This Theory Connects The Egyptian Pyramids To Alien Existence
At this point, many of us might have at least a passing familiarity with what's formally known as the "ancient astronaut theory,"
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The Civil War's Biggest Blunders
The American Civil War was made worse by multiple blunders by incompetent generals and politicians. Here are some of the Civil War's biggest blunders.
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Animals (10)
The Truth About Hackers Who Stole Over $1 Billion
What if the biggest heists nowadays occur online, without anyone ever having to crack a safe? The truth about hackers who stole over $1 billion.
Read MoreThe 385-Million-Year-Old Tree Roots That Rewrite History
Seed-bearing trees with root systems are so excellently evolved that they've outlasted all animal species that've lived and gone extinct since.
Read MoreWas The Tai Ping Rebellion The Most Brutal War In History?
China has seen a fair share of war, conflicts, and revolutions in its long history, but few were as deadly and devastating as the Taiping Rebellion.
Read MoreDon't F With Cats: What Life Is Like For Luka Magnotta Today
If the series "Don't F With Cats" taught us anything, it's that there will always be internet vigilantes that will come together to hunt you down if need be.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Million-Year Rainstorm After The Triassic Era
During the Triassic period, the world's continents had not yet taken their modern shapes and instead composed the super-continent of Pangaea.
Read MoreHow The Military Used Dogs As Anti-Tank Weapons
Dogs play a large part in our lives. Not only are they faithful companions as our pets but some canines have been integral to people's professions.
Read MoreHere's How Drug Sniffing Dogs Are Trained
Drug-sniffing dogs go through rigorous training and must pass a test to be able to work on the field.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Steve Irwin's Father Left Australia Zoo
In 2008, Bob Irwin, Australia Zoo founder and patriarch of the Irwin family, left the zoo he'd called home for more than half his life. So why did he do it?
Read MoreHow $280 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Ended Up In A Landfill
In 2013, James Howells did a bit of deep cleaning on his house, but he accidentally went too deep. This is how his fortune in Bitcoin ended up in a landfill.
Read MoreThese Are The Largest Dogs In The World
Some of the biggest dogs in the world can rival human height when they stand on their back legs -- here are the largest dogs in the world.
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What Really Happens If You Are Arrested In The Vatican
That crimes are committed within Vatican City is problematic for the country, considering that it has no prison (just detention cells) and only one judge.
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Assassinations (2)
How A Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Wound Up Saving Dozens Of Lives In Prison
Anyone who can recall elementary school history classes could probably name the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
Read MoreHere's What Might've Happened If MLK Survived His Assassination
A lot of prominent political leaders and activists were murdered during the 1960s, including Black civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Disturbing Details Found In Michele MacNeill's Autopsy Report
Underneath the unfolding family tragedy, another truly sinister reality lurked. Michele had grown up a prom queen, straight-A student, athlete, and model.
Read MoreDisturbing Details Discovered In Aaliyah's Autopsy Report
The tragic death of R&B phenom Aaliyah was sudden and shocking, but it took two years for the disturbing details of her autopsy to be revealed.
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The Truth About The First African American Baseball Pro, Moses Fleetwood Walker
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). However, that's not the whole truth.
Read MoreThe Truth About Muhammad Ali's Relationship With Malcolm X
One of the individuals enticed by Malcolm X was a young, upstart, soon-to-be global icon boxer who would later be known as Muhammad Ali.
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The Real Reason These Classic Rock Hits Were Never Performed Live
No one agrees on what constitutes "good" music. And even legendary musicians have produced work that falls flat with their most dedicated fans.
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The Tupac Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Actually Fled To Cuba
Tupac Shakur was killed by a rival in September 1996 -- or was he? This conspiracy theory alleges that that the rapper faked his own death and fled to Cuba.
Read MoreThe Stevie Wonder Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Can See
Stevie Wonder wears sunglasses as he is blind, but there are conspiracy theorists who believe otherwise and say that has been pretending to be blind all along.
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Crime (31)
The 3 Real-Life Crimes That Inspired Netflix's Heist
Netflix's new true crime documentary "Heist" will reenact three outrageous plots to get away with the score of a lifetime. Here are the crimes it covers.
Read MoreHow Cocaine Cowboys Willy Falcon And Sal Magluta Were Finally Caught
The "Cocaine Cowboys" were never convicted of trafficking drugs — federal prosecutors eventually convicted Falcon and Magluta mostly for money laundering.
Read MoreThe Norco Shootout: The True Story Of America's Most Notorious Bank Robbery
The 1980 Norco bank robbery left eight police officers wounded and three people dead. Here is the shocking true story of the Norco shootout.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The I-70 Killer
The I-70 Killer is thought to have murdered six victims throughout their short run, using close, precise, execution-like shots to the back of the head.
Read MoreAmerica's Most Dangerous Cities
America is a great place to live and visit. Unfortunately, it's also home to some not-so-safe cities that have high crime rates.
Read MoreBody Language Expert Breaks Down The Police Video Of Gabby Petito
The Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito missing person's case, which involves a young couple that embarked on a road trip, has turned into a possible homicide.
Read MoreThe Death Row Inmate Who Survived Lethal Injection
Once the death penalty is carried out, it's an act of finality. But what would happen if someone actually survived the state's attempt to end their life?
Read MoreThe Sad Truth About Billy Milligan's Childhood
Billy Milligan had a traumatic childhood that sparked his dissociative identity disorder that resulted in a life of crime.
Read MoreEverything We Know About Missing Geologist Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson is a 24-year-old geologist who hasn't been seen or heard from since June 23 when he left a work site in Buckeye, Arizona.
Read MoreMissing White Woman Syndrome Explained
It's tragic when anyone goes missing, but the media tends to publicize white women over people of color.
Read MoreThe Crazy Story Of The Las Vegas Widower
The story of Thomas Randolph, known as the "The Black Widower" has mystery, murder, and a fascinating suspect at the center of it all you can't look away from.
Read MoreWhat To Do If You See Or Suspect Domestic Violence
You won't see it in the news when any of the 10 million women and men in the U.S. are physically abused by a romantic partner.
Read MoreThe Surprising Motive Behind Serial Killer Richard Angelo's Murders
From the outside, it looked like Richard Angelo devoted his life to helping people, but he actually belonged to an unusual group of serial killers.
Read MoreThe Awful Truth Of Being A Mother In Prison
As the world watches, the female prison population continues to increase at alarming rates. This is particularly true in the United States.
Read MoreThe Reason Ted Bundy Sometimes Returned To His Crime Scenes
Ted Bundy ultimately confessed to killing dozens of women in several states and one 12-year-old girl, though it's suspected he may have killed many more.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Vatican City Has One Of The Highest Crime Rates
It's hard to imagine that the home of one of the world's most revered religious leaders is also a hotbed of criminal activity, but the crime data is shocking.
Read MoreHow Ted Bundy Played A Role In The Green River Killer Case
Infamous serial killer Ted Bundy offered his help to detectives in catching the Green River Killer.
Read MoreInside The Haunting Life Of A Death Row Executioner
Many death row executioners suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder due to the nature of their work.
Read MoreEurope's Most Dangerous Cities
Countless parts of Europe are safe for tourists and other individuals traveling to the continent, but there are several cities that you may want to avoid.
Read MoreThe Staggering Amount Of Money The Black Mafia Family Made
The Black Mafia Family crime organization amassed millions of dollars through its drug distribution and money laundering schemes.
Read MorePino Maniaci: The Truth About The Man Who Fought The Mafia
Pino Maniaci is a journalist who investigates and exposes Mafia activities in his hometown of Partinico, Sicily.
Read MoreHow Charles Bronson Became Britain's Most Dangerous Prisoner
Bronson has spent more than 45 years behind bars in England, not for any one crime but for multiple crimes and incidents leading to increases in his sentence.
Read MoreEverything We Know About The Chippendales Arson Attacks
For an organization associated with buff, oiled-down men in bow ties gyrating for crowds of screaming women, the Chippendales story is surprisingly dark.
Read MoreDeadliest Mass Shootings In The World
Guns have become a scourge of societies around the planet. The deadliest mass shootings of the past 40 years reveal that gun violence is a global threat.
Read MoreHow Ghislaine Maxwell Evaded Prison For So Long
On July 2, 2020, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in Bradford, New Hampshire. Maxwell was indicted on numerous sex trafficking charges.
Read MoreThe Surprising Way Richard Chase Chose His Victims
With a suspect now in custody, the question of how Richard Chase chose his victims hung in the air.
Read MoreHow This Florida Man Lost His $30 Million Lotto Winnings
The day Abraham Shakespeare asked his coworker to buy him a lottery ticket changed his life forever — arguably making it much worse before its tragic end.
Read MoreHere's What Might Have Happened To El Chapo's Drug Money
It would not take long until the Mexican cartels built an international reputation, especially for the Sinaloa cartel, led by Joaquín Guzmán -- "El Chapo."
Read MoreThe Truth About The Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang's Secret Drug Ring
While some bikers are merely seeking companionship with people who share their hobby, others follow the path of organized crime and hooliganism.
Read MoreThe Secret Every Street Racer Knows To Avoid Cops
For as long as cars have a been around, people have been using them not just to get from here to there, but to race them. But the practice can be dangerous.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Disappearance Of Susan Powell
In December 2009, Susan Powell, a mother of two, was reported missing in West Valley City, Utah. To this day, her body has never been found.
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The Truth About Tina Turner's Difficult Childhood
Tina Turner's struggles didn't begin with Ike. Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, she had a difficult childhood during which both of her parents abandoned her.
Read MoreThe Dark Side Of Gladiator Culture
Roman life was not always filled with riches, particularly for the gladiators, who practiced violent hand-to-hand combat for entertainment.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth About The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult
Founded in 2012 by DeAnne Brady Stidham, LuLaRoe is classified as a multilevel marketing company and has generated billions of dollars in revenue.
Read MoreWhat Ever Happened To The Leaders Of The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult?
You too can join a pyramid scheme-like cult selling leggings and other apparel for California-based DeAnne Startup (yes, real name) Brady Stidham of LuLaRoe.
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The Truth About The Peaceful Saddam Hussein Heist
Let's take a look at how Saddam Hussein, the fifth president of Iraq, stole a ridiculous amount of money from his own country's central bank.
Read MoreHere's How Joseph Stalin Would've Looked In Color
Born into poverty in 1878, Joseph Stalin would become the dictator of the Soviet Union and be remembered for his ruthless reign of terror.
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Entertainment (99)
The Truth About Madonna's Controversial Late Show Appearance
Madonna had an awkward interview with late-night show host David Letterman in 1994.
Read MoreWhat Disney World Was Like On Opening Day In 1971
Much about Disney World has changed in the half century since it first welcomed guests, but much is still remarkably similar to how it was October 1, 1971.
Read MoreThe Truth About Remnant Fellowship Church Leader Gwen Shamblin Lara's Husband
However, when a plane crashed in 2021, Lara was piloting. He and six passengers died, including his wife Gwen Shamblin Lara, founder of the Weigh Down method.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Motorhead Almost Split Up In The '70s
British metal band Motörhead melted faces for the better part of 40 years, from their formation in the 1970s until the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister.
Read MoreInside David Bowie's Multi-Million Dollar NYC Apartment
The news of David Bowie's death was a shock to fans, who gathered outside his building at 285 Lafayette Street in the Soho/Nolita neighborhood of New York City.
Read MoreWill A Twisted Sister Reunion Ever Happen?
Popular '80s metal act Twisted Sister said good-bye to fans with the 2016 farewell tour, but it looks like they might be up for getting the band back together.
Read MoreWhat Lifetime's Cellmate Secrets Revealed About Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony revealed a shocking detail about her daughter's murder to a friend she made in jail, and that friend spoke to Lifetime's "Cellmate Secrets."
Read MoreWhy You Rarely Hear About Daniel Day-Lewis Nowadays
Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the most prominent actors of his generation and has received multiple Academy Awards, winning three times.
Read MoreHere's How Many World Records Madonna Holds
Madonna's career has left a seismic impact on the pop music industry and music at large, and she has a slew of world records that still hold today.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Johnny Cash's Time As A Minister
Johnny Cash returned to his Christian faith after battling with drugs and became an ordained minister.
Read MoreHow Lucille Ball Is Connected To The Salem Witch Trials
When you think of Lucille Ball, chances are you think about her shoving heaps of chocolates into her mouth like a well-coiffed chipmunk.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth's story has been as varied and intricate as their work, following periods of flowing harmony with jarring dissonance.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Paul McCartney Was Barefoot On The Abbey Road Cover
Paul McCartney had a valid reason to go barefoot during the photoshoot for the cover of the Beatles' 1969 album Abbey Road.
Read MoreHow Carrie Fisher May Have Predicted Her Own Death
Actress Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 on December 27, 2016, and the "Star Wars" actress might have predicted her own death.
Read MoreWhat The R. Kelly Guilty Verdict Really Means
R. Kelly was found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering in September 2021. Here's what his verdict could mean for both the singer and the music industry.
Read MoreThis Is The Only Beatles Song To Feature Just John Lennon And Paul McCartney
Here's the one Beatles song where John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the only musicians playing and singing on the track.
Read MoreThe Reason Lucille Ball Thought She Was Going To Die On The Set Of I Love Lucy
But there was an instance that fell far short of funny. In fact, it was scary enough that Ball thought she might die on the set of her own show, "I Love Lucy."
Read MoreHere's Who Inherited Elvis' Fortune After His Death
Elvis Presley's fortune was left to some of his closest family members upon his death in 1977.
Read MoreDog's Involvement In Brian Laundrie's Manhunt Explained
There's a new dog on Brian Laundrie's tail, and this one always gets his man. Here's how Dog the Bounty Hunter is involved in the search for the fugitive.
Read MoreWho Inherited John Lennon's Fortune After He Died?
One thing to know about Lennon's fortune is that it never stopped growing. Even after his death, his estate would still see millions of dollars come in.
Read MoreLucille Ball Was The First Woman To Ever Do This In Hollywood
CBS was hesitant as they weren't sure how audiences would react to a Latino character. Ball and Arnaz formed Desilu Productions to prove it could be done.
Read MoreWhy Star Trek Never Would Have Happened Without Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was instrumental in getting "Star Trek" produced before it was first aired in 1966.
Read MoreWhy Some People Are Convinced Nicolas Cage Is Immortal
Human beings' gullibility or enthusiasm for believing wild stories with little to go on is nothing new, and this Nicholas Cage theory is a perfect example.
Read MoreWhy Bonny Lee Bakley's Murder Has Remained Unsolved
On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was sitting in her car and waiting for her husband, actor Robert Blake ("Baretta"), when she was shot twice and killed.
Read MoreThe Truth About Demi Lovato's Fascination With UFOs
Lovato's interest in UFOs and aliens emerged in 2020 after Lovato posted on their Instagram about a visit to Joshua Tree National Park in California.
Read MoreWhat Was Melvin Van Peebles' Net Worth When He Died?
When Melvin Van Peebles died on September 21, he left behind a legacy of creativity as an actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, composer, and novelist.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Melvin Van Peebles
Director, actor, and author Melvin Van Peebles died on September 22, 2021 at the age of 89.
Read MoreInside Godsmack's Feud With Motley Crue
Here's what we know about Godsmack's long-running feud with hard rock veterans Motley Crue.
Read MoreWhy Alec Guinness Was Known As A Bizarre Control Freak
Sir Alec Guinness was an accomplished actor, someone who could morph into whatever role he was playing, but there was an unusual aspect to his personality.
Read MoreDisturbing Details Discovered In Philip Seymour Hoffman's Autopsy
Hollywood lost one of its greatest talents when Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died in his home on February 2, 2014.
Read MoreHow David Copperfield Made The Statue Of Liberty Disappear
Aside from Harry Houdini himself, it's hard to think of someone who did more to popularize the art of magic than professional illusionist David Copperfield.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Actor Anthony Johnson
Actor and comedian Anthony 'A.J.' Johnson has died at the age of 55. Johnson was perhaps best known for his role as Ezal in the 1995 comedy classic 'Friday.'
Read MoreWhat Was Actor Anthony Johnson's Net Worth When He Died?
Anthony "AJ" Johnson, the actor and comedian best known for his roles in "Menace II Society," "Friday," and "I Got the Hook Up," has died.
Read MoreHere's Why Earth, Wind & Fire Sang About The 21st Of September
Released 43 years ago, the iconic song 'September' by Earth, Wind, & Fire still gets everybody on their feet. Indeed, it's still played at weddings.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Andy Kaufman
If anyone were going to fool the masses with an elaborate death prank, it'd likely Andy Kaufman, the comedian who starred in "Taxi" and appeared on "SNL."
Read MoreThe Real Reason The Vatican Hated The Beatles
It was during a 1966 interview that the Beatles earned the ire of the religious community -- including no less than Vatican City and the pope himself.
Read MoreHow The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Was Nearly Killed In High School
The song "Mother Please Don't Be Sad," from their most recent record, 2020's "American Head," directly pulled its inspiration from a harrowing experience.
Read MoreNorm Macdonald Facts Fans Might Not Know
Norm Macdonald was born in Quebec City, Quebec, on October 17, 1959 — even though he told people for years that he was born in 1963.
Read MoreHere's How Alanis Morissette Really Feels About The Jagged Documentary
A documentary, "Jagged," was recently made about Morissette's life up to the point when she wrote "Jagged Little Pill" and finding huge success at age 21.
Read MoreThis Is How John Candy Predicted His Death
Few actors were more likable than comedic great John Candy. The larger-than-life, 6'3" Candy starred in some of the most beloved movies of the '80s and '90s.
Read MoreWhat Was Norm Macdonald's Net Worth When He Died?
Following the tragic and unexpected news of the death of comedian and performer Norm Macdonald, fans are looking back on his illustrious, four-decade career.
Read MoreA Look At Bela Lugosi's Relationship With Boris Karloff
Fans of silver screen horror films have probably heard of a notorious rivalry between Hollywood newcomers Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.
Read MoreWhy The Vatican Newspaper Denounced Elizabeth Taylor's Private Life
Ever been in a relationship others weren't so crazy about? If the Vatican newspaper never called you out, you're doing better than Elizabeth Taylor fared.
Read MoreThis Is What Plagued The Marx Brothers' Movie Career
From the theaters of Vaudeville to the silver screens in movie houses all over the United States, the Marx Brothers wrote their way into entertainment history.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Formosa Fun Coast Disaster
In 2015, nearly 500 people received severe burns after a tragic accident at a water park music festival in Taipei, Taiwan. Here's the truth about the incident.
Read MoreThe Crazy True Story Of Satirist Dorothy Parker
Behind the hilarious lines, Dorothy Parker was a fascinating woman who lived a pretty wild life. Here's the crazy true story of satirist Dorothy Parker.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Tom Petty's Band Hated Mary Jane's Last Dance At First
Here's why the Heartbreakers didn't like Tom Petty's original draft for the band's 1993 hit Mary Jane's Last Dance.
Read MoreThe Iconic Gone With The Wind Line That Nearly Didn't Happen
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." So says Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) in the 1939 movie adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel "Gone with the Wind."
Read MoreWhy Ingrid Bergman Was Once Considered A Powerful Influence For Evil
When their affair began, both Bergman and Rossellini were married to other people. It didn't take long for the affair to become public and cause a scandal.
Read MoreHere's What The Snow From The Wizard Of Oz Is Actually Made Of
The Wicked Witch's broom and the Scarecrow costume were partly made of a deadly material that the rest of the core cast ended up exposed to as well: asbestos.
Read MoreInside Elvis Presley's Friendship With Richard Nixon
The day an American president met with an American king, of sorts, produced a photo that has endured as one of the most requested from the National Archives.
Read MoreThe Truth About Peter Lawford's Right Hand
A second-tier member of the so-called "Rat Pack," which included names such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., Lawford married into the Kennedy family
Read MoreThe Dark Reason Actors Refuse To Say The Word Macbeth
If you've ever been part of a theatrical production, particularly a Shakespeare, you've heard the superstition: Never, ever say "Macbeth" aloud in a theater.
Read MoreHow Accurate Are The Portrayals Of Nunchucks In Movies?
There's a good change that most of what you know about martial arts is wrong, particularly if you learned it from popular culture such as TV and B-movies.
Read MoreThe Sad Reason Phil Collins Stopped Playing The Drums
In a recent interview, Phil Collins revealed why he won't be playing the drums during Genesis' upcoming The Last Domino? tour.
Read MoreThe Reason Some Are Convinced Andy Kaufman Is Still Alive
Some performers tend to exist in a sort of cult-like state after their deaths, with fans refusing to believe they actually died, including Andy Kaufman.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing You Should Know About Bela Lugosi's Broadway Debut
Bela Lugosi is remembered mostly for the role of Count Dracula in the seminal 1931 movie "Dracula," and his later work in horror films.
Read MoreRules Old Hollywood Stars Had To Follow
Hollywood was determined to keep the image of its stars intact; it also demanded a lot from them. Let's look at the rules Old Hollywood stars had to follow.
Read MoreThe Real Reason These '90s Bands Broke Up
A few '90s bands faded away; several burnt out in big ways. Here's why some of the defining voices of alt-rock, Britpop, dream pop, and grunge called it quits.
Read MoreEverything The Women And The Murderer Didn't Tell You About The True Story
Netflix's documentary "The Women and the Murderer" follows a French police chief and a victim's mother as they track down notorious serial killer Guy Georges.
Read MoreThe Truth About John Lennon's Incident At The Playboy Mansion
Back in the '70s and '80s, the Playboy Mansion was the place to be. Attending a party at the Tudor home was a status symbol; it was a sign that you'd made it
Read MoreThe Truth About Oprah's Connection To Joel Osteen
Oprah Winfrey has a lot of connections to other famous people. In fact, some people got even more famous after appearing on her long-running namesake program.
Read MoreWhy John Landis Sued Over Michael Jackson's Thriller Video
For Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller," director John Landis helped create a 14-minute-long musical-horror spectacle. Acclaim, though, didn't pay the bills.
Read MoreThe Truth About Celebrity Chimp J. Fred Muggs
In 1952, NBC's "Today Show" was struggling. Ratings for the new show were plummeting and NBC had to think fast on how to save it. Their solution? A chimp
Read MoreThe Truth About The Time Capsule Under The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Los Angeles, receiving nearly 10 million visitors every year.
Read MoreEvery Actor Who Has Played Ted Bundy In A Movie
It's no secret that the general populace is fascinated with serial killers, and there are plenty of movies and TV shows about them.
Read MoreThere's A KISS Comic Book You Probably Didn't Know Existed
In 1977, Marvel and KISS got together for a comic book, and the band members even added their own blood to the comic book's ink.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Vinnie Vincent Was Fired From KISS
There may be no relationships outside of romantic ones that involve as much drama and highs and lows as relationships between bandmates, but it makes sense.
Read MoreThe Truth About KISS' Relationship With The Beatles
The Beatles and KISS could not be further apart in terms of their music but how they'll likely be remembered when the history of rock 'n' roll is written.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Ace Frehley Left KISS In The '80s
Many of KISS' face-melting riffs can be credited to Ace Frehley, whose fingers caressed the strings while inches away, fire was shooting out of his instrument.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Story Heavenly Creatures Is Based On
"Heavenly Creatures" is based on the true story of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, whose friendship led them to commit matricide.
Read MoreThe Real Reason KISS Is Retiring
The rock band KISS has been melting fans' faces for nearly 50 years now, bringing a theatricality (and marketability) to the act that transcended their music.
Read MoreThe Truth About Roald Dahl's Double Life As A Spy
Roald Dahl is one of the most popular children's writers of the 20th century, with witty and whimsical stories like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Read MoreWhy Walt Disney Stopped Being The Voice Of Mickey Mouse
In his first cartoons, Mickey was voiced by none other than Walt Disney himself, who provided all his vocalizations before the character actually spoke.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Marilyn Monroe's Wedding Ring
Monroe's life was surrounded by mystery, and to this day, many have never been solved, including the one about her first wedding ring from Joe DiMaggio.
Read MoreThe Reason Some Are Convinced Jim Morrison Is Still Alive
Here's why some people have recently claimed that Doors frontman Jim Morrison, who died in 1971, is still alive and well.
Read MoreThe Unexpected Way 9/11 Impacted The Comedy Industry
The brazen terrorism that occurred on September 11, 2001, impacted every facet of the entertainment industry, from books and film to sports and even comedy.
Read MoreThe Story Behind The Time Rick James Said He Made Prince Cry
It's been well-documented through the years that Rick James once made Prince cry while the two musicians were touring together in the early '80s.
Read MoreWhat Was Willard Scott's Net Worth When He Died?
NBC News announced today that veteran weatherman and beloved television icon Willard Scott has died at the age of 87. How much was he worth when he died?
Read MoreThe Devastating Death Of Willard Scott
The world is saying a sad farewell to legendary weatherman and "Today Show" icon Willard Scott, who died today at the age of 87.
Read MoreHow Much It Costs To Be Buried Near Marilyn Monroe
Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner bought the crypt next to Monroe's for $75,000. And now, a crypt next to two of the world's most famous symbols of sex is up for sale.
Read MoreThe Truth About Carrie Fisher's Romance With Paul Simon
Stormy relationships are nothing unusual, but for years, Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon took the concept of on-again, off-again to an entirely new level.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing Hunter S. Thompson Did At John Oates' Cabin
Gonzao journalist Hunter S. Thompson made his presence known to new neighbor John Oates with a rather unusual artifact that he had left in Oates' cabin.
Read MoreThings Fans Might Not Know About The Addams Family
The Addams Family have delighted with their wholesomely macabre humor for over 80 years. These are the facts about America's favorite freaky family.
Read MoreWho Has The Most Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame?
Rather than being a single thing, like a monolith or an historical marker, the Walk of Fame is a collection of individual monuments embedded in the sidewalk.
Read MoreHow Rick James Was Almost Murdered By The Manson Family
Legendary R&B singer Rick James lived through enough drama for many lifetimes. While known for a hedonistic lifestyle, drugs and alcohol once saved him.
Read MoreThe Reason Bela Lugosi Turned Down The Role Of Frankenstein
Although Bela Lugosi had starred in an impressive number of films since his career began in 1917, his role as Count Dracula made him a household name.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With
On October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album titled "Street Survivors." Only three days later, tragedy struck.
Read MoreThe Real Reason ABBA Is Releasing A New Album After 40 Years
Now, 40 years after the release of their last album, ABBA has decided to release new music together, according to a press release from the band.
Read MoreWhy Universal Didn't Want To Cast Bela Lugosi As Count Dracula
The character of Dracula has been portrayed by several actors throughout the years in various adaptations of stories about the blood-sucking count.
Read MoreUB40: 13 Facts About The Reggae Pop Band
UB40 is one of the world's most successful cover bands, making reggae versions of a variety of top hits. Their is as tumultuous as it is musically interesting.
Read MoreWhat Tom Petty Was Like The Last Time These Celebs Saw Him Alive
Tom Petty was nowhere near through rocking when he died unexpectedly in 2017. This is what he was like the last time these celebs saw him.
Read MoreThe Time The Beatles Wrote A Song For The Rolling Stones
The Beatles once wrote a song for The Rolling Stones after John Lennon and Paul McCartney ran into Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Read MoreThe Truth About Julie Andrews' Relationship With Dick Van Dyke
Their iconic roles in "Mary Poppins" led Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke to be life-long friends.
Read MoreEd Asner: Things Most Fans Never Knew
Actor Ed Asner starred in just about everything, and we're all aware of his biggest roles, but there were some things about him most fans never knew.
Read MoreThis Was Walt Disney's First Feature Film
In the mid-1930s, Walt Disney gathered his production team at his studio and began to singlehandedly perform the story of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Walt Disney's Propaganda Films
Walt Disney is arguably the most well-known and influential name in the history of animation and American film. But he was also behind many propaganda films.
Read MoreWhy You Rarely Hear About Carrot Top
Perhaps no comedian is less conventionally pretty than Scott Thompson, who performs professionally under the name "Carrot Top," after his bright red curls.
Read MoreThe Truth About Bret Michaels' Feud With Motley Crue
Here's what really happened when Bret Michaels and Motley Crue were feuding with each other ahead of their summer 2011 tour.
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History (257)
Why Marie Curie's Most Important Work Was Done In A Shed
Marie Curie and her husband Pierre worked on experiments in a dilapidated shed as their laboratory lacked the needed space.
Read MoreThe O.J. Simpson Conspiracy Theory That Would Change Everything
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History is littered with tech advances that end up falling by the wayside — and nowhere is this more true than the forgotten history of the reel-to-reel tape.
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John F. Kennedy survived the war, but his admission into the Navy in the first place was only possible because of his family's wealth and political influence.
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Read MoreWhat John Hinckley Jr.'s Life Was Like Inside A Psychiatric Hospital
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Pony Express riders carried Bibles with them during their travels with the instructions to read passages daily.
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Imagine holding weekly religious services in your home. For those within the Amish culture, that's where holidays, worshipping, and ceremonies all occur.
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Across the globe and throughout history, workers have repeatedly fought against exploitation in many different forms, from poor workplace safety to low wages.
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The Black Death of the 14th century remains one of the most notorious and deadly outbreaks ever. Over 20 million were killed as it rampaged through Europe.
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Elements might be lost in adaptation, but Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" is remembered through the appreciation of the actual cathedral.
Read MoreThe Surprising Origin Of The 'At' Symbol
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Humanity has turned the intelligence of dolphins to its own deadly benefit. Indeed, they have been used in warfare for a variety of different purposes.
Read MoreThis Theory Connects Atlantis And Antarctica
Few legends have endured over time and across the globe like that of Atlantis — a civilized nation said to have turned arrogant and been destroyed by God.
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Although the crew conducted an extensive search, there was no sign of Rebecca Coriam or any clues to her whereabouts. She had simply vanished without a trace.
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Some facts about Adolf Hitler are memorable because they don't fit with our image of him as one of history's most reviled monsters and mass murderers.
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Read MoreThe Truth About Amish Men's Fashion
It only takes one look to notice that plain and simple are the guiding principles of how Amish men chose to dress. They shun anything flashy or eye-catching.
Read MoreThe Mysterious Skeleton Discovered In Wales' Aberystwyth Castle
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Adolf Hitler had a special relationship with his favorite pet, a German shepherd named Blondi
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At the end of his life, Mikhail Kalashnikov ended up regretting having created the AK-47. He feared for his soul due to all the people his gun killed.
Read MoreHow Prohibition Impacted The Cruise Ship Industry
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Read MoreThe One Mistake Albert Einstein Wished He Never Made
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Read MoreAre Amish People Allowed To Have Cell Phones?
If you were to drive through a part of the country with a significant Amish population, you may very well see an Amish person using a cell phone.
Read MoreWhy Some Thought A Mummy's Curse Could Have Sunk The Titanic
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Read MoreThis Theory Connects The Egyptian Pyramids To Noah's Ark
When it comes to the ancient world, people sure like to speculate, especially about stories related to the Egyptian pyramids and Noah's Ark.
Read MoreThis Is What Happened To The Aztec Sun Stone After The Spanish Conquest
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Read MoreHow Steve Callahan Survived Adrift At Sea For 76 Days
Steve Callahan left the Canaries on January 29 and the first week of his journey "was smooth." However, on the evening of February 4, something struck the ship.
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Read MoreWhy Pharaoh Ramesses III's Family Might Have Had Him Killed
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Read MoreHow Benjamin Franklin's Career Got A Boost From His Brother Being Jailed
The world has a lot to thank Benjamin Franklin for. He, meanwhile, had a lot to thank his brother James for, despite their tumultuous relationship.
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The Titanic disaster's survivors were photographed by a young woman using her new Kodak Brownie camera.
Read MoreThe Execution Device Thomas Edison Secretly Helped Finance
Thomas Edison secretly helped fund the electric chair to prove that AC electrical systems were dangerous.
Read MoreThe Truth About Japan's Forgotten Kamikaze Diver Unit
Thousands of Japanese service personnel either volunteered or were pressured into giving their lives for their country in suicide attacks, by air and by sea.
Read MoreThe US Government's Secret Plan To Control The Media Explained
The U.S. government was so scared of Communism in the mid-20th century that it used spies to inject propaganda into American news organizations.
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Read MoreHow This Grand Duchess Escaped The Bolsheviks
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In August of 2021, workers doing exploratory digging unearthed a mass grave that could contain as many as 20,000 human corpses.
Read MoreThe Truth About A Feral Child Who Was Kept As A Royal Pet
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Read MoreHow The Legend Of The Fountain Of Youth Spread
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Read MoreHow Mussolini Was Even More Evil Than You Think
The global atrocities committed before and during World War II are too numerous to quantify and were carried out by many political and military leaders.
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For the Amish, a North American religious sect mostly in the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, a hirsute visage represents the embrace of a religious practice.
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The events that unfolded after Lincoln was shot involved a grand plot aimed at multiple political assassinations and a fiery conclusion to the manhunt.
Read MoreHow American History Classes Lie About D-Day
D-Day is rightly immortalized in monuments and media for its acceleration of Nazi Germany's end, but American history books don't tell the whole truth.
Read MoreThe Sequel To Mein Kampf No One Has Ever Heard Of
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Read MoreThe Truth About Edgar Allan Poe's Death
In 1847, his wife, Virginia, died at the age of 24 due to tuberculosis. Her death utterly devastated Poe, who then struggled both financially and physically.
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Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, is known as one of the most murderous figures in history and presided over the deaths of millions.
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Thomas Edison's son sent Henry Ford one of the test tubes found in the room where the inventor died in 1931.
Read MoreThe Surprising History Of Paul The Apostle
One of the most commonly mentioned facts about the Apostle Paul actually isn't true. The myth is that he was born Saul, persecuted, and changed his name.
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Cremation is an increasingly widespread tradition today, with it being a common practice throughout history, despite controversy.
Read MoreThe Truth About Nicolae Ceausescu's Corpse
Nicolae Ceausescu ruled Romania without mercy during the final decade of Eastern Europe's Iron Curtain at the end of the Cold War before being killed.
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The lasting source of controversy for this text of the Qur'an is that it is supposedly written in Saddam Hussein's own blood, leaving a precarious situation.
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Christians believe the gifts manifest through the power of the Holy Ghost. From wisdom to understanding, counsel to fortitude, here's a rundown of this mystery.
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Ever since its debut in office workspaces around the world, the cubicle has gained an exceptionally -- almost universally -- negative reputation.
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People have ridden horses and camels into the heat of battle, but perhaps no cavalry in history has been more terrifying than the use of war elephants.
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Antone Charles Costa, known as Tony, killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. Here is the crazy true story of the Cape Cod Vampire.
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Osama Bin Laden, America's most wanted terrorist, was killed close to 10 years after he masterminded one of the worst terror attacks in American history.
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Having been a senior member of the Royal Family, the prince's last will and testament is not privy to the same requirements as those of other British civilians.
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They say beauty is pain but it shouldn't be deadly. Unfortunately a lesson learned the hard way. For centuries, cosmetics have been used to augment beauty.
Read MoreHere's What Mark Twain Would've Looked Like In Color
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Failed musician and cult leader Charles Manson is one of the most infamous and feared criminals of the 20th century, after ordering a series of grisly murders.
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Around 40 million people are believed to have died as a result of the Mongolian invasion — a high number, but was it the most brutal force in history?
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In the summer of 2015, two convicts escaped from the maximum security Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York and made headlines around the nation.
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Joel Osteen's prosperity gospel is popular with millions of people all over the world. But some Christians have compared it to atheism. Here's why.
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Excommunicated members must leave the Amish community, but it does not necessarily mean they have to cut all ties with their family.
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Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
Read MoreHere's Why Benjamin Franklin Dropped Out Of School
Can you imagine dropping out of school when at the age of 10, though? The legendary Benjamin Franklin did just that.
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In 1920, China's Haiyuan County was struck by one of these rarities: An earthquake that measured a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly 1931 Yangtze River Floods
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Read MoreThe Truth About Nikola Tesla's 369 Method
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Read MoreWas Bloody Mary Really England's Most Evil Queen?
To attract the epithet "Bloody" amid the barbarity of Tudor England takes some doing, but it's a name that has stuck for centuries to Queen Mary I (1516-1558).
Read MoreThe Truth About Deadly Victorian Doctor Thomas Neill Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream worked as an abortionist and killed his patients by prescribing them poison guised as medicine.
Read MoreThe Tragedy Edmund Hillary Lived Through After Conquering Mount Everest
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Read MoreThe Truth About Muammar Gaddafi's Corpse
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Read MoreMost Dangerous Military Jobs Throughout History
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Read MoreHow Did Erik The Red Get His Name?
Here's a fun experiment: try pronouncing the name Eirikr rauði Þorvaldsson. We'll even make it easier, by offering the Roman equivalent: Erik Thorvaldsson.
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One of the reasons so few people have heard of La Mancha Negra is there is surprisingly little information out there about it in English-language sources.
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As reported by Amish America, the rules in the Ordnung are not taken directly from the Bible. However, they are primarily based upon common biblical values.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like Taking Part In The Oklahoma Land Rush Of 1889
People from every walk of life participated, carving their own piece of the treeless landscape. Here's what you need to know about the Oklahoma Land Rush.
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Read MoreHere's How Much It Really Cost To Build The Titanic
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Read MoreThe Surprising Reason Rotting Teeth Was Once A Sign Of Wealth
Poor dental health is often an unfair marker of class in modern society but at one time, a mouthful of decaying teeth were a sign of wealth — but why?
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Over the course of two weeks in April 1999, neo-Nazi David Copeland terrorized London with a series of nail bombs aimed at the city's minority communities.
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When Nikolai II took the throne as the last czar of Russia in 1894 and married Alexandra Feodorovna, he also brought additional trouble to the House of Romanov.
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Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty was an Irish priest who helped Jewish people and prisoners of war when Nazis invaded Italy in World War II.
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As Earth's highest mountain at 29,035 feet above sea level, Mount Everest has been attracting daring climbers, adventurers, and dreamers for decades.
Read MoreHow Would The U.S. Look If Slavery Never Happened?
That the economic fabric of this country was, for centuries, tied to slave labor hardly needs explaining. Further, many of the founding fathers owned slaves.
Read MoreThe Strange Things William S. Burroughs Is Buried With
With fellow Beats such as Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs roamed the bars and coffeehouses of New York City's Greenwich Village in the mid-20th century.
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Human rights organizations and former detainees have provided a look inside some of the facilities and information about the prisoners' lives at Guantanamo Bay.
Read MoreThe Reason Jackie Robinson Was Court-Martialed
Had the outcome of Jackie Robinson's court-martial been different, the baseball world might never have known one of its greatest players ever.
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Even though it only operated for a few decades, there is perhaps no federal prison more notorious in history than Alcatraz, the "escape-proof" fortified island.
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Read MoreSecret Places The Public Isn't Allowed
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Read MoreThe Forgotten History Of The Swimmobile
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Read MoreHow Nicolaus Copernicus Became A Doctor Without Getting A Degree
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Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Aristotle's Childhood
Aristotle believed in teaching the important subjects — logic, physics, rhetoric, politics, and philosophy — so much he opened his open school in Athens.
Read MoreDetails You Should Know About Legendary Highwayman Dick Turpin
British highwayman Richard "Dick" Turpin roamed the English countryside in the 1700s, robbing people and stealing horses until he was executed in 1739.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly 1881 Haiphong Typhoon
In recent years, Vietnam has seen its fair share of deadly storms, and they've lost thousands of citizens, but nothing like the 1881 Haiphong typhoon.
Read MoreThis Theory Suggests Atlantis Was A Product Of Plato's Imagination
No ancient descriptions of Atlantis are known to exist independently of Plato's work, which describes Atlantis as an expansive and indulgent continental empire.
Read MorePearl Fernandez Murdered Her Son. Where Is She Now?
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Read MoreThe Star Theory That Some People Think Proves The Moon Landing Was Fake
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Read MoreHow Many Grave Robbers Have Been Caught At Princess Diana's Tomb?
Princess Diana's brother continued to deal with horrifying fallout, including people coming to his home and attempting to rob Diana's tomb.
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Kurt Warner went from working at a grocery store while playing semi-professional football to keep his dream alive to playing in the NFL.
Read MoreHow Vestal Virgins Had More Power Than Other Roman Women
The Vestal Virgins wielded tremendous influence in Rome. Here's why this group of women was so important and why they had so much power in ancient times.
Read MoreMost Dangerous Countries In The World
Traveling the world can be a wonderful experience, but not all destinations are created equal. Here are the most dangerous countries in the world.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly 1976 Tangshan Earthquake
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Read MoreWhy Kamran Loghman Regretted Inventing Pepper Spray
Kamran Loghman invented weapons-grade pepper spray in the 1980s, but law enforcement officials have gone on to use it in a way that he disagrees with.
Read MoreThese Were H.H. Holmes' Final Words
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Read MoreThe Mystery Of This Medieval Warrior Burial
Given the presence of male and female symbolic objects they were buried with, it's possible that this centuries-old warrior may have identified as non-binary.
Read MoreWhat Was In Ted Bundy's Trunk The Night Of His First Arrest?
The notorious serial killer Ted Bundy ultimately confessed to killing 36 young women in the 1970s, though it's possible his victims number in the hundreds.
Read MoreHow Galileo Galilei Spent His Final Months Before Death
We all know Galileo Galilei and learned in school about his contributions to astronomy, math, and science. He changed the way people thought about those fields.
Read MoreThe Truth About Shakespeare And The King James Bible
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Read MoreThe Unbelievable Story Of How The CIA Found Osama Bin Laden
SEAL Team Six — an elite Navy team — were tasked to either capture or kill Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Read MoreThis Is Where Early Humans First Domesticated Cannabis
While it's not known for sure all of the ways our ancient ancestors used the cannabis sativa they cultivated, what is known is where it was first domesticated.
Read MoreClimbing Mount Everest Takes A Lot Longer Than You Realize
When taking conditions like height, oxygen, and frostbite into account, thrill-seeking climbers have about a one in 100 chance of dying on Mount Everest.
Read MoreThe Oldest Basilica Of The Western World
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, built in the early fourth century, is the oldest basilica in the Western world.
Read MoreThe Real Reason The Amish Are Never Baptized Before Adulthood
In the Amish religion, the typical time to get baptized is between the ages of 18 and 22 when they can make their own decision to fully commit to the church.
Read MoreThe 12 Days Of Christmas Explained
The English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" originated in France and was published in 1780 without any music. So what does it mean?
Read MoreHow This 19th Century Con Artist Sold A Nonexistent Country
Nothing in the world of contemporary cons can reach the scope, ambition, and sheer audacity of Gregor MacGregor, who sold a nonexistent country.
Read MoreHow The Dust Bowl Disaster Could've Been Avoided
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Read MoreHow The Vatican's Secret Passageway Helped Save Popes' Lives
Vatican City has often been a target of invaders, and more than one pope has escaped invading forces through its centuries-old secret tunnels.
Read MoreThe Crazy Real-Life Story Of Explorer John Smith
Throughout his life, John Smith emphasized the value of hard work. He was a pioneer on several counts and sought to lead by example.
Read MoreThis Is What Happened To Virginia's Robert E. Lee Statue After Its Removal
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, marked an important turn in Richmond's history as the state of Virginia removed the long-standing statue of General Robert E. Lee.
Read MoreAll About Anne Frank's Less Popular Second Diary
Unbeknownst to many, Anne Frank's diary has two versions. The first is the original and the second she rewrote and edited for future publication.
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Of the cities in Mesopotamia, none is more famous than Babylon. Yet the reasons for its fame are more biblical than historical.
Read MoreThe Real Reason This Chinese Tea Is More Valuable Than Gold
Some of the rarer, finer tea leaves are highly sought after and valuable, especially since tea-drinking culture has been around for over a thousand years.
Read MoreHere's What We Know About The Newly Identified 9/11 Victims
Just ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, New York City officials have identified new victims nearly 20 years to the day of the devastation.
Read MoreHow The Vatican Helped Nazis Escape During World War II
The world scrambled to return to normal after the death and devastation of World War II, while the Allied victors sought ways to punish the Nazis.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Galileo Galilei's Daughters Became Nuns
The father of modern science, Galileo Galilei, fathered two daughters who became nuns, and the irony of it is not lost on history.
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Read MoreHow Many People Are Actually Citizens Of Vatican City?
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Read MoreThe Truth About Liberty Ships Of World War II
With U.S. shipyards entered into the equation, a cheaper merchant vessel could be churned out in enough numbers that the Germans couldn't sink enough of them.
Read MoreInside Barthelemy De Chasseneuz's Trial Of The Rats
While charges against individual livestock would be handled by secular courts, things got a bit more complicated when it came to trying wild animals.
Read MoreWhat We Know About The Fire Department Chaplain Who Was Among The First To Die On 9/11
One of the first was Father Mychal Judge with the city's fire department. On that fateful day, he joined the firefighters as they responded to the North Tower.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like Being One Of Thomas Jefferson's Slaves
Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal." The sentence had different interpretations through the years after.
Read MoreDeadliest Battles Of World War II
World War 2 was bloody. As in, impressively and tragically so — the numbers are absolutely staggering. But what were the deadliest battles of all?
Read MoreHow The CIA Once Used Psychics To Spy On The Soviet Union
The U.S. Department of Defense was believed to have spent millions of dollars on the testing and development of so-called "esoteric arts" -- psychic abilities.
Read MoreThe Truth About Sherlock Holmes' Mailbox
Doyle took inspiration from Baker Street -- a real street in London -- but the exact number of the flat, 221B, was non-existent when the stories were written.
Read MoreHere's How Muhammad Ali Helped Save 15 American Hostages In Iraq
Muhammad Ali was one of the most prominent athletes in the 20th Century. Ironically, one of his most outstanding moments outside the ring is still little known.
Read MoreJohn Walker Lindh: The Truth About The American Captured By The Taliban
In 2001, weeks after the September 11 attacks on the twin towers, John Walker Lindh was captured in Afghanistan. He became known as the American Taliban.
Read MoreMyths About 9/11 You Need To Stop Believing
For those of us old enough to remember, September 11, 2001 was a day when everything changed. It also attracted myths, conspiracy theories, and bogus reports.
Read MoreWhy This Locked Crypt Won't Be Opened For Over 6,000 Years
In 1940, Dr. Thornwell Jacobs sealed off his Crypt of Civilization, not to be opened for more than 6,000 years. Here's why.
Read MoreHere's How The Louisville Slugger Got Its Name
'Louisville Slugger' is a reference to a baseball great from Kentucky. That legend was Pete Browning, who shined on the field in the late 19th century.
Read MoreMost Dangerous Weapons In The World
Weapons have been with humanity from its earliest days. It seems that with each passing century, humans find newer and more efficient ways to kill each other.
Read MoreHow Malcolm X And Muhammad Ali Finally Met
Muhammad Ali was looking for spiritual guidance, and when he heard Malcolm X's speech during an event, he was deeply impressed by the activist.
Read MoreThe History Of The Strappado Torture Method
Strappado was used to torture witches, heretics, and more during the Inquisition. The method is simple but just as brutal as any other device or mechanism.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Turkish Water Park Disaster
Fatal accidents can and do happen at water parks, and sometimes the guest was simply the victim of a problem they had no control over.
Read MoreThis Is How Lewis And Clark First Met
President Jefferson appointed two men -- Meriwether Lewis and William Clark -- to assemble a team to explore the region and return to Washington with notes.
Read MoreThe Truth About Hitler's Secret Expedition To Antarctica
Hitler was determined to make Germany self-sufficient and produce its own whale oil, and Antarctica became crucial for his plans.
Read MoreKenneth Feinberg: The Truth About The Lawyer Who Helped 9/11 Victims
The man at the center of it all was an NYU-educated lawyer with a history of brokering settlements among groups of victims, attorney Kenneth Feinberg.
Read MoreEverything We Know About The Doctor Who Helped Find Osama Bin Laden
Dr. Shakil Afridi is thought to be directly responsible for helping the CIA pinpoint the location of terrorist Osama bin Laden within his compound in Pakistan.
Read MoreHow Were Vestal Virgins Chosen?
A group of female priestesses who worshipped Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, the Vestal Virgins' main priority was keeping the sacred fire burning.
Read MoreThe Forgotten History Of The LaserDisc Player
When a laser disc player was first demonstrated in 1972, it was a pioneering technology that led to the possibilities that came after.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly 1970 Bhola Cyclone
The area around the Bay of Bengal is known for its intense tropical storms, made worse by the low elevations and dense population around Bangladesh.
Read MoreHere's How Many People Live In The Most Densely Populated City On Earth
Approximately 7.9 billion people live on Earth today, and CNN reported that 37% are in China and India. China is currently the most populated country.
Read MoreThings You Believed As A Kid That Ended Up Being Wrong
We all learned a lot as kids, but many of the things we learned weren't all that true. Here are things you probably believed as a kid that ended up being wrong.
Read MoreThe Dark History Of Poena Cullei Execution
Humans have come up with some really bizarre ways to kill each other, but the Ancient Roman punishment of poena cullei was especially weird.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Battersea Big Dipper Crash
In 1972, tragedy struck at England's Battersea Park Fun Fair when the Big Dipper roller coaster derailed, killing five children and injuring 13.
Read MoreHow This Nearly Decapitated Woman Survived Her Assault
Alison Botha is no different in many ways from the millions of other women who've felt a sudden and scary flash of fear in a moment of vulnerability.
Read MoreWhy Urine Was Once Used To Make Gunpowder
In a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
Read MoreHere's Why People Think Galileo Galilei Invented The Telescope
Galileo Galilei is one of the most remarkable scientific minds the world has ever seen. But despite his achievements, he didn't invent the telescope.
Read MoreHere's What Hunter S. Thompson Stole From Ernest Hemingway
At one time, legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was like any young aspiring writer, unsure if his natural inclination could be turned into a career.
Read MoreWhat Alcatraz Was Used For In The 1850s
One of the country's most notorious prisons was housed on an island in San Francisco Bay. But what was it used for in the 1850s?
Read MoreDoes The Shroud Of Turin Actually Have Jesus' Name On It?
For about 700 years now, the ecclesiastical and scientific communities have been at odds over a piece of linen cloth -- what's known as the Shroud of Turin
Read MoreHow Henry VIII Was Even More Evil Than You Think
England's notorious King Henry VIII is known for a lot of things. He ruled the country from 1509 to 1547, and in those 36 years, he changed England forever.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Tenerife Airport Disaster
The Canary Islands have been a vacation mainstay for decades, but on one tragic day in the 1970s it was the site of the deadliest aircraft accident in history.
Read MoreMajor Christian Symbols Explained
Christian symbols are easily recognizable, but their purposes are often not. Here are the meanings of major Christian symbols as well as some lesser-known ones.
Read MoreEveryday Things You Never Knew The Purpose Of
These everyday items have built-in secrets that you never knew were there.
Read MoreHow The Silk Road Helped Spread The Plague
The creation of the Silk Road trade network led to the distribution of goods and knowledge. But most importantly, it brought different cultures together.
Read MoreWhich Of Noah's Family Members Were Invited On His Ark?
We all know the story of Noah's ark: how he gathered animals two by two then saved humanity and all species of creatures by building an Ark at God's request.
Read MoreDid Witch-Hunters Have To Undergo Training?
The European Middle Ages were filled with disease, famine, and a general disinterest in education. The period was also home to witch-hunters.
Read MoreThe Alarming Speed Of The Average Tsunami
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Read MoreThis Is How Serial Killer James Wood Was Finally Caught
The heinous rape, murder, and dismemberment of an 11-year-old girl in Pocatello, Idaho, is as atrocious today as it was when it happened almost 30 years ago.
Read MoreThe History Of The Drawing And Quartering Death Penalty
Execution has been used as a form of punishment as far back as the 18th century B.C. when the first known use of capital punishment was formally outlined.
Read MoreThe Beast Of Bastille: The Truth About Guy Georges' Childhood
Guy Georges is a French serial killer who raped and murdered seven women from 1991 to 1997. He is currently serving a sentence of life in prison.
Read MoreHere's How Many Victims The Beast Of Bastille Actually Had
Guy Georges is a serial killer dubbed "The Beast of Bastille" for his attacks on women that mostly occurred in the neighborhood of Paris' Bastille prison.
Read MoreThis Is What The X In Malcolm X Really Stood For
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And while the dystopian novel and series based on it are works of fiction, by some interpretations there may be a kernel of truth to the narrative's concept.
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Human Body (4)
Here's What Would Happen If Your Body Was Microwaved
Microwaves heat and cook foods in a quick and timely manner. If a microwave can heat and cook the flesh of animals, surely it can cook that of a human, right?
Read MoreWhat Actually Happens To Your Body During Lethal Injection
Problems with lethal injection range from prolonged death, to needles shooting out of a condemned man's veins, to violent reactions to the drugs utilized.
Read MoreWhat Really Happens To Your Body During A Crucifixion
Since recorded history, the powers that be have exacted death sentences to be carried out in ways ranging from stoning to burning to beheading.
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Inventions (1)
This Computer Was Created Specifically For The Amish
When we think of typical Amish trappings, they usually revolve around barns, buggies, and beards. Computers and cell phones certainly have no place, right?
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Messed-Up History (2)
This Is How Richard Nixon Nearly Messed Up The Charles Manson Trial
Nixon was only president for eight months when the Tate-LaBianca murders occurred in LA. A year later, the trial of the suspected murderers was underway.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About Opus Dei
Opus Dei is a fully recognized and approved arm of the Catholic Church, so let's take a close look at just what the Church is supporting.
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Murders (5)
What Happened To Martin MacNeill After His Murder Conviction?
Martin MacNeill was convicted of murdering his wife and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
Read MoreThis Is The Difference Between A Serial Killer And Mass Murderer
While a serial killer and a mass murderer commit the same crime of taking lives, there are differences between the two terms.
Read MoreParoled Killers Who Murdered Again
There are an almost shocking number of cases in which a convicted murderer was released from jail early and went on to kill again.
Read MoreMark Putnam: The First FBI Agent Convicted Of Murder
The FBI has been responsible for the deaths of countless people since its inception, including noted Black activist Fred Hampton.
Read MoreThe Truth About Murderer James Wood's Childhood
On July 6, 1993, James Edward Wood was arrested and charged in the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Jeralee Underwood. He was sentenced to die by injection.
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Music (3)
What You Need To Know About The Huey Lewis And Ray Parker Jr. Controversy
Parker agreed to write the Ghostbusters song. Parker has never said he purposely ripped off the song, but the filmmakers may have planted the seed of the sound.
Read MoreHow TLC Ended Up With No Money
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Read MoreThe Metallica Song Elton John Says Is One Of The Best Songs Ever
Last week on The Howard Stern Show, Elton John told Metallica that he's a huge fan and that he thinks a 1991 song they made is one of the bests songs ever.
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Mysteries (4)
The Mystery Of The Lost Victorio Peak Treasure
Milton "Doc" Noss was a traveling doctor who accidentally discovered an extensive cave network laden with gold and historical artifacts — or so he claimed.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Europa's Geysers
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Read MoreThe Mystery Of Hotel Del Coronado Explained
The Victorian-style Hotel Del Coronado, opened in 1888, has gained a reputation for being haunted and for its supernatural guests that refuse to check out.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Billy Milligan's Multiple IQs
The perplexing case of Billy Milligan is one in which the story of the reported perpetrator of violent crimes overshadows the victims of those crimes.
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Mythical Creatures (3)
Here's How Toni Braxton Went Bankrupt Twice
Singer Toni Braxton, famous for such hits as "Un-Break My Heart," has experienced a lot of financial ups and downs throughout her career.
Read MoreThe Weird Truth About The Ancient Unicorn Fly
Amber originates as tree resin in viscous form, which can trap small organisms inside and preserve them for millions of years.
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Native Americans (1)
The Untold Truth Of The Trail Of Tears
Thousands of people died on the Trail of Tears, and the Trail of Tears was one of the worst human rights abuses in American history.
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Nature (2)
How The Amish Drastically Affect The Environment
People might imagine the Amish as being at one with the natural world, what with the farming, the barn raisings, and the tendency to stay off energy grids.
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Heist movies like "Ocean's 11" captivate audiences with their daring plans and quick-thinking improvisation that have the masses rooting for criminals.
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News (3)
This Is What Really Happens To Your Body If You Die In A Plane Crash
The chances of an average American dying in a plane crash are 1 in 11 million. In comparison, it's much more common to die in a car crash, or by drowning.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About The Vikings' Unique Compass
Vikings were quite the travelers. From the 8th-11th centuries, they journeyed throughout Europe, the North Atlantic, and to North America -- exploring, raiding.
Read MoreWhat Is Actually Written In The Dead Sea Scrolls?
One of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time, occurred when a Middle Eastern shepherd happened upon some forgotten-about jars in a cave.
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Old Hollywood (2)
Here's How The Tornado Scene In The Wizard Of Oz Was Actually Made
Released in 1939, "The Wizard of Oz," a fantastical tale of a young woman's adventures in a faraway and wondrous land, captured the public's imagination.
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People always want to learn the real story about the private lives of celebrities and fascination with Katharine Hepburn has carried on far after her death.
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Paranormal (3)
The Truth About The Deadly Luna Park Ghost Train Disaster
In June 1979, seven people, including several children, got in line for the Ghost Train ride at Sydney, Australia's Luna Park; sadly, they would not return.
Read MoreAnimas Forks: The Truth About This Colorado Ghost Town
In 1873, the Brunot Agreement, forged between the Ute Tribe and the United States government, gave the United States access to 3.7 million acres of land.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Deadly Six Flags Haunted Castle Disaster
On the evening of May 11, 1984, tragedy struck at the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park and its Haunted Castle horror attraction.
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Plants and Trees (1)
Why Some Scientists Predict The Sun Might Turn On Earth's Plants
Plants need sunlight, but as with most things in life, there can be too much of a good thing.
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Politics (11)
The Real Human Cost Behind The Building And Maintenance Of Dubai
In many ways, Dubai is something of a marvel of the modern world, with its terraformed expanse of skyscrapers, futuristic gardenscapes, theme and water parks.
Read MoreThe Truth About Salvador Dali's Politics
Surrealists supported communism and the French Communist Party, which Dali seemingly believed in as well. But he soon developed a fascination with fascism.
Read MoreThe CIA Allegedly Considered Assassinating This Major Whistleblower
The CIA is at the center of new allegations claiming that the American agency formulated a plot to assassinate a well-known global whistleblower.
Read MoreThe Truth About Ted Bundy's Time In Politics
Here's what we know about the few years Ted Bundy spent working in Republican politics.
Read MoreThe Donald Trump Ancestor Who Paved The Way For His Wealth
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, acquired his wealth through a variety of business deals, and of course, through his family.
Read MoreThe 'Freedom Phone' Explained
Finman is, in fact, peddling a phone. "Comparable to the best smartphones on the market," with a "superfast processor," all for $499.99 — the Freedom Phone.
Read MoreThe Staggering Number Of Citizens Killed By Venezuela's Government In 2018
What led Venezuela to the point of killing such a high number of its own citizens? Complicated events and compounding instability all contributed.
Read MoreThe Real Reason John Walker Lindh Joined The Taliban
John Walker Lindh was an American sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding the Taliban, but was released after 17 years.
Read MoreThe Stunning Amount The United States Spent On The Afghanistan War
The funding for the Afghanistan War — which could have been invested in healthcare, clean energy, or infrastructure — cost American taxpayers a stunning amount.
Read MoreThe Only Way Queen Elizabeth Says She'd Give Up The Throne
Queen Elizabeth is 95 years old, but she's not stepping down anytime soon. This is the only thing she says will cause her to give up the throne.
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Nuclear weapons were a terrible idea. Even the smallest nuclear war would have devastating effect across the globe. Here's what would happen.
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Presidents (8)
President James Garfield's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
Let's go back a century and a half ago to Washington, D.C., and get the scoop on what former U.S. President James Garfield liked to eat.
Read MoreJohn Quincy Adams' Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
With political experience under his belt, you would think the role of president would be natural for John Quincy Adams. Turns out this was not exactly the case.
Read MorePresident William Henry Harrison's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
William Henry Harrison was president of the United States for just one month before he died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, the first president to die in office.
Read MoreInside The Feud Between Davy Crockett And Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson made several enemies throughout his life. One of those was the legendary outdoorsman and rustic fashion icon Davy Crockett.
Read MoreThis Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
Read MoreThe Truth About Lewis' Time As Thomas Jefferson's Secretary
Meriwether Lewis served as Thomas Jefferson's personal secretary before embarking on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Read MoreThis President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
Read MoreThis Former U.S. President Had The Most Pets
This presidents menagerie included 11 horses, six dogs, five guinea pigs, two cats, one pig, one badger, one macaw, one bear, one hen, one rabbit, and many more
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Religion (15)
The Real Reason The Gnostic Gospels Aren't In The Bible
The Gnostic Gospels are real, but they weren't really systematically snuffed out (they mostly just faded into history), and you can still read them.
Read MoreWhat Does The Bible Say About Profanity?
A good number of people are offended by swearing, but is there actually anything in the Bible that prohibits profanity? Let's take a look.
Read MoreHere's Why The US Military Once Burned Bibles
There was a time in recent history -- 2009 -- when the U.S. military carried out a massive book burning of Bibles in Afghanistan.
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Read The Quran?
The Bible, the sacred text of Jews and Christians, and the Quran, the sacred text of the world's approximately 2 billion Muslims, share several similarities.
Read MoreWho Was Gideon From The Bible?
Gideon was and is an example of obeying God at great personal risk, even though he famously had some doubts about his calling.
Read MoreThe Adam And Eve Theory That Caused A Stir
Some things just don't sit right with the religious community, and one recent Adam and Eve theory proved particularly controversial.
Read MoreHow Bathsheba's Extramarital Affair Took Place In The Bible
It's not an exaggeration to call David one of the towering heroes of the Old Testament — in addition to killing the giant Goliath, he managed to unite Israel.
Read MoreThe Surprising Theory That Claims Reincarnation Was Removed From The Bible
The concept of reincarnation is believed by many worldwide, but one of the oldest religious texts in the world, the Bible, seems to leave it out.
Read MoreWhat's The Real Difference Between A Cult And A Religion?
Characteristics of cults, such as charismatic leaders or beliefs that challenge orthodoxy, were true of belief systems that are now mainstream religions.
Read MoreWhat Queen Esther Really Looked Like In The Bible
In her reign, the young Queen Esther, herself secretly Jewish, helped save her people from persecution by strategically negotiating with her husband, the king.
Read MoreThe Crucifixion Of Jesus Explained
The Crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most significant events in history, but it also raises many questions. Here's the Crucifixion of Jesus explained.
Read MoreThe Sad Story Of Fertile Hagar In The Bible
Hagar was an Egyptian servant who carried a child, Ishmael, for Abraham and Sarah when the couple couldn't conceive.
Read MoreThe Truth About Hannah And Her Son In The Bible
In Hannah's prayer, she told God that she wanted a son, and it wasn't long before Hannah, after years of childlessness, was finally pregnant.
Read MoreWhy Did Rebekah Trick Isaac In The Bible?
Rebekah and Isaac are one of the most important couples in the Old Testament, and like many other couples in the Bible, conceiving was a problem.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Jesus Taught In Parables
Jesus stubbornly refused to just say what he meant, instead turning his teachings into allegorical stories that illustrated spiritual or moral teachings.
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Royals (11)
The Surprising Thing The FBI Tried To Convince Martin Luther King Jr. To Do
The FBI infamously had it out for Martin Luther King, Jr., and put wiretaps wherever they knew King would be — including in hotel rooms.
Read MoreWhy King Carol II Of Romania Renounced His Title
World War I and its aftermath were the beginning of the end of monarchical dominance in Europe. So why did King Carol II Of Romania renounce his title?
Read MoreThe Real Reason Mercury Is Shrinking
Mercury is a fascinating case study, and scientists now believe the planet is not only tectonically active, but also seems to be shrinking.
Read MoreTiger King 2 Is Happening. Here's What We Know
Oh, snap. Get your popcorn ready. Netflix is repackaging its gift to the world from last March — with "Tiger King 2" coming out sometime before year's end.
Read MoreVikings Didn't Have Horned Helmets. This Is Why You Think They Did
Just like pirates, what we think we know about the Vikings is based on mythology and popular culture rather than historical fact.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
Read MoreHow The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Real-Life Kings Who Inspired Macbeth
William Shakespeare penned one of his greatest tragedies, "Macbeth," around 1606 with the hopes of impressing his patron, King James I — adding special touches.
Read MoreThe Truth About King Khufu's Solar Boat
In mid-August 2021, a boat went on a journey in Egypt. Normally this wouldn't be of interest to anyone, but this wasn't a typical journey — or a typical boat.
Read MoreWhy Queen Elizabeth I's White Makeup Was Actually Dangerous
Queen Elizabeth I survived smallpox, but her face was left permanently scarred. Devastated, she began to layer the makeup on to hide the ravages of the disease.
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Tiger King's Erik Cowie
Erik Cowie, a former head zookeeper at "Tiger King" Joe Exotic's Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, was found dead on September 3.
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Scandals (5)
The Dark Truth About The Nazi Sect Established In Chile
Nazism is a disease that humanity has yet to squash, and even after their defeat in World War II, many Nazis were able to escape to the Americas.
Read MoreThomas Edison's Feud With George Westinghouse Explained
There are few inventors more widely known than Thomas Edison, and even less inventors who courted controversy as commonly as the New Jersey native.
Read MoreHow The Plane Ride From Hell Became One Of The WWE's Biggest Scandals
What really happened during the Plane Ride from Hell, and what made it one of the most scandalous events the WWE has ever dealt with?
Read MoreThe Dark Truth About Radical Group Boko Haram
Imperialism in Nigeria led to another important tenant of Boko Haram, which is "Western education is forbidden." That's actually what Boko Haram means.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth Behind The Woman Who Raised Hitler
By all accounts, Hitler's father, Alois, terrorized and tormented him as a child. However, his mother is a different story.
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Science (60)
Why Some Believe The World Will End In Fire
While the most likely theory for the fate of the universe is rather chilly, the fate of our own planet might just be the opposite.
Read MoreThis Is What Happens To Your Body When You Die Of Thirst
Terrible things can happen to us when we don't drink enough. Dehydration is a slow and insidious danger, and it too has a range of effects on the body.
Read MoreWhen You Die Of Fright, This Is What Happens To Your Body
When we envision our own demise and all the possible ways it could happen, being literally scared to death isn't usually much of a concern.
Read MoreThe Truth About Venezuela's Catatumbo Lightning
Would you go to a place where you know that there will be a lot of lightning? If you're not faint of heart, you should know about the Maracaibo beacon.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Haunting Belcher's Sea Snake
With flat heads, compressed scaly bodies and a tail a little like a flipper, Belcher's Sea Snakes move quickly while hunting, ambushing, and striking prey.
Read MoreWhy Some Believe The World Will End In Ice
A hard truth: Earth, the Solar System, the Sun, and the Universe at large are not immortal entities, and one day, far into the future, existence will cease.
Read MoreThis Might Be The Oldest Galaxy In The Universe
Space is vast. For example, it takes light from our own sun, the one that gives us warmth to live, eight minutes to reach us on Earth.
Read MoreThe Truth About Russia's Turquoise Ice Crystals
Russia's Lake Baikal transforms into a winter wonderland in the coldest months of the year when turquoise ice crystals form.
Read MoreCan You Light A Diamond On Fire?
You've certainly heard the buzzwords surrounding diamonds at some point in your life: Diamonds are forever. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. And so on.
Read MoreThe 4 Extra Senses Animals Have That Humans Are Missing
While humans might have a leg up on the animal kingdom with our wit and technology, it could be argued that other animals are simply more genetically advanced.
Read MoreThe Reason China Plans To Build A Nearly Mile-Long Spaceship
China plans to build the biggest, longest human-made object ever put into space as they investigate how to build a spaceship that's over half a mile in length.
Read MoreThis Computer Predicted The World Will End In 2040. Here's Why
A 45-year-old computer simulation pointed to global civilization collapsing around the middle of the 21st century, often around the year 2040.
Read MoreThe Theories About The 10 Plagues Of Egypt That Would Change Everything
There are some scientific theories that suggest the 10 Plagues of Egypt really happened -- but just not in the way the Bible says they did.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Iridium Is More Valuable Than Gold
Gold. Platinum. Diamond. Valuable materials sought after for their luster, beauty, and applications. Yet one rare metal puts its shinier brethren to shame.
Read MoreWhy Some Scientists Predict An Unstable Orbit Will End The World
Earth could get put into an unstable orbit and either get pushed into the sun or ejected from the solar system entirely.
Read MoreYou'll Never Guess What Percentage Of Earth Is Volcanic
While you might perceive volcanoes as looming mountains with massive magma spewing from rocky ledges, this is not always the case.
Read MoreHere's What Makes Cymothoa Exigua So Scary
Something's fishy in our water and it's causing quite the stir, but it isn't a colossal toothy shark or a legendary sea monster.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If Apophis Hit Earth
You may not have heard of 99942 Apophis, but you can rest assured that you'll be hearing quite a bit about it in the next few years.
Read MoreThe Time When Cameras Caught An Orca And Whale Fight
Orcas, or killer whales, have long been known to mess with larger whales' calves. In fact, ancient sailors originally referred to them as "whale killers."
Read MoreNorth Carolina Fish With Human-Like Teeth Explained
A jarring photograph of a North Carolina fish with human-looking teeth made its way around the interwebs in early August. So why does it look like that?
Read MoreHere's Why Maar Volcanoes Are Different From Other Types
Volcanoes are perhaps the most frightening of all the natural disasters the planet has up its spherical sleeves. They're both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
Read MoreThe Dumbest Cat Breed In The World
While cats aren't exactly feline Einsteins, we have struggled to find ways to measure their un-intelligence. So what's the dumbest cat breed?
Read MoreThe Real Reason Caterpillar Fungus Is More Valuable Than Gold
Demand spiked in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke several track and field world records. Their coach attributed their prowess to consuming caterpillar fungus.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If Earth Was No Longer Magnetized
At any given moment, Earth could just stop being a magnet. If that ever happened, here is the series of events that would most likely follow.
Read MoreThis Is The Most Dangerous Bee In The World
When it comes to insects and the danger they pose to humans, bees are generally near the top of the "most dangerous" list.
Read MoreHow The Great Plague Impacted Isaac Newton's Scientific Career
Newton was studying at Cambridge University in 1665 when there was a bubonic plague outbreak. How did this affect his scientific career?
Read MoreAncient Amber Captured Something Surprising About This Spider
Recently, researchers published surprising observations discovered while studying ancient Burmese amber and the trapped spider inside.
Read MoreWhat Science Has Discovered About Venus' Clouds
Last fall researchers discovered phosphine, also called hydrogen phosphine, in the Venusian atmosphere. Maybe the planet's clouds could support microbial life.
Read MoreWhat Is Dark Matter And Is It On Earth?
According to NASA, dark energy is estimated to make up around 68% of the universe, while dark matter is 27%. The remainder, less than 5%, is "regular" matter.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If Mars Suddenly Exploded
There's not a lot of research into what would happen if Mars exploded. So here is a thought experiment involving the hypothetical situation of Mars blowing up.
Read MoreWhat Is The Milkdromeda Galaxy?
The starry backdrop of the sky changes over time, and the constellation in the sky on the vernal equinox (September 21) changes about every 2,150 years.
Read MoreWhy Some Believe The World Actually Ended In 2012
In 2019, a man named Nick Hinton posted a Twitter thread explaining why he believes the world might have ended in 2012.
Read MoreThis Is What Happens To A Star Swallowed By A Black Hole
You've no doubt heard about black holes — they're the "stars" (so to speak) of modern astrophysics, and have confused even the sharpest minds of our time.
Read MoreHere's What Would Happen If Ticks Went Extinct
As many venture out onto winding nature trails and clamber into hayrides for seasonal thrills, one of the few things that could put a damper on it is parasites.
Read MoreThe Truth About The New 'Hobbit' Creature That Was Discovered
Our understanding of the evolution of mammals, after the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, has itself evolved over time.
Read MoreHere's How An Octopus Regrows Its Arms
Octopuses are fascinating creatures that are incredibly intelligent. According to scientists, they have 130 million neurons, most located in their eight arms.
Read MoreThis Is The Hottest Place On Earth
Death Valley previously held this record but new evidence has emerged proving there's a lot more bubbling on Earth's surface than we originally projected.
Read MoreHere's How NASA Paid Homage To Galileo Galilei
NASA decided to pay tribute to the great astronomer, Galileo Galilei, by naming one of its spacecraft after him.
Read MoreThe Truth About The 'Broken Arm' Of The Milky Way
Scientists know that the Milky Way is a spiral-shaped galaxy, and in the arm of one of these spirals, lies a "break" that was discovered in August 2021.
Read MoreWhy Neil deGrasse Tyson Thinks We'll Never Go To Mars
Astronomer and author Neil deGrasse Tyson is on the record as saying humans will probably never go to Mars -- except when he says they will.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Beyond Saturn's rings and the craters of the moon, no feature in our solar system is as widely recognized as Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If Your Brain Was Split In Half
As each half of the brain has a greater specialty than the other, disconnecting them can lead the now independent organs to perceive the world very differently.
Read MoreHere's What Makes Poison Dart Frogs So Dangerous
Hailing from the rainforests of Central and South America, the poison dart frog is a colorful amphibian that mostly lives on the forest floor.
Read MoreIs This The Largest Creature Ever To Walk On Earth?
In recent months, paleontologists have unearthed not one, not two, but three new dinosaur species, and one was the largest to ever walk the Earth.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Earth Is Considered A Giant Magnet
This might sound hard to believe, but every day, you get up and walk around on a giant magnet that is both spinning and rotating.
Read MoreThe Truth About Indonesia's "Jurassic Park" Project
The 700-square-mile island is a refuge-from-humanity for flora and fauna, particularly one of Earth's last living, actual pseudo-dinosaurs, the Komodo Dragon.
Read MoreDeadliest Cats In The World
Let's talk about deadly cats - all of them, from disease carrying stray house cats to Bengal tigers. These are the deadliest cats in the world.
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About The Pegomastax Dinosaur
While the first Pegomastax fossils were discovered in an African dig during the 1960s, no one truly appreciated what the find represented.
Read MoreDeadliest Poisons In The World
Different poisons kill in different ways, so let's look at some of the deadliest poisons humankind has ever discovered or created.
Read MoreRespected Scientists Who Were Actually Terrible People
Scientists are way smarter than most people, but sometimes they change the world for the worse. Here are respected scientists who were terrible people.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Elon Musk Wants To Go To Space
Elon Musk has been criticized for wanting to go to the stars, but it's not escape that the billionaire is after. Here's why he really wants to go to space.
Read MoreDeadliest Mushrooms In The World
Mushrooms can be complete a great meal, or they can kill you. Here are the deadliest mushrooms in the world.
Read MoreTimes Fertility Clinics Implanted The Wrong Embryo
Infertility is devastating and life-altering. But in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complicated procedure. Here are times that fertility clinics goofed up.
Read MoreHow Long Will Those Boot Prints Remain On The Moon?
One of humanity's greatest achievements in the 20th century was the Apollo program, which put a dozen men on the moon and returned them back home to Earth.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Some Female Hummingbirds Look Like Males
Hummingbirds might be small, but they're kind of the badasses of the bird world when it comes to flying tricks. But why do some females look like males?
Read MoreThe Real Reason A Bot Read Romance Novels
If you're a romance novelist, you can hang up your velvet pen and your 50 shades of provocative synonyms right now — you're being replaced.
Read MoreHere's How Volcanos Go Extinct
Oftentimes, when we think about extinction, we think only about animals. How quickly we forget that everything around us is alive, including vocanoes.
Read MoreHow Dubai Is Using Drones To Make It Rain
Yes, Dubai is "making it rain." But shockingly enough for the United Arab Emirates' wealthiest, oil-flush desert city, we don't mean it'll be raining money.
Read MoreWhy Some Scientists Predict Artificial Intelligence Might End The World
If the "Terminator" movies taught us anything, it's that taking artificial intelligence too far is a dangerous, dangerous notion.
Read MoreDoes Earth Have Extra Hidden Moons?
For over five decades, scientists and astronomers have debated the possibility that Earth's moon is not the only natural satellite orbiting our planet.
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Serial Killers (6)
The Surprisingly Young Age Serial Killer Craig Price Began His Life Of Crime
While in police custody, Craig Price confessed to killing Joan, Jennifer, and Melissa Heaton, as well as Rebecca Spencer. How old was he?
Read MoreThese Were Serial Killer Carl Panzram's Chilling Last Words
Think "serial killer" and names like Bundy, Dahmer, or Gacy are probably who come to mind. Carl Panzram is not as widely known but perhaps even more horrifying.
Read MoreThis Is How Many Women H.H. Holmes Was Really Married To When He Died
Serial killer H.H. Holmes, known for his murder castle, was married to three women at the time of his death.
Read MoreHere's How Many Victims 1890s Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday Actually Had
While no one questioned the deaths of her previous husbands, it is well documented that Lizzie Halliday attempted to kill her fourth husband, George Smith.
Read MoreHow Was Serial Killer Guy Georges Finally Caught?
Guy Georges is one of France's most infamous and prominent criminals, a convicted serial killer and rapist who terrorized Paris in the 1980s and '90s.
Read MoreThe Truth About America's Youngest Serial Killer Jesse Pomeroy
On April 23, 1874, George and James Power were exploring the beaches around South Boston. Although they planned to search for clams they found something worse.
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Space (5)
Comets Are A Lot More Common Than You Think
Of all the sights in the night sky, comets are perhaps the most spectacular. But just how common are they? Read on to find out.
Read MoreHas Anyone Had Sex In Space?
When it comes to sending humans into space, scientists must take into account a variety of natural human functions and how to deal with them.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Wandering Black Holes In Space
The relationship between a black hole and surrounding matter is in many ways a parallel of how moons, planets, and stars orbit one another in a solar system.
Read MoreWill The Milky Way Galaxy Last Forever?
It will be many more tens of billions of years until every last star in the universe winks out, and our own Milky Way becomes nothing but a black panorama.
Read MoreHow The Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion Could've Been Avoided
Seventy-three seconds after liftoff, the space shuttle Challenger was engulfed in flames. Seven astronauts were on board; none of them survived.
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Sports (18)
Olympic Sport Climbing: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
Sport climbing has made the Olympics for this first time in Tokyo 2021. Here are the basics on the sport, rules, and judging so you can look like an expert.
Read MoreOlympic Karate: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
Despite being one of the most popular sports in the world, karate was just added to the Olympics this year! Here's what you need to know to watch and enjoy.
Read MoreThe Truth About Bruce Springsteen's Olympian Daughter
Rock singer Bruce Springsteen's daughter is headed for the Tokyo Olympic Games this month.
Read MoreThe Undertaker's Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads
Calaway is retired from wrestling though he did don The Undertaker persona once more for a new Netflix interactive movie called "Escape The Undertaker"
Read MoreHow Alan Turing Nearly Made It To The Olympics
For Alan Turing, running provided stress relief. He once said, "I have such a stressful job that the only way I can get it out of my mind is by running hard"
Read MoreThe Surprising Way This Man Survived Nine Days In The Sahara Desert
Somewhere in the middle of the Sahara Desert, Prosperi kept walking. He had a knife, compass, sleeping bag, and some food. What he lacked, however, was water.
Read MoreThe Muhammad Ali Moment That Changed Mike Tyson's Career Forever
There was one moment in Muhammad Ali's career that inspired Mike Tyson to become among the greatest heavyweight boxers in history.
Read MoreThe One Reason Andre The Giant Couldn't Stand Randy Savage
Here's why Andre the Giant had issues with Macho Man Randy Savage during their time working together in WWE.
Read MoreThe Surprising Inspiration Behind Cody Rhodes' Wrestling Costumes
Here's what inspired some of Cody Rhodes' most notable wrestling costumes in both WWE and AEW.
Read MoreWhy AEW's Owen Hart Foundation Partnership Has Wrestling Fans Divided
Fans are split over the recent announcement of a partnership between AEW and the Owen Hart Foundation that would honor the late wrestler's legacy.
Read MoreThe Surprising Sports Team The Vatican Has
Another way in which Vatican City is functionally its own country is that it has its own sports leagues.
Read MoreThe Sad Reason You Rarely See Michael Schumacher Anymore
There are more specific reasons why Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has yet to reemerge in the public eye since his 2013 skiing accident.
Read MoreThe Truth About Mike Tyson's One And Only Playboy Mansion Invitation
Most people know Mike Tyson for being quite a character, and that was something he quickly demonstrated when he visited the famous Playboy Mansion.
Read MoreThe Truth About KISS' Attempt At Starting A Wrestling Faction
Here's the true story behind the KISS pro wrestling stable that never was, and why things didn't work out as expected.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Super Bowl Champion David Patten
Former New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten was killed September 2 in a tragic accident involving his motorcycle in Richland County, South Carolina.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Former NFL Player Keith McCants
Keith McCants, a former All-American at the University of Alabama who played six seasons in the NFL, was found dead on Thursday morning. He was 53.
Read MoreThe Sad Death Of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is undoubtedly one of the best athletes of all time. Indeed, Ali was aware of how important he was and called himself "The Greatest."
Read MoreThis Was Muhammad Ali's Final Professional Fight
Muhammad Ali's boxing career ended with a whimper rather than a bang. Here's the story of his last professional fight and the events that led up to that bout.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (13)
Michael K. Williams' Tragic Death Explained
Friends and fans of actor Michael K. Williams were shocked when he was found dead in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment around 2 p.m. on September 6.
Read MoreDisturbing Details Found At Gwen Shamblin Lara's Death Scene
Gwen Shamblin Lara, a Faith-based diet guru, died in a horrific plane crash with her husband and some members of her church.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of One-Hit Wonder Tommy Page
Tommy Page, 18 years old at the time, was working as a coat checker at a New York nightclub when he handed over his demo recording to a label exec. Gutsy move.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Isabella Blow
Fashion icon Isabella Blow was friend to designers and models, setting trends and discovering them. However, manic depression followed her throughout her life.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was a rebel fashion designer, whose inner turmoil was often displayed in the clothes he created.
Read MoreThe Amazing Life And Tragic Death Of Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney's skills as a makeup artist combined with his mastery of physical expression made him the silent era's most important character actor.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Vietnam's Real-Life Tarzan
There was, until recently, a man living in the jungles of Vietnam for nearly half a century, who became known as the real-life Tarzan.
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of Chinese General Yuan Shikai
Few Chinese political figures are as influential and infamous as general-turned-president-turned-emperor, Yuan Shikai, who brought an end to the Qing era.
Read MoreThe Tragic True Story Of The Benin Massacre
The Kingdom of Benin, which was originally called Igodomigodo, was founded by the Edo people of southern Nigeria around the year 900 and was ruled by kings.
Read MoreThe Truth About Aaron Burr's Tragic Childhood
Forever remembered as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton, U.S. Senator and Vice President Aaron Burr had a promising start in life.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Peter Sellers
Known for his comedic work in such films as "The Pink Panther" (1963) and "Dr. Strangelove" (1964), actor Peter Sellers struggled in his life off-screen.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau
Dawn Brancheau's story ended where it began. According to Dawn's Foundation, she saw the famous Shamu show as a girl and decided to become a whale trainer.
Read MoreThe Tragic True Story Of Rube Waddell
Pitcher Rube Waddell was one of the pioneers of early American baseball. However, his antics, mental illness, and alcoholism often overshadowed his talent.
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Unsolved Mysteries (1)
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Jennifer Dulos
On the morning of May 24, 2019, Jennifer Farber Dulos dropped off her five children at school. But what happened to Dulos after she returned home is a mystery.
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Untold Truth (10)
The Untold Truth Of The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This is the untold truth of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
Read MoreRagnarok: The Untold Truth Of The Norse Myth
Ragnarök is the old Norse myth of the end of the world, a legend that is deeply complex and fascinating. This is the untold truth of the Norse myth of Ragnarök.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World involved lots of debate and competing lists. This is the untold truth of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Emperor Akihito
For many Westerners, there's still a lingering sense of mystery around Japanese culture and history, including the Japanese imperial family.
Read MoreThe Archangel Uriel: The Untold Truth
One angel that doesn't come up in most churches' canonical scriptures that nevertheless plays a big role in religious literature is Uriel, the fourth archangel.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Dragnet
The story you're about to read is true. No names have been changed to protect the innocent. This is the untold truth of "Dragnet."
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Sharia Law
Sharia essentially guides all Muslims and teaches them the best practices that they need to follow. However, there are several myths that plague Sharia law.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Benin City
Prior to the year 900, the location of today's Benin City was a dense and inhospitable rainforest but it would become Igodomigodo, and be ruled by kings.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Seven Deadly Sins
You may think you're already pretty familiar with the concept of the seven deadly sins. You may even be able to rattle them off fairly easily.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of L. Ron Hubbard
This is the untold truth of L. Ron Hubbard, the prophet of Scientology.
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Wars (2)
The Two Wars That Contributed To The Existence Of M&Ms
M&Ms are an engineering marvel and do indeed melt in the mouth rather than in the hand, and sometimes fans just don't appreciate what a big deal that could be.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Carl Sagan Called Star Wars Racist
Here's why Carl Sagan told Johnny Carson in 1978 that he believes the first Star Wars film (aka A New Hope) may be a racist movie.
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Weird (9)
The Weird Truth About Naegleria Fowleri, The Brain-Eating Amoeba
There is a lot to think about — unless an amoeba eats your brain. While the scenario sounds impossible, the scary truth is it can happen to anybody at any time.
Read MoreInside The Bizarre Legal Case Of The Count Gero Of Alsleben
In A.D. 979, Gero, Count of Alsleben, a probable descendent of a local hero, strangely met his death despite winning a duel.
Read MoreThe Bizarre Book Written By The Son Of Sam
In 1977, the New York State Legislature rushed to pass the groundbreaking New York Executive Law Section 632a, more commonly known as the Son of Sam law.
Read MoreThe Bizarre Story Of Jessica Krug
Jessica Krug was a respected Black professor who then admitted that she had been lying about her racial identity. This is the bizarre story of Jessica Krug.
Read MoreWhy The Hollinwell Incident Remains Unexplained
During a youth marching band competition in England in 1980, contestants inexplicably fainted en masse. Here's why the Hollinwell Incident remains unexplained.
Read MoreThe Weird True Story Of Cicada 3301
Cicada 3301 is an online phenomenon that first came to prominence way back in 2012 that has continued to attract new and enthusiastic converts to its base.
Read MoreThe Bizarre Reason Paul McCartney Was Jailed In Germany
One of the Beatles' lesser-known escapades occurred early in their career, before the arrival of Ringo Starr, in the midst of a pretty disastrous German tour.
Read MoreThe Weird Thing Koalas Have In Common With Humans
Koalas and humans have a few things in common. We can both get chlamydia. Bummer. But the other trait we share is just kinda weird.
Read MoreThe Weird Thing Done With Gladiator Sweat In The Roman Empire
Slaves who became gladiators were frowned upon by society, but some became popular due to their skills and were treated like sports stars.
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World War 2 (1)
What You Should Know About The Holocaust Avengers
While war is always filled with trauma and pain, one of the largest atrocities ever committed during wartime was the Holocaust.
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