Civil War Myths You Always Thought Were True
The facts of the Civil War are still hotly debated, as the war remains a contentious subject today. Here are some of the myths you always thought were true.
Read MoreThe facts of the Civil War are still hotly debated, as the war remains a contentious subject today. Here are some of the myths you always thought were true.
Read MoreWe hope that domesticated animals change in significant ways, mostly having to do with behavior. Are there physiological changes involved as well?
Read MorePredicting the future isn't something humans have ever been particularly good at, but here is what humans might look like in a million years.
Read MoreOften called "ethnological expositions" to make them seem more acceptable, human zoos were public displays of people during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Read MoreYou'd think an entertainment empire built on a mouse-centric foundation might eschew the presence of cats on the property. Not so at Disneyland.
Read MoreAfter two decades as head of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, Joe Exotic was arrested for attempting to kill Carole Baskin through hired hitmen.
Read MoreThroughout history, varying leaders have been killed for reasons both personal and political. This is how old these people were when they were assassinated.
Read MoreThe last presidential assassination in modern times was on November 22, 1963, and it claimed the life of America's 35th president, John F. Kennedy, or JFK.
Read MoreLynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson died of natural causes in 2001.
Read MoreThe autopsy of Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott revealed some tragic details about his murder.
Read MoreNews of George Floyd's death during his arrest in Minneapolis captured the nation's attention. Beyond the emotions, medical evidence also came to light.
Read MoreWhen wrestling valet Miss Elizabeth's autopsy was released, several disturbing details were revealed about her untimely passing.
Read MoreWhen the Notorious B.I.G.'s autopsy results came out, some of the revelations made his death even sadder. Here's are the tragic details of the report.
Read MoreSimon Monjack died of pneumonia months after his wife Brittany Murphy died of the same illness.
Read MoreThere are people who seem like they are born to excel in their field. Sean Taylor was a force on the field, getting 114 tackles in his third year in the NFL.
Read MoreSongwriter and musician Elliot Smith's tragic death caused controversy amongst his fans. Here are tragic details found in his autopsy report.
Read MoreThe 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest teams in NFL history. That year, defensive back Dave Duerson was selected to represent the team in the Pro Bowl.
Read MoreHere are some of the more concerning details found in the autopsy of former WWE Superstar Edward 'Umaga' Fatu, who died on December 4, 2009.
Read MoreMaurice Gibb died of a health issue he was born with but didn't know about. Here are the tragic details found in the Bee Gees' member's autopsy report.
Read MoreAn autopsy was performed on Phillips, and the results have now been released. The findings reveal that Phillips was struggling with a serious health condition.
Read MoreHere are some of the more disturbing findings from the autopsy of Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, who died on December 28, 2009.
Read MoreThe unusual death of Bobbi Kristina Brown in 2015 left many wondering what exactly happened to this remarkable young woman. She was only 22 years old.
Read MoreIn 2018, husband and father Chris Watts was arrested for murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste.
Read MoreHollywood publicist Ronni Chasen was gunned down while driving home in 2010.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Read MoreJuice Wrld's sudden death in 2019 gave birth to a few conspiracy theories.
Read MoreThere are conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport and, frankly, it's not all that surprising with the unusual architecture and odd artwork.
Read MoreLots of people in the performing arts had a Plan B -- a backup trade, a way to make ends meet until their career took off. Among them? Tammy Wynette.
Read MoreThe chicken may or may not have come before the egg. There's no question, however, that pedestrians predate automobile drivers. That's important to remember.
Read MoreYvan Keller, who became known as the "Pillow Killer" as well as the "killer of the century," was born in Wittenheim, France, on December 13, 1960.
Read MoreTo the outside world, Jennifer and Sarah Hart were a loving married couple raising several adopted children in a multi-racial household.
Read MoreLove immediately called the Quinn's to let them know of their son's arrest. Jones then called his parents and told them that he didn't know why he was arrested.
Read MoreThough serial killers are often defined by their crimes, many of them lived something akin to regular lives. So what exactly happened to Ted Bundy's daughter?
Read MoreDanny Rolling, a convicted serial killer dubbed the "Gainesville Ripper," was sentenced to be executed in Florida. That meant a last meal -- within $40, anyway.
Read MoreAs the son of an abusive police officer, Danny Rolling grew up to be a murderer known as the "The Gainesville Ripper." But how many victims did he have?
Read MoreArmchair detectives are themselves becoming a phenomenon, solving many cold cases. Here are some true crime theories that wound up being true.
Read MoreNotorious gang the Bloods have ruled the streets through violence and crime. But like any other criminal organization, there are strict rules to follow.
Read MoreA woman's mutilated body was found in Race Point Dunes in Provincetown in 1974 and was unidentified until 2022. Police also say they've identified her killer.
Read MoreRussian serial killer Vasili Komaroff, known as "The Wolf of Moscow," killed 33 people before he was eventually arrested by police at his home.
Read MoreThe Bayou Strangler was a serial killer in the mid-1990s who preyed on vulnerable men. He would strangle his victims and then leave them in fields or bayous.
Read MoreOne murderer had the perfect way to get rid of the bodies of his victims. Robert "Willy" Pickton worked on a farm and may have fed the remains to the pigs.
Read MoreOn April 24, 2015, 22-year-old Hannah Wilson was found dead in a vacant lot that was miles away from her Bloomington, Indiana home and school.
Read MoreAnyone alive in the Midwest during the 1970s and '80s will most likely recall the media coverage about an elusive criminal referred to as the BTK Killer.
Read MoreIt's a question asked by many: An individual faces their last night on Earth before execution. Are they allowed a last, special meal? What might it be?
Read MoreOn June 26, 2013, NFL star Aaron Hernandez was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd. What was his life in prison like? Let's find out.
Read MoreThere's a reason why nuns put fear into people. Mny of them have been accused and found as killers. Here are some of the most infamous killer nuns.
Read MoreTimothy McVeigh was a skilled soldier before his extremist views led him to mass murder. Here are disturbing details about his time in the military.
Read MoreJeffrey Dahmer is one of the most notorious serial killers in modern times. This is how many victims he actually had.
Read MoreWilliam Bonin, also known as California's "Freeway Killer," was caught in the act of assaulting his victim.
Read MoreTed Bundy has found enduring infamy as one of the most notorious and brutal serial killers in U.S. history. Here's how he was able to easily disguise himself.
Read MoreDerek Chauvin and three additional officers involved in the killing of George Floyd are charged in a federal indictment for civil rights violations.
Read MoreIn 2019, American media had to brace itself for one of the biggest college admissions scandals in American history. This is the mastermind behind the scheme.
Read MoreThe Hillside Stranglers were a pair of rapists and serial killers that tormented Los Angeles in a four-month killing spree. So, where are they today?
Read MoreRapper 50 Cent started out as a musical artist, but these days he's not making music and currently works as an executive producer for several hit series.
Read MoreIn 2012, Faith Danielle Hedgepeth, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student, was found dead in her off-campus apartment. Here's the full story.
Read MoreChester Weger was last a free man in 1960, before he was labeled the "Starved Rock Killer" after confessing to murdering one of three women in Chicago.
Read MoreThe term "going postal" means to lose control in a violent way. Here is the surprising origin of the phrase "going postal."
Read MoreA string of murders in the early 20th century were attributed to a teenaged girl named Clementine Barnabet. This is how many victims she actually had.
Read MoreJeffrey Dahmer was 18 years old when he killed his first victim, and he waited almost a decade before killing again. Why did he wait so long?
Read MoreTed Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, graduated from Harvard University with a degree in mathematics.
Read MoreScott Peterson was the center of a media frenzy when he was accused of killing his wife and unborn son. He was convicted and sentenced to prison. His life?
Read MoreRingleader Charles Manson was convicted of murder in 1972, as were three of his female followers: Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkle, and Leslie Van Houten.
Read MoreGonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson made a career out of his highly personal reporting style. That involvement went too far for one subject: the Hells Angels.
Read MoreFrom mass shootings to murder to crazy cults, here are some of the biggest true crime stories for 2021.
Read MoreThe Latin Kings are a powerful drug-trafficking gang known for their violence but also religious ideology. Like any gang, there are rules to follow.
Read MoreMichael Peterson was accused of murdering his wife, and the pieces of evidence have sparked many theories about the case.
Read MoreTrue crime documentaries engage audiences, and their subjects run the gamut from fraud to sexual abuse. These are the best true crime documentaries of 2021.
Read MoreIn 2020, Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police officers during a botched narcotics raid. What happened to those officers in the aftermath of the tragedy?
Read MoreOn Google Earth, police have learned that it's possible to find some ... let's say less than legal — and sometimes downright bizarre — activities.
Read MoreIt's not easy to escape the Hells Angels, let alone when you were a member as high-ranking as Dave Atwell. But that's exactly what Atwell did.
Read MoreThough in most instances, the breakthroughs were overshadowed by bigger news stories, but an impressive number of cold cases were solved in 2021.
Read MoreIn November 2007, American college student Amanda Knox made international headlines when her British roommate had been brutally stabbed to death in Italy.
Read MoreThe trial to uncover Meredith Kercher's murderers ended in 2009 with the convictions of Amanda Knox, her boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Guede.
Read MoreThe death of 21-year-old British exchange student Meredith Kercher would become one of the biggest murder cases in 2009, with Amanda Knox the main suspect.
Read MoreLuLaRoe is a multi-level marketing company that recruits independent sellers to sell its women's athleisure wear. It's also accused of cult-like behavior.
Read MoreNotorious dictator and Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin died after suffering a stroke in 1953. So what happened after he died? Let's take a look.
Read MoreThere was no clear successor to Mao Zedong in the period immediately following his death, and it seemed like power would be vested in the "Gang of Four."
Read MoreBetty White was as known for her professional longevity as she was for her body of work. After decades in show business, what did she have to show for it?
Read MoreThe world said goodbye to the beloved, benign smile of actress, comedian, and animal rights activist, Betty White.
Read MoreMaybe a star of westerns doesn't like horses. Maybe the one behind the superhero mask is afraid of heights. Maybe the starship captain isn't very admirable.
Read MoreFormer Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, has been nominated for 27 Grammys and has had a successful solo career. As a child, poor health kept him out of school.
Read MoreJohn Cusack is known for the films "Say Anything," "High Fidelity," and more. From the late '80s into the early 2000s, Cusack was a bona fide movie star.
Read MoreSuccessful comedy doesn't always mean happy relationships when the cameras are off. 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' seems to have been different.
Read MoreOrson Welles was a powerhouse talent of America's performing arts -- stage, radio, film. Most critics agree he was brilliant. Was he pleasant?
Read MoreIf she had made it further in traditional school, in fact, Lucille Ball, who died in 1989, may have never become the beloved performer we remember today.
Read MoreWalt Disney left behind an entertainment empire that has gone on to own, well, almost everything. He also left a mysterious note. Here's what it said.
Read MoreRolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood has had to face tremendous hardships of late. The death of Charlie Watts and a cancer diagnosis threw him for a loop.
Read MoreLucille Ball and Desi Arnaz starred in "I Love Lucy," one of the most popular TV sitcoms of the '50s. However, sometimes off-screen things weren't so funny.
Read MoreDave Grohl dropped out of high school to pursue a music career.
Read MoreThere's no question that Mick Jagger is one of rock 'n' roll's most influential figures. Born on July 26, 1943, he is the son of a teacher and a homemaker.
Read MoreDavid Bowie was undoubtedly a musical genius, but how did he do in school? Here's how Bowie's education shaped his evolution into a world-class artist.
Read MoreStevie Nicks is best known for her iconic music and style, but she also had a number of whirlwind love affairs in her life, many of which made headlines.
Read MoreFamed actress Jane Fonda has a very storied Hollywood career. When she isn't making headlines for her on-screen talents, she can be a controversial figure.
Read MoreDistinguished artists in various fields can often come to feel excessively honored, privileged, even entitled -- above the rules of ordinary folk.
Read MoreDiscussing his first post-Beatles album, Lennon compared his new work to "Strawberry Fields" as well as two other songs not mentioned in the 1968 interview.
Read MoreBoth of Bruno Mars' parents were musically inclined; his father was a percussionist and his mother a singer. Mars began performing at age 5.
Read MoreIn recent years, Beatles legend, Wings frontman, and evergreen solo star, Paul McCartney, has cemented his reputation as perhaps the greatest pop songwriter.
Read MoreDavid Bowie's death, needless to say, was a tremendous blow to music fans around the world. It marked the loss of one of music's most colorful personalities.
Read MoreIf professional success and family are two keystones of personal happiness, John Lennon was the exception.
Read MoreJohn Denver was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., which is tough to fit on a poster. How about Dr. Dre? Where did his stage name come from, and why?
Read MoreThere's a long, long list of performing artists who cratered physically before their time. And then there is the rare, long-lived individual like Betty White.
Read More"LA Ink," headed by well-known tattoo artist Kat Von D, ran for four seasons. Von D's friend, artist Amber "Pixie" Acia, ran the shop during Season 1.
Read MorePerformers in general, and actors in particular, can be a superstitious lot. Take, for example, wishing someone luck by saying "break a leg."
Read MoreOne of Netflix's most popular series is "Peaky Blinders." This British period drama centers around the Shelby crime family and their rise to power.
Read MoreIt's every producer's nightmare: The show is arranged, rehearsed, ready to be performed. And then one of the headliners cancels at the last minute.
Read MoreOn January 5, 1998, while vacationing with wife Mary Whitaker Bono and their two children, Sonny Bono died after crashing into a tree while skiing.
Read MoreHollywood has a history filled with vibrant, talented individuals behind and in front of the camera. It's also a business, and it involves contracts.
Read MoreWhen Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman died on January 27, 2021, she left behind a legacy of well-known roles, as well as a hefty sum of cash.
Read MorePlayboy founder Hugh Hefner died in 2017. His death certificate cited cardiac arrest, but it included a few other surprising details about Hef's health.
Read MoreLauren Bacall went from model to Hollywood actress within a short span of time. She is remembered for her on-screen legacy and brutal honesty.
Read MoreLike many show business families, the famous Jacksons had many members in the spotlight, but also some who weren't as prominent. The family has grown.
Read MoreIn 1993, an Eagles tribute record from popular country musicians was in the works, and one particular artist involved in the project had an unusual request.
Read MorePop Smoke was on the rise and a leading artist of the New York drill music scene. Sadly, his short run in the music industry came to an end in February 2020.
Read MoreMary Tyler Moore was one of television's most beloved stars, especially with her roles on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
Read MoreSometimes legendary musicians have no qualms about insulting each other. Like the time when Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards talked about Led Zeppelin.
Read MoreThe Ringling brothers built a circus empire that provided entertainment to millions of people.
Read MoreClark Gable starred in one of the most famous movies of all time, the now controversial Civil War epic, "Gone with the Wind," released in 1939.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II had a racing manager named Lord Porchester. "The Crown" suggested that there was more to their relationship, but was there?
Read MoreThe Doors were one of the most stoic and monumental forces in rock 'n' roll history. The band's first appearance was on a make-shift stage at UCLA.
Read More"Reign" is a hugely popular TV show, but is it historically accurate? Here's how the reality of Mary, Queen of Scots, differed from the show's portrayal.
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones have been one of the most colossal musical forces in history. Selling 240 million albums, there's no question that the Stones reign supreme.
Read MoreHere's a look at the sometimes difficult and challenging life of John Candy.
Read MoreActress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn emanated elegance and beauty. "She had this ability to make everyone who met her feel that she was really seeing them."
Read MoreBlack Sabbath's 1970 classic "War Pigs" is a breakthrough in early metal music and an example of protest music that transcends genres. But what does it mean?
Read MoreKnown for being a Beatle and one of the world's most beloved musicians of all time, John Lennon was also a father of two boys: Julian and Sean.
Read MoreMost people would say that Disney's blockbuster film "Moana" was a tale of a plucky young girl's journey to save her people. It's an uplifting, heartfelt tale.
Read MoreElton John supposedly got on the really bad side of David Gest, Liza Minnelli's ex-husband. We nearly had to refer to John in the past tense.
Read MoreDave Kruseman won the title of Ink Master in 2016 and still works as a tattoo artist.
Read MoreAs the daughter of a famous and well-known legendary singer, Natalie Cole was bound to follow in the footsteps of her father. She died in 2015 at the age of 65.
Read MoreMaroon 5's music tends to have a theme and feel that is immediately recognizable. Among the band's many hits is "Moves Like Jagger," which became a hit in 2011.
Read MoreAs the daughter of musician Bob Geldof and TV presenter Paula Yates, Peaches Geldof was perhaps destined to be in the limelight. Yet, she died in April 2014.
Read MoreChicago native Twista is a rapper known for his fast-rhyming. In 1992. His initial debut in the music industry was in 1992 with "Runnin' Off at Da Mouth."
Read MoreThe Wanted, a British boy band that topped the charts in the early 2010s, formed in 2009. Yet, after four years together, the group announced a hiatus.
Read MoreJust about every wannabe rock guitarist knows the opening lick to Black Sabbath's "Iron Man." What's the song's genesis? The comic book or something else?
Read MoreThe story is a little bit hazy depending on who is telling it, but here is the truth about the time Jimi Hendrix was kidnapped.
Read MoreU2's Bono is one of the most famous frontmen in rock. Here is what he really thinks about another iconic frontman -- The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger.
Read MoreDiff'rent Strokes star Dana Plato died at 34 from a drug overdose. Here are tragic details found in her autopsy report.
Read MoreIt's tough, casting an actor to play an actual, historic individual. It must be even harder when that individual is still alive and watching you.
Read MoreIt's no secret that many performing artists change their name at the beginning of their careers. It's fascinating to learn where the new name originated.
Read MoreAs a Rolling Stones song, As Tears Go By was ian outlier in the truest sense -- and one that has quite an interesting origin story of its own.
Read MoreThe camera moves in; the actor gives a smile, radiating kindness and good humor. The camera shuts off, and the actor is a very different person.
Read MoreThe alternative band Goo Goo Dolls have sold millions of albums worldwide, with 18 top 10 singles climbing various charts since the group formed in the 1980s.
Read MoreBand members come and band members go. Some keep the same lineup for years; others, it's like they've got a revolving door leading to participation.
Read MoreIt would be impossible to find pop musicians, including the Beach Boys, in the 1963 that weren't inspired in some way by rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry.
Read MoreKeith Richards and Ed Sheeran are both British guitar players who seem to share a mutual respect. Here is the truth about their relationship.
Read MoreThe relationship between a parent and child is often emotionally rich, a lifesource. Sometimes, however, that relationship is at best strained.
Read MoreThe marriage of Eminem and Kim Mathers was one of the most tumultuous in the entertainment industry, often covered by the tabloids and followed closely by fans.
Read MoreJohn Wayne is one of the most famous movie stars of all time, but what happened to his children? One became an actor himself, and two have died.
Read More"Hotel California" by The Eagles is one of the band's most popular and iconic songs, but they actually sued the real Hotel California over a copyright issue.
Read MoreIn hip-hop, there are few artists as committed to the music or with a more dedicated fanbase than Tech N9ne. The rapper has released 24 albums since in 1999.
Read MoreIn our modern age, more and more people are living longer and longer. It comes as a shock, then, when someone like Paul O'Neill dies at the age of 61.
Read MoreArtists will often tell you they're more than their creative outlet -- James Garner, Steve McQueen, and Paul Newman all enjoyed a high-stakes hobby.
Read MorePerhaps everyone has regrets at one point or another in life. Presidents, kings, queens -- even the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, had one.
Read MoreRidley Scott's "House of Gucci" got more than its share of mixed reviews when it came out in November. Fans were unsatisfied except for one element: Lady Gaga.
Read MoreSan Francisco Mayor London Breed officially announced December 16 as "Metallica Day" in honor of the band's 40-year anniversary, which included several events.
Read MoreThe Gucci family is not happy with how members of their family were depicted in "House of Gucci."
Read MoreThe 1980s was a huge decade for rock music, with iconic bands rising and, many times, quickly falling. Here's the real reason these '80s bands broke up.
Read MoreA celebrity's death almost always attracts theories of the conspiracy nature -- what, when, who? Jayne Mansfield's death in an auto accident is no exception.
Read MoreSir Elton John is a music icon, but he has one vice responsible for draining much of his income. The singer reportedly spends a fortune on flowers each year.
Read MoreMartin Scorsese used Rolling Stones songs in several of his movies, such as the classic "Gimme Shelter" three times in some of his most successful films.
Read MoreAretha Franklin is known for many things. The Queen of Soul, a Kennedy Center honoree, and a Grammy Award-winner are just a few of her notable accomplishments.
Read MoreWhile they surely had good days, Gary Coleman and Shannon Price's relationship reportedly devolved into acrimony and even needed police involvement at times.
Read MorePopular culture is full of examples of individuals who seemed to rise out of nowhere, become prominent, and then vanish in tragedy, as did Edie Sedgwick.
Read MoreJust as Lou Grant and Mary Richards became friends on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Ed Asner and Mary Tyler Moore became friends in real life.
Read MoreRonald Reagan and The Beach Boys had a surprising connection. Reagan invited them to play at the Special Olympics, and assisted in the burial of Dennis Wilson.
Read MoreThough reports differ, it is said that Snoop Dogg was associated with the Rollin 20's Crips -- a Long Beach faction of the notorious Crips gang.
Read MoreMarvin Gaye's powerful protest song "What's Going On" is cemented in music history. Here is the real meaning behind it.
Read MoreStevie Wonder, whose legal name is Stevland Hardaway Morris, is the father of nine children. So where are they now? Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe premiere episode of "1883," the Paramount+ prequel to "Yellowstone" starring Sam Elliott, is streaming now. Part of it takes place in Hell's Half Acre.
Read MoreWhy isn't Atari listed next to Sony and Nintendo today? The answer is one of the most dramatic stories in corporate history. This is the rise and fall of Atari.
Read MoreWe all have our quirks. Those little lines we just won't cross, whether it's walking under a ladder or something more mundane. It can have an impact on work.
Read MoreBorn to Italian immigrants, New Jersey native James Gandolfini received critical acclaim and worldwide fame for his role as mafia boss Tony Soprano.
Read MoreGwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were a rock star power couple, but it didn't last. Here is the sad truth about their marriage.
Read MoreRapper Scarface has been the very image of Southern hip-hop for years. He's now bounced back from COVID, but what else does he have planned for his career?
Read MoreFor 13 seasons, "Ink Master" featured some of the most profound talents in the tattooing world. Anthony Michaels took home the grand prize in Season 7.
Read MoreBob Dylan has been a prolific voice of poetic social observation for decades. He's also considered a striking example of artistic integrity.
Read MoreWhen you've been a successful performer for as long as Sir Elton John, you have very specific ideas about how you want your life on tour to be organized.
Read MoreThe movie studios of Hollywood's "Golden Age" controlled nearly every aspect of their stars' lives. Some performers pushed back -- Katharine Hepburn was one.
Read MoreNearly two centuries later, Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem of doom and gloom, "The Raven," is famously alluded to in pop culture and media on a routine basis.
Read MoreSometimes a story is told in such a convincing fashion you have to ask, "Did it really happen that way?" Case in point: "1883," the prequel to "Yellowstone."
Read MorePeriodic outbreaks of smallpox broke out from time to time in the Old West, a fact that will be informing at least part of the plot of "1883."
Read MoreHere's the meaning of the Black Sabbath song Hand of Doom, a track off the band's second album, Paranoid.
Read MoreThere are those living the rock star life whose existence is at best chaotic. Imagine trying to be married to Ozzy Osbourne. How does Sharon do it?
Read MoreNew Order was a highly influential British rock band who played a defining role in the '80s music scene and left an indelible impact on electronic music.
Read MoreThere are those who dismiss astrology, those who are at best amused by it, and those who embrace it. Among the latter? Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks.
Read MoreJames Brown's estate was plagued with legal challenges and uncertainty for 15 years after his death. Here's who finally got his money after all that trouble.
Read MoreThere are many stories about Jim Morrison's hard-partying life style. Once he was even saved by a group of nuns when he over did it. Here's what happened
Read MoreA Bruxa is a creature of Portuguese mythology and is essentially a woman who has turned herself into a vampire using witchcraft.
Read MoreIn the latest of Spike's Ink Master season, New Jersey-based artist Jessa Bigelow crossed needles with 19 others in pursuit of the grand prize.
Read MoreWhat Stanley Kubrick's had a reputation for demanding a lot from his cast and crew. Here is what his on-set behavior was really like.
Read MoreFans of the genre generally stand in agreement that Black Sabbath are the reigning kings of metal music. The band's conception inspired a whole rock sub-genre.
Read MoreWalt Disney was an icon, but decades after his death, people are still trying to figure out who he really was. Here are some surprising facts about Walt Disney.
Read MoreAmerican artist Andy Warhol usually dated men, but one woman became his muse: Inside Andy Warhol's doomed romance with Edie Sedgwick.
Read MoreHere's why Bill Ward quit Black Sabbath in 1980, and later on in 2012 ahead of their farewell album and tour.
Read MorePop icon Michael Jackson was a deeply troubled person, and this vulnerable side of Jackson is the one that will stick in Elton John's memory.
Read MoreStevie Wonder is as famous for his music as he is for being a blind musician. Here is how he really lost his sight.
Read MoreMany consider Rakim one of the best rap lyricists of all time. He has been on a first-name basis with the world ever since bursting onto the scene with Eric B.
Read MoreThe juiciest period of Fleetwood Mac history might be happening now, in the wake of Lindsey Buckingham's firing in 2018 and Stevie Nicks' feelings about it.
Read MoreSome performers specialize in playing a certain type of character -- think Hugh Grant. It doesn't always transfer to real life -- unless you were Sean Connery.
Read MoreThe numbers speak for themselves. A long-term TV staple like "MythBusters" had its share of successful episodes, but there were still clear fan favorites.
Read MoreIn 1978, country signer Tammy Wynette was kidnapped, beaten, and left on an old country road. Or, was she? Here's why her alleged kidnapping remains a mystery.
Read MoreMovies and music have both given popular culture catch phrases that live on and on. Add some comedy, and the result is quite nearly everlasting.
Read MoreDirector Alfred Hitchcock's reputation resides on a body of films crafted to thrill and frighten. It's now clear that the audience wasn't alone in its fear.
Read MoreNumerous performers manage to convince the audience of relationships that only exist on stage or screen. What about family, like the Marx Brothers?
Read MoreWouldn't it be nice if the sunny relationships we see on TV spilled over into real life? Sometimes that happens; often, however, it doesn't.
Read MoreIt seems like kind of a no-brainer: Who could possibly out-Dolly the one and only Dolly Parton? Come to find out, quite a few during a lookalike contest.
Read MoreThe antiques business is a gamble, as "Antiques Roadshow" demonstrates every week. Think your object is worth millions? Not so much. Unless, of course, it is.
Read MoreRolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger has made a lot of experimental fashion choices. Here is what he had to say about his outfits over the years.
Read MoreLots of film acting consists of waiting for the next shot to be ready. Some actors read, or work crafts, or socialize. And Humphrey Bogart of "Casablanca"?
Read MoreIt's the rare show business duo-partnership that survives the lean years, and sometimes harder, the success. The duo LMFAO illustrates the point.
Read MoreCreedence Clearwater Revival has an interesting distinction that sets them apart from all the other acts who've appeared on the Billboard singles charts.
Read MoreThe world was introduced to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as a couple in 1962, when the pair met on the set of "Cleopatra." The couple married in 1964.
Read MoreDita Von Teese is a burlesque queen and a sex symbol. A celebrity in her own right, she is perhaps also known for her marriage to shock rocker, Marilyn Manson.
Read MoreF. Scott Fitzgerald told us there are no second acts in American lives. A renewed interest in the music of Journey, thanks to "Glee," says otherwise.
Read MoreNew York artist Mims entered the scene as a rapper with his hit song, "This Is Why I'm Hot." His album, "Music is My Savior," is the acronym of his stage name.
Read MoreAndy Warhol's muse, Edie Sedgwick, tragically died in 1971 at 28 years old.
Read MoreJohn Lennon was killed outside his New York apartment by Mark Chapman, who had stalked the singer. Here's the John Lennon theory that changes everything.
Read MoreComparisons have often been made about blonde bombshell actresses Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe, but here's how they really felt about each other.
Read MoreCarol Burnett is one of the most beloved and successful comedians of all time. Here is the untold truth.
Read MoreRolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is in his 70s and raising twin preschoolers. Here is what his life is like as a dad in his 70s.
Read MoreDepression era child actor Shirley Temple grew up in the spotlight, but as an adult she had a family. Here is what happened to Shirley Temple's children?
Read MoreLoretta Lynn's and Sissy Spacek met when Spacek played Lynn in the biopic, "Coal Miner's Daughter." Here is the truth about their relationship.
Read MoreThough rock star Lenny Kravitz and weatherman Al Roker seem very different, they have DNA in common. Here is how the two men are related.
Read MoreDuring his life, Freddie Mercury wowed millions of people with both his vocals and his brash persona on stage as the frontman for Queen.
Read MoreHailing from Canton, Ohio, musical group The O'Jays formed in 1958 and originally consisted of childhood friends Eddie Levert and Walter Williams Sr.
Read MoreAs the bassist for ZZ Top, Dusty Hill was integral to the band's success, but he lived an interesting life of his own. This is the untold truth of Dusty Hill.
Read More"Apollo 13" is one of Hollywood's most iconic movies, but was it accurate? Here's how the "Apollo 13" movie may have differed from reality.
Read MoreWorld War II inspired hundreds of films that were produced both during and long after the conflict, including 2014's "Fury." So how accurate is it?
Read MoreAfter 40 years, the human remains found in a plastic garbage bag behind a machine shop in Twinsburg, Ohio, have been identified as a former O'Jays member.
Read More"Antiques Roadshow" has been no stranger to thieves. The segment "Roadshow's Most Wanted" has covered several missing pieces of art, including stolen paintings.
Read MoreHow is Ashton Kutcher linked to the Hollywood Ripper, who murdered two women and tried to kill a third between 1993 and 2008? Let's find out.
Read MoreFans of hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" will be familiar with Mayim Bialik. Her character, Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, first appeared during Season 3's finale.
Read MoreFilm director Micheal Bay owes much of his success to relatively over-the-top action films. But how historically accurate is his war drama, "Pearl Harbor"?
Read MoreSince it first aired in 2012, "Ink Master" gained colossal popularity. As a result, tattoo aficionados have flocked to the program to become "human canvases."
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe was one of the most iconic film stars and beauty icons of the 20th century, but her on-set behavior might surprise you.
Read MoreThe National Film Registry selects 25 movies for preservation annually, and the = list has grown by about 800 titles. What is the oldest?
Read MoreThe United States' National Film Registry is an archive of over 800 films, documentaries, and shorts. Here's the real reason it was created.
Read MoreIt's a sad fact of life that some people just sleep better than others. Naturally, there are all kinds of factors at play, but Dolly Parton gets less than most.
Read MoreHere's why Gary Coleman, as an adult, refused to repeat his trademark catchphrase on Diff'rent Strokes.
Read MoreBohemian Rhapsody is one of Queen's most well-known songs. Still, it made Freddie Mercury's mother sad. Here is why.
Read MoreIn 2014, Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment at the age of 46 from a reported heroin overdose that tragically closed the book on his life.
Read MoreDrew Barrymore is part of the famous Barrymore family, which has been involved in film and theater for over 150 years (or longer, according to some sources).
Read MoreAnd the answer is ... Alex Trebek, long-time host of the game show "Jeopardy!," was a remarkably generous man during his lifetime, financially and personally.
Read MoreOn New Year's Eve, people crowd around in New York City's Time Square to watch the ball drop, signaling the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
Read MoreActress and model Marilyn Monroe was a very popular figure in her heyday. Her familial connection makes her related to some other famous people as well.
Read MoreThe romance between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham that forged itself back they were in high school is one of Fleetwood Mac's more infamous courtships.
Read MoreAshton Kutcher became famous from his role as Michael on the sitcom "That '70s Show." And with his IQ score, he among the elite in another category.
Read MoreThe sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" made Gary Coleman a household name. But by the time the show was over, he was ready for it to come to an end.
Read MoreSoulful singer Amy Winehouse was famously in love with one man. Here is the sad truth about Amy Winehouse's marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil.
Read MoreFrom author debuts to familiar faces, these books are bestsellers and award winners. These are the best books of 2021.
Read MoreFreddie Mercury famously threw over-the-top parties. This is what it was really like to attend one of his outrageous parties.
Read MoreDrew Barrymore's childhood was rocky, in part because of her parents. Here are tragic details about Drew Barrymore's relationship with her mother.
Read MoreLegendary English rock outfit Led Zeppelin were at the height of their careers in 1975. However, troubled times began, following a tragic incident in Greece.
Read MoreDecades ago, Steve Nicks brought up her "spider woman" persona in a 1987 interview with a newspaper. So what exactly is it? Let's find out.
Read MoreMick Jagger has a lot of children — and his youngest
Read MoreSongwriter and superstar Stevie Nicks says she takes writing inspiration from all kinds of little things. Here is what her song 'Gypsy' is really about.
Read MoreOn December 12, 2021, news broke that Anne Rice, the author best known for her gothic novels, had died. This was her net worth after selling millions of books.
Read MoreThere's one song on Fleetwood Mac's award-winning album "Rumours" that one could argue is quite unique: the ballad "Songbird." Even today, it is a fan favorite.
Read MoreBy the mid-'90s, both Snoop Dogg and Brandy were growing in success. Snoop Dogg was making music, and Brandy was about to lead her own sitcom series, "Moesha."
Read MoreOne of the most popular fiction authors of modern times is Phillipa Gregory. Her list of published work is extensive and includes "The Other Boleyn Girl."
Read MoreOnce a celeb hits their 30s, we know there'll be more movies and music to enjoy. But then that future is gone. Here are famous celebrities who died in their 30s
Read MoreWhen you've been in the public eye as long as Dolly Parton has been, it might seem like there isn't much left to know. Not so fast. What about her tattoos?
Read MoreArtistic inspiration comes when it will, from where it will. It's not unusual to say, "That was a good story. Is it true?" So how about "Yellowstone"?
Read MorePart of the appeal of art is the inspiration it provides -- not only through insight into the human condition, but inspiring others to create art of their own.
Read MoreBands come and bands go. The back story is often fascinating -- when did John meet Paul? -- and so, too, are the stories of bands fracturing.
Read MoreWhen a nationally celebrated figure like astronaut Neil Armstrong gets the Hollywood treatment, people are going to pay attention. How accurate is the movie?
Read MoreThe life of pop superstar Michael Jackson was surrounded by controversy -- familial, professional, personal. His death at age 50 is part of that mystery.
Read MoreHere's why the Sex Pistols broke up after wrapping up their ill-fated U.S. tour in January 1978.
Read MoreSlash has been undeniably linked to Guns N' Roses, but his life outside the band has also been interesting, to say the least. This is the untold truth of Slash.
Read MoreActor Brittany Murphy died suddenly, mysteriously, and all too soon in 2009. This is who inherited her money after she died.
Read MoreMichael Nesmith's growing frustration with The Monkees and music eventually led to his leaving the band.
Read MoreLife imitates art; art imitates life. It applies to all manner of art, including rap. What about all the times when art actually predicts life?
Read MoreMichael Nesmith, perhaps best known as the serious guitarist for the decidedly not serious Monkees, died December 10 from natural causes. He was 78.
Read MoreMonkees singer-guitarist Michael Nesmith died of natural causes on December 10, 2021, at the age of 78.
Read MoreLike his stepbrother Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Farrar has acting experience. However, his career isn't as successful, likely due to personal and legal troubles.
Read MoreMany a story taken from the headlines has proven rich source material for Hollywood. Sometimes the stories change significantly. But not for "Spotlight."
Read MoreTelevision has always been seen as holding the potential to teach. That played out well beyond 'Sesame Street' when 'Mythbusters' helped save two lives.
Read MoreRapper Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, landed in prison in 2014 after pleading guilty to two separate crimes. The experience behind bars changed his life.
Read MoreThe late David Bowie was known almost as much for his appearance as he was for his music. He morphed from one character to another. Another change? His teeth.
Read MoreSo, asked E.M. Stuart of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, how do we offer a piece of that to everyone who wanders down the city's streets?
Read MoreFor over a decade, fans tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch "Mythbusters," a show featuring special effects artists Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
Read MoreHere's why the Pixies broke up in 1993, right around the time alternative rock was finally starting to take off.
Read MoreIf you're a fan of timepieces, then the vintage Patek Philippe pocket watch featured on Antiques Roadshow in 2004 is one item you might want a second look at.
Read MoreThe 2003 film "Seabiscuit" is supposedly the true story of a racehorse who inspired Depression-ravaged America. The film gets most of the story correct.
Read MoreIn the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort is aided by Professor Quirrell, an ambitious young man who taught Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts school.
Read MoreThe death of an artist is always a tragic loss, especially one as well-respected as Prince. Complicating the tragedy is an ongoing dispute over his estate.
Read MoreIn the 2012 film "Argo," Iranian demonstrators breached the U.S. Embassy and took 66 Americans inside as hostages, 52 of whom would remain as such until 1981.
Read MoreDolly Parton has conquered just about every entertainment medium in existence. Despite that success, the superstar still counts one venture as a disappointment.
Read MoreMythology has been part of society for a long time. The Percy Jackson movies and books use the Greek gods in ways that the ancients never would have imagined.
Read MorePart of the lure of horror movies is the mystery: Why does the monster (or monstrous human) do what they do? Where did they come from? Like Michael Myers.
Read MoreR&B singer Aaliyah died tragically in a plane crash in the Caribbean in 2001. Here's who inherited -- and squabbled over -- her money after she died.
Read MoreThe great thing about truly great stories is that they live through the ages, speaking to generation after generation. The myth of Hercules is one.
Read MoreDC's Wonder Woman franchise revolves around the Amazon Diana (better known as Wonder Woman) as she defends the innocent from various perils.
Read MoreEven though Bugs Bunny is a cartoon, he's still an American Icon. Here is how Bugs Bunny really got his name.
Read More"My Fair Lady" is a musical and movie about a Cockney woman learning to ditch her streetwise ways and thick working-class accent to pass as a proper lady.
Read More"Antiques Roadshow" holds out the possibility that that thing you've been moving and dusting for years is actually valuable. Are their experts ever wrong?
Read MoreChristopher "Big Black" Boykin went from serving in the navy to being a beloved TV personality, with his most known role on the MTV show "Rob & Big."
Read MoreThe fastest ride in Disneyland likely isn't the one you think it is. In fact, it only goes fast for a fraction of the whole ride.
Read MoreW.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." An estate might include cash, or heirlooms, or both -- who benefits?
Read More"Antiques Roadshow" brings expertise and experience to evaluations of people's family heirlooms. Some heirlooms, however, are not that different from others.
Read MoreDusty Hill was an integral part of ZZ Top, a trio that included Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. When it came to Hill's will after his death, things were simple.
Read MoreWe all know that all good things must come to an end, but that doesn't stop anyone from asking "Why?" For instance, cancelling "Mythbusters."
Read MoreOne of the more intriguing and mysterious characters in the Harry Potter universe is Fluffy, and we meet him in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
Read MoreSilent film actor Rudolph Valentino became a star with 1921's "The Sheik." Some believe that a cursed ring he bought in San Francisco sent him to the grave.
Read MoreTime in prison has been known to change people -- sometimes it's redemptive, other times it's destructive. Rapper Lil Wayne spent eight months in Rikers Island.
Read MoreDolly Parton has known Miley Cyrus since she was a baby. Here is the truth about their relationship today.
Read MoreOn a recent episode of "Pawn Stars," a customer came in seeking compensation for a somewhat rare find. The coin in question was a Quebec Taken Medal.
Read MoreBands come and bands go. Sometimes a band based on family lasts longer than its contemporaries. And sometimes -- like with the Kinks -- that's not the case.
Read MoreAntiquing takes on a whole new meaning in the acclaimed reality TV series "American Pickers," which features Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby, and Frank Fritz.
Read MoreLaurel and Hardy, Abbot and Costello, even Spade and Farley. But Stallone and Parton? Yes, it happened. How did that go? And will it happen again?
Read MoreWhen Mary Tyler Moore died on January 25, 2017, she left this earth as one of the most successful actresses of a generation, leaving heirs quite a bit of money.
Read MoreWe didn't always have hundreds of choices available on our TV remote. Did it make a difference? Did fewer choices have an impact on TV popularity 50 years ago?
Read MoreRapper T.I. is a Grammy-winning artist and one of the most successful hip-hop entertainers to come out of Atlanta, but his success brought some legal troubles.
Read MoreWith hundreds of episodes, "The Golden Girls" was a TV success story like few others. Fans each have a favorite episode. So does cast member Betty White.
Read MoreHere's why the Smashing Pumpkins temporarily broke up in 2000, following the release of their fifth studio album.
Read MoreIf you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you probably read the Goosebumps and Fear Streets books. This is the untold truth of their author, R. L. Stine.
Read MoreChristopher Lee's film career led to massive fame in films like "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein," as well as franchises that included Star Wars.
Read MoreIn between music, roles in successful TV and film projects, and more, Taryn Manning has had her share of personal and legal turmoil over the years.
Read MoreSome photos are just creepy, and that's apparently the point. Here's how to know if you've found a cursed image, and why it was made in the first place.
Read MoreApple TV's The Shrink Next Door is a quirky series about control and deception. Perhaps the most shocking thing about it: it's based on a true story!
Read MoreHollywood has never been shy about mining history and current events for narratives. Audiences are left wondering how much is true, and how much is fiction.
Read MoreWhile werewolves are (for better or worse) widely understood to be non-existent, the different mythological terms that refer to them are abundant.
Read MorePlaying Santa isn't a role, it's a craft. And that's why wannabe Santas pay thousands of dollars to learn the art, science, and the duties of St. Nick.
Read MoreSome of the era's biggest names in music performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969. Turns out, a future music powerhouse was there, too -- in the audience.
Read MoreAudrey Hepburn, the star of the iconic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's," died from cancer in 1993. She was survived by her two sons, half brothers Sean and Luca.
Read MoreDavid Bowie's death marked an indescribably deep loss for the music world, considering the profound influence he left on rock 'n' roll in the decades prior.
Read MoreHarry Potter has been inspired by the folklore of Western Europe and the British Isles. Where did J.K. Rowling find inspiration for the name of this spell?
Read MoreFred Astaire and Michael Jackson had one huge thing in common, and that led to a phone call Jackson would never forget.
Read MoreFantasy movies often use some elements of Greek mythology. Take the movie "Labyrinth," which starred Jennifer Connelly and the late David Bowie.
Read MoreActor Gary Coleman was small but a larger-than-life entertainer, earning tremendous fame when he starred on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" from 1978 to 1986.
Read MoreFrom J.K. Rowling's imagination, the Harry Potter series of books tell the story of a boy wizard named Harry and the magical adventures that befall him.
Read MoreThe world was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of actor Luke Perry, who suffered a massive stroke in March 2019 and died at the age of 52.
Read MoreKnown for playing Arnold Jackson on the hit show "Diff'rent Strokes," Gary Coleman was once one of the highest paid child actors. Tragically, he died in 2010.
Read MoreSure, video game characters started out simple, but they didn't have to be this bad. These are the most offensive video game characters of all time.
Read MoreThe Maccabees broke up in 2016 after more than a decade of making music together.
Read MoreHere's why The Smiths decided to break up in 1987 after a successful five-year run as one of England's top rock acts.
Read MoreThe executives said Fear Factor's producers had gone too far. What they had forced those poor people to jam down their gullets was too gross, even for TV.
Read MoreTo Joey Jordison, music was life. And even after overcoming great adversity later in life, he continued to do what he loved and made music until the end.
Read MoreIn 2015, Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson tried to settle an argument with his brother in a very metal way: they got into a knife fight and stabbed each other.
Read MoreThe word 'pregnant' was apparently too much to bear for 'I Love Lucy' execs, so other words like 'expecting' were used instead.
Read MoreA popular character from the Harry Potter series bears a name from Greek mythology, Nymphadora "Dora" Tonks Lupin, who famously goes by her last name.
Read More"I Love Lucy" was a popular CBS sitcom that starred comedians and married couple Lucille Ball as housewife Lucy and Desi Arnaz as club manager Ricky Ricardo.
Read MoreStarring Lucille Ball, the final episode of "I Love Lucy" was titled "The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue," and it was the 26th episode of the sixth season.
Read MoreArgus Filch, is the foul-tempered caretaker at Harry Potter's school, Hogwards. What is the inspiration behind his character?
Read MoreRita Moreno has had quite the illustrious career, and she also has quite the list of famous ex-boyfriends, including legendary rock star Elvis Presley.
Read MoreAfter John Belushi's untimely death, his younger brother Jim became friends with Dan Aykroyd and continued the Blues Brothers act and legacy.
Read MoreThe "Annie" franchise, the many tales of a red-headed orphaned girl, is one of the most beloved American musical productions of the 20th century.
Read MoreA news special about the deadly crowd-crush event at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert in Houston was pulled from Hulu in December 2021. Here's why.
Read MoreThe Rat Pack were not only entertainers, but the embodiment of a lifestyle. Here is how they got their name.
Read MoreRita Moreno's relationship with Marlon Brando lasted for eight years, on and off, and started when the two met on the set of the film "Désirée."
Read MoreThe backdrop to 2014's "The Imitation Game" was one of chaos for the British. During WWII, Alan Turing worked for the British to stop future German attacks.
Read MoreSirius is no exception to J.K. Rowling puting a lot of thought and significance into the names of her Harry Potter characters.
Read MoreGuillermo del Toro's "Pan's Labyrinth" is one of the most iconic horror movies of the 21st century, but the Greek myth stretches back for millennia.
Read MoreBill Cosby was considered "America's Dad. Then he was convicted of sex crimes. Here is what Bill Cosby's life in prison was really like.
Read MoreAuthor J.K. Rowling claims that Nagini was always meant to have been human, and points to the Naga mythos as the reasoning for the casting.
Read MoreActor Scott Eastwood has faced hardships. Here is the tragedy that changed Clint Eastwood's son forever.
Read MoreThe movie "Selma" was a well-received bit of cinema zeroing in on a very specific time in beloved civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.
Read MoreLos Angeles police officers have raided the home of Marilyn Manson as part of an investigation into domestic and sexual abuse claims from over a dozen women.
Read MoreBraveheart isn't a documentary so was Edward I really that cartoonishly evil? Was Wallace actually a scrappy peasant? This is the true story behind Braveheart.
Read MoreWhile most of the stars of It's a Wonderful Life are long gone, you may wonder what happened to them and their careers after they made the film.
Read MorePrincess Grace of Monaco had some words to share with Princess Diana before she officially became part of the royal family.
Read MoreAlice Sebold was sexaully assaulted in college, and the incident forever changed her life. Here is the untold truth of Alice Sebold.
Read MoreDavid Bowie is a legend in so many different senses of the word, a superstar who transcended mediums, gender roles, and personas.
Read MoreIn 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,' readers are first introduced to a particularly British folkloric creature, the boggart. What is its history?
Read MoreRemember those Von Dutch truckers hats from the early-2000s that everyone was wearing (maybe you have a pair of Von Dutch jeans in the back of the closet)?
Read MoreDavid Bowie was a huge influence on Lady Gaga, so much so that in many ways her career is a tribute to the late performer. This is how.
Read MoreDolly Parton has legions of fans worldwide, but people adore her for more than just her music. This is why she thinks fans love her.
Read MoreMusic streaming giant Spotify, as its legions of users know, offers an intriguing roundup of everybody's listening habits with its Wrapped data.
Read MoreTheodor Seuss Geisel, better known by the pen name Dr. Seuss, has had a widely celebrated and controversial career long before and after his death in 1991.
Read MoreStreaming music directly to the listener has altered the way music is sold, consumed, and tracked. And the biggest name in the streaming industry is Spotify.
Read MoreThe real story behind the 1988 movie "Rain Man" starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman may not be what you think.
Read More"Troy," which starred Brad Pitt, was based on a really long poem by the ancient writer Homer. It is a tale of a war between a Greek army and the Trojan army.
Read MoreKeith Richards of the Rolling Stones: Surely the template for bad-boy rocker. He's written a couple of books -- but are there any little Keiths running around?
Read MoreRapper and actor Mos Def was a well-loved celebrity in the 90s, but we don't hear his name often anymore. Whatever happened to Mos Def?
Read MoreFor a time in the late 1990s and early 2000s, one of the biggest names in rap and hip-hop was Brooklyn native Foxy Brown, real name Inga Marchand.
Read MorePerformers will utilize a name change at the drop of a hat (or a manager's suggestion). What about athletes? Specifically, what about teams?
Read MoreThe Arizona Diamondbacks, commonly called the D-backs, have been a Major League Baseball team for well over two decades. The team calls Phoenix its home.
Read MoreBefore the Rockies, there were several baseball teams in Denver, Colorado, before the city was granted an expansion major league team in the early 1990s.
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays were an expansion team that first came into existence in 1977. However, like most expansion teams, they floundered early on.
Read MoreThe Orioles are a Major League Baseball team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Like a lot of sports teams, it didn't start nor originate out of that city.
Read MoreOn March 2, 1996, Alicia Showalter Reynolds left her Baltimore home to go shopping with her mother in Charlottesville, Virginia. She never made it.
Read MoreSometimes, while going to and fro, Japanese people will pause to stop by one of Japan's 160,000 combined shrines (Shinto) or temples (Buddhist).
Read MoreWhite Sox is most certainly a fitting name for a Major League Baseball team. However, the popular Chicago baseball team actually wears black socks.
Read MoreThe Yankees are one of the most well-known teams in all of sports. They are worth billions, and people all over the world know who they are.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, were very close growing up. Despite the tension and drama of royal life, the sisters remained close.
Read MoreThe San Diego Padres have a history steeped in California's Spanish missions, and their name is rooted in that tradition. Here's how the Padres got their name.
Read MoreA bobsled team from Jamaica qualified for the Winter Olympic Games in 1988. The team consisted of Devon Harris, Dudley Stokes, Michael White, and Nelson Stokes.
Read MoreThe Indianapolis Colts, formerly the Baltimore Colts, have dealt with some tough times on and off the field, sometimes for several seasons on end.
Read MoreThe Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) are one of baseball's newest teams, and their name is rooted in the owner's hobby. Here's how the team got its name.
Read MoreDuring the spring, summer, and fall, it is easy to hear the crowd cheering for the Red Sox baseball team when they are playing. How did the team get its name?
Read MoreArtists have long enjoyed employing imagination to create images of Jesus. The Bible and historical research give us clues about his clothing.
Read MoreMost serial killers work alone, but the Freeway Killer William Bonin was aided by four separate accomplices, each were found responsible for multiple murders.
Read MoreMany of the common, quaint sayings and turns of phrase that Americans use in 21st century English are based in money, such as "a dime a dozen."
Read MoreSome characterize good manners as behavior symbolizing respect for another person. Other rules of etiquette have more practical roots in human interaction.
Read MoreOld Glory. The Stars and Stripes. The Star-Spangled Banner. All referencing the flag of the United States of America, a symbol with its own code of etiquette.
Read MoreUlysses S. Grant was a Civil War hero and U.S. president, but his middle initial doesn't mean what you think it does. Here's where the "S" actually comes from.
Read MorePresidential history is littered with morsels of trivia. One interesting factoid related to President Harry Truman has to do with his middle name.
Read MoreSports teams are recognized by their star players, but of course also identified by the team name. Who got team naming rights, back in the day?
Read MoreMany of us cheer when an oppressed group rises up to speak truth to power. The women of Nigeria not only spoke; they acted, with long-term results.
Read MoreFor centuries, Nostradamus' quatrains — poems of four stanzas — have been analyzed and debated Here are some of his bleak predictions for 2022.
Read MoreOn June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447 en route from Rio Janeiro, Brazil to Paris, France crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people onboard.
Read MoreEveryone knows what "RSVPing" is, but few are aware that the acronym is actually French. Here's what RSVP stands for, and where it comes from.
Read More"Close, but no cigar" is a widespread phrase in our contemporary vernacular, but it actually has roots in carnival games. Here's where the phrase comes from.
Read MoreChiquita Brands, formerly the United Fruit Company, has an incredibly sordid history. Its involvement in the 1928 Banana Massacre is essentially unknown.
Read MoreJapan celebrates New Year's Eve and Day according to the Western calendar. But unlike the West, New Year's in Japan isn't a time for uproarious partying.
Read MoreAncient Egyptians left behind a number of medical texts -- an invaluable source of their practices. These are medical procedures that existed in Ancient Egypt.
Read MoreThe Hearst name is synonymous with the communications industry and with early Hollywood. William Randolph wasn't the only interesting personality.
Read MoreSpray paint on trees doesn't necessarily indicate vandalism. The paint actually has meaning for environmental agencies, depending on the shape and color.
Read MoreSome people know the name Giuseppe "Pino" Greco. For those who don't, he was one of the Sicilian mob's most vicious killers, slaying around 300 individuals.
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the oldest franchises in baseball, and got their name after signing a controversial contract with a top player.
Read MoreEvery year, during the first few minutes or so of the New Year, the song "Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung in a lot of countries. Here's the history.
Read MoreTribes had various names for the different full moons based on when they appeared in the year. One such moon, the "snow moon," is expected in February.
Read MoreThe phrase "spill the beans" has become part of our everyday vernacular, but its roots date back thousands of years. Here's where "spill the beans" comes from.
Read MoreWhile he's considered a national hero of Romania, Vlad the Impaler has gone down in history as one of the most violent, sadistic rulers in history.
Read MoreThe LA Dodgers were originally based in Brooklyn, and the story of the "Dodgers" name is rooted in Brooklyn life. Here's how the team got its name.
Read MoreAbraham first appears in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible and lived a nomadic life after leaving his birthplace of Ur, Mesopotamia. Here's his story.
Read MorePurple porch lights signify domestic violence awareness as well as support for victims of domestic abuse.
Read MoreCatholics and non-Catholics admire Pope John Paul II, but most haven't heard of his predecessor, John Paul I. This is the mysterious death of Pope John Paul I.
Read MoreAward-winning journalist W. Joseph Campbell, claims that the '90s hold great significance for society. Campbell picks out one year for special attention — 1995.
Read MoreOne of Queen Elizabeth's servants, nicknamed "Cinders" (after Cinderella), has the strange job of breaking in the queen's loafer shoes.
Read MoreThe Mets are one of New York City's two baseball teams, but where did the name come from? Here's how the historic franchise first got its name.
Read MoreCynthia Anderson went to work as a legal secretary for a law firm one morning 40 years ago. Witnesses saw her in the office, but by noon, she was missing.
Read MoreThe Mafia's single most prolific killer on either side of the Atlantic was born in 1952 Sicily. Giuseppe "Pino" Greco grew up and joined the Greco Mafia clan.
Read MoreWithout the Hebrew prophet Isaiah, religious beliefs could look very different. The biblical Book of Isaiah bears his name, having written 39 chapters of it.
Read MoreHow to choose a nation's leadership is a question that's plagued various societies for millennia. Succession is especially tricky if no heir has been named.
Read MoreTry as they might, filmmakers often find themselves taking shortcuts -- some big, some small -- when trying to depict history on the big screen.
Read MoreCurrently there are nearly 9 billion people living on Earth and using its resources. But how many humans have ever been alive?
Read MoreThere's no shortage of instances of abuse within numerous religions. It doesn't often go so far as actual murder -- unless it involves Mariam Soulakiotis.
Read MoreTime capsules offer a glimpse into the past. Their contents give insights into the mindset of those who install them, as in a statue's base in Richmond.
Read MoreEbenezer Scrooge wasn't merely showing his displeasure when he uttered the words "bah, humbug!"
Read MorePhotographs and paintings we see today of these wagons going across the country often show us a couple of things. One of those is a fully packed wagon.
Read MoreIn Greek mythology, Lamia was a demon who devoured children (via Britannica). But her story is more sympathetic than it sounds by that description.
Read MoreAlbert Einstein made a a great many discoveries. He even claimed to know the key to happiness. Here is what he said it was.
Read MoreThey say that if a criminal keeps committing the same crime, eventually they'll slip up and get caught. That was certainly true of Fritz Haarmann of Hanover.
Read MoreThe death of a human being evokes traditions and rituals, some dating back millennia. One Massachusetts family's burial plot is actually unique.
Read MoreThe oldest beer in the United States is Yuengling, founded in Pennsylvania in 1829 by a German immigrant. It's still owned by the same family today.
Read MoreIn one of the Soviet Union's first serial murder cases, the suspect came to be known as the "Wolf of Moscow," who successfully eluded capture for two years.
Read MoreCattle drives were a staple of the American West in the 19th century, and key to the economic development of the country. Here's what they were actually like.
Read MoreFritz Haarmann came to be known as the "Vampire of Hanover," the "Butcher of Hanover," or "The Wolf Man" because of the grisly way he killed his victims.
Read MoreMany people leave instructions, their desires for disposing of their worldly goods when they die. That also extends, sometimes, to body parts.
Read MoreThe Hasanlu Lovers are two skeletons that were discovered in a bin-like structure of mudbrick and plaster with their arms intertwined. Here's their story.
Read MoreStanley "Tookie" Williams was the self-attested co-founder of the Crips: one of America's most notorious gangs. He was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Read MoreThere's no question that the development of the polio vaccine has saved countless lives around the globe. While the disease was often fatal, some survived.
Read MoreBased on Brockovich's retelling of her experience fighting PG&E in Hinkley, California, it seems like there was no need to add drama, it was already all there.
Read MorePapyrus is one of the earlier forms of paper, first created in ancient Egypt from the reeds growing by the river. Here's how papyrus was made.
Read MoreStories of valuable objects that somehow bring disaster to those who possess them are nothing new. A sapphire looted from India is said to be cursed.
Read MoreNuclear strikes are the stuff of post-apocalyptic fiction, but the world has witnessed the reality. Here's what a nuclear missile strike really does.
Read MoreAnatoly Onoprienko, also known as "The Beast of Ukraine," was a serial killer who murdered entire families in the early 90s. Here's how many victims he had.
Read MoreMarriage is often hard work, even at the best of times. Lived under public scrutiny, the pressures mount, especially so for Charles and Diana.
Read MoreThey say the best way to keep a secret is to not tell anybody. It's no secret that the government's bullion depository at Fort Knox is full of gold. Or is it?
Read MoreJim Templeton doesn't know who it is in the photo he took of his daughter in 1964, but some believe the mysterious photobomber was a spaceman visiting earth.
Read MoreOliver Cromwell doesn't get quite the exposure that the various English monarchies attract. But in his time he was a significant influence on British history.
Read MoreFunny thing, how governments will employ criminals on their behalf, until those criminals are no longer useful, like privateer/pirate Captain William Kidd.
Read MoreThe story of the Trojan horse has captured imaginations for millennia. As with many ancient accounts, the questions arise: Did it happen? Did it even exist?
Read MoreThanks to Indiana Jones, people have heard of the Ark of the Covenant. Movies aside, there are accounts of the actual relic, including its construction.
Read MoreHollywood never tires of releasing movies that tell the "real, true" history of an event. "The Alamo" from 2004 is one of the better examples.
Read MoreThere's something about ancient Egypt that continues to ignite the imagination, even 2,000 years after it was absorbed into the Roman Empire.
Read MoreThe legend of the Spider Woman has nothing to do with the villain of a Sherlock Holmes film or with Marvel Comic's character, but there is something in common.
Read MoreSophisticated makeup routines and beauty regimens didn't just arise with mall culture. Much of what we apply to our faces is rooted in Ancient Egypt.
Read MoreEinstein did not have a hand in designing or building the first atomic weapons. That responsibility was given to J. Robert Oppenheimer of the Manhattan Project.
Read MoreYou'd think that with the probable force of the blast, there'd be more evidence about the source of the Tunguska Event in Siberia. At least theories abound.
Read MoreThere are 365 days in a calendar year -- 366 in a leap year -- so what are the odds that three former presidents would die on the same day of the month?
Read MoreMarvel's Black Widow, or Natasha Romanoff, was born, raised, and trained in the Soviet Union. While not real, there is some truth to the character's origin.
Read MoreThe Bible is full of mysteries that have fascinated historians and believers for thousands of years. One is the legendary Ark of the Covenant artifact.
Read MoreDr. Hawley Crippen was born on September 11, 1862, in Michigan, where he obtained a homeopathic medical degree, had a wife and son, and became a widower.
Read MoreIn 2014, Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken" premiered on Christmas in the U.S. The film covers the hardship faced by 1936 Olympian Louis Zamperini during World War II.
Read MoreThe lure of hidden treasure has been a staple of fiction and popular culture for centuries. Let's take a look a the unsolved mystery of the Beale Cyphers.
Read MoreIn 1969, Stanley "Tookie" Williams and Raymond Washington founded the Crips, a Los Angeles group initially geared toward combating injustice.
Read MoreEveryone knows the iconic image of soldiers raising the American flag on Iwo Jima, but few know the tragic history of Ira Hayes -- one of the men pictured.
Read MoreCasimir IV Jagiellon was the Grand duke of Lithuania who later became king of Poland in 1447, and some believe his tomb is cursed. Let's look at this claim.
Read MoreWhen notorious killer Jack Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison by an Austrian court in 1976, he had only claimed one known victim.
Read MoreIt's been connected to the Knights Templar, and some believe it wound up in Ethiopia. But what exactly is really supposed to be inside the Ark, anyway?
Read MoreThe Vanderbilts were once one of the richest families in the United States.
Read MorePrecious few academics have enjoyed the kind of crossover success that bell hooks had. So why is her name lowercase? Here's the story.
Read MoreThese famous villains were actually innocent. But humans got in the way and messed things up.
Read MoreMany common English sayings make perfect sense to fluent speakers, but absolutely cannot be taken literally. The phrase "push the envelope" is a befuddling one.
Read MoreThe Lewis Chessmen are one of history's greatest mysteries. The chess set appeared on the Isle of Lewis in the 1800s, but no one knows how they got there.
Read MoreJim Courtright is considered to have been one of the greatest marksmen of the late 19th century. So how did he die? Let's take a look at his last minutes alive.
Read MoreThe eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 claimed roughly 2,000 lives around Pompeii. In 2014, director Paul W.S. Anderson turned this setting into a movie.
Read MoreA lot of presidents personally enjoyed a few weird things, and President John Quincy Adams had a quirk that particularly set him apart from the others.
Read MoreShin-Au-Av is a city said to exist beneath the desert of Death Valley, and it figures prominently in Native American legend.
Read MoreOn December 15, 2021, the world of literature was shocked by the news that the acclaimed author and public intellectual bell hooks had died at the age of 69.
Read MoreThe Hopi people are a Native American tribe who, today, mostly inhabit northeastern Arizona, where they have resided since approximately A.D. 500-700.
Read MoreOpening in 1862, FAO Schwarz is known as the oldest toy store in America. Here's the tumultuous history of America's oldest toy store.
Read MoreWhich U.S. president was the richest, and how much is Donald Trump really worth? These are the richest presidents in U.S. history.
Read MoreThe Tower of London has been known for torture and execution from the 16th century well into the 20th. Here are the most notable deaths in the Tower of London.
Read MoreLouisa Frederici was married to Buffalo Bill for 51 years, though their marriage endured hardships. But who was Buffalo Bill's wife?
Read More"Schindler's List," a popular and award-winning film, wasn't a historically accurate as you might think, leaving out many key historical details.
Read More"Titanic," the 1997 movie phenomenon, won Academy Awards and garnered international praise, but it wasn't completely historically accurate.
Read MoreThe word "shebang" is used widely today, but where did it come from? Turns out, "shebang" used to have several meanings that have since been lost.
Read MoreMuch of what we know about the woolly mammoth comes from bodies found well-preserved by the frozen tundra in areas like Siberia and the Arctic.
Read MoreThe Leshy, which appears in "The Witcher," could be considered among the most chilling creatures of mythology. Here's the myth of the Leshy explained.
Read More"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is about a powerful king who meets gods, defeats monsters, and searches for immortality. Here is the myth of Gilgamesh explained.
Read MoreThe Old Testament story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is among the most famous ever told, but it turns out Eve may have never eaten an apple at all.
Read MoreWalt Disney World's VIP package makes it easier to skip the busy theme park lines and have a more efficient (though expensive) experience.
Read MoreWilliam Leonard Hunt claimed to find evidence of a great lost kingdom in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. But did the Lost City of the Kalahari actually exist?
Read MoreAaron's rod doesn't get as much attention as Moses' staff, but it turns out they might actually be the same thing. Here's why Aaron's rod is so important.
Read MoreThe African wildcat became a centerpiece of Egyptian households, but they weren't the only domesticated animals from this time. Let's take a look at the others.
Read MoreThose who fall under the Gemini star sign are sociable and knowledgeable, and their duality is symbolized by twins. But who are these twins? Let's find out.
Read MoreThough the ancient Egyptians built some of the world's most impressive natural wonders, their homes were of surprisingly humble construction.
Read MoreThe mythology behind the Pisces constellation is a fascinating one of two fish that gained the appreciation and approval of none other than the ancient gods.
Read MoreThe Cancer constellation stems from the legendary myth of Hercules' 12 labors. Here's the interesting mythology behind Cancer.
Read MoreEven those not too familiar with astrology will likely recognize constellations from the zodiac like Libra, Virgo, Pisces, etc. But what is a "moon sign"?
Read MoreSamuel Morse was inspired to invent a way in which people could instantly contact one another after a personal tragedy that struck when he was far from home.
Read MoreThe U.S. has quite a few Yuletide customs, but there are many other traditions around the world. These are some unique ways people celebrate Christmas in Japan.
Read MoreA man of many interests, from bird watching to polo, Prince Philip's list of achievements is long. Here are Prince Philip's most notable accomplishments.
Read MoreSocieties function when people gather together, each individual making a unique contribution for the benefit of the group. True now, true in Ancient Egypt.
Read MoreEvery once in a while you hear someone calling for a return to the "old ways," whatever those might have been. In some places, those ways never left.
Read MoreGreek mythology is full of tales about their various deities -- sometimes noble, sometimes spiteful, but almost always jealous of outstanding human beings.
Read MoreSome movies take history very, very seriously, from the narrative to the makeup to the costuming to the sets. And then with others, not so much.
Read MoreThe rights of workers have often been the subject of contention, even violence. Case in point: representation for California agricultural workers in the 1970s.
Read MoreThe adage is that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true. How about water-fueled cars? Did the concept get its inventor murdered? And by whom?
Read MoreThe Kohinoor Diamond, now in the hands of the British royal family, has its roots in India. Some say those roots include a curse upon whoever possesses it.
Read MoreTheoretically, we all want to be safe behind the wheel of a car -- seat belts and air bags help assure that. Not all cars have been as safe as others, however.
Read MoreThere's cursing -- being a potty mouth -- and then there's cursing -- calling down evil on someone. How do you counteract someone's bad intentions for you?
Read MoreWhen did Jericho fall, and why? When the Bible says the walls of Jericho fell, did Jericho ... even exist? These are all questions hotly contested by scholars.
Read MoreWhile many myths of the constellations are derived from ancient Greeks, there are several civilizations that lay claim to the mythology of Aries the Ram.
Read MoreThe study of mythic creatures -- cryptozoology -- has its adherents and its scoffers. One legend persists, even today: Call it Bigfoot, or Sasquatch.
Read MoreThe story that has been told time and time again was that John Wilkes Booth's actor brother, Edwin, kept President Lincoln's son from being crushed to death.
Read MoreEven with the best intentions, fundraising attempts don't always go as planned. One Brazilian priest's effort to raise money proved unsuccessful, and fatal.
Read MoreThe Zodiac Killer wreaked havoc in San Francisco in the late 1960s, it has long seemed like the name of the culprit would become lost to history.
Read MoreIn 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed women to serve as permanent members of the military.
Read MoreIt's not often remembered now, but during World War II, soldiers of Nazi Germany occupied Britain's Channel Islands, located off the coast of France.
Read MoreColor plays an important role in Biblical symbolism. In one particular case, the matter of color and who was wearing it, and in what context, involved Jesus.
Read MoreWhenever Hollywood takes on a truly epic story -- the Battle of Midway, for instance -- there are concerns about accuracy of the movie's narrative.
Read MoreMost photos of Helen Keller are in black and white, but this colorized photo will change how you look at her.
Read MoreIt'll be here before you know it: another New Year's Eve and with it, perhaps, resolutions. Why do we try to improve ourselves with the advent of a new year?
Read MoreWith only fragments of sources, it's easy to get pretty mixed up in the world of Norse mythology. These are Norse mythology's most important gods and goddesses.
Read MoreFor decades there has been speculation about what really goes on at Area 51, a secretive military site in the Nevada desert. Here are the biggest theories.
Read MoreThe Wolf of Wall Street featured lots of wild and crazy moments, but how much of the film was true, and how much of it was fictionalized?
Read MoreThe story behind the constellation now known as Ursa Major involves a person named Callisto. How did Callisto end up as a starry arrangement in the night sky?
Read MoreThe story of Robin Hood and his merry men is set in the Sherwood Forest, but does that place actually exist?
Read MoreWhat do you see when you look up into a clear night sky? Pinpoints of starlight, where we might someday boldly go? Or do you see the roots of ancient myth?
Read MoreIt's a tragic fact that war is part of the fabric of American history. Which president was the first to declare war on behalf of the new nation?
Read MoreThe myth starts when Zeus, the king of the Greek gods and also someone with a perpetually wandering eye, spots Callisto, one of the nymphs of Artemis.
Read MoreAt first glance, the Empire-style mahogany chest that now resides at the Kentucky Historical Society appears to be your run-of-the-mill antique.
Read MoreStories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
Read MoreIn ancient Rome, calendars initially looked very different from today. The New Year began on the vernal equinox — the first day of spring — but later changed.
Read MoreDifferent cultures have different customs for welcoming a New Year. Maybe it involves special foods, or songs. Many, it seems, like to use noise. Why?
Read More"Tomfoolery" is a bit silly, but harmless, maybe a bit embarrassing (both to the watcher and the doer), but isn't mean-spirited. What is the origin of the term?
Read MoreA kiss has come to be expected at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Here is the real reason a New Year's Eve midnight kiss became a tradition.
Read MoreThe myth behind the Aquarius constellation explains how the Earth gets rain, and the mortal who became the god behind it is immortalized in the night sky.
Read MoreWhether you encountered it with Indiana Jones or during a literature class, the Holy Grail is an object that captures the imagination. But did it really exist?
Read MorePeople readily recognize names like Odin and Thor from Norse mythology. The characters are rooted in actual religious beliefs that included places of worship.
Read MoreIn Harry Potter, House Slytherin was founded by the wizard Salazar Slytherin, who believed that only pure-blood witches and wizards should attend Hogwarts.
Read MoreMaybe you're like untold numbers of others -- relax in a quiet coffee shop, a cup of espresso. There's a design from the milk atop your drink. How?
Read MoreHollywood has been known to play fast and loose with the facts, never letting actual history get in the way of telling a good story. How about Braveheart?
Read MoreCovering an area of around 38,000 square meters, the Great Mosque was not bettered by any other until its destruction at the hands of invading Mongols in 1278.
Read MoreThe U.S. dollar is one of the most recognizable currencies in the world, but it has humble beginnings. Here's the secret history of the first dollar.
Read MoreLower-class people in ancient Egypt were buried in a simpler manner compared to the elites.
Read MoreThe course of true love rarely runs smooth. Throw a couple of empires into the mix and you have a twisting, turning narrative that lives through the ages.
Read MoreIt isn't talked about much, 101 years later, but America suffered a devastating terrorist attack on Wall Street in 1920. Or was it? It's still unsolved.
Read MoreAlong the Mures River in Aiud, Romania, some 47 years ago, a crew of workers found an object so strange, some claim it is literally out of this world.
Read MoreThe story of Pandora opening her box of evils is a metaphor for much of humanity. Here is her actual mythology explained.
Read MorePolitics make strange bedfellows, and so do marriages -- especially political marriages into royal families. Diana and her father-in-law bonded -- at first.
Read MoreDesperate times call for desperate measures. Some of those measures are more effective than others. Consider Japan's use of "balloon bombs" during World War II.
Read MoreAlexander Graham Bell didn't really invent the telephone. Or did he? We take a look into the history behind how the phone came to be and see if he stole it.
Read MoreHollywood has never let historical fact stand in the way of a good story. That standard is being applied to Ridley Scott's latest, "The Last Duel."
Read MoreConspiracy theories about the death of Princess Diana abound. One states that the CIA had bugged her phone and was watching her every move up until her last.
Read MoreHave you ever heard of Leif Erikson Day, which is observed on October 9? Here's a little unsavory background on this holiday.
Read MoreThe U.S. dollar is recognized around the world, but what do the symbols on dollar bills mean? Here are the symbols of the $1 bill explained.
Read MoreAudiences have been packing theaters on Broadway and elsewhere to take in producer Cameron Mackintosh's musical "Les Misérables," based on Victor Hugo's novel.
Read MoreThere's a certain luxury in getting away with using casual phrases day to day without knowing exactly what those phrases mean — or meant at one point in time.
Read MoreSome people look up into the clear night sky and see a magnificent array of light -- pinpoints of stars. Others see stories, like that of Capricorn.
Read MoreThe phrase "hands down" is often associated with excellence or effortless victory. It suggests something so amazing that it knocks out all the competition.
Read MoreIn the mythology of Ancient Greece, Mount Olympus was the home of the primary 12 gods. Is it a real place?
Read MoreHistory changed forever when folks stayed put to grow their crops and began domesticating dogs, goats, sheep, pigs, and eventually cows and horses.
Read MoreWith 2012's "Lincoln,"Steven Spielberg provided an overview of Abraham Lincoln's final year as president and the policy he enacted in it.
Read MoreIt's usually easy to tell what season it is — aside from how hot or cold it is. All it takes is looking up at the sky and looking for the constellation Virgo.
Read MoreMahatma Gandhi was not in favor of India's Muslims being separated and thus was shot by Hindu nationalist Nathuram Godse in 1948. Here's what happened after.
Read MoreThe 1920s ushered in new Christmas traditions but also borrowed heavily from the past. Here are Christmas traditions that were popular 100 years ago.
Read MoreThere are a few places on earth that aren't ruled by a governing body.
Read MoreBob Dole was well known for many things, and always holding a pen in his right hand is one of them. Why did he do this?
Read MoreBob Dole died on December 5, 2021. Dole also left behind a considerable amount of wealth that he accumulated over the course of his life.
Read MoreMany early Christmas traditions came from older holidays. This is what we know about the earliest Christmas celebrations, and where they came from.
Read MoreIt wasn't until after the turn of the 21st century that presidents riding in cars became a part of daily life for those who hold the office. Who was the first?
Read MoreAfter William Henry Harrison died, a crucial function of the federal government became a matter of debate.
Read MoreOne of Hakone's hot springs stands out from the rest.
Read MoreA lot of real people have gone through stuff sick enough to make an action star go blanche, and lived to brag about it.
Read MoreThe constellations we see up in the night sky all have stories behind them, and few of them are as fascinating as the one known as Andromeda.
Read MoreIf you've ever been to a holiday party anywhere in Canada, the United States, or Great Britain, chances are you've sampled some warm and creamy eggnog.
Read MoreThe narrative of Greek mythology certainly has its twists and turns -- deities who are just as flawed as human beings, and sometimes, even more so.
Read MoreChristopher Nolan starts "Dunkirk," the highest-grossing WWII film to date, just as the Germans have trapped French and British forces near the French coast.
Read MoreAncient Egyptians had a rich culture and believed in living in a harmonious society because of religious beliefs. Here's what their religion was really like.
Read MoreJulius Caesar is remembered for his brilliance as a general, the political power he wielded, and the grim nature of his assassination by those who feared him.
Read MoreLabor strikes are part of American history, but here's what you didn't know about the first documented labor strike.
Read MoreWe've had dubious diets and buzzy snacks for centuries now. To prove it, here's a rundown of some popular food fads from the 1800s.
Read MoreJuan Pujol Garcia, a Barcelona native who was the spy that the British didn't know they needed. He didn't take "No" for an answer, and ended up saving D-Day.
Read MoreCharles C. Morgan was found dead in the desert about 40 miles west of Tucson, Arizona, in 1977. Today, the case remains a mystery to family and investigators.
Read MoreMany of the characters, spells, and magical creatures in Harry Potter are inspired by old myths and folktales, and McGonagall is no exception.
Read MoreThe first woman joined the freshman class at the all-male Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, in August 1995, after a hard-won legal battle.
Read MoreSometimes one word can capture the significance of a national moment, feeling, or a cultural shift. Here's how Merriam-Webster selects its Word of the Year.
Read MoreThe neatly-defined borders of Georgia might look beyond refute on a colorful map, but they were hotly contested in the infancy of the United States.
Read MoreLights are an integral part of many winter holiday celebrations, pushing back against the darkness of the long nights. Lights also have religious significance.
Read MoreThink of it as your tax dollar, hard at work on your behalf. In this case, it's the military keeping tabs on Santa's annual flight. When did that effort start?
Read MoreSome people don't believe that a man in a red suit named Saint Nicholas makes it around the world in one night to deliver presents by Christmas morning.
Read MoreWhat would happen to your body if you fell into a black hole? In the event this fate is on your horizon, here's what you might expect.
Read MoreThere's more to author Shirley Jackson than her well-known short story about a small town's violent annual ritual, "The Lottery," published in 1948.
Read MoreOn October 30, 1982, actress Dominique Dunne was murdered by a man who supposedly loved her. Just before her death, she landed a role in "Poltergeist."
Read MoreOn the morning of March 29, 2019, 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson went missing. Later, her dead body was found by hunters.
Read MoreOnly a matter of weeks after his release from prison in 2012, Florisvaldo de Oliveira, also known as Cabo Bruno, was shot and killed in Brazil.
Read MoreRap musician Vincent Cohran, better known as Slim 400, was shot and killed in Inglewood on December 9, 2021, only hours after releasing a brand-new music video.
Read MoreYou can't help but wonder what might have been -- if Notorious B.I.G. and rival Tupac Shakur had avoided assassination, living on to create more art.
Read MoreThough Ken McElroy was killed in broad daylight and in front of at least 30 witnesses, subsequent criminal investigations failed to identify any suspects.
Read MoreCollege student Ally Kostial was shot by her boyfriend in 2019.
Read MoreAt 6:45 in the morning on August 26, 2015, TV news journalist Alison Parker was conducting a live interview at a Virginia mall when several shots rang out.
Read MoreOn December 11, 2019, Tessa Majors, an 18-year-old Barnard College student was senselessly stabbed to death during an attempted robbery.
Read MoreAdrienne Shelly was a rising screenwriter, filmmaker and a mom when she was killed by a robber. Here is her tragic murder explained.
Read MoreH.H. Holmes was a notorious serial killer in Chicago in the late 19th century. Here's what happened to the murder castle where he killed his victims.
Read MoreIn March of 1992, India was rocked by news of a bizarre murder. A nun had been found in the water well of the St. Pius X convent in Kottayam.
Read MoreThough the case has now, on paper at least, been settled, the details continue to be hotly debated. Here is the complete timeline of Amanda Knox's murder case.
Read MoreThe falsities in "Doctor's Orders" stem less from particular facts surrounding Kauffman's case and more from the show's overall presentation of its subject.
Read MoreAspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found mutilated and murdered in Los Angeles in 1947. Here are the biggest Black Dahlia theories: Who really killed her?
Read MoreEverybody knows that the samurai were a law unto themselves, doing whatever, to whoever, whenever, right? Not by a long shot. They, too, had to follow laws.
Read MoreOften referred to as the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little -- who confessed to 93 murders — spent decades terrorizing women.
Read MoreIn November 2021, Italy freed Rudy Guede, the man convicted for murdering Meredith Kercher that also led to the conviction and later acquittal of Amanda Knox.
Read MoreBillie Holiday is considered to be one of the greatest Jazz singers of all time. Her 1939 song "Strange Fruit" became her biggest hit and made Holiday a star.
Read MoreThe real meaning behind "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors has a lot of fan theories behind it. But the song writer said none of those are accurate.
Read MoreRolling Stone originally slammed AC/DC's first album, calling it "calculated stupidity." Here's what else the magazine said.
Read MoreWhen Jimmy Page was putting together Led Zeppelin following the dissolution of The Yardbirds, he approached one teenaged singer to see if he was interested.
Read MoreDespite its commercial failure, the Beach Boys' 1967 album Smiley Smile ultimately had major ramifications for the group's career going forward.
Read MoreAt first, an album was just a collection of tracks by an artist or band. Eventually, they were created thematically, with underlying meaning, like "Desperado."
Read MoreR&B icon Marvin Gaye was killed by his father at 44 years old. Here is who inherited his estate when he died.
Read MoreJohnny Cash and Elvis Presley developed a mutual admiration that would last a lifetime, even after fame and fate sent them their separate ways.
Read MoreResearchers found that AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" made cancer treatments more efficient.
Read MoreReleased in 1979, Fleetwood Mac's 12th studio album, "Tusk," is considered to be among the band's very best and among the group's most ambitious efforts.
Read MoreJoe Exotic's husband, Travis Maldonado, died of an accidental suicide in 2017.
Read MoreChicago rapper Juice Wrld was on his way to the top before his sudden death in 2019. Since his death, his net worth has only increased in value.
Read MoreThe Alabama postal robbery of 1987 is still somewhat of a mystery. Two men robbed a post office, kidnapped the postal worker, and almost killed her.
Read MoreThe Roman dodecahedron dates back over 1,800 years, and remains a mystery even today. People are still speculating about what the object was used for.
Read MoreOn August 7, 1972, a 16-year-old teenager named Jeannette DePalma went missing. The mystery of her disappearance would turn gruesome just a few weeks later.
Read MoreOddly, John believed that his wife would give birth to twins. John was right and on October 4, 1958, the Pollocks welcomed twins, Gillian and Jennifer.
Read MoreMany people found it hard to believe -- still do. The thought that the president of the United States was behind a two-bit burglary. We know it as Watergate.
Read MoreJim Morrison of The Doors had a Mustang named "The Blue Lady," which disappeared without a trace. The mystery of what happened to the car remains even today.
Read MoreThe "Maine Penny" is an artifact discovered in 1957, and whose origins still remain a mystery. The penny may have been from either England or Scandinavia.
Read MoreThis mysterious ancient Roman jar has a more intriguing history than it may first appear. It was likely used in the worship of the god Mithras.
Read MoreIt's one of the biggest murder mysteries in British history: Did Richard III, in order to secure his reign, murder his nephews, ages 12 and 9?
Read MoreThe mythological Benben Stone originates in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, a cheat sheet of spells and rites for the dead to use to navigate the afterlife.
Read MoreAntoine de Saint-Exupéry was an author and aviator best known for his whimsical, world-famous children's book "The Little Prince," which still graces bedtimes.
Read MoreMarshall Mathers is one of the world's most famous hip-hop artists, but how did he get his stage name of "Eminem?" Here's the history behind the name.
Read MoreNotorious serial killer Mikhail Popkov, also known as "The Werewolf," was born March 7, 1964, in Siberia. In 1992, he began murdering numerous women in Russia.
Read MoreOne of hard rock's legendary bands found inspiration from an iconic singer songwriter. This Led Zeppelin song was inspired by Joni Mitchell.
Read More"Antiques Roadshow" is a television show that follows appraisers as they traverse the U.K. and other countries, searching for treasure amid heaps of trash.
Read MoreOne of the most well-known parts of "The Odyssey" is when Odysseus finds himself at what are called the Cyclops Rocks, or the Rocks of the Cyclops.
Read MoreWhat happened to the iconic Boston Red Stockings archive from "Antiques Roadshow" that was valued at $1 million? Let's find out!
Read MoreThe myth behind the Hydra constellation is a fascinating one that also includes an element of comedy, although it was likely an unintentional one.
Read MoreHypersonic missiles are the latest must-have military gadget, but here's the truth and reality behind the hype.
Read MoreThe Hopi people, native to the southwest region of the U.S., are one of the oldest documented cultures, dating back over 2,000 years.
Read MoreIt's been theorized the first people in the Americas came on foot across the Bering Strait. Here is what indigenous people think about that theory.
Read MoreThe relationship between the Cherokee tribe and owls is related to their beliefs in owls connection to the spirit world.
Read MoreJudy Garland was one of the most famous stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. In her personal life, Garland's multiple marriages resulted in three children.
Read MoreDespite a 25-year gap between them — Lauren Bacall was 20 and Humphrey Bogart, 45 — the two had a very strong connection. They would have two children together.
Read MoreActor Marlon Brando had a lot of kids, so you can bet that executing his estate was a mess. Here's who inherited his money after he died -- and who didn't.
Read MoreElizabeth Taylor lived an occasionally chaotic life, both personal and professional. She was also a dedicated activist for several causes, and a devoted mother.
Read MoreOnce considered Hollywood's most eligible bachelor, family life suited Jimmy Stewart, who said "Gloria and the children continue to bring me enormous pleasure."
Read MoreGregory Peck, one of old Hollywood's top leading men, starred in such films as "To Kill a Mockingbird." Off-screen, Peck married twice and had five children.
Read MoreWu-Tang Clan has been making impressive, influential music for decades. One of the prime movers, and solo artist in his own right, is Ghostface Killah.
Read More"American Pickers" is justifiably famous for its "aha!" moments -- trash that's actually a treasure. One treasure, however, was not sold -- for good reason.
Read MoreFor millennia, Christians have deemed the existence of the Holy Spirit, and its presence in the life of the believer, as a key point of Christian dogma.
Read MoreThe Clintons are an American political family. They entered the famous stage to most people in the '90s, when Bill Clinton ran and became the 42nd president.
Read MoreIn contrast to how assassinations in media and real-life are often quick affairs, such was not the case for Alexander Litvinenko, a Russian security officer.
Read MoreThe late associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, advocated for many causes before she died on September 18, 2020, at the age of 87.
Read MoreJulian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has evaded the U.S. for more than a decade since the publishing of material by Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning.
Read MoreIn October, Powell died of COVID-19-related complications. While he was vaccinated, previous medical conditions left his immune system compromised.
Read MoreNelson Mandela committed his life to fighting against the South African apartheid system and everything it stood for before dying in 2013, at the age of 95.
Read MoreWhether those teenage memories are good or bad, teenage life in the western world doesn't hold a candle to what growing up in North Korea is like.
Read MoreRoosevelt's hardships were not just national and global, but personal. The White House states that he contracted poliomyelitis at the age of 39.
Read MoreWhat happened to Patricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, the two daughters of the infamous former American head of state Richard Nixon? Let's find out!
Read MoreThanks to the miracle of modern DNA technology, people are discovering exciting, and sometimes troubling, familial ties in their bloodline.
Read MoreRather than reflecting on his family or his own career, John Adams' final thoughts instead drifted to his friend and longtime rival Thomas Jefferson.
Read MoreHerbert Hoover made a strange request of his White House staff, asking them to hide whenever he or his wife passed by.
Read MorePresident George H.W. Bush made dinnertime more difficult for families when he eschewed eating a certain food that, while healthy, was not the greatest-tasting.
Read MoreAs recently as 1900, American youth rarely finished high school, and far fewer went to college. There is, in fact, no degree requirement to become president.
Read MoreThe White House is one of the most famous buildings in the U.S., but do you know which president actually named it? Here's how the iconic building was named.
Read MoreFour US presidents were actually cheerleaders before entering the Oval Office, including FDR, George W. Bush, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan.
Read MoreQueen Victoria was famously devoted to her husband, Albert. But that doesn't mean she was blind, especially when it came to President Millard Fillmore.
Read MoreWhenever a president dies in office, there are going to be questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. That's certainly true of Zachary Taylor.
Read MoreThe presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
Read MoreGerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
Read MoreWhich U.S. president holds the distinction of being the first to be photographed? Depending on who you ask, it's a two-way tie.
Read MoreBill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has been a prominent figure in both modern history and popular culture. But do you know what his IQ is?
Read MoreRelics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
Read MoreIt's been hundreds of years since Buddhism spread from India to the entirety of Asia. Over the centuries, its core beliefs intermingled with multiple cultures.
Read MoreBoth Old and New Testaments of the Bible include accounts of miraculous events. Research by scholars has revealed some science might have been involved, too.
Read MoreThe crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Romans has been a source of inspiration, grief, and even confusion for millennia. Why did Pontius Pilate order it?
Read MoreThe Bible has long been considered a source for insights into life, religious and otherwise, in the Middle East millennia ago. One aspect: Did they play?
Read MoreAdam and Eve's journey out of the Garden of Eden is one of the Bible's most infamous stories. But were they really supposed to stay there? Let's find out.
Read MoreJesus Christ's Via Dolorosa walk is infamous, but the actual route may not be exactly what we think. Here's why experts think the real route was different.
Read MoreThe Garden of Eden is one of the most well-known locations from the Old Testament, where the first created humans Adam and Eve supposedly lived in paradise.
Read MoreThe Old Testament is full of heroic stories centered around personal courage in the face of great peril. One such story is that of Jehosheba.
Read MoreThere are many texts which serve as the basis for religious belief. Christianity has the Bible; Islam, the Quran. Is there a difference been their books?
Read MoreJohn Wayne's screen personas tended to be manly men of few words and rare emotions. But in real life, it seems religion played its part, especially at the end.
Read MoreMany people are familiar with the more popular Bible animals. But there are lots of other weird ones that you might not have covered in Sunday School.
Read MoreSolomon's son, King Rehoboam, took the throne at the age of 41, and he is regarded by the Bible as a heavy-handed ruler who caused hardship to his people.
Read MoreThe team name of the Kansa City Royals doesn't have regal connotations, but is rooted in the city's livestock tradition. Here's how the team got its name.
Read MoreWhy does Queen Elizabeth own all of the dolphins and swans in England? It might sound strange, but if we look back into history, we can find the answer.
Read MoreSteve McQueen's on-set behavior reveals a very different — and much less admirable — side to his personality than we see in his movies. Let's take a look.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. So why does she always sign her name as "Elizabeth R"? Let's take a look and find out.
Read MorePorchie was Queen Elizabeth II's horse racing manager from 1969 until his death in 2001.
Read MoreIt's a great good thing that scientific research continues to uncover new information about ancient subjects, like the dinosaurs. A fossilized egg is proof.
Read MoreLongtime Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys, was not exempt from the show's revolting tactics.
Read MoreThere are a lot of things people get wrong about Game of Thrones. Here are some of the worst ones.
Read MoreThe character Rollo from the series "Vikings" left his family and became a leader in French royalty on the show, but did Rollo really exist?
Read MoreIt's not unusual for a band to fire one of its members. Fleetwood Mac dumped Lindsey Buckingham in 2018. But he wasn't the first member to be canned.
Read MoreOne of the legendary stories about Willie Nelson is that he smoked a joint on the roof of the White house. Here is the truth about that story.
Read MoreWithin the history of the American labor movement, it's difficult to find workers who never went on strike, and graveyard workers are no different.
Read MoreThe fabled Kingdom of Saguenay in modern-day Canada was the source of much speculation and excitement among explorers, but it may have never existed.
Read MoreIn its 25th season, "Antiques Roadshow" is a series that is watched by nearly 6 million viewers a week. The show became an American mainstay in the late 1990s.
Read More"The King's Speech" is a 2010 biographical film, recounting the friendship between King George VI of England and his Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
Read MoreThe novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" has been lavishly celebrated since its publication more than 50 years ago. To this day there are rumors about its authorship.
Read MoreCotton is prevalent in modern lives, but it has a dark history in the U.S. Here's how what it was really like picking cotton in America.
Read MoreThe sleepwalking defense is a way of pleading not guilty, where the perpetrator admits to the act but claims they had no control over their actions.
Read MoreThe royal family of 100 years ago was full of scandals, tragic deaths, and a kleptomaniac. This is what the British royal family looked like 100 years ago.
Read MoreWhile this particular feud never reached the level of, say, Guns N' Roses and Nirvana, the one between Roger Daltrey and the Rolling Stones was still stinging.
Read MoreIn 2020, McCartney took a fresh jab at the Stones, saying, "they're a blues cover band ... I think our net was cast a bit wider than theirs."
Read MoreIn 2019, "Operation: Varsity Blue" was made public. An investigation found numerous parents and school administrators had engaged in a college admissions scam.
Read MoreMax Fleischer's embitterment grew as Walt Disney not only took credit as the first to use sound in a cartoon, but became a household name with Steamboat Willie.
Read MoreWilliam Singer facilitated rich kids getting into college with bribes and lies. Here is what happened to him following the college admissions scandal.
Read MoreMany of us can likely remember a "monster under the bed" moment from childhood, some shadow in a corner that shifted, or a fear of the dark.
Read MoreDoes the universe have it in for us? With so many objects of various size whooshing through the cosmos, should we be worried about a massive comet?
Read MoreThe old song talks about a harvest moon shining on. Other moon appearances have their unique names as well, including the wolf moon. The difference?
Read MoreThere are lots of very strong animals in our world, but what is the strongest animal? Here are the world's strongest.
Read MoreThe story of exploding lakes, or a limnic eruption, is true though rare with only two recording incidents in history, both in Cameroon.
Read MoreNo question, the human body is a complex series of interactive systems designed to protect and grow. Primary among them is the immune system.
Read MoreIt's true that music hath charms, both emotional and physiological. That applies to human beings. It also applies to a certain species of finch.
Read MoreThe Ursa Major constellation has ancient roots in Greek mythology. Zeus turned the nymph Callisto and her son Arcas into Ursa Major and Minor.
Read MoreThough it feels like a scene from a dystopian movie's plot line, incidents of fatal encounters between chimps and gorillas in the wild are raising concerns.
Read MoreHere's what you should know about Cornell University's brain collection, which was started in an effort to visibly see the differences in people's brains.
Read MoreFrom Earth, the universe looks like an inflating balloon dotted with ink for stars. Everything expands outward, and each thing drifts from all other things.
Read MoreA string of high-profile NFL players have suffered from a brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. Here's how it's discovered.
Read MoreThe carnivorous harp sponge is a relatively newly discovered sea sponge, and it's just as fascinating as it sounds.
Read MoreBeer foam — that stuff on the top of your beer that you sip away and that bartenders try so, so hard to prevent from forming. Where does it come from?
Read MoreThe moon has been a part of human culture, mythology, and studies since well before recorded history, and it continues to fascinate us. So how was it created?
Read MoreHere is what you need to know about New Zealand's glowworm caves. Lit up by bioluminescent creatures, they seem magical.
Read MoreThe process of evolution has its quirks -- avocado pits, for one -- but you have to wonder why humans ended up like we did. What's up with butts?
Read MoreThe night sky might look peaceful, but some of those planets house toxic atmospheres or burning ice. These are the scariest planets we've discovered so far.
Read MoreIn the story of Christmas outlined in the Book of Matthew, three wise men follow a star in the eastern sky, first to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem.
Read MoreBelieve or not, the make up of our cellular bodies concludes that we are less than 50% human. Here's why.
Read MoreAccording to initial theories, 55 Cancri e is a planet 40-million light-years away that has an entire layer composed of solid diamond among other materials.
Read MoreWhat makes a human being human? It's a question asked in speculative fiction, but also by political regimes. Science now expands -- or clouds -- the question.
Read MoreWhen someone thinks of powerful drugs, heroin and fentanyl come to mind, but these potent drugs are easily available at the grocery store.
Read MoreCats are adorable, loving little floofballs, but some people say all that love comes at a price: brain-dwelling parasites and mind control.
Read MoreThe popular image of Hawaii is that of a tropical paradise where the beaches are clogged with tourists escaping cold weather, but the state does get snow.
Read MoreWhere many ancient civilizations have left behind a decent amount of information on themselves, others have baffled archaeologists and historians.
Read MoreSerial killer H.H. Holmes' killed anywhere from 20 to 200 people in his so-called murder castle. Sentenced to death, this was his bizarre dying request.
Read MoreThey kill because they like it, because they can, or because they believe they're putting an end to suffering. These are the most infamous serial killer nurses.
Read More33 murders would've already put Leyva as one of the deadliest killers in Mexican history, but the man from Cuernavaca later admitted to taking over 100 lives.
Read MoreThere have been many serial killers throughout history and for the longest time, it was believed that women were incapable of such heinous crimes.
Read MoreJane Toppan was a nurse turned serial killer who confessed to enjoying murder. Here is the tragic truth about her childhood.
Read MoreEvery zodiac sign has its own share of serial killers. Here are a few Aires who are famous for the wrong reasons.
Read MoreThe chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are very, very small. But if it did happen again, here's what an asteroid strike would really do to Earth.
Read MoreSome athletes take their success at the Olympics and turn it into a lengthy career in their chosen field. Others choose to return to a life of privacy.
Read MoreOlympic figure skater Michelle Kwan didn't completely disappear from the public eye once she retired from skating. She now serves as an ambassador to Belize.
Read MoreThe Minnesota Twins thrilled fans with World Series wins in both 1987 and 1991. But the team's greatest feat may have been to unite two rival cities.
Read MoreWhat do the city of Seattle, the game of baseball, and the classic movie actor Danny Kaye — star of "White Christmas" and "The Court Jester" — have in common?
Read MoreThe story of how the MLB's Washington Nationals got their name starts well before the team changed its name from the Montreal Expos in 2004.
Read MoreFor most of their century and a half of existence, the team has been known as the Chicago Cubs, a term bestowed on them by a newspaper writer.
Read MoreThe 1986 sports film Hoosiers is loosely based on a true story, but just how accurate is it?
Read MoreYou may not know about the fencing position and how it can help doctors and other medical personnel diagnose a head injury.
Read MoreIn recent years, there's been a growing conversation about the effects of football on the human brain. Here's the tragic truth about football player brains.
Read MoreNFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel room in February 2021. Here are the tragic, yet unsurprising, details in his autopsy report.
Read MoreFormer pro wrestler Jimmy Rave died on December 12, 2021, some six months after having his legs amputated because of an MRSA infection. Here's how it happened.
Read MoreThe baseball industry has seen record-shattering numbers in the 2020s. So why are Honus Wagner baseball cards are so valuable? Let's take a look.
Read MoreAaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, was beloved by many for a long time, but he reportedly had a rift within his own family.
Read MoreThere is one less well-known football term that's come up in recent years: a Scorigami. But what exactly is a Scorigami?
Read MoreThe Olympic Games are a global sporting event that the entire world watches, and nearly every country on Earth participates in a variety of competitions.
Read MoreThe first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896, and the sporting event has been around so long, naturally, the event has not been short of any controversy.
Read MoreFrom Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Arnold Palmer was a legend, from winning his first professional golf match in 1955 to earning a massive fortune during his career.
Read MoreThe Biden administration may be on the verge of announcing that it will be invoking a so-called "diplomatic boycott" of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Read MoreIn December 2021, Major League Baseball instituted what is known as a "lockout," a move that effectively stops its players from showing up for work.
Read More"Knock on wood" is a popular phrase, but where did it actually come from? Theories range from an old British schoolyard game to Celtic pagan tradition.
Read MoreGames of Thrones is finally back with the long-awaited season six, and there's one thing to say: there are a few things about it that are feeling pretty tired.
Read MoreIn the mid-1800s, many people set their sights on a new life in the Oregon Territory. However, to get there, settlers had to brave the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail.
Read MoreKenny Rogers was an extraordinarily successful singer, starting in rock and ending as a country superstar. His death in 2020 was not entirely unexpected.
Read MoreSir Sean Connery -- award-winning actor, celebrity -- proved mortal after all when he died in his sleep in 2020 at the age of 90. What contributed to his death?
Read MoreThe story of Denver Broncos' Darrent Williams is one of potential, hope, and sadness, as well as being part of the community of the team that drafted him.
Read MoreLil Wayne is one of the most famous rappers on the planet, but few are aware of his tragic, failed suicide attempt when he was 12 years old.
Read MoreThe story of Caesarion, the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, is both tragic and key to understanding the complex history of the Roman Empire.
Read MoreDespite Michael J. Fox's great career and positive outlook, the actor hasn't necessarily led an easy life. This is the tragic real-life story of Michael J. Fox.
Read MoreWhile "Diff'rent Strokes" told the wholesome and happy story of the family, the lives of the actors were anything but. Here are some tragic details.
Read MoreFreddie Prinze was a breakout comedy star of both standup and sitcom during his career ascent in the 1970s. Behind the enormous talent, however, was darkness.
Read MoreKristoff St. John captivated millions of people during his run on "The Young and the Restless" with his portrayal of the character Neil Winters.
Read MoreIn the U.S., some 800,000 children are reported missing every year. In 1980, a 14-year-old girl named Laureen Rahn went missing in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Read MoreThere was a time 50 years ago when nearly every philosophy major had a Carlos Castaneda book on the shelf. Was Castaneda shaman or charlatan?
Read More"1883," the Paramount+ prequel to "Yellowstone," engages in historical fiction, including true figures within the narrative. Among them? General George Meade.
Read MoreYou'd think that something as common as a handshake would have roots in humanity's shared history. But there's more to the story.
Read MoreClaudette Colvin, a teenager in 1955, was removed from a bus in handcuffs, and then was promptly forgotten about in the annals of civil rights history.
Read MoreNeil deGrasse Tyson is a respected scientist known worldwide for his expertise. Despite being in the spotlight, there are still some things you may not know.
Read MoreIn the beginning of the 2010s, the Volga Maniac was prowling the streets in Russia, breaking into the apartments of elderly women and strangling them to death.
Read MoreBrock Lesnar distinguished himself from the WWE roster by pummeling his way to UFC heavyweight champ, becoming one of the best-known fighting men in the world.
Read MoreThe Donut Dollie of the Red Cross were a vital part of the Vietnam War effort, boosting morale among the troops. Here is the untold truth.
Read MoreThe Unser family is rightfully considered royalty in the field of automobile racing. They suffered a tragic loss with the death of Al Unser Sr. on December 9.
Read MoreAlan Shepard is best known for being an astronaut, but he had a busy career outside of NASA, too. This is the untold truth of American astronaut Alan Shepard.
Read MoreDemaryius Thomas was a Super Bowl winner, a good teammate, and a family man who may have suffered a medical issue that some think contributed to his death.
Read MoreNorman Lloyd was a remarkably skilled and accomplished actor who worked successfully in several media in a career that spanned the 20th century and beyond.
Read MoreMusic is about the sound. In today's entertainment world, music often becomes a multi-sensory experience, like that provided by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Read MoreDepending on what circles you were moving in during the 1990s and beyond, you may have encountered the terrifying story of the Well to Hell.
Read MoreBob Dole, a Republican Party mainstay and the party's 1996 presidential nominee known for his plain-spoken conservatism, died on December 5, 2021.
Read MoreThere's a lot of things that divide us as a human race, but if there's one thing that we all have in common, it's a desire to know what comes next.
Read MoreHere are some lesser-known facts about WWE and WCW legend Miss Elizabeth.
Read More"Annie" has a long, and surprisingly complicated and dramatic history. Bet your bottom dollar that this is everything you've ever wanted to know about Annie.
Read MoreThough he's only in the text for a few pages, the significance of the prophet Elijah in the narrative of God's revelation in history cannot be discounted.
Read MoreLaunched in 2018 with hosts Alexandra Cooper and Sofia Franklyn, "Call Her Daddy" is one of the hottest podcasts going and is only available on Spotify.
Read MoreMillions tune into true-crime podcasts, particularly "Crime Junkie," one of the most popular shows in the country, hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.
Read MoreThese are the weirdest telegrams to ever have been sent. .-- . .. .-. -.. (That's Morse code for "weird," if you're rusty on your dashes and dots.)
Read MoreSwarthmore College has one of the strangest college traditions in the US. The Pterodactyl Hunt started in the 1980s as a prank, and continues today.
Read MoreCornell University has one of the strangest college traditions in the country. Dragon Day dates back to the early 1900s and is still going strong today.
Read MorePaula Jean Welden's 1946 disappearance was never solved: Here are the biggest theories about what really happened?
Read MoreEvery college or university has its traditions, each slightly magical, slightly superstitious, and difficult to explain to outsiders. Here's a really weird one.
Read MoreAh, college. All manner of shenanigans happen -- eating live goldfish, disassembling motor vehicles. Good, clean fun. And then there's the tug-of-war.
Read MoreThe men in black are just as much features of American culture as they are spooky tales connected to UFO stories. This is the eerie history of the men in black.
Read MoreIn most places, that kind of weather drives people inside, for a warm drink and a thick sweater. At Harvard it drives them outside.
Read MoreQuadrigaCX, Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange, dramatically collapsed in bizarre circumstances. What really happened to its founder, Gerald Cotten?
Read MoreThe beliefs of astrology form the bedrock of numerous ancient cultures, most notably in India. But what exactly is an "ascendant"? Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe unusual placement of their brick-and-mortar locations has led some conspiracy-minded people to theorize that Mattress Firm is not a legit business.
Read MoreWe've been celebrating holidays longer than we've been consulting with the zodiac. Let's find your favorite holiday traditions based on your zodiac sign.
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