in history for a weird reason.
Read MoreHow People Handled The Deaths Of Loved Ones In The Victorian Era
Today, Victorian death photos make rounds online and although they may seem morbid and disturbing, they once provided loved ones consolation in times of grief.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Girl With A Pearl Earring Painting
Johannes Vermeer's oil painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring," is one of the greatest mysteries of the art world. Who was the girl and was that really a pearl?
Read MoreWhat History Books Got Wrong About The Great Depression
Let's look at some ways the history books, especially the older ones, weren't 100% accurate when looking back on the Great Depression.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Olympic Corrections Center Jailbreak
Countless media has centered around the ingenuity and daring attitude required to attempt to break out of jail, but real-life attempts are not always so clever.
Read MoreThe Bob Marley Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Was Murdered By The CIA
Bob Marley may not have invented reggae, but he certainly helped bring it out of the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, and into more mainstream popularity.
Read MoreThis Was The Problem With Charles VI Of France's Reign
Here's the main reason why Charles VI's reign was such a problematic one in medieval France.
Read MoreThe Staggering Number Of People Who Died In The Heavens Gate Cult
The mass suicide committed by members of the Heaven's Gate cult over the course of three days was one of the largest in American history.
Read MoreInside The Soviet Union's Failed Flying Tanks
War is a bad idea, but it sometimes leads to good ideas that end up benefiting humanity. The Soviet Union's idea to make flying tanks was not one of the latter.
Read MoreThe Sad Truth About The Libby Prison Jailbreak
Not every prison break ends in success, and many escapees are sent back to face additional punishment for their escape attempts.
Read MoreThe Truth About Abigail's Unhappy Marriage In The Bible
Abigail is considered one of the seven female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, and she is the only woman in the book described as beautiful and intelligent.
Read MoreThe Big Lie About George Washington You Learned In History Class
George Washington occupies a unique place in American history, serving as a real historical figure and being something of a national hero.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Demeter Explained
The mother of Persephone and the origin of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter was a revered Greek goddess. This is the mythology of Demeter explained.
Read MoreThe Victorian Era Fashion Trend That Killed Thousands
For some fashion-forward women, sacrificing a little bit of comfort is a small price to pay to look good while wearing the latest trends.
Read MoreThe Surprising Truth About Axis Soldiers During World War II
World War II saw unprecedented levels of destruction, where civilians across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific were forced to face the consequences of total war.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Athena Explained
As the goddess of both wisdom and war, Athena was one of the most important deities in ancient Greek mythology.
Read MoreThe Truth About Cain And Abel's Feud In The Bible
Rivalry is common among siblings, and they typically make for funny stories as children grow up into adults. But some can turn deadly.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts, the unassuming drummer who never missed a beat in 58 years playing with the Rolling Stones, has died, according to his spokesperson.
Read MoreWhat Life Would Be Like If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct
Despite roaming the Earth over 50 million years ago, dinosaurs have captured the minds of children and adults alike in the centuries since.
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Jim Jones' Wife
Jim Jones built a successful church that turned into the worst cult disaster in history, but he didn't do it alone. His wife Marceline played an important role.
Read MoreHere's What The Bible Really Says About Immigration
Immigration continues to be a hot-button political topic, and some Christians possess anti-immigrant views. So what does the Bible say about the issue?
Read MoreHere's How Amelia Earhart Would've Looked In Color
Amelia Earhart has inspired adventure enthusiasts for almost a full century now after taking strides toward creating a space for women in aviation.
Read MoreThe True Story Of The Women Who Voiced Axis Sally
Axis Sally was voiced by two women. Mildred Gillars and Rita Zucca were both Americans who found themselves abroad when the war started.
Read MoreHere's What Some People Think Happened At Montauk Air Force Station
On the easternmost tip of Long Island, lies what remains of the Montauk Air Force Station, where disturbing experiments supposedly took place. But what's true?
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Nestorianism
The Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, completely contradicts the notion that Christianity was brought to Asia by force and colonialism.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Zeus Explained
The king of the ancient Greek gods, Zeus had an appetite for women and lived a hedonistic life. This is the mythology of Zeus explained.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Herakles Explained
The ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
Read MoreThese Are The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History
Not only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Medusa Explained
The mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About Russian Roulette
So many things are called "playing Russian roulette" that it's easy to forget how deadly the real thing is. Here's the messed up truth about Russian roulette.
Read MoreThe Dirtiest Players In NFL History
The NFL has lots of rules, but plenty of NFL players take those rules more as suggestions. Here are the dirtiest players in NFL history.
Read MoreFalse Things You've Always Believed About New York City
You've probably always believed these things about New York City, but they just aren't true. You don't really need to worry about rats and falling pennies.
Read MoreActual People Accused Of Being Real Halloween Monsters
Devils and werewolves, witches and warlocks, and Frankenstein's monster are the stuff of Halloween fun, but that wasn't always the case.
Read MoreHow Elon Musk Really Feels About Nikola Tesla
Elon Musk has few rivals when it comes to 21st-century technological innovation. But what does he think of American engineer Nikola Tesla?
Read MoreThe Disturbing History Of Viruses Escaping From Research Labs
Lab leaks do happen. Truly heinous pathogens and poxes have escaped from research facilities and government institutions in countries all over the world.
Read MoreWhat We Know About The CIA's Alleged Secret Time Travel Program
In October of 1943, an alleged experiment took place at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard that opened the proverbial door to time travel.
Read MoreHere's How Queen Victoria Would've Looked In Color
Before her great-great-granddaughter surpassed her record of being the longest-living and reigning British monarch, that title was held by Queen Victoria.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Achilles Explained
Achilles was a central hero in the ancient Greek tradition, but he doesn't meet the modern conception of a hero. This is the mythology of Achilles explained.
Read MoreThe Meaning Of The Number 7 In The Bible Explained
If we asked you to name the most perfect number, there's a good chance that you'd say "seven." In many cultures, seven is treated as a special number.
Read MoreWho Had The Most Expensive Funeral In History?
Whether for the average person or for a famous person, funerals are not cheap affairs. Who had the most expensive funeral in history?
Read MoreThe Truth About The 2012 Apocalypse
December 21, 2012: the day the world didn't end. Here's the truth about the 2012 apocalypse.
Read MoreThe Deadly Outcome Of The Mantell UFO Incident
A 25-year-old member of the Kentucky Air National Guard was asked to investigate a report from the Kentucky State Highway Patrol.
Read MoreThe Unusual Career That Was Made Obsolete By Alarm Clocks
Typically, if someone prowled the streets before sunrise rapping on peoples' windows with a big, long stick, there'd be cause for concern.
Read MoreA Look At Jackie Kennedy And David Ormsby-Gore's Secret Relationship
Imagine your love letters going up for auction some day. That's what happened to Jackie Kennedy, revealing a surprisingly deep connection with a family friend.
Read MoreMyths About H.H. Holmes You Need To Stop Believing
H.H. Holmes conducted his crimes in what became known as the murder hotel or murder castle, where he reportedly lured his victims.
Read MoreWhat Life Was Like As A Shoemaker In The Colonial Era
Colonial-era shoemakers were known as cordwainers. Cobblers, a word much more widely known today, were the people who repaired the shoes made by cordwainers.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Most Successful Pirate In History
Often portrayed as villains, tales about how pirates make fortunes by stealing merchants' vessels have inspired countless books, movies, and TV shows.
Read MoreThe Meaning Of The Beatitudes In The Bible Explained
As one of the oldest collections of religious texts in the world, it's no secret that many people turn to the Bible for answers and guidance.
Read MoreA Staggering Amount Of People Died In The Order Of The Solar Temple Cult
The Order of the Solar Temple was responsible for the deaths of a staggering amount of people in the mid-1990s. Here's how many fell victim to the cult.
Read MoreWhy Roman General Scipio Africanus Was Exiled From Rome
The one man that definitively ended the war was Publius Scipio. Despite his legendary work, he was ultimately exiled from Rome.
Read MoreWhat Life Was Like As A Saddler In The Colonial Era
Europeans brought many non-native species across the Atlantic when they settled in North America, and perhaps none is more influential than the horse.
Read MoreThe Mythology Of Dionysus Explained
Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, fertility, and madness, bringing ecstasy and insanity alike to humanity. This is the mythology of Dionysus explained.
Read MoreHere's What Really Happened To Benito Mussolini's Body
Fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's body was desecrated after he was executed, but wait till you hear what some folks did with his brains.
Read MoreWhat Really Happens When A Person Is Excommunicated
Many people believe that excommunication means being condemned to hell and irreversibly expelled from a church. But those assumptions are not entirely true.
Read MoreThe Truth About Afghanistan's 'Golden Age'
There is more to Afghanistan's recent past than governance by either brutal domestic terrorists or weak-willed foreign powers.
Read MoreThe Truth About Richard Nixon's Assassination Attempt
Richard Nixon's presidency was one of the more infamous and controversial in American history, leading him to become the first and only president to resign.
Read MoreWhere Are Jim Jones' Descendants Today?
Back in 1978, Jim Jones ordered his followers, known as the Peoples Temple, to commit heinous acts of mass murder and mass suicide.
Read MoreHere's Why Nuclear Bombs Form Mushroom Clouds
We can all immediately recognize a mushroom cloud as coming from an atom bomb explosion, but why do nuclear weapons create this kind of cloud?
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Japanese Battleship Mutsu Disaster
In the early 1920s, the Imperial Japanese Navy began constructing Nagato-class battleships, which could compete with any army's finest at the time.
Read MoreThe Forgotten History Of The Transistor Radio
When you gaze at your smartphone, the first thing that pops in your mind probably isn't "this thing was modeled after a transistor radio" — but it may be true.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth Of Inuit Identification Numbers
Having one's name mispronounced is one thing but being assigned a number as a surname because the government is unwilling to learn one's name is another level.
Read MoreThe Meaning Of Agape Love In The Bible
The Bible's New Testament was written in a form of Ancient Greek known as "Koine," which means something akin to "common." So what does "agape" mean?
Read MoreHow The Catherine Wheel Became A Dark Form Of Torture
One of the most common, and most brutal, execution methods was the Catherine Wheel, also known as the breaking wheel or simply the wheel.
Read MoreWhy Picasso Was Questioned About The Theft Of Da Vinci's Mona Lisa
The "Mona Lisa" made the Louvre Museum in Paris its home in 1797, but one day in 1911 the da Vinci painting was stolen and made headlines worldwide.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Wanggongchang Explosion
One of the deadliest accidental explosions in the history of mankind occurred on May 30, 1626, in the heart of Beijing, China during the Ming Dynasty.
Read MoreThe Real Reason The KGB Fell Apart
Russia's security agency the KGB was notorious during the Cold War, but fell apart along with the Soviet Union in 1991. Or, did it?
Read MoreHere's What Happened When 14th Century Monks Started Eating Meat
During the 14th century, monks at the Muchelney Abbey in Somerset, England, had a diet that mostly consisted of bread, alcohol, and eel.
Read MoreHere's What Was Found In Hitler's Last Will
Nazi leader and German dictator, Adolf Hitler, committed suicide on April 30, 1945, by shooting himself in a Berlin bunker as the Allies were closing in.
Read MoreWhat Really Happened During The 1944 Philadelphia Transit Strike?
When workers at the Philadelphia Transportation Company went on strike in 1944, they weren't protesting low wages but the promotion of Black coworkers.
Read MoreThe Mysterious Death Of The Man Known As Peter Bergmann
The Kinsellas spotted something unusual as they approached the rocky shore. Arthur Kinsella said they were stunned to realize "it was the body of a person."
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The 1984 Friendship Games
The LA Olympics wasn't the only international sporting event to take place in 1984. This is the untold truth of the 1984 Friendship Games.
Read MoreThe Alleged Spy Technique The CIA Uses At Starbucks
CIA agents often rely on being able to hide in plain sight, so places like Starbucks are perfect for operations. Here's its secret Starbucks spy technique.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Brescia Explosion
In 1769, a single bolt of lightning led to thousands of deaths in Brescia, Italy, in one of the most destructive strikes ever recorded.
Read MoreUmoja Uaso: The Village Where Men Are Not Allowed
True matriarchal societies, where men play a very small role or don't participate at all, are hard to find — both in modern times and in history.
Read MoreThe Dark History Of Taiwan's Green Island
Taiwan's Green Island has a dark history linked to its feud with mainland China. This is the harrowing story of what happened on Green Island.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Jean-Claude Duvalier Heist
Heists are typically imagined as daring forays into protected vaults within banks and casinos, but history's biggest examples tend to be much less dramatic.
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The books of the Bible range in length from a few paragraphs to dozens of pages and were written in different languages at different times in history.
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When Pope Clement XII banned Catholics from joining the Freemasons, Clemens August of Wittelsbach, the Elector of Cologne, created his own secret society.
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These points in history almost caused World War III.
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Considering the immense destructive capabilities of nuclear weapons, particularly hydrogen bombs, you'd think losing said weapons would be unthinkable.
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When picking names for baby boys who are hairy, the Hebrew name Esau is the commonly preferred designation. But why? The answer lies in the Bible.
Read MoreWhat Does The Bible Actually Say About Polygamy?
The Bible devotes much of its narrative to passages about marriage and the love between husbands and wives. What does it say about polygamy?
Read MoreThe Truth About The Roman Empire's Siege On Carthage
One of the largest and most powerful city-states from the days of antiquity, Carthage was founded in 814 B.C. by Elissa, also known as Queen Dido.
Read MoreThe Big Lie About Revolutionary Soldiers You Learned In History Class
History is written by those who win, and this fact is perfectly exemplified in the United States' coverage of the Revolutionary War.
Read MoreHere's What The Bible Really Says About Evolution
A small subset of Christians fervently believes that evolution is a lie and that the Biblical account of creation is the truth. So what does the Bible say?
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Machine Gun Kelly was born George Kelly Barnes and raised in a well-to-do family before becoming one of America's most notorious gangsters.
Read MoreThe Tower Of Babel Explained
A Sunday school staple, the Tower of Babel is a goldmine for artists and poets, and a warning story. But was it real? This is the Tower of Babel explained.
Read MoreHow Google Earth Helped Uncover 167-Million-Year-Old Fossils
Thanks to a talented couple of non-professional paleontologists, we can add 167-million-year-old fossils to the list of fascinating Google Earth finds.
Read MoreInside The Tragic Death Of Race Car Driver Gordon Smiley
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Read MoreThe Disturbing Truth About The Dancing Plague Of The 1500s
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Read MoreThe JFK Theory That Would Change Everything
John F. Kennedy's first presidential term came to a tragic end on November 22, 1963, when he was shot in the head as he rode in a motorcade in Dallas.
Read MoreWhat Rachel And Leah Really Looked Like According To The Bible
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Read MoreThe Untold Evils Of The Roman Emperor Caligula
Roman Emperor is remembered for his outrageous and violent behavior. He killed wantonly, stole from his own people, and claimed to have conquered the ocean.
Read MoreThe Rainbow Warrior: The True Story Of The Sinking Of The Greenpeace Ship
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Straight out of the vault from the 1981 royal wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, a historical slice of cake has just sold at an auction.
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Elephants are among the most intelligent of our non-human relatives in the animal kingdom. For centuries, that intelligence was used to carry out executions.
Read MoreOscar Wilde Could Have Avoided Jail. Here Were His Options
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Read MoreThe Surprising Role Religion Played In Necromancy
Many imagine necromancers huddled in dark robes, making Satanic pacts as they carry out their dark deeds in crypts and graveyards.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About The Colossus Of Rhodes
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Read MoreThe Truth Of The Demonic Pigs In The Bible
Pigs have significant meaning for different religions and cultures. In the Bible, pigs play an essential role when Jesus casts demons out of a man.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen To Earth If The Extinct Kronosaurus Lived Today
If the extinct dinosaur known as Kronosaurus were alive today, the world would be a much more perilous place for humans.
Read MoreThe Most Infamous Crime Machine Gun Kelly Committed
On the evening of July 22, 1933, notorious gangster Machine Gun Kelly and an accomplice committed what would become his most infamous crime.
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Controversy dogged silent movie icon Charlie Chaplin throughout his life, including a supposed attempt on his life that didn't appear to go as planned.
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George Kelly Barnes, who was commonly known as "Machine Gun Kelly," was one of the most notorious gangsters of the early 1900s.
Read MoreThe Dark Origins Of The Three Blind Mice Nursery Rhyme
Nursery rhymes taught to children are seemingly innocent. But when they are dissected line by line, a darker theme often emerges.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like Serving On The Timothy McVeigh Jury
Two years after nearly 150 federal workers and 19 of their children were killed in the bombing, Timothy McVeigh's trial finally began on April 24, 1997.
Read MoreWhy This Pig Was Put On Trial And Convicted
In the 14th and 15th centuries, there were several accounts of pigs being put to trial and executed for their crimes, which typically involved harming infants.
Read MoreThe John Wilkes Booth Theory That Would Change Everything
John Wilkes Booth was reportedly shot 12 days after assassinating Lincoln. But could the truth be wildly more complex? Some conspiracy theorists say of course.
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Sarah (or Sarai) is one of the most important female characters in the Bible's Old Testament. She is described as the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
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Read MoreHow History Classes Lie About Great Britain And The American Revolution
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Read MoreMost Popular Dog Breeds In America
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Read MoreThe Jack The Ripper Theory That Would Change Everything
Several theories have been proffered to identify the notorious 19th-century serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. The most recent is the wackiest among them.
Read MoreHow American History Classes Lie About Winston Churchill
Despite what American history books say, two-time British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was not universally beloved as a national hero.
Read MoreThe Real Reason This Buddhist Monk Set Himself On Fire
The image of Thích Quảng Đức's self-immolation may be one of the best-known photographs in history. This is the reason the Buddhist monk set himself on fire.
Read MoreWhy Was Job Tested By God, According To The Bible?
Perhaps one of the most asked questions in theology is: Why did Job have to suffer in the Bible?
Read MoreHow Ponce De Leon Brought Florida Into The Spanish Empire
Conquistador Ponce de León helped Spain extend its empire to Puerto Rico, Florida, and beyond. Here's how he brought Florida into the Spanish empire.
Read MoreWhy Many Believed Benjamin Franklin Was Actually A British Spy
Benjamin Franklin is associated with many titles — inventor, Founding Father, writer, printer, postmaster, publisher, and possibly British spy.
Read MoreThe Terrifying Truth About The Extinct Haast's Eagle
The Haast's eagle was a giant bird of prey believed to have weighed over 33 pounds and used its mass to kill the large herbivores.
Read MoreThe Truth About Miriam The Prophetess In The Bible
If you've been to Sunday school or seen one of the countless movie portrayals, you know the story of Moses, Miriam, and the Egyptian Pharaoh.
Read MoreThe Untold Story Of The First RVs
There's something completely American about RV camping. Trailering or driving. It allow us to explore great campgrounds, national parks, and the whole U.S.
Read MoreThe Awful Truth Behind The Prisoner Known As The 'Real' Hannibal Lecter
Robert Maudsley is considered the United Kingdom's most dangerous prisoner and has become known as "The Real Hannibal Lecter."
Read MoreHere's How Many Victims Ned Kelly Really Had
Australian bushranger and outlaw Ned Kelly's story is all about perception. Was he a dangerous, cop-killing bank robber, or was he the underdog?
Read MoreThe Meaning Of The Number 3 In The Bible
Numbers are thought to carry a lot of meaning and weight in the Bible, with the number 3 being no exception.
Read MoreWhat It Was Really Like To Party In Ancient Greece
Fine food, too much wine, and ridiculous games -- some things don't change even over thousands of years. Here's what it was like to party in ancient Greece.
Read MoreThe Truth About Sister Gerard Fernandez, The Infamous Death Row Nun
Sister Gerard Fernandez said she felt "broken people" were her calling. She's walked with 18 condemned people to their deaths and offered them comfort.
Read MoreThe Ancient Temple Site That Predates Stonehenge By 6,000 Years
What would you say if we discovered a temple -- monolithic, complex, full of multiple chambers, multi-ton stones -- that dates back to at least 9000 BCE?
Read MoreThe Truth About Benjamin Franklin's Relationship With His Wife
History seems to show that Benjamin Franklin was a success in almost every endeavor he entered into — almost.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About The Southern Redemption Movement
The name "Southern Redemption" isn't heard all that often, but the ideas and actions that fall under its umbrella? Those are definitely pretty well known.
Read MoreThings You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Gesche Gottfried
Gesche Gottfried is one of these twisted women whose story has overshadowed but make no mistake, Gottfried was the real deal before Dahmer or Bundy were born.
Read MoreThe Unbelievable Story Of The Man Who Survived His Own Hanging
Convicted murderer John "Babbacombe" Lee, who maintained his innocence, managed to cheat the hangman's noose not once but three times.
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William Franklin was born on February 22, 1730, to an unknown mother and future founding father of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin.
Read MoreThe Death Of Australian Outlaw Ned Kelly Explained
Ned Kelly was both an Australian folk hero and a thieving, murdering bushranger who killed three police officers. Here's how he died.
Read MoreThe Legend Of The Menehune: Hawaii's Mythical Progenitors
The Menehune, it's said, were the original inhabitants of Hawaii. They were short — about 2 or 3 feet — and only came out at night.
Read MoreSnails Helped Make The Phoenicians Rich. Here's How
Snails are small creatures — just a few centimeters long and at its max, maybe 12 inches. But once upon a time, they helped make the Phoenician culture wealthy.
Read MoreThis Is How The Mafia Got Started
The history of the Mafia is complex and ambiguous. Here's how the Mafia got started and grew into an international force to be reckoned with.
Read MoreHere's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Queens In History
You might know how these famous queens died, but not what happened to them in the end. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous queens in history.
Read MoreThe Story Of John The Baptist's Mother In The Bible Explained
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of the Virgin Mary., is mentioned many times throughout the Bible.
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About The Navajo Nation's Long Walk
The Long Walk is another tragedy perpetrated by the U.S. government against an indigenous people that almost wiped out the Navajo Nation.
Read MoreHere's One Of The Few Ways Women Could Divorce In Medieval England
In the medieval world, divorce was an annulment that made the marriage invalid. Unsurprisingly, it was only granted in specific cases.
Read MoreThe Stunning Story Of The $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme
In 1992, the United States SEC launched an investigation into the largest ongoing Ponzi scheme in US history — Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi Painting
A potentially new, unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci, "Salvator Mundi," surfaced in recent years, the discovery took the art world by storm
Read MoreWhat It's Really Like To Work On An Offshore Oil Rig
Working on an offshore oil rig can be challenging in the best of circumstances, and potentially downright dangerous in the worst.
Read MoreThe D.B. Cooper Theory That Would Change Everything
On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a plane flying from Portland to Seattle carrying a briefcase, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, black tie, and sunglasses
Read MoreThe Truth About The Sani Abacha Heist
Nigerian military leader Sani Abacha stole billions from the country during his five years as head of state. Here's how the country tried to get its money back.
Read MoreThe Reason Beavers Were Eaten During The Medieval Era
Like any distant period of history, the medieval era can feel absolutely unrelatable to us, and the fact that people from this time ate beaver doesn't help.
Read MoreHow George H.W. Bush Once Evaded Being Eaten By Cannibals
By a stroke of luck, former American President George H.W. Bush avoided an incredibly cruel end during his time in the U.S. Navy.
Read MoreHere's How Gangster Machine Gun Kelly Was Finally Caught
George "Machine Gun" Kelly had such a deft hand with his gun that he could sign his name on the walls of the banks he robbed in bullets. So how was he caught?
Read MoreIs This What Really Happened To Sodom And Gomorrah?
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the more striking examples of God's wrath in the Old Testament. Were they real places? And if so, what became of them?
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The Bridgewater Triangle, which is a 200-square-mile section of land in Massachusetts, is a reported hotbed of paranormal activity and unexplained occurrences.
Read MoreThe Truth About Queen Jezebel In The Bible
The Bible's many books have various female characters, and a good number are presented as downright villainous, including the Phoenecian queen Jezebel.
Read MoreThe Twelve Tribes Of Israel Explained
The ancient land of Israel is said to have been ruled by 12 tribes, but who were those tribes? Here are the Twelve Tribes of Israel explained.
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The art world loves a mystery and the story of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is a good one. In 2017, the painting became the most expensive ever sold.
Read MoreHow The Eiffel Tower Slightly Grows During The Summer
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Read MoreWhere Did Hitler Get All Of His Money From?
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Read MoreThe Criminal History Behind Hollywood's Famous Sunset Strip
The name Sunset Strip evokes Old Hollywood glamour but the street has also had a notorious and sordid past. From murder to mayhem, the Strip has seen it all.
Read MoreStephane Breitwieser: The Truth About The Art Thief Who Stole $1.4 Billion
Who doesn't love a good art heist story? OK, maybe collectors and museums, but the rest of us can gawk at the work of notorious thief Stéphane Breitweiser.
Read MoreDetails You Didn't Know About Henry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas, referred to as "The Confession Killer," is one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. But there's plenty you might not know.
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Places like Roswell, NM, and Area 51 come to mind when we think of UFOs, but New York's Hudson Valley actually boasts the most UFO sightings in the country.
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Jeff Bezos is worth $193.9 billion. And while that's enough to fly him into space, it's not enough to make him the richest man in the world anymore (for now).
Read MoreHow American History Classes Lie About Who Won WWII
In American history classes, schoolchildren are taught that the United States swooped in to save the day during WWII. Unfortunately, it's a complete lie.
Read MoreThese Were The Most Common Pets To Have In The Roman Empire
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Oliver Philpot was able to escape a prisoner of war camp by using a wooden horse to detract attention from the tunnel that he and other prisoners were digging.
Read MoreThe Stylish Women's Shoe Of Ancient Rome That Rivals Modern Fashion
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Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Bolivia's Sky Mirror
Few places in the world are as impressive as the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the largest salt flat in the world that has approximately 4,250 square miles.
Read MoreThe Surprising Reason America Could Potentially Collapse In Our Lifetime
The clock is ticking. You may not know it yet but America may soon be hitting a crucial deadline. Rome, Greece, the Soviet Union ... could America be next?
Read MoreWhy People Once Ate Mummified Egyptian Bodies
History is rife with examples of strange beliefs and wild practices, including the consumption of mummies in medieval Europe.
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For the world's Christians and Jews, the Bible is their sacred text. However, for a subset of Christians, there's a companion book, "The Book of Mormon."
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Read MoreHidden Secrets Of The Taj Mahal
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Read MoreThe Meaning Of The Number 8 In The Bible Explained
Biblical numerology aims to understand the meaning behind the numbers in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. So what does the number 8 mean in the Bible?
Read MoreThe Truth About The Hidden Notes In England's Oldest Bible
Dr. Eyal Poleg uncovered handwritten annotations within one of just seven surviving copies of the Bible published in 1535 by order of King Henry VIII.
Read MoreHow Many Wives Did Joseph Smith Really Have?
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It's no surprise that some of the earliest human art was hand stencils on cave walls, using red ochre mixed with water and animal fat, then blown from a tube.
Read MoreThis Famous Battle Of Bunker Hill Order Actually Might've Not Been Said
We've all heard "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!." But you know us; we're about to ruin another history fact you always believed was true.
Read MoreThe Massive Amount Of Money Misha Defonseca Owed After Getting Caught
People with little to no connection to the Holocaust occasionally appear and give false accounts, as was the case with Belgian author Misha Defonseca.
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Misha Defonseca shocked the world with her story of survival after the Nazis arrested her parents. But it was all a lie. Here's what she's doing today.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Gasoline
Here's what happens if you drink gasoline. But seriously, don't do it.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Reformation
The Reformation was the split of the Western Church into Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. Lots of messed up things happened during this period.
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Jodi Arias' murder of Travis Alexander became one of the biggest media frenzies caused by a non-celebrity crime. This is the messed up truth about Jodi Arias.
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Halloween is about more than superhero costumes and abundant candy. This is the messed up history of Halloween.
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Movie And TV Moments You'll Never Get To See In America
There are some things in movies and TV that Americans will just never get to see, and that's a shame
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Murders (5)
The Unsolved Murder Of Richard Milan
In 2018, Richard Milan, a 64-year-old Michigan man visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, was shot dead. But as of August 2021, no one has been charged with the murder.
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According to a number of reliable sources, notorious killer Mark Chapman might have murdered David Bowie if he failed to kill John Lennon.
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In the early morning hours of August 13, 2018, Chris Watts strangled his 15-weeks-pregnant wife Shannan to death along with killing their two daughters.
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Hitmen are a thing of legend, surrounded by more myth than most exciting ancient heroes, but Jorge "Rivi" Ayala was definitely the real deal.
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Despite A-List fame and success in Hollywood, the death of Dylan McDermott's mother when he was just 5 years old haunted him until he finally got closure.
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This Is How Long Kansas' Debut Album Really Took To Make
Late '70s rock and roll wouldn't be the same without Kansas. Formed in Topeka, the band's founding members first started playing together in high school.
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Mysteries (5)
The Mystery Surrounding Queen Elizabeth I's Rumored Love Triangle
She was called the Virgin Queen and was cast as a monarch who eschewed love in favor of giving her attention to the task of ruling England and Ireland.
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Everything was going fine until a week into the tiger shark's residency when out from the shark came a rat, bird, and — to everyone's horror — an intact arm.
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For years, scientists and doctors were baffled as to what could be causing residents of an isolated town in Kazakhstan to fall asleep, sometimes for weeks.
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There have been many strange and mysterious happenings recorded throughout history, and one of them is the Great Sheep Panic of 1888.
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Here's How The US Military Plans To Colonize The Moon
The U.S. military has wanted to built a base on the moon since the late 1950s. Previous attempts fell flat, but NASA is once again trying to colonize the moon.
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Many cultures have tales of women with fish tails, charming sailors with good looks or a magical singing voice. This is the legend of mermaids explained.
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It was the style of the Colonial era for wealthy men, particularly those with leadership positions in the government, to wear intricate, expensive wigs.
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One of the most common trade workers in the Colonial era was the apothecary, who had various skills and performed medical treatments and surgeries.
Read MoreWhat We Know About The NXIVM Cult's Horrific Branding Ceremonies
The story of the NXIVM cult, founded by the now-imprisoned "guru" Keith Raniere, has remained headline news ever since details of his abusive sex ring emerged.
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Despite his onscreen image, Jimmy Stewart had his dark side. This is the story of the time he smuggled a Yeti finger out of Nepal.
Read MoreHere's How Many Victims The Russian Werewolf Actually Had
Mikhail Popkov, also known as "The Werewolf," was a Russian policeman and serial killer who was active from 1992 until he was apprehended in 2010.
Read MoreThe Chilling Truth About The Russian Werewolf Killer
Between 1992 and 2010, Mikhail Viktorovich Popkov, commonly referred to as Russia's Werewolf killer, sexually assaulted and killed an estimated 80+ people.
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Recent scientific discoveries illustrate that across the universe, superionic ice might be much more common than what we know as ice.
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Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were arrested under the charge of treason and conspiracy and jailed in Carthage, Illinois. A mob attacked on June 27, 1844.
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What It's Really Like To Be A National Park Ranger
So, what's it really like to work as a National Park Ranger? Here's what you need to know.
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Native Americans (1)
The Real-Life Stories Of Women Who Led Native American Tribes
Native American women have held leadership roles for centuries. Across tribes, women became chiefs, warriors, shamans, and powerful figures in their own right.
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Nature (3)
The Truth About Plastic-Eating Fungi
Plastic-eating fungi appear to be a possible solution to the world's pollution problem. But will we all be feeding our trash to fungi in the future?
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With one of humanity's most vital resources being so scarce, it begs the question: What if the amounts of salt water and fresh water on Earth were flipped?
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In 1872, Edward Sonstadt discovered that gold can be found in seawater. If you're wondering why an underwater Gold Rush never happened, it gets interesting.
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Paranormal (5)
The Tragic Death Of Poltergeist Actress Dominique Dunne
Actress Dominique Dunne was a rising star in Hollywood, enjoying the success of her first feature film, the supernatural thriller "Poltergeist."
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Ghost Hunters
Ghost Hunters was an unscripted paranormal investigation series on Syfy that saw its cast, well, hunt ghosts. This is the untold truth of Ghost Hunters.
Read MoreThe Legend Of Abraham Lincoln's Ghost In The White House Explained
It may come as a surprise to hear that there are many important people who say they witnessed the ghost of former President Abraham Lincoln in the White House.
Read MoreThe Haunting Story Of The Siren Head Monster
Siren Head — a 40-foot-tall beast made of decaying flesh with sirens in place of its head — burst onto the internet in August of 2018 and hasn't left.
Read MoreThe Haunting Story Behind The Painting Of The Anguished Man
Avid paranormal fans know there are certain items that are supposedly haunted — like dolls, maybe. But paintings, like The Anguished Man, can be just as scary.
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Plants and Trees (1)
The Truth About The Deadliest Flower In The World
When it comes to poisonous flowers, you may be inclined to think that the deadliest specimens come from exotic tropical locales, but you'd be wrong.
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Politics (11)
What Would Happen If The United States Never Paid Back Its Debt?
Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, the United States has long been a country in debt, and in recent years, the amount it owes has grown.
Read MoreHere's How Intense Putin's Private Security Is
Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin's private security detail is particularly intense when compared to those of other world leaders.
Read MoreWhat's Really Going On With The Line 3 Pipeline?
The Line 3 pipeline being constructed by Enbridge has faced a series of legal challenges, as well as pushback from Indigenous nations and environmental groups.
Read MoreMullah Baradar: The New Taliban Leader Of Afghanistan
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was a co-founder of the Taliban along with three other men, and he serves as the Taliban's political chief.
Read MoreWhy Vladimir Putin Might Be Secretly Richer Than Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos has a ridiculous amount of money. Even more ridiculous than that: Russian President Vladimir Putin probably has more.
Read MoreHow One Person Managed To Escape A North Korean Prison Camp
On January 2, 2005, a young man named Shin Dong-hyuk managed to escape North Korea's Camp 14, where he witnessed many atrocities.
Read MoreWhat Was Governor Andrew Cuomo's Net Worth When He Resigned?
Amid a sexual harassment scandal and an ongoing investigation, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning from office.
Read MoreThe Truth About Andrew Cuomo And Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul's Relationship
Amid serious allegations against outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the spotlight is now on his relationship with his successor, Kathy Hochul.
Read MoreNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo Just Resigned. Here's Why
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo officially announced his resignation on August 10 after months of mounting sexual harassment allegations from employees and others.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Great Oil Heist Of 2011
Few things drive corporate greed with more acceleration than oil and money, and the Great Oil Heist of 2011 involves both of them.
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If No One Voted For President
Even with 239 million eligible voters in the U.S., nothing in the Constitution actually gives you the right to vote for president.
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Presidents (2)
The Shady Way George Washington Kept Slaves His Entire Life
George Washington, America's first president, was a slave owner like many of his fellow Founding Fathers and other wealthy farmers of his time.
Read MoreWhy George Washington's Second Term Was A Nightmare
Here are some of the challenges George Washington faced during his turbulent second term as president of the United States.
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Religion (21)
Here's What The Bible Really Says About Magic
People of faith around the world rely on the Bible for their faith, doctrine and practice. And in the Bible, there is little to no ambiguity about "magic."
Read MoreThe Story Of Martha And Mary In The Bible Explained
Like many of its stories, the Bible's tale of Martha and Mary is one that provides a lesson that people can use in their daily lives.
Read MoreThe Meaning Of The Tree Of Life In The Bible
Biblical scholars have interpreted the tree of life as being a symbol of Adam and Eve's spirituality and their relationship with and dependence on God.
Read MoreWhy Many Christians Prefer The King James Bible
There are dozens of Bible translations available to English-speaking Christians. But for some Christians, the "King James Version" is the only way to go.
Read MoreHere's What The Bible Really Says About Getting Revenge
The issue with revenge is that it's a slippery slope. What makes one act unjust, and a retaliatory act not so? Here's what the Bible has to say on this subject.
Read MoreThe Truth About Deborah The Judge In The Bible
The Book of Judges consists of four sections. A prophetess from the tribe of Ephraim, Deborah's story appears in chapters 4 (in prose) and 5 (in poetry).
Read MoreHow Old Was Methuselah, According To The Bible?
Maybe you've heard the someone described by the idiom "old as Methuselah." Chances are, that was a more than slight exaggeration given how long he lived.
Read MoreThe Truth About Rebekah In The Bible
Rebekah (or Rebecca) is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. She is also one of the most relevant matriarchs in the Bible.
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Read The Book Of Mormon?
For a small subset of Christians, there's a companion book that is as much a part of their doctrine as the Bible itself: the Book of Mormon.
Read MoreThe Truth About Jacob And Esau's Feud In The Bible
If you think your family is dysfunctional, wait till you hear the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau. It's a sibling rivalry tale like no other told in Genesis.
Read MoreThe Truth About Ahab And Elijah's Battle In The Bible
The Bible is filled with narratives about rivalries, and one of the most memorable battles is the one between Ahab and Elijah.
Read MoreWhat Does The Bible Say About Alcohol Use?
For a minority of the world's Christians, however, alcohol use is either absolutely forbidden, or is at the very least, avoided; certainly never used in excess.
Read MoreThe Real Reason The King James Bible Was Created
The King James Bible, sometimes called the King James Version, is one of the most revered religious texts in the world, and one of the most popularly used.
Read MoreWhat Does The Bible Say About The Rapture?
The conception of the rapture doesn't appear in the Bible. It arose out of developments in thought during the Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Read MoreAccording To The Bible, How Long Was Jonah Inside The Whale?
For centuries, Christians have been taught the Old Testament story of Jonah and the whale. How long was he inside the great beast?
Read MoreAre There Any Jokes In The Bible?
The Bible contains a wide array of different literary styles throughout its many pages. But does the Good Book contain any jokes?
Read MoreWhy Ruth Was Such An Important Female Figure In The Bible
The female character Ruth is important enough in the Bible that she has her own chapter, the Book of Ruth, as part of the Ketuvim segment in the Old Testament.
Read MoreRespected People In The Bible Who Actually Weren't That Great
Scripture is filled with heroes who have informed the Christian faith. Yet further interpretation makes it clear they were also bad people.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Paul Is Sometimes Called Saul In The Bible
Throughout the Bible, character names are changed after significant events. One example is the Apostle Paul, who is also known as Saul of Tarsus.
Read MoreWhat Hell Really Looks Like In The Bible
The popular concept of Hell as being a place where sinners are separated from God to suffer for eternity is sometimes depicted as a massive torture chamber.
Read MoreHere's What The Bible Says About The Antichrist
The term "Antichrist" first surfaced in the Epistles of John, but its depiction comes from the end of the New Testament in the Book of Revelation.
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Royals (6)
The Reason Mary Queen Of Scots Is Considered Unlucky
Born in 1542 and beheaded in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots -- Mary Stuart -- lived a disastrous, dramatic, and ultimately tragic life.
Read MoreThings Vikings Gets Right About History
History's Vikings is a lot of dramatic fun, but the show is historically accurate in some ways. Here are some things Vikings gets right about history.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like Taking Part In D-Day
Some D-Day participants have spoken about what it was like, because remembering is important. Here's what it was like taking part in D-Day.
Read MoreThe Tragic Truth About The Nanking Massacre
While the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are widely discussed and taught in schools, the Nanking Massacre is less well-known.
Read MoreInside The Paranoid Mind Of King Henry VII
As with all kings who took their thrones through conquest, the reign of Henry VII began, on paper at least, in a blaze of glory.
Read MoreWhy Caleb Followill Was Hated By His Kings Of Leon Bandmates
Here's why Caleb Followill was hated by his Kings of Leon bandmates -- who happen to all be members of his own family.
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Scandals (6)
Out Of Every Jeff Bezos Controversy, One Stands Above The Rest
Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men in the world, didn't become a centibillionaire by concerning himself with rules, judgment, and fair play.
Read MoreThe Truth About Roddy Piper And Mr. T's Feud
Every popular wrestler has had one or more feuds with a fellow performer at some point in their career -- for instance, between Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. T.
Read MoreThe Truth About Jeff Bezos And Richard Branson's Feud
As billionaires Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson raced to tick space flight off their bucket lists, a feud developed along the way.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth About Louis Vuitton's Bernard Arnault
Whether he's first or second richest man in the world, there's a dark truth behind Bernard Arnault's wealth and LVMH.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth Behind The Exorcisms Of The Nuns Of Loudun
In 1632, 18 young nuns at the Ursulines convent in Loudun began showing signs of demonic possession, which quickly turned even more sinister.
Read MoreThe Truth About Ric Flair And Mick Foley's Feud
Here's the true story of Ric Flair and Mick Foley's real-life feud away from the wrestling ring.
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Science (65)
Can You Live Longer Without Sleeping Or Without Eating?
Although our bodies can do without food or sleep for brief periods of time, going without one or the other (or both) for an extended period is a death sentence.
Read MoreDo The Great Lakes Have Tides?
The Great Lakes have been a part of the historical and economic fabric of the United States and Canada since the first explorers arrived in the region in 1615.
Read MoreThe Reason Physicists Still Can't Explain Why Time Moves Forward
Time moving forward is one of the myriads of unexplained phenomena within the scientific realm, along with consciousness and the unknown species of our planet.
Read MoreDo People Really Have A Soul? Scholars Weigh In
Whether people have a soul is virtually impossible to prove, though many believe it. The idea that humans have a soul is an integral part of most religions.
Read MoreThe Reason Science Still Can't Explain Why Ice Is Slippery
Science is a slippery subject for lots of reasons, and one of those reasons is ice. We all know ice — the cool, refreshing form of water.
Read MoreThe Longest Living Animal In The World
There are animals that effortlessly outlive human beings by a wide margin. And the biggest show-off in the field of long animal lifespans? Get ready.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If Everyone Jumped On A Plane At Once
Imagine that aircraft passengers all colluded with one another to disrupt the flight -- not by an act of violence, but by simply applying the laws of physics.
Read MoreThe Myth About Ostriches You Need Stop Believing
The ostrich is an odd bird. Some specimens can approach 10 feet in height. They can be dangerous; the critter could kill you with a blow to the abdomen.
Read MoreWhy Scientists Still Can't Explain Dark Matter
Many mysteries of the universe still escape even the world's brightest minds, and there are few mysteries bigger than dark matter.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Backside Of A Rainbow
Scientifically speaking, a rainbow is formed when light strikes water droplets. When the light is both refracted and reflected by water, a rainbow is born.
Read MoreHow Hard Is It For A Star To Escape A Galaxy?
Stars are some of the largest non-black hole objects in the known universe. But how hard is it for a star to escape a galaxy?
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About The Suzhousaurus Dinosaur
Suzhousaurus dinosaurs, more formally known as Suzhousaurus megatherioides, were discovered in the Lower Cretaceous Xinminpu Group of Gansu Province, China.
Read MoreThis Is What Would Happen If There Was No Friction
The role that friction plays in our reality is as mysterious as it is important. Scientists are still researching its complex interactions.
Read MoreWhy Some Scientists Predict A Gamma-Ray Burst Could End The World
Doomsday scenarios that predict the end of life as we know it date back centuries and include a range of apocalyptic catastrophes.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Longest Living Stars In The Milky Way
Stars are incomprehensibly big, and there is an incomprehensibly big number of them in our universe. Which are the longest living ones in the Milky Way?
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If You Nuked A Hurricane
Hurricanes are only getting worse, which might be why some have suggested using nuclear weapons on them. Here's what would happen if you nuked a hurricane.
Read MoreCan A Star Become A Planet?
The pioneering work of astronomers continues to answer new and fascinating questions every day. Let's dive into one such question: Can a star become a planet?
Read MoreHere's How A T-Rex Bite Compares To A Lion's Bite
Of all the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth, the Tyrannosaurus rex is among the most well-known. So how does its bite compares to a lion's?
Read MoreThe Truth About The Largest Desert In The World
You won't find camels in the world's largest desert. No road runners or coyotes either. Not in the 5.5-million square miles of the biggest desert on Earth.
Read MoreHere's How Far The Hubble Telescope Can See
While the telescope as a concept had already been in existence for a short time, Galileo Galilei is credited for inventing the first intended to observe space.
Read MoreHere's What It Feels Like To Die By Drowning
Drowning is a widely-feared, slow, and horrible way to die, as the science behind the process makes abundantly clear. Here's what happens.
Read MoreWhy Some Scientists Predict A Supereruption Will End The World
One of the more likely ways the world could end for the living is a supereruption. In fact, it's happened a few dozen times already.
Read MoreHere's Why You're Likely To Die On Your Birthday
Studies have shown that you're more likely to die on your birthday. Here's why.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If A Hurricane Crossed The Equator
Very few places on the Earth are safe from storms. But when it comes to hurricanes, they're a problem that bedevils one particular region of the planet.
Read MoreHere's Why The Oceans Don't Fully Freeze Over
Have you ever wondered why oceans don't freeze over like lakes and rivers? The majority of the ocean stays in liquid form even in frigid weather conditions.
Read MoreHere's How Spaceships Create Indoor Gravity
How do we artificially create gravity so that astronauts live in an environment that more or less mimics the gravitational pull they experience on the ground?
Read MoreAn Elephant's Tail Looks Nothing Like You Think It Does
Elephants are more than just big bodies, floppy ears, ivory tusks, and long trunks. An elephant's tail might be the most interesting body part it possesses.
Read MoreNew Device Can Generate Electricity Out Of 'Thin Air'
Look out Tony Stark, a new study published in the journal Nature has scientists claiming they can now produce electricity "out of thin air."
Read MoreAre There Earthquakes On The Moon?
Humans have been dealing with earthquakes since we became a species, considering that the geological processes that create them predate us by billions of years.
Read MoreHow Hot Is The Water At The Bottom Of The Ocean?
The higher and the deeper you go on Earth, the more extreme the temperatures — whether you're climbing mountains or diving into the deepest parts of the ocean.
Read MoreHere's What It Feels Like To Die By Heat Stroke
For the most part, humankind tends to quite like the heat. The sun, however, is just as much friend as foe — especially when it comes to deadly heat stroke.
Read MoreHere's What It Feels Like To Die By A Swarm Of Bees
Honeybees tend to be docile and will rarely sting unless provoked, and even when they do, severe reactions are very uncommon.
Read MoreThis Is The Smallest Primate In The World
Primates come in all sizes, and one of the largest is the eastern gorilla, which would tower over one of the smallest primates.
Read MoreHere's What Makes The Snow On Venus So Special
The mountains of Venus still accumulate "snow" just like the ones here on Earth, but its snow is a bit different from frozen water.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Australia's Pink-Colored Lake Hillier
Australia's Lake Hillier has a bubblegum pink color that makes it stand out among the lush trees and the nearby blue ocean where it is located.
Read MoreThis Is The Deadliest Scorpion In The World
One category of venomous creatures is the scorpion, a biological cousin of the spider, and this particular species is the deadliest in the world.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If Everyone Suddenly Became Infertile
If everyone suddenly became infertile, it would be bad for humanity as a species and for the people unfortunate enough to live through the end.
Read MoreThe Myth About Lightning You Need To Stop Believing
Old wives' tales, urban legends, and scientific misunderstandings can persist for generations, if not centuries. And some of them are actually dangerous.
Read MoreWhat Does Space Sound Like?
Though we've been studying space for decades, we have only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to unlocking the mysteries held up there.
Read MoreWhat Is The Earth's Plan To Defend Against Asteroids?
With the possible risk of a planet-killing asteroid hurtling toward Earth, there's a global team of scientists watching out for that very thing.
Read MoreThe Truth About The World's Largest Active Volcano
Rising 13,100 feet above sea level, Hawaii's Mauna Loa is the undisputed world champion when it comes to both size and activity.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Jeff Bezos Is Suing NASA
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sued NASA because the contract he wanted was awarded to his rival Elon Musk. Here's why Bezos thinks the deal was unfair.
Read MoreWhat Really Happens If You Try To Open A Plane Door Mid-Flight?
Passengers have been known to take out their anger on other passengers or on the plane's crew, but sometimes, they take out their anger on the aircraft itself.
Read MoreThis Is What Happens To Your Body If You Die Underwater
Forensics Digest explains that, here on land, the decomposition of a human body occurs in several stages. But what happens to dead bodies left underwater?
Read MoreThis Is What Happens To Your Body When You Ingest Cyanide
Cyanide has long been a favorite murder weapon for jilted lovers, infamous assassins, and anyone who wanted a quick, undetectable death for their victim.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen To Earth If The Extinct Titanoboa Lived Today
The extinct creature known as Titanoboa was a massive 40-foot, 2,500-pound snake. Here's what would happen if the terrifying beast were alive today.
Read MoreIs The Bennu Asteroid Really Going To Hit Earth?
Bennu will be making a close approach to Earth in 2135, and the planet's gravitational pull will have an impact on the asteroid's trajectory as it approaches.
Read MoreThe Stunning Truth About Colombia's River Of Five Colors
South America has been a source of mystery for centuries— particularly a river that stands out as one of the most visually unique ecosystems in the world.
Read MoreThis Is The Coldest Place On Earth You Can Actually Live
Where is the coldest place in the world to live? Is it in Greenland? What about those terrible Midwest winters in the United States? Who claims coldest town?
Read MoreHere's Where You'll Find The Largest Waterfall In The World
While Niagara Falls may be the world's most recognizable waterfall, it's certainly not the largest. So which one tops the list?
Read MoreThe Natural Phenomenon Of Underwater Waterfalls Explained
Waterfalls are great examples of how simplistic beauty can create awe-inspiring natural sights. But did you know that they can also happen underwater?
Read MoreNew Scientific Find Reveals This Dragon-Like Creature Once Lived In Australia
Australian scientists recently announced that the finding of a fossil that looked eerily like a dragon, or at least 'the closest thing' we have to one.
Read MoreHere's What Happens To You When You Spend A Year In Space
For decades, scientists have wondered about the changes humans go through in space. That changed with an experiment conducted on twins Scott and Mark Kelly.
Read MoreYou May Have An Identical Twin You're Not Related To. Here's How
You could have an identical twin who you're not related to. Discover how people in different parts of the world can end up having similar facial features.
Read MoreThe Truth Behind Chicken Pox Parties
During the '70s and '80s, a strange phenomenon, chicken pox parties, took hold in houses and apartments across the United States.
Read MoreHow Scientists Might Bring Back The Wooly Mammoth
Enter Pleistocene Park, a real-life attempt to resurrect the ancient and extinct land mammal known to all as the wooly mammoth.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If The Oceans Froze Over
Earth has completely frozen over at least twice and as many as four times in its history. But how did it happen? Could it happen again?
Read MoreThe Truth About The Newly Discovered Sea Star Whose Body Is Covered In Teeth
Hailing from the volcanic ridge of Banc Durand comes a new species of brittle star, which are now known for their terrifyingly unique appearance.
Read MoreOut Of Every Controversial Elon Musk Moment, One Stands Above The Rest
Elon Musk may be one of the richest men in the world, but he has also had several controversial moments, including one that stands out from the rest.
Read MoreScientists Are Hoping To Make This Surprising Discovery On Mars
Our fascination with Mars is undeniable. Now, scientists at NASA are hoping to make a surprising discovery on Mars that could help find life on the Red Planet.
Read MoreThe Truth About Antarctica's Snow Chimneys
Arguably the strangest features documented during a recent volcanic eruption were the snow chimneys that rose from the volcano.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Belize's Beautiful Great Blue Hole
Scuba divers and snorkelers all over the globe go to Belize to see the Great Blue Hole, an underwater sinkhole running 410 feet deep and spans 984 feet across.
Read MoreHow Extinction Affects Everyday Life
The world could actually be losing up to 150 species every day. And their loss will have devastating effects on how humans live.
Read MoreHere's How Small A Hole Can Be For An Octopus To Escape
The latest headlines show yet another octopus escape artist that chooses to squeeze its unthinkably large body into an itty-bitty hole.
Read MoreHere's Why The US Military Recruited Official UFO Hunters
UFO hunters have been watching the skies in growing numbers since the Roswell incident, but more sightings and government transparency have ramped up interest.
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Serial Killers (3)
This Is How Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen Was Finally Caught
Known as the Muswell Hill Murderer, Scottish-born serial killer Dennis Nilsen tormented young men and boys who lived in the North London area from 1978 to 1983.
Read MoreHere's How Many Victims Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen Really Had
Like many serial killers before and after him, Dennis Nilsen appeared to be a "mild-mannered civil servant" when he was arrested.
Read MoreWhat Ted Bundy's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Handsome, alluring, and intelligent, Theodore Robert Bundy is also one of the most infamous serial killers in the annals of American crime history.
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Space (4)
The Surprising Thing That Makes Venus Different From All Other Planets
The reality, of course, is that Venus is a white-hot wasteland of noxious gases, according to NASA, and as such, is completely inhospitable to probes.
Read MoreHere's How Much The Milky Way Weighs
The Milky Way is home to countless gasses, planets, stars, and even a jaw-dropping 5,000 solar systems. But as a world of its own, how much does it weigh?
Read MoreWhy Do Astronauts Grow Taller In Space?
NASA's Twins Study demonstrated the resilience and robustness of how a human body can adapt to a multitude of changes induced by a spaceflight environment.
Read MoreWhat Would've Happened If The Soviet Union Had Won The Space Race?
As the Cold War sprouted after World War II, so did the space race, a scientific competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Sports (24)
This NFL Player Tried A TikTok Challenge And The Internet Isn't Happy
Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver, JuJu Smith-Schuster, is catching flak for taking the internet's latest viral challenge, dubbed "The Milk Crate Challenge."
Read MoreHow One High School Football Team Lied Their Way Onto National TV
A broker matched the country's top high school football team with an unknown that was outscored 227-42 last season — for a game that was aired on ESPN.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Ferraris Are Incredibly Expensive
If a Ferrari is made from the same materials that your $20,000 Toyota Corolla is made from, then why do they cost so much more?
Read MoreThe Truth About Caitlyn Jenner's Car Racing Career
Long before she was "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and co-heading the multibillion-dollar Jenner clan, Caitlyn Jenner was one of the world's finest athletes.
Read MoreThe Stunning Number Of Wrestling Championships Bobby Eaton Won
The late Bobby Eaton happened to win a surprising number of tag team and singles championships across different promotions.
Read MoreCoaches Who Took Things Too Far
Coaches are supposed to lead and guide their players, but they're human, too. Here are some misbehaving coaches who took things too far.
Read MoreAthletes Who Died In The World Cup
The World Cup is decided just once every four years. And on a few tragic occasions in World Cup action, a handful of people have died.
Read MoreThese Were Bobby Eaton's Best Wrestling Matches Of His Career
The world sadly said goodbye to tag team great Bobby Eaton in August 2021. Here is a list of some of the best matches of Beautiful Bobby's career.
Read MoreHow 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton Got His Nickname
During the early '80s, there was one tag team that would pave the way for how future tag teams would operate and become successful — The Midnight Express.
Read MoreHow Many Super Bowls Have The Dallas Cowboys Won?
The Dallas Cowboys have enjoyed a lot of success since joining the NFL in 1960, but how many Super Bowls have they won thus far?
Read MoreThe Truth About Xia Boyu, The Double Amputee Who Climbed Everest
In 2018, Xia Boyu was the second double amputee to climb Everest and the first to do it from the Nepal side of the mountain.
Read MoreHere's How Allyson Felix Just Made Olympics History
While Allyson Felix didn't get the top prize, she is No. 3 in the world and the August 6 win makes her the most decorated woman in track and field.
Read MoreHow Many Times Has Ric Flair Been Married?
Ric Flair has been married quite a few times, but he's hoping fifth time's the charm. Let's take a look back into The Nature Boy's romantic history.
Read MoreThe Truth About Bobby Eaton And Ric Flair's Relationship
Beautiful Bobby Eaton and wrestling legend Ric Flair had a unique and special relationship. Here's what Flair had to say about Eaton's untimely passing.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Wrestling Great Bobby Eaton
The wrestling world lost a tag team legend in August 2021. "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton died at the age of 62. The superstar wrestler will be sadly missed.
Read MoreThe Scary Reason Ric Flair Was Once Placed Into A Coma
In 2017, Ric Flair faced the toughest health scare of his life as he was placed in a medically induced coma after being hospitalized for stomach pains.
Read MoreThe Truth About Ric Flair's Final WWE Match
Ric Flair's last match in the WWE made wrestling history. Too bad it wasn't his last career match. Turns out, The Nature Boy went out with a dud.
Read MoreThe Truth About Ric Flair And Hulk Hogan's Feud
Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan's feud should have been one of the most epic of all time. Alas, what the fans got was a pretty lackluster rivalry that went nowhere.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Ric Flair Is Leaving The WWE
Ric Flair and the WWE have finally parted ways. The wrestler said there was no animosity between them, but still, things weren't all hunky-dory, either.
Read MoreThe Truth About Steve Irwin's Martial Arts Training
Zookeeper Steve Irwin didn't only wrestle reptiles. He also diligently trained to protect himself from humans. Here's the truth about his martial arts training.
Read MoreSecrets That Sportsbooks Don't Want You To Know
As in the case of all industries, sportsbooks have some secrets that they would collectively rather customers not find out about.
Read MoreCan You Buy An Olympic Medal?
Yes you can. But plan on likely spending thousands. Medals have been procured from sources ranging from auction houses to pawn shops.
Read MoreThe World Records Daredevil Nik Wallenda Has Broken
Nik Wallenda, who has dubbed himself the "King of the High Wire," is a veteran daredevil with an astonishing number of Guinness World Records.
Read MoreThe Olympics: Most Famous Athlete From Every State
Each and every U.S. state has sent one of their own to represent their country at the Olympics. Let's look at the most famous Olympian from every state.
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The Most Dangerous (1)
The Most Dangerous Beaches In The World
Beaches are great vacation spots, but some are best avoided. Here are the most dangerous beaches in the world.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (10)
The Tragic True Story Of Richard II Of England
Richard II should have been a great king, but instead he was a disaster whose legacy includes a prolonged aristocratic civil war and destabilizing policies.
Read MoreThe Life And Tragic Death Of Jesse James
Everybody's heard of Jesse James—the legendary outlaw who robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest. This is the life and tragic death of Jesse James.
Read MoreThe Tragic History Of Nuclear Downwinders
Over 100 nuclear weapons were tested in Nevada in the '50s and '60s, and the fallout affected tons of people. This is the tragic history of nuclear downwinders.
Read MoreThe Tragic True Story Of The World's Largest Garment Factory Collapse
While the 2013 Dhaka garment factory building collapse wasn't the only of its kind, it was the deadliest garment industry accident in modern history.
Read MoreThe Sad Story Of Andreas Mihavecz And His Guinness World Record
A healthy human body can survive up to 21 days without food — and much shorter without water — but there have been some notable exceptions to the general rule.
Read MoreVirginia Woolf's Tragic Real-Life Story
Virginia Woolf's literary genius was tempered by a lifelong struggle with mental health issues. This is Virginia Woolf's tragic real-life story.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Bronte Sisters
Unlike those that befell their fictional characters, all the suffering of the Brontës really happened. This is the tragic real-life story of the Brontë sisters.
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of Peter Lorre's Secret Drug Problem
Peter Lorre played some of the most infamous cinema villains in Hollywood history. He also dealt with drug addiction throughout his life.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Charles Dickens' Children
The tragedy in Charles Dickens' life was reflected in his work. The man who wrote so movingly about children had many of his own (as well as plenty of tragedy).
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of Britain's 1919 Race Riots
In 1919, race riots broke out in Britain amid an economic downturn that came on the heels of increased Black and minority immigration.
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Unsolved Mysteries (1)
How TikTok Helped Solve A Cold Case
When 17-year-old Alissa Turney never returned home from school on May 17, 2001, she was reported as a runaway. It was years before the truth came out.
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Untold Truth (14)
The Untold Truth Of Dateline
Although Dateline has been on the air for nearly 30 years and remains one of the most popular news magazine programs, the show has not been without controversy.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Rolling Stones
If there's a band that needs no introduction, it's the Rolling Stones. Here's their untold truth.
Read MoreCharles M. Schulz: The Untold Truth Of The Peanuts Creator
While Charles M. Schulz is best known for his comic strip Peanuts, tales from his life aren't as well-known. This is the untold truth of the Peanuts creator.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Vince Lombardi
Iconic football coach Vince Lombardi was a man ahead of his time, who was not afraid to do what it takes, using his coaching skills to make NFL history.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Monkees TV Show
More than a fake band made to replicate the Beatles, the Monkees were a valuable part of TV history. Here's the untold truth of "The Monkees" TV show.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Jackie Chan's Drug Lord Mother
Jackie Chan is one of the most prolific action movie stars in the world. Born in Hong Kong, Chan became famous for impressive martial arts and comedy skills.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The AME Church
The "Black Church," collectively, has, over the last century-and-a-half, become a formidable institution in American politics and Black American life.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
Probably the best-known figures of Revelation are the riders of doom known as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. But who are these strange equestrians?
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Real Assassin's Creed
How much of Assassin's Creed is true? There really were assassins and Templars, weren't there? What exactly did this movie, and these games, get right?
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Book Of Revelation
The Bible's Book of Revelation is basically a fever dream of epic proportions. It describes the fiery end of the world, and the Book of Revelation can be interpreted a lot of different ways. Here's the big ol' story behind the Bible's Book of Revelation.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of FIFA
It's easy to make a case for the beautiful game, but plenty of Americans might not be clear on the history of FIFA. Here's the untold truth of FIFA.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Atlanta Ripper
Although the Atlanta Ripper seemingly vanished by 1912, and police eventually identified several suspects, the identity of the brutal killer was never proved.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Miami Drug War
The Miami drug war was super violent in the 1980s. That's what you get when rival cartels war for rights to distribute their cocaine throughout the U.S.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The World's First Novel
"The Tale of Genji" is widely considered to be the world's first novel. It was written in Japan centuries before the first English novel to be published.
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How This Titanic Survivor Ended Up A Hero In Both World Wars
Among the Titanic survivors was Charles Lightoller, the oldest crew member to survive the tragedy and a witness during the American and British inquiries.
Read MoreAncient Greek Warship Discovered In Egypt's Lost City Of Luxor
An ancient Greek warship that was amazingly preserved inside layers of hardened clay was recently discovered in the Lost City of Luxor.
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This Weird Law About Bingo Sounds Fake But Is Actually Real
Until September of 2019, if you enjoyed both playing bingo and drinking a nice frosty cold one in North Carolina? Doing both at the same time was illegal.
Read MorePlaces Around The World Women Are Not Allowed
It is surprisingly not uncommon for women to still be barred from entering specific places around the world, often for pretty dubious reasons.
Read MoreThe Bizarre Story Of Edgar Cayce, The Sleeping Prophet
Edgar Cayce is arguably the most notable mystic since Nostradamus. This is the bizarre story of man they called the Sleeping Prophet.
Read MoreThe Unbelievable Story Of A Man Trapped In A Sunken Boat For 3 Days
On the early morning hours of May 26, 2013, the tugboat Jacson-4 was floating on the coast of Nigeria when a rogue wave overturned it.
Read MoreThe Bizarre True Story Of The Count Of Saint Germain
Some people went so far as to allege that the Count of Saint Germain was an occult mastermind who may have just uncovered the secret of eternal life.
Read MoreWeirdest TV Crossover Episodes Of All Time
Sometimes TV writers get odd ideas about which shows should cross paths, leading to bizarre results. These are the weirdest TV crossover episodes of all time.
Read MoreThe Bizarre JFK Assassination Theory That Trump Believes
Even more than 50 years after the JFK assassination, conspiracy theories continue to pop up. Here's the latest one that would change everything, were it true.
Read MoreThe Weird Obsession You Never Knew Clark Gable Had
With his dashing good looks and great acting, Clark Gable was known as the "King of Hollywood" and appeared in the classic "Gone with the Wind."
Read MoreThe Sad Thing That Happened To Stingrays After Steve Irwin's Death
Australian conservationist Steve Irwin left behind a long legacy. Sadly, it appears that some may have exacted a terrible sort of "revenge" on stingrays.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If You Tried To Dig To China
Is it possible to dig a hole through the Earth — through its core, from a point in the United States — and wind up in China?
Read MoreThe Creepiest Myth From Every State
Local myth and legends abound around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Here's the creepiest myth from every state.
Read MoreWhy Do Garfield Phones Keep Washing Ashore On This Little French Town?
For nearly four decades, a weird phenomenon has been happening on the peninsula known as Brittany as locals began noticing Garfield phones washing ashore.
Read MoreThis Bizarre Cheese Law Sounds Fake But Is Actually Real
When laws are enacted, you would assume it's for the greater good. Okay, so maybe that's debatable, but most of the time, that's what laws are meant to do.
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The Tragic True Story Of WWI Trench Poetry
Countless poets have written about the brutality of war but WWI saw a font of creativity spring from an unlikely place — the front line battlefield trenches.
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The Big Lie About The Holocaust You Learned In History Class
Although the Nazi regime primarily targeted Jews in their Final Solution, history often forgets the other victims of the Holocaust.
Read MoreThis Is How Fake Holocaust Survivor Misha Defonseca Was Caught
"Misha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust Years" was a book that astounded readers. It was the story of a Jewish girl who'd escaped the Nazis and lived with wolves.
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