The Cruelest Curses In Ancient Greek Mythology
The Greeks had a ton of practice dishing out some dark and imaginative curses, and it's no wonder, really. They were just taking a page from the gods' playbook.
Read MoreThe Greeks had a ton of practice dishing out some dark and imaginative curses, and it's no wonder, really. They were just taking a page from the gods' playbook.
Read MoreThe study of ancient, unearthed microbial communities is a fascinating one, as it helps paint a picture of how life developed and lived on the planet.
Read MoreWhen coal magnate Chris Cline died in 2019, he left behind a net worth upward of a billionaire dollars and more. As for his exact worth, here's what we know.
Read MoreNFL star Lionel Aldridge was afflicted with schizophrenia, which completely altered the trajectory of his life. Here's how it led to a career in advocacy.
Read MoreLionel Tate initially said he was trying out professional wrestling moves. However, he insisted he did not intend to kill her.
Read MoreArtists create with the certain knowledge that not everyone will approve of the results. Novelist Salman Rushdie was assaulted on stage in New York State.
Read MoreEvery life is a story, it's just that some lives are more interesting than others. And then, there's Lord Timothy Dexter. His life story is quite the tale.
Read MoreFrom its initial discovery in lab monkeys to a global outbreak in 2022 deemed a public health emergency, here is the history of monkeypox explained.
Read MoreAn extraordinary, and massive, discovery was made off the coast of Antarctica recently. Massive if only for the numbers involved: icefish nests in the millions.
Read MoreFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis' has weighed in with a laissez-faire attitude on the U.S. monkeypox viral outbreak, which has some experts concerned.
Read MoreFrom Air Jordans to ASICS to Yeezys, sneaker collectors seek out sometimes rare or limited release shoes in hopes of filling their cherished collections.
Read MoreIn what some might consider a real-life prequel to "Planet of the Apes," macaque monkeys in Japan have been acting aggressively -- violently -- toward humans.
Read MoreWhen 4-year-old Lily Wilder was strolling on the beach in Wales with her father, she spotted a larger-than-life discovery: a huge dinosaur footprint.
Read MoreSome of the most common disabilities worldwide are connected to neurological conditions -- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and the like. Maybe there's new hope.
Read MoreMike Tyson has had a fierce reputation both in the ring and out -- as an athlete, a businessman, an entertainer, and a long history of crimes large and small.
Read MoreCharacter actor Lee Tracy one got in trouble in Mexico, but he was saved from getting arrested by the Hollywood studio MGM. Here's how they saved him.
Read MoreThe war in Afghanistan raged for 20 years, with the U.S. fighting terrorist forces. Here is why the assassination of al-Qaeda's leader was considered necessary.
Read MoreJiles Perry Richardson, also known as "The Big Bopper," died in a plane crash in 1959.
Read MoreCameron Boyce was just 20 years old and a rising star in Hollywood when he died unexpectedly. Here are tragic details from his autopsy report.
Read MoreIn a deeply disturbing example of modern lynching, James Byrd Jr., a Black man, was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by white supremacists in 1998.
Read MoreTragedy struck last January when a 24-year-old furniture store clerk died in what seems to be a random act of fatal violence. Her autopsy has now been released.
Read MoreIconic and beloved actress and writer Carrie Fisher died on December 27, 2016, four days after she went into cardiac arrest. What was found in her autopsy?
Read MoreTom Petty died in 2017 due to an accidental drug overdose.
Read MoreMalcom X was assassinated in front of a crowd while giving a speech. These are believed to be the final words he ever spoke before his death.
Read MoreThere is perhaps no civil rights hero more revered and more universally adored than one — Rosa Parks — and she spoke out against Clarence Thomas back in 1991.
Read MoreAbolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
Read MoreAn unpublished memoir from Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the controversial 1955 Emmett Till murder case, offers crucial insight.
Read MoreMany classic rock artists wrote zany lyrics, which sometimes become so obscure and over-the-top that even the most diehard fans can't decipher their meaning.
Read MoreMelting glaciers, hotter temperatures, rising sea levels — these are just some of the signs of global warming. Did Nostradamus predict its rise?
Read MoreMillennia-old garbage appears, once preserved in now-melting glaciers. After decades submerged, droughts are reviving dead cities thousands of years old.
Read MoreA Bronze-Age city from ancient Mesopotamia has resurfaced after a drought in Iraq dried up the water that hid it for thousands of years.
Read MoreIn recent years, fires have burned more and more homes and towns, and that might just get worse. These are some ways climate change impacts wildfires.
Read MoreJellyfish populations are growing because of our rapidly warming oceans, upsetting a delicate oceanic ecosystem. Scientists may have some solutions, though.
Read MoreHas your favorite celebrity been replaced by a clone? Probably not, but here's a roundup of celebrity clone theories from around the internet, just in case.
Read MoreConspiracy theorists claim photos of Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon with the American flag reveal the moon landing was a hoax. Here's why they're wrong.
Read MoreIt's often derided as the worst play call in NFL history. On February 1, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots clashed in Super Bowl 49.
Read MoreFamed country singer Johnny Cash had five kids, but how many received his inheritance? There's an interesting story behind this question — let's take a look.
Read MoreThroughout his life, Barry Williams was known as a relatively quiet man who, at the age of 34, was still living with his parents in West Bromwich, England.
Read MoreScott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn child.
Read MoreIn the late evening hours of June 12, 1994, the bodies of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson were found outside Nicole's Los Angeles home.
Read MoreSeparated by decades, two American children found themselves huddled in closets while spree killers hunted for victims. Here's the disturbing story.
Read MoreThe right of the state to kill an individual convicted of a crime is a heated debate in the U.S., especially in specific states employing the death penalty.
Read MorePopular Las Vegas crooner Wayne Newton was once on the mafia's hit list. He claimed it was all because of an NBC News story and took the outlet to court.
Read MoreOn February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and wounded several others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Read MoreAttorney Jennifer Bonjean is perhaps best known for her representation of Bill Cosby in his quest to have his criminal sexual assault conviction overturned.
Read MoreIn 1976 three kidnappers hijacked a school bus and the 26 children inside, took them to a quarry, and buried them. Here's where what happened to the kidnappers.
Read MoreRichard Pryor's stint In the army almost landed him a serious criminal charge when he went after a fellow soldier.
Read MoreIn 2006, a unit of highly-trained Argentine special forces made their way into a bank near Buenos Aires. Here is the truly gripping story behind the heist.
Read MoreRichard Ramirez engaged in a crime spree that terrorized the Los Angeles area in the 1980s. Murder, burglary, sexual assault -- all led experts to ask, "Why?"
Read MoreThe media dubbed her the "Killer Nanny" though she always maintained her innocence. Still, Louise Woodward's had a connection to the O.J. Simpson case.
Read MoreOn August 7, 2015, Vermont woman Jody Herring brutally shot and killed four people, including a social worker, her aunt, and two cousins. What was her motive?
Read MoreHow Johnny Carson spoiled the 1969 Academy Award's winner for Best Picture by predicting the winner before the awards ceremony.
Read MoreMore than one criminal has been undone by failing to think things through. Here's how a Domino's pizza delivery order led to the Affluenza teen's arrest.
Read MoreJohnny Caron was one of, and still is, the most beloved talk show hosts of all time. His co=host, Ed McMahon, once debunked this myth about the lauded comic.
Read MoreThe Amish live strictly and place God above all things. Here is what happened to Mike Kauffman, the central figure in the docuseries, "Sins of the Amish."
Read MoreIt's generally accepted that one of the primary forces informing a physician's actions is "first, do no harm." That didn't seem to apply to Dr. Harold Shipman.
Read MoreRobert Maxwell seemed to have it all -- a self-made British billionaire, a media mogul, friend and colleague of the great and powerful. Or was he?
Read MoreAs outlined in the U.S. Constitution, the 5th amendment offers several protections, such as the right to a grand jury and against self-incrimination.
Read MoreWhen FBI agents executed a search warrant on former president Donald Trump's Florida residence, some inaccurately compared the action to a police raid.
Read MoreThe 2019 killing of Burt Templet at the hands of his teenage son has many disturbing details including the relationship he had with estranged wife, Susan.
Read MoreGabby Petito's family filed a lawsuit against the Utah Police Department saying they should have done more to protect her.
Read MoreIn 2005, Olivia Newton John's boyfriend Patrick McDermott vanished without a trace. Here's what we know about the case of his disappearance.
Read MoreGhislaine Maxwell's hefty sentence comes down after a month-long trial addressing multiple charges. Here's what you need to know about Maxwell's sentence.
Read MoreAlex Jones once spread the falsehood that the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre was staged. Here is the explanation of the verdict in his recent civil trial.
Read MoreIn 2019, teenager Anthony Templet of Louisiana called 911 to confess to killing his father. Here is the chilling motive behind why Anthony killed his father.
Read MoreWhat you thought you knew about the 2012 cannibal attack in Miami was totally disproved, but it's still not clear what prompted the viscious assault.
Read MoreGun-related deaths in the U.S. are on the rise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and Alabama definitely shows that.
Read MoreMichael Jackson debuted his gravity-defying lean in the "Smooth Criminal" music video. How did Jackson, and his dancers, accomplish this?
Read MoreCristhian Bahena Rivera drove Mollie Tibbetts to a corn field, where he dumped her body and covered her with corn leaves.
Read MoreThe Menendez brothers shocked the world when they were convicted of killing their parents. Allegations of abuse added to the already profound tragedy.
Read MorePhilip Brailsford, an ex-cop acquitted in the shooting death of Daniel Shaver, claimed he thought the unarmed man was reaching for a weapon when he opened fire.
Read MoreIs a perjury charge likely to be on the way for Alex Jones? A legal expert explains.
Read MoreTed Bundy's murderous crime spree left at least 30 women dead in five states from 1974 until he was captured in 1978. What happened to survivor Carol DaRonch?
Read MoreIt's one thing for the mob to decide to whack somebody. The problem is the body: How do you make the remains disappear? How about a nice, deep lake?
Read MoreOn March 13, 1996, Thomas Watt Hamilton made his way into Dunblane Primary School in Scotland and opened fire. There are a few possible reasons why he did it.
Read MoreAn elderly woman in Armenia once accidentally single-handedly disrupted internet access for the entire country. Here's how she did it.
Read MoreIn 2000, authorities were called to a property in California after neighbors reported hearing gunfire. This is the story of Justin and Glenn Taylor Helzer.
Read MoreGenuine Hollywood icons, the stars of decades' standing, are truly few and far between. Did they get to the top by playing nicely with others?
Read MoreGreek mythology helped the ancient people to understand the world. Here's how Athens altered its founding myth during its cultural peak.
Read MoreAbbie Hoffman was an icon of the counter-culture movement throughout the 1960s and active through the 1980s. Here is more about his tragic death in 1989.
Read MoreA group of unsuspecting young adults in Italy carried out some of the most vicious and sadistic killings in Italy's recent history.
Read MoreNichelle Nichols' brother, Thomas, was a member of the Heaven's Gate cult.
Read MoreActress Sophia Loren had an unexpected and unusual connection to Beninto Mussolini, the Italian dictator. Her sister actually married Mussolini's son.
Read MoreThere was one plan to assassinate Castro that seemed relatively normal at first glance, and that was to offer Cubans a bounty for his head.
Read MoreBehind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
Read MoreWe usually think of professional athletes as being at the very peak of physical condition, but when these athletes pass away, sometimes it's shocking stuff.
Read MoreElvis Presley's split with Priscilla Presley once reached a disturbing climax when Elvis nearly did the unthinkable.
Read MorePaul Simon and George Harrison were both singer-songwriters whose songs are beloved by multiple generations. Here is their friendship explained.
Read MoreAudrey Hepburn is famous for appearing in "My Fair Lady," but the singing voice in the movie isn't her own. Here's why her voice isn't what it seems.
Read MoreTwo artists of their respective genres might have stood head and shoulders above many of their contemporaries: Patti Smith and Bob Dylan. Here's their story.
Read MoreMikhail Gorbachev, former leader of the Soviet Union, filled many roles on the global stage during his long life. Some roles had greater importance than others.
Read MoreArthur Miller is considered to be among the greatest authors and playwrights ever. But who inherited his money after his death? Let's find out.
Read MoreActor Gregory Peck had a long and successful acting career. Here's why a back injury might have been the best thing to happen to his life in film.
Read MoreWhen Crispin Glover went on "The David Letterman Show" in 1987, he confused some. But come 1991, folks could have easily figured the whole thing out.
Read MoreLarry Flynt, founder of Hustler magazine and famous peddler of smut, amassed a fortune during his life. Here's who inherited his money when he died.
Read MoreChad Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, and Taylor Hawkins, who drummed for the Foo Fighters, were close friends, with Smith calling Hawkins his brother.
Read MoreJohn McAfee, of McAfee software, died on June 23, 2021, and among the questions that remain, some wonder about his widow Janice Dyson and what happened to her.
Read MoreEric Idle believed that his esoteric Piscean friend George Harrison would get along great with the otherworldly stardust-sprinkled Capricorn David Bowie.
Read MoreOld Hollywood star George Raft turned down more scripts than anyone realized. He was very particular about his roles.
Read MoreNo Doubt burst on the scene in the mid-1990s with its catchy music and lyrics. Here is the real meaning behind one of No Doubt's biggest hits, "Don't Speak."
Read MoreFew know of Gene Roddenberry's life before "Star Trek," or considered how that life may have influenced the show's development.
Read MoreThe answer might surprise many of Alfred Hitchcock's fans when he was asked what his favorite film was to direct.
Read MoreOn the Paramount Network, "Ink Master: Angels" was like an all-star matchup of sorts between four female tattoo artists and former "Ink Master" competitors
Read MoreAccording to Audrey Hepburn herself, she was no exception to Roman Holiday's sensational effect on the tear ducts.
Read MorePop singer Madonna spent a good portion of the 1980s courting controversy, and a video wound up with a call for a boycott from Pope John Paul II.
Read MoreTattoo artist and "Master Ink" alum Robbie Ripoll was performing a body suspension stunt at a tattoo convention when things went horrifically wrong.
Read MoreThere have been numerous show business partnerships over the years, but few were as long, loving, and successful as Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews.
Read MoreJames Dean didn't have a long resume from his time as an actor, but his screen presence continues to have an impact on entertainment to this day.
Read MoreWhen the end was drawing near for Mister Rogers, the man who liked us just the way we are, his spiritual musings culminated into a question he asked his wife.
Read MoreBob Dylan's recording debut happened when he played harmonica on a song with a musical icon but it ended with him leaving after just that one song.
Read MoreClint Eastwood seems to have had as many affairs as his body could handle.
Read MoreThe word paparazzi evokes images of invasive photographers harassing celebrities. The word paparazzi itself is actually a nod to their obnoxiousness.
Read MorePinocchio, the puppet who longed to become a human boy, is a beloved character of many a childhood. His roots extend to Italy in the 19th century.
Read MoreEven successful performers have had to face an occasional career bump, including, perhaps, getting fired from a series before finally hitting the big time.
Read MoreJimmy Webb's classic hit, "Highwayman," has been recorded by iconic singers and groups. Here is the real story behind Webb's inspiration for the song.
Read MoreElvis Presley is one of the most renowned musical artists of all time. The first person to ever record him was Marion Keisker of Sun Records.
Read MoreThough Charley Pride had mostly stopped releasing music by the early 2000s, he continued to perform right up until the end, when, in 2020, he died of COVID-19.
Read MoreAudrey Hepburn was one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses, but one of her greatest honors was having a tulip named after her in the Netherlands.
Read MoreActor Joe E. Tata, best known for his role as Nat (& Sal) Bussichio on one of the premier teen dramas of the '90s, "Beverly Hills 90210," has died.
Read MoreJames Dean was in a handful of films during his career, known for playing the troubled bad boy. Robert De Niro considers this Dean film one of his favorite.
Read MoreThe Three Stooges brought laughter to audiences for decades, with unlikely mayhem and slapstick. They also had to work through some personnel changes.
Read MoreJohn Lennon wrote his most emotional song after undergoing a controversial treatment method known as primal therapy. Here's the story of what happened.
Read MoreStanley Kubrick is recognized as one of the most influential directors of all time. Here is his very unexpected connection to the Nazi party's film industry.
Read MoreGeorge R. R. Martin has never been shy about naming his influences. House of the Dragon draws on an earlier civil war in English history: the Anarchy.
Read MoreSuzanne Somers was only in five seasons of "Three's Company" even though she was one of the most popular characters. Here's why.
Read MoreAudrey Hepburn's iconic little black dress sold for a staggering $800,000 at auction, with the proceeds going to benefit impoverished children.
Read MoreJimmie Walker played J.J. Evans on the 1970s sitcom "Good Times," but his relationship with his on-screen parents might surprise you.
Read MorePam Grier and Freddie Prinze Sr. had a close friendship and romantic relationship that ended tragically. Here's a look inside at what happened.
Read MoreJack Nicholson's filmography spans more than five decades so his recent absence from Hollywood for the last decade or so has been noticed and felt by audiences.
Read MoreThis seven-minute track from Led Zeppelin drew inspiration from ex-Beatle George Harrison's comments about the band's lack of ballads.
Read MoreCream and Jimi Hendrix seemed to be fans of each other's music. Cream even has Hendrix to thank for one of their biggest hits.
Read MoreKiss bassist and singer Gene "The Demon" Simmons' impressively long and limber tongue caused people once to think he had a cow's tongue.
Read MoreEdgar Allan Poe's story, "The Black Cat," details how a ghostly cat helped solve a murder. In 1961, a movie studio auditioned cats to play the titular role.
Read MoreWilliam Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, who starred in the original series of "Star Trek," had a strained friendship. Here is why Nimoy couldn't stand Shatner.
Read MoreVirginia Patton had a supporting role in the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," and director Frank Capra broke longstanding tradition when he cast her.
Read MoreFrom a charming hamlet in rural Alabama to the Hollywood Hills, here's where some of the stars of "The Andy Griffith Show" have been laid to rest.
Read MoreThe Who have a hit song that a lot of people think is titled "teenage wasteland" -- but the song is called "Baba O'Riley." Here's how it really got its name.
Read MoreJohn Wayne was one of the biggest film stars of Hollywood Westerns, but he once almost left Hollywood altogether. Here's why he nearly quit show business.
Read MoreLeon Vitali was an actor turned right-hand man to one of the most renowned directors in film. Here is the truth about his relationship with Stanley Kubrick.
Read MoreLeonard Cohen is often hailed as one of the greatest and most accomplished songwriters of the 20th century. Here's who inherited his money after his death.
Read MoreWilliam Shatner is known for playing Captain Kirk on Star Trek, and is considered a Hollywood royalty, but he was once reduced to living in his truck.
Read MoreEric B. & Rakim broke the hip-hop mold in 1986 with the release of their debut single, "Eric B. Is President." What happened after they split?
Read MoreSome actors are more excited about performing than others. And then there are those instances when it takes some special encouragement to get them to sign on.
Read MoreSoon-Yi admits that she became closer to Woody Allen in the 11th grade after she broke her ankle while playing soccer.
Read MoreRivalry between fellow professionals, even competitors, can be a friendly thing. Who understands your artistic endeavors better than another artist?
Read MoreW.C. Fields is said to have observed, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." Richard Pryor's estate was the subject of legal challenges.
Read MoreBob Welch was a member of the band Fleetwood Mac in the early 1970s, but he eventually left the band. Here's why Bob Welch left Fleetwood Mac.
Read MoreIt's not unheard of for a performer to find a certain level of success, only to turn around and step away from the spotlight for a while -- but decades?
Read MoreWhen it comes to trying and convicting in criminal cases, much of the attention is focused on the police. Equally important are the prosecutors.
Read MoreCats are the most popular pet in the world, with some breeds more popular than others. So let's take a look at the most popular cat breeds in the world.
Read MoreA surprising number of old-school actors, directors, and singers were closely associated with the mob. Here are some of the old Hollywood celebs with mob ties.
Read MoreHollywood loves a love story, especially when it involves young, attractive, up-and-coming performers who connect in a passionate, public romance.
Read MoreTupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. had an infamous feud, but here's what sparked 2Pac's diss track to Biggie Smalls.
Read MoreActor and celebrity personality Mr. T is a 1980s icon who graced both the silver screen and the TV screen. Here's how he got his name.
Read MorePerhaps we've all seen those words as part of a film: "based on a true story." The truth of a true story can sometimes be a matter of opinion -- legal opinion.
Read MoreElvis Presley is known as the king of rock 'n' roll, so it may surprise fans to know that his Grammy-winning songs were of a different genre altogether.
Read MoreThe on-screen magic was certainly present between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. But between Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable? Well, not so much.
Read MoreSometimes a period movie's production team will work overtime to make sure the film is as historically accurate as possible. And the devil's in the details.
Read MoreCarol Burnett had her share of hard times growing up, so she made sure there was poetic justice behind the placement of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Read MoreWolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" was highly praised by critics and was nominated at the Academy Awards.
Read MoreGrace Kelly was a Hollywood icon of the 1950s, but despite her fame, she remained a remarkably mysterious figure. Here's what you never knew about Grace Kelly.
Read MoreWhile Elvis Presley's rendition of Big Mama Thornton's song became one of his most famous, there was one live performance of the hit that Presley regretted.
Read MoreFrank Sinatra loathed "The Godfather," and especially took issue with the author of the book the award-winning film is based on, Mario Puzo.
Read MoreMaris Valainis starred as Jimmy Chitwood in "Hoosiers" and after the film came out he headed to Hollywood for acting. Here's where the jump-shot king is now.
Read MoreElvis Presley was snared by the allure of drugs and fame, but also by the search for spirituality that commonly turns the rich and famous toward the East.
Read MoreOmar Sharif is one of the most famous Egyptian actors of the 20th century, and he had a health scare that caused him to make some big lifestyle changes.
Read MoreRoman Polanski was convicted of a heinous sex crime and has spent the past four and a half decades on the run from the U.S. law enforcement apparatus.
Read MoreStevie Wonder is one of the most well-known and celebrated R&B musicians, known for his extraordinary talent. Here's the truth behind Stevie Wonder's real name.
Read MoreKate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" has become popular again thanks to Season 4 of "Stranger Things." So what exactly does it mean? Let's take a look.
Read MoreDuran Duran was one of the biggest bands influencing New Wave pop, making a huge impact on the music scene. Here's how Duran Duran got their name.
Read MoreFor years a party at the Playboy Mansion was the stuff of legend, a symbol of the ultimate Playboy lifestyle. But what were those parties actually like?
Read MoreJohn Amos played a starring role on the sitcom "Good Times" before he was fired. This is why Amos was fired from his role on "Good Times."
Read More"Young British Artist" Damien Hirst has collected 10,000 spot paintings as part of his latest work. Now, he'll be destroying a huge portion of them. Here's why.
Read MoreArnold was 17 years old with two small children when two friends convinced her to join them in auditioning for Ike Turner.
Read MoreMichael Stipe met R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck at a record shop and they quickly bonded over a shared love for punk music. How did the group form their name?
Read MoreThough there have been many comedians who have made us laugh over the years, there has only ever been one Robin Williams. Here's the sport that kept him sober.
Read MoreRobin Williams was a profoundly talented individual, with comic performances on TV, stage, and film, as well as serious roles. And don't forget about music.
Read MoreFred Rogers, creator and host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," famously behaved very deliberately on-camera, including his interaction with his pet fish.
Read MoreThe good people at Guinness World Records have been keeping track of all manner of accomplishment for a good many years, including cars balanced on heads.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen's song "The River" is one of his most iconic tracks. Here's the real story behind the legendary singer's melancholy ballad.
Read MoreOmar Sharif was a breakout star after his stunning work in "Lawrence of Arabia." His grandson, Omar Sharif Jr., is continuing in the family business.
Read MoreShemp Howard had a long and illustrious career as one-third of the Three Stooges. His 1955 death started off a filming technique that became a Hollywood norm.
Read MoreDifficult as it might be to believe at times, even rock stars started out as children. Tragically, even small children sometimes have to cope with great loss.
Read MoreThe celebrity world can definitely seem like a small one. Often, any two given public figures only have a few degrees of separation from one another.
Read MoreHere's why rap legends Cypress Hill were banned from "Saturday Night Live" after their first and only appearance in 1993.
Read MoreLamont Dozier made his name co-composing a number of hits for legendary Motown artists such as the Four Tops and the Vandellas, among others.
Read MoreBefore films like "The Godfather," "Goodfellas," and 1983's "Scarface," American movie-goers had "White Heat," "The Public Enemy," and 1932's "Scarface."
Read MoreIn a 2018 Lamont Dozier recalled what it was like to work alongside Motown legend Marvin Gaye. Here's the story of why Gaye wasn't a fan of Dozier.
Read MoreRoger Waters of Pink Floyd called this bass player one of the best there's ever been after seeing him play live in the 1960s.
Read MoreJohn Wayne's youngest son, Ethan Wayne, has commented about how his father's legacy was tarnished by the racially-charged comments he made to Playboy in 1971.
Read MoreRoger E. Mosley had a on film and TV, perhaps was best known for his work as TC on the original "Magnum, p.i." Mosley had a hand in creating that character.
Read MoreThe Beatles and Pink Floyd are both bands that were not together releasing music for a long period of time when compared to the lasting influence they had.
Read MorePerformers, mostly, are not the roles they play on film. Sweet Sandy in "Grease" had to get tough with a major entertainment corporation over royalties.
Read MoreOlivia Newton-John died on August 8, 2022, at 73 years old.
Read MoreOlivia Newton-John used medicinal marijuana to relieve pain and other symptoms she had from cancer.
Read MoreKurt Cobain called his band Nirvana. But it didn't start out that way. How did the iconic band's name come to be?
Read MoreOlivia Newton-John has died after a long struggle with breast cancer. The actress and singer had been diagnosed with the disease three times since the 1990s.
Read MoreWoodstock 99: How much money the controversial festival probably made
Read MoreMary O'Connor, Hugh Hefner's secretary, was a dedicated and valued employee and friend who was content with not being the center of attention.
Read MoreJoe Francis created a brand that rose to pop culture infamy and fell finally to the dustbin of history. This is the sudden rise and fall of Girls Gone Wild.
Read MoreRobin Williams and Christopher Reeve had a close relationship even before they were famous.
Read MoreIn the midst of the Who's success, "Behind Blue Eyes" expressed Townshend's frustrations over worldly pressures and temptations.
Read MoreThe narration of "Atlantic City" reads like dismal urban folklore, and its inspiration is not too far from that.
Read MoreHumphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall played major roles in fighting the persecutory practices of the government during the Hollywood Red Scare,.
Read MoreDespite the fact that the band believed Ringo Starr to be a step up as a drummer, The Beatles already had a following in Liverpool.
Read MoreBob Dylan has also never shied away from his opinions about Counting Crows, and they're not good.
Read MoreTheodor Geisel eventually became beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, publishing over 60 books in his lifetime. But it almost didn't happen at all.
Read MoreThe original Woodstock music festival was famous for lots of things: an incredible array of acts, and mud as well. Woodstock '99 also featured mud -- kind of.
Read MorePat Carroll had a long and vibrant performing career, mostly on stage and TV, but also as a voice artist, including Ursula in "The Little Mermaid."
Read MorePromoter John Scher was one of the organizers of the controversial Woodstock '99 music festival.
Read MoreControversial radio personality Alex Jones has already been found liable for damages against the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.
Read MoreNetflix's latest contribution to Jane Austen movies, "Persuasion," has sparked a firestorm of controversy. This is what Netflix's 2022 "Persuasion" got wrong.
Read MoreStevie Ray Vaughan was a music legend and inspiration to many contemporary artists. Here's who inherited Stevie Ray Vaughan's money after he died.
Read MoreFrom his childhood in a bizarre cult to a near-fatal car accident, here is the often tragic true story of famously private actor Joaquin Phoenix.
Read MoreDavid Bowie was once offered the role of a villain in a James Bond movie, but reportedly declined the role due to his dislike of Roger Moore.
Read MoreNaomi Judd was a country music powerhouse for decades, selling millions of records and earning more than a few professional awards along the way.
Read MoreDonald O'Connor forged a decent career in film at the end of Hollywood's Golden Age, with a number smaller films and stunning musicals to his credit.
Read MoreActress Carol Burnett is known for her charming personality and sketch comedy. Here is the explanation behind Burnett's lawsuit against the National Enquirer.
Read MorePink Floyd's The Wall brought us several timeless hits. But its greatest triumph may have been the last song on Side 3: "Comfortably Numb."
Read MoreDef Leppard spent years slaving over a single album, and they have withstood more than their fair share of tragedy, including divorce, addiction, and more.
Read MoreMarlon Brando is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Outside of acting, he was quite an unexpected innovator in another artistic industry.
Read MoreNichelle Nichols' legacy is not only marked for her role as Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, but also her remarkable dedication to helping NASA.
Read MoreRanked as one of the sexiest songs of all time, Olivia Newton-John's racy 1981 hit, "Physical," was originally intended for a musician with a different sound.
Read MoreGhost is not just a metal band. They are an entire phantasmagoria, haunted by the lore and rumors dreamed up by their lead singer and mastermind, Tobias Forge.
Read MoreAs scary as wildfires are, urban fires can be even more terrifying. Hotel fires have occurred around the world; here are the deadliest hotel fires in history.
Read MoreDepending on how you define miracle, supernatural occurrences are either plentiful (if you know how to look for them) or extremely rare, even nonexistent.
Read MoreThe United States of America officially divorced itself from royalty in 1776, when the Declaration of Independence told King George III to take a hike.
Read MoreIt would be hard to argue that warfare has ever been anything but cruel, costly, and painful. But there have been moments of honor amid the tragedy.
Read MoreBack in 2004, construction workers in Norwich, England discovered 17 bodies at the bottom of an 800-year-old well. Here is what we know so far about them.
Read MoreMost recognize 1950 as the year the U.S. invaded Korea to begin the Korean War. Actually, U.S. forces forged an attack on the country nearly a century prior.
Read MorePlenty of criminals from the 1930s went out in a hail of bullets. "Machine Gun" Kelly, however, went to prison. And not just any prison: Alcatraz.
Read MoreDespite strict dolphin conservation efforts implemented in the 1970s, these rules didn't save the Indus River dolphins from their many challenges.
Read MoreWhen a half-million Soviets invaded Finland in 1939, they thought it'd be an easy task and perfect present for their leader, Josef Stalin. They were wrong.
Read MoreMikhail Gorbachev is rightly remembered as the man who brought openness and restructuring to the Soviet Union. He was not above monetizing his image.
Read MoreIn 1991, Gorbachev found himself out of a job when his policies led to the end of the Soviet Union. So what happened to Mikhail Gorbachev?
Read MoreDiana Durr, a 49-year-old woman, died in Nebraska in 2009 in a bizarre but horrifying accident involving a Taco Bell sign and a gust of wind.
Read MoreIncreasingly, the kindergarten year is not only seen as a crucial time in a child's educational development, but is required by law. It wasn't always so.
Read MoreThe world was stunned to hear that former Soviet leader, Russian president, and one of the greatest statesmen of the age, Mikhail Gorbachev, died.
Read MoreThe ancient city of Ani isn't often listed as one of the world's natural wonders, but it holds plenty for lovers of archaeology and the Middle Ages.
Read MoreDifferent animals serve different purposes in a variety of human societies -- as pets, beasts of burden, sources of food, even objects of worship.
Read MoreMany an organization has a mascot -- businesses, sports teams, even cities. The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter had a storied mascot of its own.
Read MoreThomas Edison was a man on the move, creating and improving numerous devices we now take for granted. He was also intensely interested in Morse Code.
Read MorePre-historic art is a connection to ancient humanity, and Negev Desert rocks hold drawings that offer a look at life 6,000 years ago.
Read MoreNestled among priceless scientific treasures in the Galileo Museum is a shocking oddity: Three fingers from Galileo's right hand and a tooth are on display
Read MoreGenghis Khan was almost killed by an opposing soldier, and ultimately rewarded him in a pretty unusual way. Here's how Khan rewarded Jebe.
Read MoreMany major cities in the U.S. have thriving and historical Chinatown districts, but the oldest running Chinese restaurant in the U.S. is not in any of them.
Read MoreNostradamus is famous for his predictions well into the future, and supposedly he harnessed his psychic abilities using a trippy method.
Read MoreThis cocktail has a fascinating origin story: Egypt, Nazi busting during World War II, and world-traveling polyglot and "chemist-turned-barman" Joe Scialom.
Read MoreWhen Southern Cloud didn't arrive in Melbourne on time, no one was initially alarmed, but by the next morning, a massive search was underway.
Read MoreThough it's sometimes tempting to divide history up into distinct eras, the fact is the world's time line overlaps, with lives spanning events.
Read MoreBack in the '60s, hair length, especially for men, was very much an issue loaded with symbolism. This wasn't the first time in history that hair had meaning.
Read MoreThe radio remains a popular medium even today, but inventors who harnessed the power of radio waves did so for reasons other than entertainment and news.
Read MoreThe waters of Earth have claimed millions of ships and boats of all sizes and nationalities. Every once in a while, a wreck is found and explored.
Read MoreWinston Churchill was a tremendous force in English politics, especially during World War II. Part of his leadership was his rapid-fire, self-deprecating wit.
Read MoreWorld War II reached a devastating conclusion when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Piloting the bomber was Paul Tibbets.
Read MoreSandy Island was first notated by Captain James Cook during his many voyages of discovery. However, as it turns out, it may have never even actually existed.
Read MoreThe Vitruvian Man is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, but it may have been fooling us the whole time. Here's the story behind the Vitruvian Man.
Read MoreThe Great Male Renunciation at the end of the 1700s was a turning point in men's fashion.
Read MoreBuilt in the 1860s, the Rakotzbrücke bridge in Germany is such a unique architectural feat, locals at the time couldn't believe it was built by mortals.
Read MoreHumanity is dedicated to making things better, faster, more efficient. Sometimes, the original article really is quite effective, hundreds of years later.
Read MoreMany do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life.
Read MoreNostradamus: prestidigitatious prognosticator, pretty good French medical doctor, black hat aficionado, and ... the original crypto bro? Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe Tham Luang cave rescue of 13 young soccer players and their coach made international news. Here is the true story.
Read MoreThe various members of The Three Stooges created a truly lasting comedy legacy through films and, later, TV. Add to that a family connection to comic books.
Read MorePeople's names can change -- professionally, as a stage name, or personally, sometimes through marriage. Geographical names have been known to shift as well.
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, Bram Stoker didn't write the first vampire novel. It was actually written by John Polidori, and called "The Vampyre."
Read MoreIn 1999, a chain reaction at the Joyo fast research reactor in Tokaimura, Japan, triggered what is thought to be one of the country's worst nuclear accidents.
Read MoreRussian Tsar Ivan the Terrible largely ruled by fear, but things got out of hand, even for him. Here is the death of Ivan the Terrible's son explained.
Read MoreBenito Mussolini, the Italian dictator who led the country between 1922 and 1943, was a known womanizer. Here is the incredible truth behind his love life.
Read MoreSo imagine a pastoral village of greenery and quaint canals that looks so peaceful and quiet. One of the key reasons is no cars are allowed.
Read MoreTo this day, Kamapua'a is said to reign from the ocean, protecting the pigs of Kohala and abundance of life in Hawaii, by roaming its many waterfalls.
Read MoreIt's a common enough dark joke: Someone goes out for a quick errand and doesn't come back for years. A 1913 New York City parks commissioner did exactly that.
Read MoreOne set of discoveries in the 1960s, though, led researchers to dub a particular cave the "Cave of Horrors." This cave, unlike others, held a surprise.
Read MoreWhatever the means, a person who dies by suicide leaves an unfillable hole in the lives of those left behind. This is too frequently true in Alaska.
Read MoreA preschool-age child goes missing on a family excursion. A heartbreaking scenario, resolved when the child is located later and returned -- or was he?
Read MoreAnne Frank is remembered for her intimate diary that she kept while hiding from the Nazis. Her older sister, Margot, also kept a diary during this time.
Read MoreHistory is full of dramatic and difficult prisoner exchanges. Let's take a look at some of the most famous cases.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman, a woman who escaped enslavement and helped dozens of others to do so, was deeply respected by Lincoln's secretary of state, William Seward.
Read MoreWhen Abraham Lincoln was running for president, he was met with criticism and threats. One man used his facial follicles to protest Lincoln's potential win.
Read MoreHhats used to be ubiquitous in Western culture, but more recently, they've begun to fall out of style. These are some reasons why men stopped wearing hats.
Read MoreMississippi's "Turning Angel" statue phenomenon is said to be caused by an optical illusion -- but it comes with a disturbing history.
Read MoreMany sports have their moments of risk, even danger -- whether it involves a team or a solitary pursuit. Even bicycling apparently had its moments at first.
Read MoreThe presidency of Abraham Lincoln was one of the most crucial, difficult periods in American history -- a civil war, and the question of emancipation.
Read MoreShark attacks are rare but every year some are reported. An exclusive interview with a shark expert reveals why this island is a hotbed for shark attacks.
Read MoreAlexander the Great is certainly a prominent figure in the history of ancient civilizations, but his father, Philip II, also has long-lasting influence.
Read MoreAs with the nation overall, Mississippi's homicide rates have risen over the past few years, with citizens demanding more from the state's elected officials.
Read MoreThe odds of dying in a roller coaster accident are relatively slim, though the following stories might give you a little more pause before strapping in.
Read MoreSelf-sacrifice, through penance, or personal generosity, or heroic acts on behalf of others, is a common theme in the lives of saints, including St. Dominic.
Read MoreThree decades before Pennsylvania men came up with the Kevin Bacon game, mathematicians were playing a similar game with one of their own. Here's the story.
Read MoreThe 1938 disappearance of 4-year-old Marjorie West is one that is enigmatic. With many theories as to what happened, here is why the case remains a mystery.
Read MoreHere are some of the world's most powerful tribes and the men and women that made them great.
Read MoreSalman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," received a yearly reminder of the fatwa that was issued against him, which he called his "unfunny valentine."
Read MoreGiven Sir Harry Oakes was a well-known man in the upper echelons of Bahamas society, his murder didn't go without publicity.
Read MoreIt's easy to debate the historicity of Jesus and the veracity of accounts concerning the Last Supper. These are some things you get wrong about the Last Supper.
Read MoreMany's the new parent who will try to hedge their bets in regard to their newborn's health and future prospects, whether through nurturing or invoking luck.
Read MoreAncient Egyptian medicine was surprisingly advanced in some respects, and ancient Egyptians used barley and wheat for more than one purpose.
Read MoreMatchsticks are a common staple of our home, but they weren't actually invented on purpose. Here's how the matchsticks we use today were created by accident.
Read MoreFormer president Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI investigating potential Espionage Act violations. Here's what the Espionage Act is.
Read MoreWhen e-commerce started it was widely panned. However, 50 years on we're buying and selling more than ever and it may be thanks to students and marijuana.
Read MoreRobert Liston might be best known for his scientific contributions to the advances of medicine, but he's also known for a devastating surgical accident.
Read MoreThough complicated, just like many governments and societies in the world, Islamic culture and state vary considerably in customs and belief practices.
Read MoreRay Kroc was reportedly worth $600 million at the time of his death in 1984.
Read MoreIf you've seen medieval art, you may have noticed the weird way artists depicted babies and children. They were painted that way on purpose, art historians say.
Read MoreYou'd think that with an entire kingdom waiting for him, Prince Charles would have, well, enough. Apparently he enjoys the company of shady billionaires.
Read MoreWest Virginia is in the midst of an opioid crisis, with an increasing number of people dying every year from drugs. This is what the state is dealing with.
Read MoreHopes have been increasing that WNBA star Brittney Griner might be part of a prisoner exchange with Russia -- possibly involving other detained Americans.
Read MoreF. Lee Bailey was one of the legendary attorneys who defended OJ Simpson during his famous trial. Here's what happened to Bailey after the Simpson trial.
Read MoreIn 2021 an archeological dig in Peru stumbled upon another mystery of the past. A petrified man was revealed, but he was found in a very unusual posture.
Read MoreThey may be long dead, but their legacy lives on. These famous dead people are still causing the world problems today.
Read MoreSea burials conjure thoughts of ancient cultures, but it's actually still legal to do today in the U.S. Here's what happens to a body that is buried at sea.
Read MoreThe lord chamberlain works closely with the monarch and is the senior officer of the Royal Household.
Read MoreA seemingly innocent child's toy was banned by Germany as a concealed surveillance device. What is this toy, and what lies underneath its cute exterior?
Read MoreThe opioid epidemic and an uptick in addiction and drug overdose deaths are hitting the U.S. Here's the disturbing truth about drug overdose deaths in Kentucky.
Read MoreThe controversial 1970 Chicago Seven trial was presided over by Judge Julius Hoffman. Here's what happened to Hoffman after his convictions were overturned.
Read MoreAbbie Hoffman was born in Massachusetts in 1936 and earned his fame in American culture as a political activist during the height of the hippie movement.
Read MoreYou probably know it was bad, but here's why the Waco siege was worse than you think.
Read MoreHere's what you need to know about Nepal's centuries-old tradition of Kumari and what it's like to be one of the child goddesses today.
Read MoreSidewalks are notorious for lulling pedestrians into a false sense of security. However, danger lurks even after pedestrians enter a building.
Read MoreAlthough hundreds of mass graves are known, not all of them have actually been excavated. These are some of the largest mass graves ever discovered.
Read MoreIn Australia, one man has gotten more familiar than most with the juice boxes and crackers served up at blood donation centers.
Read MoreSome believe that largely due to Redl's influence, he ultimately brought about the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
Read MoreThe High Renaissance painter Raphael was prolific in more ways than one.
Read MoreThe central text of Judaism is, without doubt, the Talmud. Just how long is it?
Read MoreJohn Wilkes Booth is probably the most well-known of the Booth clan. What many don't know is that he came from a prominent family, and had a famous sibling.
Read MoreAlbert Woodfox, a former inmate who spent more than four decades in solitary confinement and recently died, wanted to visit one specific place when freed.
Read MoreRank has its privileges, and perhaps especially so when the life of a brutal dictator is at stake, requiring constant, personal medical supervision.
Read MoreWhat at first seemed like a commendable gesture on Elon Musk's part soon turned into a PR nightmare for the Tesla Motors and SpaceX executive.
Read MoreBeginning in the early 1970s, this remote area was the site of multiple disappearances and murders. This is the Texas Killing Fields explained.
Read MoreSince humans have looked up to the cosmos, Mars has been an object of fascination. As technology has improved, the planet's secrets have slowly become revealed.
Read MoreBowling, or the art of knocking down pins with a heavy ball, is one of the most cherished of American pastimes. Here's its surprisingly long history.
Read MoreThe shooting of Irish immigrant Patrick Joseph "Cruxy" O'Connor in 1922 represents the only Irish Republican Army (IRA) attack to occur in the United States.
Read MoreInternational organizations, no matter their purpose, require leadership of some kind. Analysts now speculate about future leadership of al-Qaeda.
Read MoreMGM Resorts lead other Vegas casinos in terms of foot traffic — here's why.
Read MoreIn the summer of 2022, priceless artifacts from a 350-year-old Spanish shipwreck were discovered. They might help reveal the fate of the vessel.
Read MoreHistory is full of stories of a explorer "discovering" a place whose existence was common knowledge to the local population -- and then naming the "discovery."
Read MoreThe impact of the sewing machine goes far beyond just saving some effort when making clothes. Here's how the sewing machine changed history forever.
Read MoreEven a stopped clock is right twice a day, and celebrities can attract very morbid speculations. These are some famous deaths predicted before they happened.
Read MoreThe residents of Tangier Island in Virginia speak a distinct dialect that is entirely unique to the island. These are the origins of the accent.
Read MoreIvana Trump died on July 14, 2022, in New York but her burial place is not the usual plot. Here's what you need to know about where Ivana Trump is buried.
Read MoreThe infamous Nazi Führer and dumb, dumb mustache enthusiast was, as many people know already, big into painting.
Read MoreWhen you hear West Point, you think of military ethic, leadership, integrity, and character. You don't think of alcohol-fueled riots ... but one did happen.
Read MoreSir Thomas Phillipps was not just an antiquarian and collector of books; he was a bibliomaniac, the greatest collector of manuscripts the world has ever known.
Read MoreSometimes, massive shifts in world history turn on the simplest of things -- a chance encounter, a missed turn, or lousy weather over a target.
Read MoreCucumbers are a delicious veggie treat, particularly on hot summer days. Here is the interesting story behind the popularly-used phrase, "Cool as a cucumber."
Read MoreA raised middle finger has been a nonverbal "f*** you" through various societies for a long time, dating all the way back to the first democracy.
Read MoreEurope has long been viewed as a continent of culture and sophistication. However, this wasn't true with 17th century politician John de Witt's gruesome death.
Read MoreThe labor movement and its most notable tool, the strike, date back to ancient Egypt in the 12th century B.C. Here's a look at history's first labor strike.
Read MoreChristianity is the largest faith in the world. Out of the approximately 8 billion humans living on this Earth, over 2 billion call themselves Christian.
Read MoreDry ice is useful in several ways, and can even be used to create cool party effects, but what really happens to your body If you eat dry ice?
Read MoreThe tragic 1976 murder of Sal Mineo was initially blamed on his lifestyle, but it turned out that his killer was a complete stranger.
Read MoreMajor Herbert Rowe Armstrong was a respected lawyer in England. He was accused of murdering his wife and attempting to poison a business rival with arsenic.
Read MoreWith Chris Dawson convicted of his wife Lynette's murder, here's a look back at the case that was spotlighted by the hit podcast, "The Teacher's Pet."
Read MoreIn the 1980s, Elisabeth Broderick and her husband had been going through the divorce from hell. Here's who inherited Dan's fortune after his murder.
Read MoreIn 1980, Sister Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan, a Catholic missionary, drove to the airport in San Salvador to pick up Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford.
Read MoreElizabeth Wettlaufer is one of the worst serial killers of the 21st century — and she killed her elderly victims at their most vulnerable. Here's the story.
Read MoreJohn McAfee was legendary in the world of computers. After he sold his company, however, the spotlight was focused on him for possibly criminal reasons.
Read MoreThe murder of Nicole Brown Simpson sparked an infamous car chase and murder trial that captivated the nation. This is what the crime scene looked like.
Read MoreIn 2014, Jin Feng Chen failed to report for work at a Chinese restaurant near his Guilderland, New York home. He and his family were later found dead.
Read MoreA naive of Sunderland, England, Mamie Stuart was described as an attractive woman who had dreams of becoming a star. But then she mysteriously disappeared.
Read MoreWas there a serial killer prowling for young victims in Three Forks? To find out the answer, the FBI relied on a new and untested technique.
Read MoreConvicted murderer Dennis Stafford and actor Michael Caine might seem to have little in common, but Stafford actually blames Caine for his bad reputation.
Read MoreThe Cowdens mysteriously disappeared during a camping trip in 1974 and were found murdered months later.
Read MoreThe martyrdom of Rutilio Grande led to the martyrdom of Oscar Romero.
Read MoreBrandi Worley got 120 years in jail after she murdered her two children in 2016 when her husband, Jason, asked for a divorce. Here's where Jason Worley is now.
Read MoreFriday, November 2, 1945, was another beautiful fall day in Campbell, California, a suburb of San Jose. Unfortunately, it ended terribly for Thora Chamberlain.
Read MoreThe mafia was alive and well in Philadelphia in the '90s, according to FBI files. Here's the story of mob boss Joey Merlino's murder acquittal.
Read MoreYou may have learned at some point in your life that a group of crows is called a "murder." Where did this phrase come from?
Read MoreThe 1955 murder charge against Armie Hammer's grandfather is just one of the scandals that happened within the Hammer family.
Read MoreLawyer Linda Kenney Baden has made a name for herself because of high profile criminal cases like the murder trial of Phil Spector. Here is where she is today.
Read MoreJane Doe 59 was identified as Reet Jurvetson 46 years after her murder.
Read MoreSeptember 1963 proved to be deadly amidst the turbulent Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, Ala. The murder of 13-year-old Virgil Ware added to the fire.
Read MoreConvicted kidnapper and murderer Marc Dutroux was part of a child sex ring in which children were assaulted, tortured, and killed. Where is he now?
Read MoreThe 1980 murders of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkinson have remained unsolved to this day. Here's what happened and why we still don't know the truth.
Read MoreOne murder is horrendous enough; how much more tragic when an individual takes the lives of several people at once. What happens to the convicted?
Read MoreIn 1973, David McGreavy brutally murdered Clive and Elsie Ralph's three young children. Here is what Elsie's life was like after her children's deaths.
Read MoreOn June 12, 1963, someone made good on their threats against Evers' life. He exited his car carrying t-shirts when he was shot in the back.
Read MoreWhen the leader of Iran issued a death sentence for novelist Salman Rushdie, it applied not just to the writer, but others involved with "The Satanic Verses."
Read MoreIn 1990, North Carolina resident Stacey Stanton was found brutally murdered in her apartment. Here is more information about the crime scene of her murder.
Read MoreNBA star Paul Pierce survived a violent attack in 2000 and physically rebounded quickly. But the emotional scars of the attack would prove harder to overcome.
Read MoreNews from the U.K. shocked the world in 1993 when the remains of a teenage girl were found buried in the back yard of her parents, Fred and Rosemary West.
Read MoreAhmaud Arbery's killers were convicted in state court, and later were convicted as well in federal court for hate crime.
Read MoreIn 1971, John List killed his family and then disappeared. Why had he done it? Where had he gone? This is the terrifying true story of the List family murders.
Read MoreIn 2016, one innocent man lost his life when he mistakenly became the target of a gang-related assassination in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Read MoreThe media frenzy surrounding the trial of the Menendez brothers introduced many viewers to their larger-than-life star attorney, Leslie Abramson.
Read MoreIn seeking a criminal conviction, motive is a crucial part of the puzzle. That was true for the Menendez brothers, convicted of killing their parents.
Read MoreThere are those tragic stories which evoke exceptional heartbreak. One such story is that of a family, camping in an Iowa park, killed in their tent.
Read MoreThe death of the man who inspired the main character of "On the Waterfront" is still unsolved today.
Read MoreFrank Sinatra married four times, and each of his wives left indelible marks on the legendary singer's life and career. Read more about his relationships.
Read MoreParticularly during the so-called Golden Age of Hollywood, movie studios were forces to be reckoned with -- fiefdoms that answered only to themselves.
Read MoreMichael Jackson's "Invincible" album, released in 2001, wasn't his most popular, but it was his most expensive. Here's how much the album cost.
Read MoreJohn Lennon stole from a music shop on the Beatles' first trip abroad and the item he stole was used in the band's debut single.
Read MorePete Townshend and Jimmy Page are rock 'n' roll icons, but one song inspired them both to pursue a music career.
Read MoreMusic lives on forever — even if the amazing artists who created it leave us earlier than expected, like the 12 on the following list, who died in their 40s.
Read MorePhil Collins replaced Peter Gabriel as Genesis' vocalist in 1975.
Read MoreThe Mamas and the Papas put the "flower" in "flower power." But things were dark behind the scenes. These are some tragic details about The Mamas and the Papas.
Read MoreDoris Day's bright smile, acting talent, and singing voice made her an icon of entertainment. Here is who inherited her money following her 2019 death.
Read MoreMama Cass Elliot of The Mamas and the Papas had a daughter, but Cass never named the father before her death. Here's what happened to Owen Elliot-Kugell.
Read MoreMurder ballads have been around for centuries, and the tradition continues to this day. Here are 14 songs inspired by chilling, real-life crimes.
Read MoreSwing music grew out of big-band jazz music and inspired a dance craze in the process.
Read MoreWhitney Houston's relationship with singer and New Edition frontman Bobby Brown was filled with drug use, abuse, and controversy.
Read MoreMusician and actor Steven Van Zandt rose to fame as a co-founder of the E Street Band. He credits one band for pursuing music instead of being a gangster.
Read MoreThe organ is a staple of the background music of many major league baseball stadiums. This was the first baseball team to entertain fans with organ music.
Read MoreNot everyone opposed Jim Crow with direct civil disobedience. Some, including Marian Anderson, affected change by following their passions in other areas.
Read MoreKnown for its fast pace and joyous sound, bluegrass music actually explores dark, serious themes and without industrial changes, it may not even have been born.
Read MoreThough they differ lyrically and musically, Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Berry wrote songs with the same name that dealt with the promise of the American dream.
Read MoreA slew of historically significant locations serves as Italy's Museum of Abandonment — an experimental museum where visitors can walk through Italy's history.
Read MoreJames Taylor's had a well-publicized marriage to musician Carly Simon, but his current wife is Caroline Smedvig. Here's the story behind their relationship.
Read MoreWhen you think of metal music, a few key influential bands immediately come to mind. Judas Priest. Motörhead. Iron Maiden. And, of course, Metallica.
Read MoreJoan Jett's first music teacher told her girls couldn't play rock and roll. Her first solo album was rejected by 23 record labels. None of that stopped her.
Read MoreThat diesel engine that powers the 18-wheelers and heavy equipment and farm implements? It's actually named after its genius inventor: Rudolf Diesel.
Read MoreOn a late autumn evening in 1964, Bruce Lee stood in the center of the room glaring at his opponent, Wong Jack Man.
Read MoreIn David Bowie's iconic mug shot he effortlessly produced one of the coolest police photos in existence. This is the arrest that led to it.
Read MoreBiblical names can sometimes take on a whole different meaning separate from the behavior of their biblical namesake. Here's the meaning behind Zacchaeus' name.
Read MoreActor Sophia Loren is well-known as one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood, and it turns out she's also a F-A-N of a particular classic board game.
Read MoreClarence Clemens was the long-time saxophone player with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. His last performance, though, was with this unexpected artist.
Read MoreIn early '76, Farrah Fawcett was an up-and-coming starlet. Let's take a look at the real story behind the actress' iconic red swimsuit poster.
Read MoreOlivia Newton-John enjoyed a long career, continuing as a successful recording artist for decades. She almost canceled one of her most popular singles.
Read MoreThe musical "Grease" is full of iconic songs that are ingrained in American culture. Here's the "Grease" duet that Foo Fighters made cool all over again.
Read MoreBlinking has come to mean giving way -- whoever blinks first in a negotiation, for instance. But actual blinking isn't surrender; it's healthful and necessary.
Read MoreBaseball is filled to the brim with unusual nicknames, and it's been like that probably for as long as anybody can remember. Let's look at Pete Rose's.
Read MoreSince the 1830s, Mormons have been at the center of numerous social, political, and physical attacks. This is the untold truth of anti-Mormonism.
Read MoreNichelle Nichols played the character of Lieutenant Commander Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" and several "Star Trek" movies.
Read MoreMillions visit Yellowstone National Park each year, and while the park is a sight to behold, it's also home to some dangerous nature, led by its hot springs.
Read MoreElvis Presley is known as the King of Rock N' Roll, but he also has a sandwich named after him. Here's what his signature sandwich looks like.
Read MoreClimbing Mt. Everest is not an easy feat and can usually take a couple of months to complete. However, these two added in a trip to the Indian Ocean as well.
Read MoreMost people are at least a little familiar with heroes and monsters from Greek mythology, but ancient Greek beliefs about ghosts aren't as widely known.
Read MoreJohnny Cash's recording of "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" may be the most well-known version of that particular song. What is the story behind it?
Read MoreThe spirits of dead folks were apparently quite the force in Mesopotamia. Here's what the ancient Mesopotamians believed about ghosts.
Read MoreOlimpia Maidalchini was the sister-in-law of Pope Innocent X, who actually had more political power than the pope himself. This is her haunting ghost story.
Read MoreThe town of Aceredo, Spain, was flooded in 1992 to create a reservoir. When water levels dip below average, the ghost village can be seen and visited once more.
Read MoreSome of the aspects of ancient Egyptian ghosts could seem very familiar even thousands of years later. Here's what the ancient Egyptians believed about ghosts.
Read MoreDonald Trump asked for a special master to oversee the investigation into his potential mishandling of classified documents. Here's what a special master is.
Read MoreMikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR, died in August 2022. In 2014, Gorbachev sounded the alarm about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Read MoreSince it opened in 2002, Guantanamo Bay has spent the last two decades being a highly controversial symbol of America's War on Terror.
Read MoreWhen people think of great victories of the 20th century, Poland rarely comes to mind. But here's how Poland might have saved Europe from communism.
Read MoreNancy Pelosi made history as the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House. Here are some things you might not know about her life and career.
Read MoreOn Monday, FBI agents visited former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago in a surprise raid, with outlets reporting it's in connection to missing documents.
Read MoreU.S. presidents tend to h ave high net worths, but what about current president Joe Biden? Here's how much President Joe Biden is really worth.
Read MoreIn the summer of 2022, a rather contentious issue was the source of headlines coming out of Washington for a few weeks: toxic military burn pits.
Read MoreWhen a congressperson dies in office, the act of replacing them is more complicated than you might think. Here's how hard it is to fill a vacated House seat.
Read MorePolitical campaigns often rely on a catchy, easily remembered slogan to raise awareness of a candidate. Donald Trump used "Make America Great Again" -- MAGA.
Read MoreThe death penalty has always been a controversial policy in the U.S., partly due to its racial bias. These are the death penalty's disturbing racial statistics.
Read MoreMikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, had choice words when it came to his opinion of one of former President Donald Trump's policies.
Read MoreGregory Peck is known for starring in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but his relationship with president Lyndon Johnson almost landed him an even more important job.
Read MoreWhen President George Washington died, many couldn't imagine an America without him. Here is how one ambitious doctor tried to bring Washington back to life.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson had an impressive array of responsibilities. He was part of the Committee of Five, and he also drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreBarack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
Read MoreBut tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
Read MoreJimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
Read MoreThe former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. based on accusations of trafficking cocaine and smuggling.
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe is remembered as one of the greatest beauties to grace the silver screen. Here is the religion in which she found meaning in late in her life.
Read MoreEven non-religious people probably know the harrowing Biblical saga of Jonah and the whale. What was his life like after being swallowed by the giant creature?
Read MoreLooking at the state of politics, it's hard not to think that human beings have made a mess and wonder if another species of animal could do a better job.
Read MoreKing Tutankhamun has become the post-mortem ambassador into the world of Egyptology. A theory has emerged that may shed some light on the boy king's death.
Read MoreSylvester Stallone used to be so poor he could barely afford food, and was forced to sell his beloved childhood dog. Here's how the dog ended up in "Rocky."
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II not only presides over the United Kingdom, if only as a figurehead, but also controls a significant amount of personal wealth.
Read MoreScientists have observed several species of primates carrying around their deceased infants in what seems to be the animals' practice of grief.
Read MoreModern society might not agree on much, but surely most people think that penguins are high up on the scale of adorable wildlife. Take Lala, for instance.
Read MoreAs with "Game of Thrones," "House of the Dragon" is also based on real history, and in this case, Princess Rhaenyra faces a very similar challenge and war.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II retains various forms of address through honor or custom. Here are the most surprising titles held by Queen Elizabeth II.
Read MoreScientists plumbing the depths of the ocean discovered a portion of the sea floor that looked like the yellow brick road from "The Wizard of Oz."
Read MoreDifferent forms of journalism have different demands, whether print, streaming, or TV. While you rarely see print reporters, TV journalists are in front of you.
Read MoreFans of the HBO series, "Game of Thrones," are familiar with Valyrian steel. Here is the real-life inspiration for George R.R. Martin for such a material.
Read MoreOn January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United States Capitol building to try and stop Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden's victory.
Read MoreThere might still be a few people who think Hollywood royalty live lives somehow more magical and less painful that the rest of us do. Sadly, that's a myth.
Read MoreIn 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. Why do Brits think they will get 12 days off work if the queen dies? And will they actually?
Read MoreOne of the key components after the queen dies will be the Accession Council, which handles the accession of the next monarch to the throne.
Read MoreWhen Queen Elizabeth II dies, every person in line to the throne will find their position changed.
Read MoreWhen Queen Elizabeth dies, the British public and government, as well as those of her realms across the world, will have to deal with what happens next.
Read MoreThe life of the U.K.'s royal family is filled top to bottom with traditions dating back centuries. Many will come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Read MoreIt stands to reason that a nation would go into mourning upon the death of a beloved leader like Queen Elizabeth II. That plays out in specific ways.
Read MoreWith Queen Elizabeth II at 96 years old, one controversial theory pits Prince William against his father as the next king.
Read MorePrince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and rape allegations against him mean that experts have different opinions on his future once Charles is king.
Read MoreUnlike U.S. currency, which only features portraiture of deceased individuals, some of the U.K.'s present money features the picture of Queen Elizabeth II.
Read MoreNo matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
Read MoreRoxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II is England's longest serving monarch. Here are the new titles in which her grandson William will assume after his father becomes king.
Read MoreWhen Prince Charles becomes king, he will immediately begin his duties as sovereign, which will take him away from Buckingham Palace and from London for days.
Read MoreBritish monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
Read MoreOne event you'll rarely see Queen Elizabeth II attend, though — or any king or queen throughout history, for that matter — is a funeral.
Read MoreWhen Queen Elizabeth II eventually passes away, her son Charles will become king. Here's how soon Charles will ascent to the throne after the queen's death.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside her mother and father.
Read MoreBesides her sense of duty to English citizens, the queen of England also has in her possession some downright surprising things.
Read MoreUnlike in the Western world, when it comes to royalty, a name comes with a lot of history and isn't as simple as a first, middle, and last name.
Read MoreMost of Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughters and great-granddaughters bear the name Elizabeth.
Read MoreYolanda King, the oldest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died on May 15, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 51. Here's her story.
Read MoreIf you're like most people, you probably seriously look forward to long weekends. In fact, you might think it would be great if every weekend were long.
Read More"Magnum P.I." star Roger E. Mosley died on August 7 at the age of 83. Let's look at what Mosley really thought of working with Tom Selleck.
Read MoreAncient fossils can reveal a lot about what Earth may have looked like before humans came into existence. A U.K. fossil may be Earth's first animal predator.
Read MoreEric Clapton and Jimmy Page recorded songs together in the 1960s, but they ended up in a bitter feud. Here's the story of Clapton and Page's feud.
Read MoreBodybuilding is not always a healthy sport, and many bodybuilders push their bodies to extremes. Here is the dark side of bodybuilding.
Read MoreIn Hollywood, you're only as good as your last film, unless you somehow manage to permanently antagonize the head of an entire movie studio.
Read MoreAlaska's Iditarod race has long captured the national imagination, being both romanticized and controversial. This is the dark truth about the Iditarod.
Read MoreThalidomide has become the world's greatest cautionary tale against the use of pharmaceuticals before they have been fully tested.
Read MoreWhat goes up must come down, or so goes the old gravitational observation. That includes objects sent to orbit Earth -- but just where exactly do they land?
Read MoreBirds exist on every continent, and experts aren't exactly certain how many there are. Here's the terrifying reality the world would face if birds went extinct.
Read MoreBubble wrap might be fun to pop, but it also serves another purpose: potentially saving your life. Bubble wrap can be used to prevent hypothermia.
Read MoreWhen it comes to phenomena that can be seen in the sky, none is quite as impressive as that of a solar or lunar eclipse. But what exactly is a transit?
Read MoreWhile the moon is essential to Earth's functioning, is Earth returning the favor?
Read MoreSome objects in space make it seem as if dinosaurs were roaming around yesterday. These ancient objects are some of the oldest in the universe.
Read MoreJoke all you want about which came first, the chicken or the egg? One "which was first" discussion perplexing scientists involves animals on land and sea.
Read MoreAt first glance, the rules of good health seem pretty simple: eat right, maintain a reasonable weight, exercise. For some people, it really isn't that simple.
Read MoreCanada is generally regarded as a pleasant, friendly place, the terrific neighbor to the north of the United States. You might even weigh less there, too.
Read MoreDinosaurs have long held an interest for people. Recently, the terrible droughts that Texas is experiencing has uncovered a fascinating dinosaur discovery.
Read MoreAlaska is the coldest state in the U.S., and this notion has been continuously perpetuated in the media for decades. But not every region is the same.
Read MoreHeat waves are increasing in frequency and severity. Here's what this consequence of global warming can do to your body and mind.
Read MoreAfrican Grey parrots are known to be among the smartest parrot species, and Alex was perhaps the most intelligent of them all. These were his final words.
Read MoreFish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and human beings gotta use the bathroom. Scholars are still learning about Roman toilet practices, one artifact at a time.
Read MoreClimate change is causing droughts to be more frequent and severe. Here's what you need to know about what really happens during a drought and why it matters.
Read MoreDr. Stephen Hawking was one of the most prominent scientists to ever live, and he had a grave warning about humans trying to contact extraterrestrials.
Read Morebaby koalas famously eat eucalyptus leaves, but they must first ingest their mother's poop before being able to so safely. Here's how it works.
Read MoreEven the casual observer of a clear night sky will pretty much take for granted that the stars in their heavens are more or less a constant. Until they aren't.
Read MoreIBM and the University of Michigan have had an ongoing competition for who can create the world's smallest computer.
Read MoreResearch scientists, especially biologists, invest enormous amounts of time observing their chosen subjects. Sometimes, one they didn't choose shows up, too.
Read MoreNASA's Artemis mission aims to send humanity back to the moon, as well as visit Mars — these cosmic exploration plans will take years and billions to realize.
Read MoreAs observation technology gets more and more advanced, scientists are increasingly able to learn about distant areas of space without leaving Earth.
Read MoreSome pets can be notoriously picky when it comes to their food, but in general the owners probably aren't paying too much attention to the labels. They should.
Read MoreLet's face it, even the most avid surfers among us have very little chance of ever being bitten and killed by a shark. What happens if you are bitten, though?
Read MoreIt's pretty commonly accepted that crows are above-average in intelligence. Apparently that extends not only to recognition, but something resembling gratitude.
Read MoreWe take a lot of things for granted in the workspace, including Charles Darwin's unexpected invention that changed the way people work forever.
Read MoreThe moon is covered in a fine powdery substance that is both sharp and toxic. Moon dust has even made some astronauts sick and scientists are still studying it.
Read MoreIt's surprisingly common for people who give organs to their partners to come to have doubts about the situation later.
Read MoreLene Hau of Denmark is a world-renowned physicist for her work with light, and became the first to successfully slow down light.
Read MoreBright and mysterious Venus was once considered a possible second Earth, but nothing could be further from the truth: Venus is more like Earth's opposite.
Read MoreAs researchers increasingly focus attention on Krabee disease, more data has illuminated that certain groups may more commonly develop it. Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe water cycle is one of the most important processes on the planet. It is largely responsible for rivers, lakes, drinking water, and more.
Read MoreFingernails grow at different speeds depending on your body temperature. Here's why fingernails grow faster when you're feeling hot.
Read MoreMankind has done a number on the world's birds, but sometimes conservation efforts work. Here are 14 stunning birds that have been reintroduced to the wild.
Read MoreAccording to Yahoo News, scientists believe that 50,000 gigantic jets occur yearly. This phenomenon can be likened to a lightning bolt on steroids.
Read MoreThe Sumatran rhino is considered a critically endangered species, with only 80 remaining in the world. Here is the sad reason why one rhino died in 2019.
Read MoreMany turn to music as a way to help them concentrate on a task at hand. Here is the scientific reason why video game soundtracks can make you more productive.
Read MoreIn the summer of 2022 Kentucky and St. Louis, both experienced historical 1,000-year flooding in the same week. But what is a 1,000 year flood?
Read MoreIn the midst of misery, there was a small group of Russians who, in one of the most incredible stories of World War II, actually chose to starve to death.
Read MoreThe Great Barrier Reef is important to both economies and ecology. Here is the unexpected role that bird poop has played in the decline of the reef's health.
Read MoreThunder and lightning can bring a sense of beauty and excitement. However, there are many places that you should never consider taking shelter during a storm.
Read MoreArcheologists and scientists have long theorized when humans may have first come to the Americas. Now they suggest that it was earlier than you may think.
Read MoreWhat would happen if the other planets in our solar system were to disappear? What if they never existed at all?
Read MoreIn 2022, the Great Barrier Reef suffered another mass bleaching event, and the reason behind it was man-made, with losses in the past two decades unbelievable.
Read MoreData from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic explosion from January 2022 is incredible, and it gives researchers a lot to unpack as they study why and how.
Read MoreDead pool status has nothing to do with Marvel; rather, it has everything to do with the dangerously low water levels Lakes Mead and Powell are facing today.
Read MoreLightning can strike victims in more than one way and the odds of being struck by lightning go up significantly during the summer months.
Read MoreMeditation is by no means a new health craze. In fact, documents translated into Hindi that describe "training of the mind" date back around 3,000 years.
Read MoreNASA has been captivating people all over the world for more than six decades. Here's the real reason NASA-branded clothes are everywhere now.
Read MoreMark Twain is credited with the line, "Man is the only animal that blushes -- or needs to." Recent research, however, might contradict his wisdom.
Read MoreDr. Frankenstein labored to reanimate dead tissue, with very mixed results. Recently, researchers have found a way to do just that, inspiring hope.
Read MoreOn the Apollo 11 mission, cockroaches were fed moon dust to see if it was dangerous. The moon dust ingested by those cockroaches has been put up for auction.
Read MoreIt's commonly understood that the Amazon rainforest has a massive role to play in the climate of Planet Earth. Deforestation will have its own impact.
Read MoreSome will insist that space is the final frontier, but the fact is that Earth's oceans also contain an abundance of mystery, including the denizens.
Read MoreFew people speak many more than one or two languages, let alone over 11. These extraordinary individuals are known as hyperpolyglots.
Read MoreGiant pandas are some of the most recognizable creatures with their adorable, fuzzy, black and white faces. Here's how China is protecting them.
Read MoreIf you've ever seen those viral videos online where people blow bubbles outside on a cold day, you know how beautiful they look as they freeze.
Read MoreIt may be a huge blow to arrogant guys, but alpha male wolves don't exist in the wild. Instead, wild wolf packs look a lot more like the nuclear family unit.
Read MoreWhile Larry Hall was never convicted for murder and was imprisoned solely on a kidnapping charge, he was excited to take credit for killing many women.
Read MoreSmall-town mom Michelle (Shelly) Knotek, known around town as a helpful friend, shocked millions when the truth about her home life came out.
Read MoreConman H. H. Holmes was the first American serial killer. He died by hanging in 1896 but a living descendant believed Holmes may have pulled off one last trick.
Read MoreSeminole Heights faced a real fear in the fall of 2017 as a serial killer began an active execution campaign, shooting citizens in senseless acts of violence.
Read MoreIn 2016, authorities investigated a plea for help, but they had no idea what awaited them. Here are some chilling details about serial killer Shawn Grate.
Read MoreIsrael Keyes was a serial killer from Utah said to have killed 11 people before being apprehended in 2012. Here's how he kept his daughter out of the spotlight.
Read MoreThe biological son of infamous killer Charles Manson changed his name to distance himself from Manson's horrible legacy, but his life would be mired in tragedy.
Read MoreThe man behind five confirmed murders in the San Francisco Bay Area between 1968-1969, the Zodiac Killer, who claimed as many as 37 victims, was never caught.
Read MoreIt was a partnership that brought out the absolute worst in both men, the stuff of nightmares and horror films. How did Lake and Ng become acquainted?
Read MoreMonte Merz is believed to be the man behind a few murders, including a case that went unsolved for more than 60 years.
Read MoreIn 1956, 18-year-old Barbara Jean Jepson was found raped and stabbed to death in her San Fernando Valley home in California. It was solved years later.
Read MoreIn 1639, the transit of Venus was documented for the first time by two British astronomers, based on the work done by Johannes Kepler. Here's how they did it.
Read MoreLeonard Nimoy has long been -- perhaps will always be -- associated with his role as Spock in the "Star Trek" universe. His space connection deepened in 2015.
Read MorePeople make wishes on falling stars, bits of space debris -- not stars at all -- that can liven up the night sky. But they have to land somewhere.
Read MoreWhen NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was launched, it was expected to beam some incredible images back to Earth. It is now smashing those expectations.
Read MoreJohn McEnroe and Bjorn Borg are two of the best tennis players to grace the court. With their long association with tennis, here is a look into their rivalry.
Read MoreJohn McEnroe and Serena Williams are two legends of tennis, but here's the truth about McEnroe's controversial opinion of Williams.
Read MoreThe Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the world, and still stands as an architectural marvel. Here's how many bricks it took to build.
Read MoreTim Donaghy, a former NBA referee who served jail time for betting and potentially fixing NBA games, was actually a target of the mob.
Read MoreTim Donaghy is infamous for being a crooked NBA referee and gabling addict who would help fix games so bettors would win. Here's what happened to him.
Read MoreMike Tyson had a complicated relationship with her mother, Lorna.
Read MoreAnyone's pantheon of boxing greats includes names like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Mike Tyson. Another athlete deserving attention is Henry Tillman.
Read MoreBy any measure, Mike Tyson had a rough childhood. Then came one of those individuals who truly give sports a good name, who took Tyson under his wing.
Read MoreBodybuilder Kai Greene is recognized for his strength. However, there was a time when he was so filled with rage that he wanted to "kill every living thing."
Read MoreMario Andretti is considered the "Driver of the Century," yet he only has one Indy 500 championship. Maybe it's bad luck, or maybe, it's the fault of a curse.
Read MoreYou are what you eat, as the adage goes, and whether you consume food for pleasure or fuel or both, it has an impact on the entirety of your body.
Read MoreOne of the strangest moments in sports history happened in boxing, during a 1997 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield — the infamous ear bite.
Read MoreIn 2012, Manti Te'o was a promising college football player. However, he was caught in a scandal with catfisher Ronaiah Tuiasosopo. Here is where she is today.
Read MoreUruguay's Luis Suárez is notorious for repeatedly biting fellow soccer players, earning suspensions from The FA and FIFA. Here's a breakdown of each incident.
Read MoreOne of the best parts about "A League of Their Own" is that the film's plot is based largely on true events. Here are the real women who inspired the film.
Read MoreAqib Talib was set to join Amazon's new Thursday Night Football as a broadcaster. Here's the tragic reason that isn't happening.
Read MoreOn the amateur side of things, many sports, especially hobbies, will construct a sort of friendly rivalry among players. Including mini-golf.
Read MoreIn the world of sports, it isn't unusual for one opponent to speak disparagingly of another -- part of the psychological aspect of any healthy competition.
Read MoreIt's a common aphorism -- someone who goes the extra mile, willing to "play hurt." Few embody that literally, but Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals did.
Read MoreWilt Chamberlain is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Here is what Chamberlain experienced in the final days of his life.
Read MoreIn 2012, Manti Te'o was a celebrated football player for Notre Dame when he was being catfished. Here is the person who was the voice behind the scandal.
Read MoreManti Te'o forged a relationship with a person online who didn't exist and publicly mourned her fake death. Here's what the football player is doing today.
Read MoreThe history of sports has a few truly outstanding individuals who excelled in (and on) more than one field. LeBron James came close to being one, too.
Read MoreThere are all kinds of unsolved mysteries out there. Every once in a while, the light shines and something is solved -- or an elderly athlete confesses.
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Steelers are aggravating fans by renaming their stadium after a new sponsor, and insurance company few fans have ever heard of.
Read MoreChampion boxer Muhammad Ali had a special relationship with sports broadcaster Howard Cosell. Here's what you need to know about how the two got along together,
Read MoreHere's what we know about the long-running feud and contentious relationship between NBA legends Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas.
Read MoreCelebrity couples have their own unique challenges. Besides the usual effort to build a life with someone else, there's also the glare of publicity.
Read MoreThere are contradicting statements regarding LIV Golf's prize money.
Read MoreIn mid-August 2022, it was announced Boston Red Sox left-handed starting pitcher Chris Sale would be out for the remainder of the MLB season.
Read MoreMarshawn Lynch is known for his skill on the football field, but less renowned for his skill behind the wheel. Here's how driving has gotten him in trouble.
Read MoreHere's why Kobe Bryant, then in his penultimate Los Angeles Lakers campaign, ignored backcourt partner Jeremy Lin for four months in the 2014-15 NBA season.
Read MoreGolf courses are wide open spaces of well-manicured lawns in lovely settings. But how do you score a gravesite on a golf course?
Read MoreTennis star Serina Williams announced her retirement at 40, but, the average age of retirement for professional tennis players might surprise you.
Read MoreIn 2022, tennis star Serena Williams announced that she would be retiring from the sport after the U.S. Open. Here's how much money she's made in her career.
Read MoreDiego Maradona was one of the greatest soccer players of all time, But, after a lauded career on the pitch, his last month alive was less than pleasant.
Read MorePete Rose was one of baseball's all-time greatest players, and also one of its most controversial. Here's why he was banned from the MLB for life.
Read MoreWhile soccer (or football) dominates the list of most popular sports worldwide, badminton ranks highly as well, especially in certain countries.
Read MoreA Russian court has found Brittney Griner guilty of smuggling drugs, and the basketball star has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
Read MoreMuhammad Ali's first wife, Sonji Roi, was an independent woman who refused to conform to Islam. Their marriage was short-lived. Here's a look inside her life.
Read MoreA Russian court handed WNBA star Brittney Griner a nine-year prison sentence. World reaction was swift, including a crowd of people utilizing social media.
Read MoreCompetition is an intrinsic part of organized sports, especially on the professional level. But the prospect of a rival athletic organization can raise hackles.
Read MoreIn soccer, an own goal is one of the most humiliating mistakes a player can make. Here's why a soccer team once purposefully scored on themselves 149 times.
Read MoreVin Scully helped form part of the soundtrack to baseball in America as a sportscaster. Here's how Hank Aaron cemented Scully's broadcasting reputation.
Read MoreProfessional athletes are often characters, and their greed can manifest in many ways. These are some athletes that got greedy and were kicked off the team.
Read MoreVin Scully died on August 2, 2022, at the age of 94.
Read MoreBill Russell was not only a leader on the basketball court, but in the Civil Rights Movement as well. Here's how he got his Felton X nickname.
Read MoreBill Russell and four of his Boston Celtics teammates boycotted a game in 1961 due to racial inequality.
Read MoreWeddings around the world have numerous traditional aspects, from the words used to unite a couple, to the clothing they wear, to the symbols of their bond.
Read MoreJoy Division was active for a mere four years, never truly reaching the full scope of their potential. This is the tragic real-life story of Joy Division.
Read MoreThe tragic death of Tammy Daybell in 2019 involved her husband, his mistress, and the belief in zombies. Here's what happened surrounding Daybell's death.
Read MoreUnlike his screen presence, Moe from The Three Stooges was universally acclaimed as a generous and thoughtful man, making his death all the more tragic.
Read MoreSkip Spence was Jefferson Airplane's first drummer and was also known for his time with Moby Grape. Here's a closer look at his tragic life story.
Read MoreIn contrast to her squeaky-clean childhood film career, adult Shirley Temple had one particular habit that she tried valiantly to keep hidden from the cameras.
Read MoreJames Coddington killed 73-year-old Albert Hale in his home in 1997.
Read MoreWarner Bros. Pictures rose to unparalleled fame in the film industry. But the journey to the top — riddled with family drama — was anything but easy.
Read MoreIn 1975, at age 22, college dropout Paul Allen founded Microsoft Corporation with childhood friend and 19-year-old Harvard University drop-out Bill Gates.
Read MoreDavid Niven lit up the screen in a wide range of film roles, from light comedies to serious drama. His death at age 73 was a tragedy of its own.
Read MoreJeff Buckley was a unique talent whose career was only beginning to take off before a bad decision cost him his life. Here is the story of his tragic death.
Read MoreDon Myrick, a former member of the band Earth, Wind, and Fire, passed away tragically in 1993. Here's the story of his death, and his impact on the band.
Read MoreLike many legendary rock stars, frontman Scott Weiland has lived a life of the highest highs and lowest lows.
Read MoreTowering over the rest of the Addams Family is Lurch, the family's faithful butler. The original Lurch was played by Ted Cassidy. This is his tragic true story.
Read MoreIn spite of the seemingly effortless way Jason Mamoa wears his fame, it hasn't always been easy. This is Jason Momoa's tragic true story.
Read MoreWhen Julia Pastrana died at the young age of 26, she was known as the "world's ugliest woman." This is the tragic story of sideshow star Julia Pastrana.
Read MoreIn Hollywood and elsewhere, it is just not a good idea to become romantically involved with someone who's already married, like Rex Harrison and Carole Landis.
Read MoreJesse Owens was a gold medal-winning Olympic athlete, but his achievements didn't spare him from tragedy.
Read MoreOlivia Newton-John was no stranger to heartbreak, in "Grease" or in real life. Here's a look at several of the trying moments in Olivia Newton-John's life.
Read MoreThe Texas City Disaster is the worst industrial accident that the United States has ever experienced. This is the tragic true story of the Texas City disaster.
Read MoreJohn Lennon and Paul McCartney were friends from a young age, bonding over the tragedy of both losing their mothers. Here's how that connection bonded them.
Read MoreOkinawa might seem like the Eden of the Pacific, but there has been - and still is - trouble in paradise. This is the tragic history of Okinawa.
Read MoreHere's the tragic story of bass legend Jaco Pastorius' 1987 death at the young age of 35.
Read MoreMichael Lang was a music producer, promoter, manager, and the consistent link to the various Woodstocks, including the infamous Woodstock '99.
Read MoreA traveling nurse from Texas is being charged in a horrific fiery automobile crash involving multiple vehicles in Los Angeles. Her bail was denied.
Read MoreAfter a slew of hit songs that defined a generation, the tragic details about Foreigner show there was disagreement and disorganization in the band.
Read MoreWhen people just assume that all it takes is luck to become a celebrity, they must not be taking someone like Bret Michaels into account. Here's his story.
Read MoreEmperor Justinian came to power with a plan to restablish the Roman Empire. His policies and military campaigns weren't always popular.
Read MoreOurs is an age in which physical beauty is celebrated, lauded, praised -- not just models, but supermodels. The archetype may have begun with Audrey Munson.
Read MorePunk has a certain vibe, but when Pennywise was ramping up in the 1980s, they preferred a different direction. Here are the tragic details about Pennywise.
Read MorePart of the draw for some areas of natural wonder is the inherent danger that the sites involve. Sadly, tragedy struck at one such site in Italy.
Read MoreNichelle Nichols, one of the original Star Trek cast members, has passed away at the age of 89. Her final years were fraught by a tragic conservatorship battle.
Read MoreThe heartbreak suffered by those left behind in a missing person case is difficult to fathom. Despite advances in forensic science, cases still go unresolved.
Read MoreThe Apple TV series, "Black Bird," has renewed interest in the unsolved disappearance of Tricia Reitler, an Indiana college student who went missing in 1993.
Read MoreAfter a night out,18-year-old Lee Cutler never arrived for his work shift and seemingly disappeared without a trace.
Read MoreSonny Bono might be best known as the "other" half of the more famous duo of Sonny and Cher, but he had a pretty wild life in his own right.
Read MoreProlific writer Joyce Carol Oates is both loved and hated by critics. Her work often explores themes of trauma, victimhood, and devastation.
Read MoreWhether viewed on screen or in the cartoon's original comic form, most have seen The Addams Family. But who was Charles Addams, its quirky, morbid creator?
Read MoreMost people think of space as an empty expanse of nothingness, but, in reality, it can be a stormy place. Here is the untold truth of space weather.
Read MoreThe family-centered sitcom that will always be attributed to TV's golden era is "Leave it to Beaver." Here's a look at the show's history.
Read MoreSarah Palin became a household name and was a boon for conservative politics in 2008, but she also earned infamy. Here is the untold truth of Sarah Palin.
Read MoreIce Cube may be a pioneer of gangsta rap, but there's a whole lot more to know about this legendary rap artist.
Read MoreAndy Kaufman, who would insist throughout his career that he wasn't a comedian, is famous but perhaps still a mystery to most people. Here's his untold truth.
Read MoreIn the world of rock, there have been few more singularly idiosyncratic artists than Warren Zevon. This is the untold truth of Warren Zevon.
Read MoreArmie Hammer's unraveling began with jokes about cannibalism. But Hammer's transgressions were just the start. This is the untold truth of the Hammer Family.
Read MoreNoam Chomsky is both influential, controversial, and divisive. Here are some reasons why Chomsky remains as potent an intellectual today, as he did decades ago.
Read MoreAtari. The name makes you think of "Pong," "Space Invaders," and countless other classic video games. Read on to see just how much Atari revolutionized gaming.
Read MoreMerrick Garland is known for being denied a confirmation hearing on his Supreme Court nod, but here's what more you should know about the U.S. attorney general.
Read MoreEzra, son of Seraiah, is a major figure in the history of Judaism. So, who was Ezra? And how come the Bible as we know it might not exist at all without him?
Read MoreSalman Rushdie's life has been a stressful one, including decades of threats and living under a false identity. This is the untold truth of Salman Rushdie.
Read MoreDorothy Dandridge has been called the first Black movie star, who thrived in the golden age of Hollywood. Here is the untold truth of Dorothy Dandridge.
Read MoreJoshua was Moses' right-hand man, who led the Israelites into the land of Canaan after his master's death.
Read MoreThe Bible is filled with characters who flit in and out of the narrative like ravens from Noah's ark. One example is Reuben, son of Jacob and brother of Joseph.
Read MoreA vibrant wonderland of interweaving coral reefs, technicolor fish, and warm tropical waters, the Great Barrier Reef is every traveler's dream.
Read MoreFlogging Molly is a Celtic punk band from the city of — wait for it — Los Angeles. Yeah, wouldn't have guessed it, right? Here's their story.
Read MoreApproaching decade eight, Randy Newman doesn't look to be slowing down (a tour is planned for 2023), as he continues to create music on his own terms.
Read MoreFormed in 1992, Stone Temple Pilots is a world-renowned band that shaped the future of alternative music. Here's the story of the legendary rockers.
Read MoreDespite decades of stops and start, women finally have their own Tour de France.
Read MoreSnuffleupagus. Can you pronounce it? Can you even spell it? Aloysius Snuffleupagus became Big Bird's BFF in Season 3 of "Sesame Street." Here's his story.
Read MoreLinda Ronstadt, once the "Queen of Rock" and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, is obviously well-known for her hits and voice, but here's what you might not know.
Read MoreThe Glorious Revolution was one of the most important events in modern English history, when King James II was replaced by William of Orange and his wife Mary.
Read MoreThe life of America's first son has included some tragedy, but even more scandal, especially in recent years. This is the untold truth of Hunter Biden.
Read MoreNASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 in 1977, and they're still transmitting data today. Here's the truth behind one of NASA's most successful programs.
Read MoreBernie Sanders hasn't always been a big name in politics, but Bernie Sanders has been in politics for a long freaking time. The untold truth of Bernie Sanders.
Read MoreNearly a century on, the impact of the Harlem Renaissance endures, but there are still facts, events, and names you might not know. Here's its untold truth.
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