Most Bizarre Alien Abduction Stories Of All Time
Typically, alien abductees disappear into obscurity, but some claims are so outlandish and over-the-top, that disappearing into obscurity was not an option.
Read MoreTypically, alien abductees disappear into obscurity, but some claims are so outlandish and over-the-top, that disappearing into obscurity was not an option.
Read MoreThese alien abduction tales might be just convincing enough to make you think twice about your disbelief. Maybe the truth really is out there somewhere.
Read MoreA retired CIA agent named John Ramirez made startling claims about aliens, saying they are already among us but will come out publicly in 2027.
Read MoreIn July 2023, a Kentucky man found hundreds of Civil War-era coins. Here's what the man's amazing discovery tells us about their time of origin.
Read MoreThe Civil War was hell, and poor generalship on both the Union and Confederate sides only makes it worse.
Read MoreIf you put a bunch of humans next to lions, tigers, and bears, sooner or later, you'll have some scary encounters … and oh my, somebody is going to get hurt.
Read MoreIt's estimated that there are 15 million stray dogs in Egypt. The real reason there are so many is multifold, and efforts to solve the issue are controversial.
Read MorePink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much -- which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
Read MorePoliticians have been arrested for crimes ranging from the dumb to the truly disturbing. Here are some notable political mugshots from the last 100 years.
Read MoreIt shouldn't come as a surprise that controversial punk icon GG Allin got into some trouble with the law during his short and turbulent lifetime
Read MoreWhile many politicians are so powerful they never have to answer for their crimes, others do face consequences. Here are the world leaders who've been arrested.
Read MoreThere might be no verifiable photographs of Salvatore Maranzano, but his influence on American Mafia was massive. Here's how it all ended for him.
Read MoreHarlem-based revolutionary Malcolm X was a human rights advocate and activist who fought for racial equality for Black Americans.
Read MoreOur ancestors needed explanations for the weather, and while their stories aren't very scientific, they do tell us a lot about ancient cultures.
Read MoreThe Cold War had a generations-long impact on the residents of Berlin after World War II. Here's what it was like living in Berlin during the Cold War.
Read MoreIf you're an Apple enthusiast, you might be carrying an artifact of famous inventor Steve Jobs around in your pocket right now.
Read MoreDolly Parton is one of the most beloved celebrities in the world, but there are a few things even her dedicated fans might not know about her.
Read MoreThe Jamaican drug cartel the Shower Posse was founded by two men - one was Lester Lloyd Coke. His ultimate fate is still shrouded in uncertainty.
Read MoreHere's what we know about O.J. Simpson and Robert Kardashian's friendship, including how it started and why they eventually fell out in the mid-1990s.
Read More"Crime Junkie" co-host Brit Prawat explained why she believes so many women podcast listeners tend to be drawn to the true crime genre.
Read MoreMuch of what you think you know about the Ice Age is wrong. Pop culture has given us some pretty strange ideas, but the truth might be even more extraordinary.
Read MoreOn June 23, 1976, 16-year-old Cynthia Dawn Kinney disappeared from her family's laundromat. Years later, in August 2023, a prime suspect emerged.
Read MoreIf you are getting your mugshot taken, it's most likely not a good moment. Yet sometimes, people end up smiling in their mugshots. There are a few reasons why.
Read MoreThe Amish, in keeping with their beliefs, have kept to themselves, avoiding contact and entanglements with outside society as much as is humanly possible.
Read MoreRobert LeRoy Parker is one of the most infamous outlaws of the Wild West, immortalized by the 1969 classic film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
Read MoreThe world was shocked when Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. This is what her next 19 months were like.
Read MoreEveryone knows prison food is disgusting. But if you have access to commissary items, you can actually whip up some pretty tasty meals and snacks.
Read MoreIt's not just that serial murderers kill, it's that they do it in extraordinarily violent and sadistic ways, devastating those whose loved ones fall victim.
Read MoreArmy specialist Zarrius Hildabrand reported his wife missing on August 7, 2023. Her body was found in a drain pipe in Anchorage, Alaska on August 10.
Read MoreSince his arrest, people have come forward to talk about Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's disturbing behavior before he was accused of killing three women.
Read MorePodcasts can be a dime a dozen, but Brit Prawat told Grunge how "Crime Junkie" stands out among the many offerings in the true crime podcast genre.
Read MoreRock stars weren't kidding when they sang about how hard and fast they lived in the '80s. Here are some rockers of the 1980s who were accused of crimes.
Read MoreThe 1987 disappearance of 15-year-old Alicia Markovich remains unsolved. Here's the full story, which involves a hoax and mysterious letters.
Read MoreBrit Prawat has built an incredible following with the "Crime Junkie" podcast. She spoke to Grunge about her partnership with Ashley Flowers and their future.
Read MoreIn 2010, sex worker Shannan Gilbert fled the home of a client and disappeared. Her remains were found the following year in the marshes of Oak Beach.
Read MoreIn 1985, the Mormon community was rocked first by a forged letter and then by three explosions. This is the 1985 Salt Lake City bombings explained.
Read Moret's estimated that somewhere around 5.9 million people visit the Grand Canyon each year, and, sometimes, bad things happen. Occasionally, people just disappear.
Read MoreA surviving member of Nicole Brown's family recently made it clear how she feels about the way O.J. Simpson has acted since her relative's murder.
Read MoreBilly Bailey had been sentenced to death for killing an elderly farm couple, and he specifically chose to be executed by hanging.
Read MoreIn 1960, three middle-aged women were brutally murdered and possibly sexually assaulted in one of the Starved Rock's canyons. Here's the case, explained.
Read MoreJailhouse informants, who are often referred to as "snitches," have helped prosecutors secure convictions of some of the country's most notorious criminals.
Read MoreRacketeering is a legal term that sounds vague but actually encompasses a swath of connected crimes Here's what racketeering is and why is it called that.
Read MoreU.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén mysteriously went missing in April 2020, and after a year-long investigation, authorities seem to know what happened.
Read MoreMark Hofmann was a prolific forger who used his skill at faking documents to exploit the beliefs of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Where is he now?
Read MoreIn the U.S., the rules surrounding the death penalty can be are quite complex, and many death sentences are never carried out.
Read MoreBetween 2010 and 2012, over the course of five mining transactions, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was reportedly robbed of over $1 billion.
Read MoreThe Rankin County 6 are Mississippi law officers who plead guilty to 16 felonies stemming from attacking and torturing two Black men. Here's what we know.
Read MoreNegasi Zuberi was arrested in July 2023 in connection with the kidnapping of a Seattle sex worker earlier the same month. Here's what we know about him.
Read MoreBuddhafield is a dancer-founded sex cult according to former members, who say the leader, Jaime Gomez, who calls himself Reyji or "god-king" is a predator.
Read MoreFamed occultist Aleister Crowley was into many things, from Buddhism to mountaineering. He also likely had a secret life as a World War I spy.
Read MoreStatements made by cults seem so creepy that it can be hard to imagine how anyone could believe them. These are the creepiest things cults said in public.
Read More"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" leans on the shadowy aspects of the occult big time, but here's what Sabrina gets wrong about the occult.
Read MoreThe history of popular music is filled with the names of men and women who made, and then promptly lost, tons of money. One of them is George Clinton.
Read MoreMetalheads, perhaps more than any other music listeners, are used to rampant misunderstanding of their music. Here are metal's most popular subgenres.
Read MoreOver the course of more than four and a half decades, Pat Smear's career has taken him from LA's underground punk scene to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Read MorePaul L. Vasquez shared a rare depth of wonder and appreciation with a viral YouTube video in which he effusively gushed over the sight of a double rainbow.
Read MoreBob Barker was the legendary host of "The Price Is Right" for more than 50 years, and he left a legacy that changed daytime TV. But he wasn't perfect.
Read MoreIt was a catch phrase it seemed everyone could relate to, then we stopped hearing it. Remember Verizon's 'can you hear me now' guy? Here's what happened to him.
Read MoreAsked if he watched his former show with its new host, Barker said: "I sometimes turn it on for a game or two. But I don't watch it. I'm not a loyal viewer."
Read MoreGame show host Bob Barker always remeinded audiences to have their pets spayed or neutered at the end of "The Price Is Right." So why did he do it?
Read MoreBest known for hosting "The Price Is Right" from 1972 through 2007, Barker had plenty of other entertainment experience under his belt, too.
Read MoreBob Marley and the Wailers song "Jamming" from their 1977 album "Exodus" feels a lot like a party song, but the lyrics belie a deeper meaning.
Read MoreThe film is based on a true story, but just how true is "Gran Turismo?" These are the lies -- some bigger than others -- that the film tells its audience.
Read MoreIn the pantheon of '80s music, there's no more quintessential song than "(Don't You) Forget About Me" by Simple Minds - but the band almost passed on it.
Read MoreRising Latina pop star Selena was gunned down by her employee at just 23 years old. Here's a look inside the truly horrific crime scene.
Read MoreRapper and hip hop star Coolio's stage name is unique, but where did it come from? Here is how Coolio got his nickname.
Read MoreDJ AM died suddenly at the age of 36, but it would take weeks before the disturbing details discovered in DJ AM's autopsy were made public.
Read MoreSome of the biggest stars to come out of '80s music videos were the supporting vixens. But where are those video vixens today?
Read MoreRamone's bassist Dee Dee Ramone died suddenly at 50 years old. Here are the disturbing details discovered in his autopsy report.
Read MoreNear-death experiences (NDEs) are more common than you might think, and actor Zac Efron has had two, with one being particularly frightening.
Read MoreMSNBC has faced numerous scandals involving its hosts, which have ranged from accusations of sexual impropriety to blatant racism.
Read MoreThe heartwarming story about Loretta Lynn's first guitar goes back to when she was a newly married teenager and her husband wanted to cheer her up.
Read MoreJohn Wayne was one of the biggest movies starts of his time, and he died a wealthy man. Here is who inherited his money after he died.
Read MoreIn the 1980s Sean Penn had a reputation for losing his temper, sometimes ending in arrests. Here is the truth about Sean Penn's time in jail.
Read MoreAnthony Bourdain showed that no one can escape the clutches of addiction and mental illness. This is what the last 12 months of his life were like.
Read MoreJust after wrapping up Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon starred in another heart-tugging NBC series. This is the untold truth of Highway to Heaven.
Read MoreThere's a particular sadness to losing someone to violence, and that's just as true for celebrities whose family members were murdered.
Read MorePrince Andrew's public image has been on a downward spiral since the spotlight hit his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Read MoreDespite ups and downs, Elton John and Princess Diana maintained a yearslong friendship. Here's the truth about Elton John's relationship with Princess Diana.
Read MoreFew actors in Hollywood are as committed to the environment as Leonardo DiCaprio, and his love for pets, both domesticated and exotic ones, is also well known.
Read MoreOne Norm Macdonald joke that keeps getting shared is the one about a moth that he made when he was a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien.
Read MoreNBC is one of America's oldest broadcasting organizations, so it's bound to have made a few mistakes over the years. Here are the biggest scandals to hit NBC.
Read MoreEven well-paid actors can spend more money than they make, and the following action stars went broke or came close to it.
Read MoreFew of us expect a Hollywood movie to be historically accurate, but there are some things that "The Mummy" gets right. Take a look at the surprising details.
Read MoreI Love Lucy was an instant hit all over the United States when it premiered in 1951. But behind the scenes, all was not as happy as it appeared on screen.
Read MoreBefore his death on June 26, Johnny Solinger was most famous for being the singer of rock band Skid Row, taking the place of Sebastian Bach.
Read MoreAt 82 years old, Sonny Chiba died on August 19, 2021, in Japan while at a hospital where he was being treated for COVID-19 related pneumonia.
Read MoreGhost Hunters follows the TAPS team as they investigate paranormal activity. Here are some of the creepiest moments in the TV shows history.
Read MoreNetflix series "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami" follows the story of infamous '80s drug kingpins Salvador "Sal" Magluta and Augusto "Willy" Falcon.
Read MoreA sequel to "Romancing the Stone" was made, titled "The Jewel of the Nile," but it was not as universally loved as the first film.
Read MoreHere's a glimpse into how comedy legends Laurel and Hardy crossed paths, why they worked so well together, and the setbacks they faced along the way.
Read MoreWoodstock '99 was a poorly planned disaster that ended in violence. Here are some messed up things that happened at Woodstock '99.
Read MoreCorey Haim battled addiction and the aftermath of child stardom for the better part of his life, one which was tragically cut short in 2010.
Read MoreWhen a celebrity dies, their last conversations often end up in the news or tabloids. Here are the last phone calls these rock stars made before they died.
Read MoreNine Inch Nails emerged in the '90s, offering something completely different from the shiny pop of the day. Here's what fans don't know about Trent Reznor.
Read MoreThere's a lot about Gilligan and his fellow castaways that you won't learn by just watching the show. Here's things you get wrong about Gilligan's Island.
Read MoreJust Mercy tells the story of a lawyer taking up the case of a man wrongly convicted of murder. This is the true story that inspired Just Mercy.
Read MoreKirk Douglas' journey as a famous cinematic and social gladiator was, in short, a long and contradictory tale. Here's the real-life story of Kirk Douglas.
Read MoreA lot of people worked really hard making your favorite video games, and some of that work went into screwing over pirates in hilariously creative ways.
Read MoreNicolas Cage definitely isn't the actor you cast as the boring old "everyman" character. Nicolas Cage applies his quirky style to every job he takes.
Read MoreJimi Hendrix's ended up fulfilling his childhood dream of working with Little Richard. Here's a look into Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard's relationship.
Read MoreMichael Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, made the rounds in tabloids for years, especially when it accompanied the King on Pop on the "Bad World Tour" in 1987.
Read MoreQueen frontman Freddie Mercury died from AIDs-related health complications at the young age of 45. Here are the family members he left behind.
Read MoreHe was one of the biggest and best-paid stars in the world, but today he's largely forgotten. Here's the tragic real-life story of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.
Read MoreFounded by Sam Phillips in 1952, Sun Records is often referred to as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, signing artists like Elvis and B.B. King.
Read MoreEl, born Eldra Patrick DeBarge, was the lead singer and one of the most notable faces of the band DeBarge alongside his siblings.
Read MoreAccording to legend, the Oscar, the little gold statue, was modeled after a Mexican immigrant who landed in Hollywood in 1925.
Read MoreIn 2010, 26-year-old Amy Winehouse attended one of Tony Bennett's concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London and met the famous crooner after the show.
Read MoreThe death of a child is unimaginable to a parent, but Mia Farrow has had more than her share of tragedy as three of her children died young.
Read Morein the United Kingdom, knights are still named each year by the British monarchy. Over the years, several celebrities have been given the honor.
Read MoreKISS is among the most successful bands in the history of rock. But despite their achievements and success in the music industry, things didn't always go well.
Read MoreBorn in 1950, teen idol David Cassidy ruled the radio and TV airwaves in the early 1970s as the hunky heartthrob Keith Partridge on "The Patridge Family."
Read MoreLiza Minnelli was born in one of show business' royal families, as the daughter of Judy Garland. Minnelli may be larger than life, but her life has been tragic.
Read MoreLinda Greenlaw was one of the new cast members added to "Deadliest Catch" in Season 19, and she has quite the backstory. Let's take a look at it.
Read MoreThe status of pop culture icons didn't come easy for ABBA, and the band's eventual split in the early 1980s may have been due to several factors.
Read MoreBritish actor Oliver Reed, who portrayed former gladiator Antonius Proximo in the 2000 "Gladiator," once predicted his own death.
Read MorePrince Andrew's infamous 2019 interview on the BBC's "Newsnight" brought his world crashing down. Here are the two women who made it all happen.
Read MoreIn August 2023, it was announced that Shawna Brinkly - the late wife of Jake Harris from "Deadliest Catch" - died. Here's what we know about her.
Read MoreActor and martial artist Donnie Yen totally believes in the concept ‘happy wife, happy life.' So who is the happy wife in Donnie Yen’s life?
Read MoreThough Coolio's star dimmed somewhat after the 1990s, he never really went away and has since reinvented himself as a performer in a new genre.
Read MoreJust like every other movie, there's a whole lot from "The Wizard of Oz" that ended up on the cutting room floor, including one particularly expensive scene.
Read MoreThe Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, also known as The Swampers, consisted of four men you've definitely heard, but likely never heard of.
Read MoreMany rappers from the golden age of hip-hop have remained megastars, yet some rappers have had difficulty maintaining cash flow.
Read MoreDuring a 2013 show in San Francisco, Michelle Shocked made a comment at the start of her second set that did not go over well with fans.
Read MoreGlenn Frey, a co-founder of the Eagles and a hit-maker in his own right, died at the age of 67 on January 18, 2016, after months in the hospital.
Read MoreEverybody has big regrets, even rock stars, and these mistakes are the ones they feel the worst about.
Read MoreAfter only a few years, David Lee Roth left Van Halen right as the band peaked. Here's why David Lee Roth really left Van Halen.
Read MoreBetty White began acting in the mid-1940s. She has over 100 TV and movie credits - most are for sitcoms - but this is the one role that changed her life.
Read MoreLegendary rocker Tommy Lee and iconic actor John Travolta are two big names that a lot of people probably aren't putting together in the same sentence.
Read MoreIn 2012, Dolly Parton revealed that the KKK sent her death threats because of a certain event held at her theme park, Dollywood.
Read MoreVincent van Gogh has become synonymous with the modern idea of the tortured artist, but he created a body of work that would rise to posthumous acclaim.
Read MoreFranz Stahl came aboard the Foo Fighters as their second guitarist, taking over from departing original guitarist Pat Smear in 1997.
Read MoreClint Eastwood established an on-screen reputation decades ago as a gun slinging, horse breaking, justice dealing cowboy in films like "Fistful of Dollars."
Read MoreRobbie Robertson's musical partnership with Bob Dylan began in 1965 at New York's infamous Chelsea Hotel. Here's the story behind their bond.
Read MoreJamie Reid isn't exactly a household name, but his art came to define the British punk rock scene, starting with his iconic album cover for the Sex Pistols.
Read MoreJamie Reid had a huge part in creating the the iconic punk rock aesthetic, but he was also a political activist long before his art career.
Read MoreHere's what happened to Tim Ballard, the former DHS agent turned American anti-human trafficking activist, from the film "Sound of Freedom."
Read MoreWe've all seen vomiting in movies at some point, some probably more believeable than others. So how exactly is it made? What makes a "good" vomit?
Read MoreIn 2016, "Exorcist" director William Friedkin requested to speak with a real-life exorcist. He eventually witnessed an exorcism, and it changed him forever.
Read MoreIn the 2023 summer release"The Last Voyage of The Demeter," the story is based on a chapter of Bram Stoker's "Dracula." But was the Demeter a real ship?
Read More"Pee-wee's Playhouse" entertained kids and adults alike for years in the 1980s. Its cast was brimming with talent, and some went on to greater fame.
Read MorePee-wee's Playhouse entertained kids and adults alike for years in the 1980s. With Paul Reubens' death in 2023, Pee-wee joins several other departed co-stars.
Read MoreRichard Nixon was a deeply paranoid man. He didn't know where to place his trust, and he was convinced everyone (except a chosen few) was out to get him.
Read MoreThe brutal and inhumane apartheid regime held an iron grip on South Africa in the '50s. Some brave souls peacefully resisted, and ended up on trial for treason.
Read MoreRMS Titanic Inc. owns the exclusive salvage rights to one of the most famous shipwrecks in history - and it's clashing with the government over its plans.
Read MoreThese players stood out as the top career and single-game scorers in the 80 years of March Madness -- the NCAA Division I basketball tournament.
Read MoreLA's prohibition-era bar scene had features that you probably won't find in your average bar today: secret tunnels. Here's the story behind them.
Read MoreSherman's March to the Sea was a campaign that occurred near the end of the Civil War, led by Union General William Sherman. But this wasn't a typical campaign.
Read MoreBeing a doctor in a conflict zone comes with a set of challenges that can be tough to overcome. Here's what it's really like being a doctor in a war zone.
Read MoreWalt Disney World purports to be "The Most Magical Place on Earth." But early in its history, a ride malfunction seriously endangered the lives of passengers.
Read MorePretzels became popular treats during the Middle Ages and paved the way for the ones we eat today. So what led to their rise? Let's take a look.
Read MoreKipling wrote his most famous novel in a place about as far removed from India as you can get.
Read MoreEaster is a Christian holiday that occurs in the springtime. However, a complicated history reveals why this observance happens on different days each year.
Read MoreThroughout history, parties intended to be a simple celebration or triumphant event have turned into chaos, sometimes with dangerous outcomes.
Read MoreAs of 2023, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is the only first lady to win an Emmy award - and it was years in the making. Here's how it all happened.
Read MoreDemocratic President John F. Kennedy left a lasting legacy, but did you know he suffered from severe health issues throughout his life? Let's take a look.
Read MoreAirplanes were still a very new technology 100 years ago when French pilot Henri Pequet made the world's first official airmail delivery in India.
Read MoreLife in a 19th-century circus meant steady work, hot meals, and more than a little adventure - when you weren't getting harassed by locals or mauled by lions.
Read MoreDevelopment of modern refrigerators was ongoing in the Victorian era, becoming household items in the Edwardian Era. But they were dangerous. Here's why.
Read MorePresident John F. Kennedy was notable in several ways, including winning a Pulitzer Prize. Here's what you didn't know about JFK's life as a writer.
Read MoreMaybe you've picked up on the way old phone numbers used to work from a classic film or TV show. If not, phone numbers used to start with letters. Here's why.
Read MoreYears ago, in the Regency era from around 1795 to 1837, going to the beach was a lot different than it is today. Here's what it meant back then.
Read MoreDeodorant and anti-perspirant might be common (and invaluable) products today, but they are actually fairly recent creations. Here's the story.
Read MoreVarious cultures have ideas and stories about fantasy utopias. This is the strange medieval fairy-tale of Cockaigne, land of laziness and earthly delights.
Read MoreMost Christians are familiar with the general significance of Bethlehem. But Bethlehem contains many more surprises.
Read MoreUgly laws were a set of laws that made being disabled, mentally ill, or houseless punishable by fines or jail time. Here is the untold truth of ugly laws.
Read MoreTrailblazing billionaire Elon Musk bought the social media outlet, Twitter. But was the deal to purchase Twitter considered a hostile takeover?
Read MoreHopscotch, the children's game, is played around the world under various names, and its origins are believed to date back to the Roman empire.
Read MoreOld photographs show inexplicable vertical smoke trails near nuclear explosions. Here's why those wispy columns of smoke were around some of the bombs.
Read MorePrincess Diana was tragically killed in a devastating car accident in Paris along with her partner, Dodi Al Fayed, and the driver who was escorting the couple.
Read MoreDying of old age or from illness might be fine for boring, normal people, but famous historical figures deserve more … interesting deaths.
Read MoreNothing you've experienced is as bad as what these people first faced, and then survived.
Read MoreAlthough Prince Philip stepped down from his official royal duties in 2017, he still had plenty of rules he had to follow as a member of the royal family.
Read MorePeople called hobos may have had no homes, but they still had rules to live by. Here is the hobo code of ethics explained.
Read MoreThe Lahore diamond is a controversial part of the British's colonial past - specifically related to the two Sikh Wars. Here's the full story.
Read MoreMany people, both soldiers and civilians, stood up against Hitler. These WWII legends were the Nazis' worst nightmare.
Read MoreGiven the Kennedys' fame, it's surprising that the efforts of the Boiler Room Girls aren't often mentioned. This is the untold truth of the Boiler Room Girls.
Read MoreIt's estimated that thousands of Americans are in jail for crimes they didn't commit. Here are some of the most horrific wrongful convictions in U.S. history.
Read MoreThe fall of the Berlin Wall is something nobody saw coming. Here's what it was like the day the Berlin Wall fell.
Read MoreLike many things in the Victorian era, some staircases built back then didn't seem to take safety into account. Here's why the staircases were so dangerous.
Read MorePrince Andrew's friendship with Jeffery Epstein cost the royal dearly, but money troubles may have been a catalyst for their friendship in the first place.
Read MoreFrom South American empires to European kingdoms, these civilizations were destroyed practically overnight.
Read MoreWithout the Nile River, Ancient Egypt wouldn't have existed. Here's why the Nile was so essential in Ancient Egypt.
Read MoreThe murder of Italian designer Gianni Versace by Andrew Cunanan set off one of the biggest and most intense manhunts of the '90s.
Read MoreWith some believing it was God's punishment, the Black Death arrived in Europe in 1347 and killed between 25 and 50 million people in just five years.
Read MoreRainforests are full of secrets, from undiscovered species to mysterious disappearances. Here are some mysteries of the rainforest you've never heard of.
Read MoreThe necromancers of our favorite fantasy games and stories were based on some very real practices. This is the crazy history of necromancy explained.
Read MoreWhen serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was captured in the summer of 1991, the full scope of his depraved crimes had been discovered.
Read MoreAlthough the strange and seemingly ridiculous Elizabethan laws could be chalked up to tyranny, paranoia, or lust for power, they served a purpose for the time.
Read MoreThe reality of the French Resistance during World War II is a lot more nuanced than you might think. This is the untold truth of the French Resistance.
Read MoreCharles Whitman's acts as a mass murderer went down in history because of the sheer number of people he killed and injured.
Read MoreThe rivalry between O.C. Marsh and Edwin Cope became a stain on paleontology's history for decades after their deaths.
Read MoreThe crimes of serial killer Ed Gein were so grotesque and fantastical that they have inspired decades of movies and television.
Read MoreA lady-in-waiting is a woman who attends to the various needs of female members of a royal family. Here are the rules British ladies-in-waiting must follow.
Read MoreGovernments don't exactly have a squeaky clean record for telling the truth. All will be revealed in these super shady government stories.
Read MoreThe Pulitzers were once the leading media family in the US, but they weren't without their troubles. This is the tragic real-life story of the Pulitzer family.
Read MoreMarie Therese had a difficult life, starting out by being imprisoned for nearly four years and her family members being taken away from her one by one.
Read MoreIn 1969, protesters took over Alcatraz, hoping to turn it into a Native American cultural center. This is the crazy true story.
Read MoreDuring the Western Schism, there were as many as three popes simultaneously. This is the crazy truth about the time when there were three popes.
Read MoreThe fires in Canada's Northwest Territories in the summer of 2023 have been much more prolific than usual. Here's how they got out of control.
Read MoreRobbing graves was common in the 17th to 19th centuries, when doctors needed cadavers to experiment with. This is what it was really like being a grave robber.
Read MorePoseidon, god of the sea, is one of the most well-known ancient Greek gods, both today and in antiquity. Here's the mythology of Poseidon explained.
Read MoreThe idea of decapitation is viscerally repugnant in its finality. Separating consciousness from the rest of the body has a certain deep cruelty to it.
Read MoreIn the White House. death can come creeping around the corner of the Oval Office at any time. Here are all the people who died in the White House.
Read MoreAlthough not all those in the Civil Rights Movement agreed with her methods, Ella Baker continued to organize, and her work ended up inspiring countless others.
Read MoreHow can a country not exist? In most cases, it's because other countries tell them they don't. Here are countries that don't actually exist.
Read MoreEvery year you get lists of the happiest cities or the cities with the "best quality of life." Here are some of the best cities to live in, based on data!
Read MoreWhile many of these photos look relatively innocuous, when you really think about the implications of these pictures you realize how chilling these photos are.
Read MoreMeeting the pope is a big deal, and there is a list of do's and don'ts of etiquette. However, despite the rules, people still make mistakes.
Read MoreWhy was Dungeons & Dragons condemned as a tool of the devil? Here's the controversial history of Dungeons & Dragons.
Read MoreHere are just some of the horrible things that have led to Waverly Hills Sanatorium's reputation as a hotbed of unquiet spirits.
Read MoreThe Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" is a whimsical, childlike song, that was a big hit for the band, but the history is more complex than you realize.
Read MoreThe White House is an iconic part of the United States that was built on the orders of George Washington. So who owns it? You might be surprised.
Read MoreThe act of vandalizing places that are deeply meaningful to the human experience is sadly commonplace. Here are some of the most glaring examples.
Read MoreThese days, though not perfect, the pharmaceutical industry is well-regulated. However, in the 19th century, the truth about pharmacies was pretty disturbing.
Read MoreElmer's Glue comes from an unlikely company -- one that makes dairy products. That company's mascot was integral in how the glue became known as "Elmer's."
Read MoreOften overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
Read MoreFord Motors is currently the fifth most successful family run corporation in the world. Roots run deep for Henry Ford, an American farm boy turned businessman.
Read MoreBack in the 18th and 19th centuries, Australia was full of notorious bush rangers on the run from the law, and their true tales are incredibly wild.
Read MoreYears ago, people used to be required to get blood tests before marrying in the United States. As of 2019, that's no longer the case - here's why.
Read MoreFrom the importance of alcohol to matters of makeup, here's what life was really like for women in Ancient Egypt.
Read MoreSome urban legends are so persuasive, they've even made way into the common classroom, only to be debunked long after they've already been accepted as canon.
Read MoreWhen things with an elevator go wrong, the only place to go is down. These are the world's deadliest elevators.
Read MoreMost critics have been forthright in claims that George Orwell's humane articulation of his subjects was genuine. His life experiences informed his fiction.
Read MoreWhile many of the traditions observed now did get their start during the Victorian era, celebrations on both sides of the pond were, well, a bit weird at first.
Read MoreCreated by American aviator pioneer Thomas W. Benoist, the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line carried over 1,200 passengers from January to May 1914.
Read MoreOn trial for the rape and assault of three women, Billy Milligan used multiple personality disorder as a defense and was acquitted.
Read MorePeople had plenty of time to get out, but some stayed anyway. That's what most remember about the Mount St. Helens eruption, but there's more to the story.
Read MoreOn January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash. Fans, family, and colleagues mourned their loss.
Read MoreFred Harvey set out to create a company that essentially became America's first chain restaurant and the epitome of service, while opening up western tourism.
Read MoreFlappers are the quintessential figures of the high-flying, hard-partying 1920s and were at the forefront of social change.
Read MorePentecost celebrates the baptism by the Holy Spirit, but is also a controversial religion around the world.
Read MoreIn 1996, John Martin Scripps became the first Westerner executed in the country of Singapore after his conviction for the murder of tourist Gerald George Lowe.
Read MoreIn 1990's France, a serial killer named Guy Georges, or "The Beast of Bastille," caused a lot of great fear amongst Parisian women.
Read MoreTheodore (Ted) Robert Bundy was one of the United States' most notorious serial killers. This is how many victims he might have had in his lifetime.
Read MoreThrough the course of his life, Leonardo da Vinci would invent and innovate a number of wondrous things, only to have many re-invented later on.
Read MoreWhen something like the Titanic disaster takes hundreds of lives in a heartbeat, it changes the world, by taking those that could have really made a difference.
Read MoreHeart symbols are everywhere. And it's no surprise their meaning is steeped in history. But also botany.
Read MoreConfucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
Read MoreHistorians have debated the nature of Edith Wilson's role in the White House. However, it's clear that she was the most powerful First Lady in American history.
Read MoreTo historians, da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance man, known for his art, sculpture, anatomical drawings, inventions, and more.
Read MoreThe revolt against Nicolae Ceausescu's regime began in mid-December 1989 and ended with the Communist leader's execution.
Read MoreYiddish is a thousand-year old tongue that is emblematic of the Jewish diaspora that has persisted not only over the language's life, but before its existence.
Read MoreWhen our blood ceases to move through our bodies after death, it goes through a couple of phases. Here is what happens to your blood after you die.
Read MoreSince the discovery of gunpowder, humanity has been building ever bigger bombs. The first bomb makers could never have imagined how terrible these would become.
Read MoreIn a genre that celebrates sex and substances, few rock stars have said, "That's enough partying." Here's some of the most infamous parties in rock history.
Read MoreJack London was a great author and a very complicated man. But how did he pass away? Well, people have really strong opinions about how London died.
Read MoreAfter the infamous "Newsnight" interview when Emily Maitlis grilled Prince Andrew, his life changed in many different ways. Here's the story.
Read MoreJohn McCain was famously respected on both sides of the aisle - but one opponent, Ross Perot, didn't share that same esteem. Here's what caused the rift.
Read MoreWhile death is rarely predictable, the loss of Charles Darwin's 18-month-old toddler son, Charles Waring, is notable for its tragic timing.
Read MoreOnce featured in Netflix's "Mindhunter" series, Richard Speck was a murderer notorious for killing eight student nurses in 1966.
Read MoreSometimes large buildings come tumbling down, and when they do, they're monumental disasters that shake the world to its core.
Read MoreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart is not only one of the most famous classical music composers of all time, he is also well-known for having been a child prodigy.
Read MoreIn 1989, Richard Ramirez was convicted of 13 murders and sentenced to death, but he never did make it to his execution date.
Read MoreBefore Theodore Roosevelt became president, there were troubles in the family that Theodore perceived as threats, and one of them was his brother Elliott.
Read MoreIt started around the same time as the Roswell incident. Here's a look inside the Air Force's secret 1950's UFO-investigation program, Project Blue Book.
Read MoreBefore J. Robert Oppenheimer married Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer, he fell in love with Jean Tatlock, a medical student at Stanford Medical School.
Read MoreThe Maui wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina made history with a grim statistic, even as hundreds of people were still unaccounted for.
Read MoreNot every ancient Egyptian myth is appropriate for school kids. From risqué to eerie, these are the ancient Egyptian myths they couldn't teach you in school.
Read MoreIfa began in Africa and made its way across the world. Today, it's even practiced in some regions of the United States. So what exactly is it?
Read MoreThe witch trial of Goody Garlick, a 17th-century working-class woman in East Hampton, New York, shook the 17th-century town. Here's the story.
Read MoreLisa Marie Young, 21, disappeared in 2002 after leaving a party with a man she'd just met. She's never been found and no one has been charged.
Read MorePopular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids.
Read MoreHawaii has a long history that spans back to 1,000 to 1,200 C.E. The historic town of Lahaina played a huge part in its transformation - here's why.
Read MoreKabbalah is a sect of Jewish mysticism with a goal of understanding the essence of God. The Tree of Life holds meaning that's part of unravelling that mystery.
Read MoreLewis Strauss was a controversial yet high ranking figure who had it out for J. Robert Oppenheimer. Here's what happened to him after the Oppenheimer hearings.
Read MorePresident John F. Kennedy's widely-televised funeral took place over several days in Washington, D.C. Here are moments that the cameras didn't always catch.
Read MoreRemember the caboose? The last car at the end of a train, typically painted red? Whether you do or don't, here's why they're no longer used.
Read MoreJ. Robert Oppenheimer, "the father of the atomic bomb," had two children - Peter and Toni - but only Peter had children of his own. Who are they?
Read MoreFrom serial killers with murderous relatives to a drug kingpin raised by a notorious bootlegger, here are a few criminals with shocking family histories.
Read MoreIn August 2023, Ukraine removed a lingering U.S.S.R symbol from its iconic Motherland Monument and replaced it with a trident coat of arms.
Read MoreThough remembered as an American sculptor, Altina Schinasi, was also an artist, inventor, and designer. Most notably, she created cat-eye glasses in the 1930s.
Read MoreBefore there was Count Dracula - courtesy of legendary author Bram Stoker - there was a Hindu legend that paved the way for vampires as we know them.
Read MoreDruze is both an ethnic group and a religion, and it has been closed to new followers for a long time. So what exactly do its adherents believe?
Read MoreNew Orleans lore invokes ideas of an underworld involving a variety of supernatural possibilities, so it makes sense there are vampire communities in the city.
Read MoreThe works of a 19th-century Russian philosopher and writer paved the way from Russian Cosmism, a space-age spiritualist movement in the Soviet-era.
Read MoreBathrooms might be safe havens today, but back in the Victorian era, things were a bit different - they were full of dangers that led to countless deaths.
Read MoreBack in the 1800s, a product called Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup was marketed as a solution to getting teething infants to sleep. But it did far worse.
Read MoreSanteria is a lesser known religion that evolved out of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Still popular in Cuba, here's what it is and what followers believe.
Read MoreThe strange 2001 disappearance of Branson Perry has raised dark theories about what could have happened to him, but police have not been able to mount a case.
Read MoreIf you haven't heard of Santa Muerte, the Mexican-Catholic folklore goddess of death, you might soon - she's part of a fast-growing faith. Here's the story.
Read MoreThe NFL Hall of Fame has a long history, and its location in Canton is the result of a few things - but it was one factor in particular that sealed the deal.
Read MoreStories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked.
Read MoreArising in the 19th century, the Baha'i faith is largely based on the writings of Baha Allah. Today, followers are persecuted in Iran. Here's what they believe.
Read MoreFounding Father George Wythe had a great influence on American law and education. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he met a strange death.
Read MoreThroughout his short life, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was known to smoke a lot of cigars. Here were his favorites.
Read MoreThe White House has gone through many changes since 1800 when the first president moved in. At one point, it even had a sleeping porch. Here's why.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy - the 35th U.S. president - and his wife Jackie had four children, but only one of them is still alive as of 2023. Here's who it is.
Read MoreThrough rare, Americans defecting to North Korea, or being arrested when visiting there, results in worldwide attention and complicated political problems.
Read MoreHistory has shown that a much superior military force doesn't always easily prevail. Sometimes the underdog puts up a fierce fight, and occasionally prevails.
Read MoreScientist Nikola Tesla and writer Mark Twain are both legends in their respective fields. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the two were also friends.
Read MoreThe myth of the water spirit Mami Wata comes from Africa and traveled with those forced overseas during the Transatlantic Slave Trade starting in 1502.
Read MoreRenaissance era artist Michelangelo created several world-renowned masterpieces still revered today, but this is the only one of his works he ever signed.
Read MoreBeer is one of the oldest drinks, so it's no surprise the beverage is also steeped in mythology.
Read MoreThe boy who cried wolf effect is more common than most people may realize, yet it's always shocking when the phenomenon makes headlines.
Read MoreJainism's roots go back thousands of years. So what exactly is this religion, and what do its followers believe? The answer is complicated.
Read MoreDeath is something we're still trying to understand - just take a look at the strange things that happen to your body five minutes after you die.
Read MoreMost of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special.
Read MoreFunctional and stylish, Mead's Trapper Keeper was the quintessential 1980s school binder. Here's what happened to the inventor, E. Bryant Crutchfield.
Read MoreThe Trojan War wasn't a fun time for anybody involved, but there were a few participants - and innocent bystanders - who got a particularly raw deal.
Read MoreThe War in Afghanistan began in 2001 following 9/11 as part of the United States' War on Terror. The whole affair was a sad story for everyone involved.
Read MoreThe infamous Russian gulag was a system of prisons, specifically designed for hard labor. This is the messed up truth about the Soviet labor camps.
Read MoreFears of a nuclear apocalypse and of falling behind led governments to some weird ideas during the Cold War. Here are some messed up things that happened.
Read MoreSome of the greatest works of literature that we appreciate today have been banned for messed up reasons, like the author's lifestyle, and fear of communism.
Read MoreThe Russian Revolution caused a lot of turmoil, and innocent people sufferred badly. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Russian Revolution.
Read MoreIn 1986, 18-year-old Denise Diane Pflum disappeared without a trace from her hometown in Indiana. The ambitious teen was never found and was possibly murdered.
Read MoreIn 2021, after nearly 30 years, Shawna Beth Garber was linked to remains found in 1990 in rural southwest Missouri. Here's what we know about her murder.
Read MoreIn 2016, Wayan Mirna Salihin died after drinking a coffee spiked with cyanide. Jessica Kumala Wongso was arrested and convicted of the murder.
Read MoreBritish nurse Lucy Letby will go down in history as one of the most horrific serial killers ever. Here are the disturbing crimes she committed.
Read MoreElsie Sigel was embroiled in more than one romance when her body was found. Her gruesome murder remains unsolved.
Read MoreBody language expert Mark Bowden's analysis of a 2022 interview with Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann indicates he was uneasy about human interaction.
Read MoreBryan Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Here's what's been said of his behavior leading up to the killings.
Read MoreIn 1986 the murder of 15-year-old rabbinical student Chaim Weiss shocked a community. All these years later, the brutal crime remains unsolved.
Read MoreIn 2002, Andre Isaac was murdered and dismembered by an unknown killer. Though the case remains unsolved, some believe they know the culprit.
Read MoreIn 1972, mob boss Tommy Eboli was gunned down, the latest in a long string of murders linked to a gang war of competing factions. Here's the story.
Read More"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a 2017 movie inspired by the real-life murder of Kathy Page in 1991, which still remains unsolved.
Read MoreIn the 1990s, BBC journalist and presenter Jill Dando hosted "Crimewatch." Eventually, she was the subject of an episode, and the case has yet to be solved.
Read MoreSome of the Gilgo Beach murders are now attributed to Rex Heuermann, believed to be the Long Island Serial Killer. How have the killings affected the area?
Read MoreThe tragic murder of dancer O'Shae Sibley is being called a hate crime after he was stabbed to death by a person who confronted him at a gas station.
Read MoreMany TV theme songs have faded into obscurity, but a few have taken on lives of their own, sometimes outshining the shows they were meant to introduce.
Read MoreNudie suits have been worn by many musicians over the years, from Elvis Presley to Elton John. Here's the history behind these iconic garments.
Read MoreWhether you're a fan of his music or not, you've definitely heard Frank Sinatra's music at least once. Here's who inherited his money after he died
Read MoreBands and musicians get their inspiration from all sorts of places, including history, and have produced some great tunes that tell a true story.
Read MoreNeil Young's has weathered everything from a fractured family to deadly health scares. This is the tragic real-life story of Neil Young.
Read MoreLoud music is sometimes used as a means of torture in war and interrogation situations. These AC/DC songs have been used for that purpose.
Read MoreJust because the Fugees are long gone, that doesn't mean their stories are over.
Read MoreColdplay is, by far, one of the most successful bands in the world, but the ride hasn't always been easy. This is the tragic real-life story of Coldplay.
Read MoreThe Eagles' "Hotel California" album art has raised theories about its meaning for nearly five decades. Here is the truth about the meaning behind the art.
Read MoreThe debate whether violent music directly inspires violent behavior is ongoing. However, these killers cited specific songs as inspiration for their crimes.
Read MoreJames Taylor has created emotional and soothing jams, but his life has been far from smooth. So let's take a look at the tragic life of James Taylor.
Read MoreA lot can go wrong during the conception and production of an album, from stolen tapes to bad business decisions that stop music from reaching fans entirely.
Read MoreIf you've purchased a concert ticket in the recent past, there's a chance that you winced at the hefty price. Here's a look at the world's richest rock bands.
Read MoreLet's take a look at the rock stars who fell into tragedy after getting fired from the band.
Read MoreHeavy metal has attracted a worldwide fanbase. In turn, these fans have powered the multi-million-dollar careers of some of the scene's most recognized faces.
Read MoreWhile the U.S. is a land of opportunity for many artists, not all have thought so. A few musicians have left for good, and some never returned.
Read MoreDon't musicians turn into regular people when they, say, go to the grocery store? Not all of them. Here are musicians you wouldn't want to meet.
Read MoreIf any band can be considered to sit at the very top of the musical totem pole, it would probably have to be British group the Beatles.
Read MoreWhen Robertson left The Band in the mid-1970s, his relationship with one former bandmate in particular, grew contentious.
Read MoreCanadian-American musician Robbie Robertson, founder of The Band and Bob Dylan collaborator, died at 80 on August 9, 2023. Here's his story.
Read MoreWhen famous musicians have bad days on stage, it's not uncommon for them to take things out on the fans. Let's take a look at some of the more notable examples.
Read MoreMinnie Wallace was just 16 in 1885 when she married a man more than three decades older than her. Months later, she was accused of killing her husband.
Read MoreBob Marley's "One Love" has an upbeat tempo and a positive message that was integral to one of the most iconic moments in Jamaica's political history.
Read MoreThe Aztecs managed to join many different tribes and ethnicities into one great empire, the Aztec Empire. Let's take a look at this powerful Indigenous tribe.
Read MoreThroughout the entire world, fairies can take all shapes and forms. This is the legend of fairies explained.
Read MoreOgres have been stomping their way through folklore and fairy tales for a long time, and their history and mythology goes back even farther.
Read MoreMelvin 'Magoo' Barcliff shared an iconic partnership with hip-hop artist Timbaland. Here's a look inside their relationship, which spanned three decades.
Read MoreThe iconic banyan of the historic town Lahaina - also known as "the Heartbeat of Lahaina" - got to Hawaii years ago. Here's how it happened.
Read MoreFreddie Mercury's iconic piano - the Yamaha G2 baby grand piano - helped him write one of Queen's most iconic songs. Here's the story behind it.
Read MoreThe American Civil War lasted four years and led to over 500,000 deaths. Amid the bloodshed, spy Antonia Ford Willard influenced a couple key moments.
Read MoreVladimir Putin's black labrador retriever Koni - also known as Connie Paulgrave - was quite the celebrity for a time. So what happened to the famous pet?
Read MoreTony Bennett was well-known for his collaborations with other iconic artists. From Judy Garland to Stevie Wonder, here are some of his most notable duets.
Read MoreThe history between the US and Native Americans doesn't make the US look like the shining hero it pretends to be. This is the messed up story of Wounded Knee.
Read MoreThe ocean is vast and endlessly fascinating, particularly since there are so many mysteries surrounding it.
Read MoreHans Christian Andersen enjoyed great success as an author during his life in the 19th century - but he had many fears. Here's what they were.
Read MoreThe White House has been the official residence of many presidents, and some have claimed that it is also home to an assortment of ghostly squatters
Read MoreWhile Haunted Houses are fun to explore, things sometimes don't go as planned. Here are some disturbing things that actually happened at haunted houses.
Read MoreRepeatedly called one of the "most haunted places in the world," the RMS Queen Mary is practically custom made for spooky campfire tales.
Read MoreThese places should be at the top of your list when you're planning a ghoulish road trip.
Read MoreTobias Forge and his band Ghost thrilled audiences with their satanic-inspired acts. While Forge remained a private type, there's plenty to learn about him.
Read MoreA family in Indiana claimed 200 demons lived in their house and terrorized them. Their chilling tale led to the house being demolished. Here's why.
Read MoreWhile they may seem like pests, parasitic plants can play important roles in ecosystems. Clearly, the world of parasitic plants is a weird one.
Read MoreThe saguaro blossom was officially designated Arizona's state flower in 1931, but it was a long, long road to get there. Here's the full story.
Read MoreThanks to modern medicine, lots of people have implants and prosthetics that improve their quality of life. Here's what happens to those items upon cremation.
Read MoreFirst lady Jackie Kennedy was widowed after her husband President John F. Kennedy was publicly assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
Read MoreFormer actor and governor of California, Ronald Reagan, became the 40th U.S. president in January 1981. When he entered the White House, he had four children.
Read MoreThe U.S. embargo of Cuba employs sanctions on Cuba of American imports, exports, travel, and more.
Read MoreBritish politician John Stonehouse was in the U.S. on business when he went missing. What emerged was a story of faked suicide and financial intrigue.
Read MoreOhio is an imporant part of United States elections, which is why you'll see so many political candidates speaking directly to its population. Here's why.
Read MoreAmid the Ukraine-Russia war, many have wondered what would happen if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dies in office. Here's the likely scenario.
Read MorePresident Warren G. Harding died on August 2, 1923, and conspiracy theories about the cause of death continue to swirl today. Here's what they say.
Read MoreNo person has ever been elected president of the United States while in jail. But what exactly would happen in this scenario? Let's take a look.
Read MoreA body language expert has just weighed in on Donald Trump's facial expressions as he posed for mugshots at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta.
Read MorePresident John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 but as the nation prepared to mourn, his family prepared his coffin. Here is what Kennedy was buried with..
Read MoreWho said that the office of the first lady is one without power or influence? Several helped shaped their husband's policies and practices while in office.
Read MoreBorn in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
Read MoreAnd of all the presidents in United States history, none were as historic, noble, and downright cool as Theodore Roosevelt.
Read MoreFormer President Richard Nixon might be infamous for the Watergate scandal, but his daughter famously married another former head of state's grandson.
Read MoreThe Kennedy family is perhaps the United States' most famous political dynasty. Over the years, multiple members have run for president - but just how many?
Read MoreDespite this being the age of beards, facial hair remains so absent from the White House.
Read MoreWhen it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
Read MoreThe Boy Scouts of America have been around for more than a century, and the Mormon church was an early adopter of the program before severing ties in 2019.
Read MoreBob Marley is one of the most famous reggae singers ever, and a pioneer of the genre. So what exactly did he believe? Here's what his religion was.
Read MoreIn the King James Bible Jared gets very little mention, but in the LDS Bible, he was integral to keeping his people together after the Tower of Babel fell.
Read MoreThe Bible is rife with characters whose stories' have been passed down through the millennia. This is the story of Ishmael, the first born son of Abraham.
Read MoreThe Bible tells Mordecai's story in the Book of Esther. The cousins worked together to save the Jews from slaughter, leading to the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Read MoreThe Book of Job is one of the most discussed and debated parts of the Bible, and for good reason. So who exactly is Job? Here's the full story,
Read MoreFaith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
Read MorePopular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of.
Read MoreJesus, Moses, Noah, David and Goliath, Jonah - biblical figures are well-known across the Western world. But who exactly was Eli? Here's his story.
Read MoreThe name Aaron is certainly common enough nowadays. It also belongs to a character in the Bible who played an important role in the Old Testament.
Read MoreThe Queen of England has spent more than 70 years as the leading royal. Here's what would happen if Prince Charles died before her.
Read MoreBuckingham Palace is a home, in that plenty of staff live there, as do many royals, at least part-time. Here’s what it’s like living in Buckingham Palace.
Read MoreAirplane restrooms are equipped with tiny pull-out ashtrays. Smoking is an obvious no-no on airplanes, so why does this feature even exist?
Read MoreThe character Lagertha from the show Vikings is portrayed as a strong-willed shield maiden who fights battles along side men. But did she really exist?
Read MoreEgypt's Valley of the Kings and the tombs within continue to offer new insights into ancient Egypt to this day. Here's it's history explained.
Read MoreWhen King Charles wed Princess Diana on July 29, 1981, Prince Andrew experienced a wake-up call that some experts believe profoundly impacted his life.
Read MoreThere are tons of unexpected, and legitimate, medical uses for the weirdest, most disgusting parts of all sort of animals.
Read MoreBasketball great Scottie Pippen is grieving the loss of his first child and oldest son, Antron, who reportedly died on April 18, 2021.
Read MoreWhen President Franklin D. Roosevelt welcomed the king and queen of England, he fed them an American classic, the much-loved hot dog.
Read MoreQueen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch.
Read MoreIf you think NASA is staffed entirely by geniuses and daredevils, think again - there's a lot more to working at the storied agency than you might expect.
Read MoreAfter more than 20 years, the man who horrifically killed Jackie Johns in 1985, Gerald Carnahan, was finally arrested. Here's the full story.
Read MoreStephen Hawking was best known for his scientific theories and overcoming his health challenges to live a full life. That life included having three children.
Read MoreNo, Viking funerals didn't mean pushing a boat out to sea, then setting it on fire with a flaming arrow. But the true world of Viking funerals is fascinating.
Read MoreAlbert Woodfox is a former inmate who was kept in solitary confinement for 43 years -- the longest any prisoner has spent in isolation in the United States.
Read MoreFeuds are a Hollywood tradition, but some are a little stranger than others -- like the decades-long beef between Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal.
Read MoreThe Jackson family has long been the subject of controversy and rumors. One feud that has lasted for over a decade has been between Paris and Janet Jackson.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sharks, it can be difficult to separate the facts from the myths. And perhaps the most prevalent myth about sharks isn't the least bit true.
Read MoreSeeing a rainbow in the sky never gets old, and a double rainbow is even more lovely to witness, but lesser reported is a triple rainbow. Can that even happen?
Read MoreWhile train crashes aren't terribly common, they can cause injuries and death. Here's the science behind the safest spot to sit on a train.
Read MoreIn 2019, the first record of the Asian giant hornet in the United States was found in Washington state, as well as nearby Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Read MoreJust over an inch long, the malo kingi or Common Kingslayer jellyfish is one of the most venomous creatures of the sea, and its sting can be deadly.
Read MoreEarthquakes may seem inevitable, unstoppable, and indifferent to the actions of people. As it runs out, human activity and earthquakes go hand in hand.
Read MoreKono-san faces not just 1980s tech, though, but naught-80's tech, as well: the hanko, a tradition first brought to Japan from China about 2,000 years ago.
Read MoreNext time you are walking in the woods, here's how to tell the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac so you can avoid all of them.
Read MoreBesides being super cute salamanders, axolotls are also resistant to cancer and can regenerate limbs. Yet sadly, wild axolotls are critically endangered.
Read MoreThe saguaro cactus, found in parts of Arizona, California, and Mexico, is currently facing an uncertain future due to climate change. Here's the story.
Read MoreOf the eight bear species that live on Earth, the sun bear is the smallest and has many unique characteristics that set it apart from the others.
Read MoreThe public has had a morbid fascination with serial killers, but few people have managed to put some of the most dangerous murderers on the planet behind bars.
Read MoreNurse Genene Jones had worked for multiple hospitals and clinics throughout Texas and was allegedly killing her pediatric patients.
Read MoreThe 1960s wasn't all peace and free love. From the Boston Strangler to the Manson Family, these are the most dangerous serial killers of the 1960s.
Read MoreNASA's James Webb Telescope is producing never before seen images from deep space, including a mysterious question mark shape. Here's what it tells us.
Read MoreNASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission is another in the long line of human attempts to explore and understand space - as well as life on Earth.
Read MoreScientists have turned their eyes to the lunar south pole - but why? There are many reasons why this region is so important for space research.
Read MoreThe next time an asteroid is going to get a bit too close for comfort, we'll have new technology to detect it ahead of time. Here's how it works.
Read MoreTo say that boxer Terence Crawford has overcome a lot is putting it lightly. He says that his success in the ring is the result of channeling a lot of anger.
Read MoreSome people never stop pushing the adrenaline envelope -- or, rather, they stop very abruptly. These daredevils lost their lives in insane stunts.
Read MoreGymnast Simone Biles has had quite the career and racked up many historic victories over the years. Here's how many medals she has as of August 2023.
Read MoreWhile baseball doesn't have a reputation for violence, occasionally tempers flare and turn physical. Cooler heads don't always prevail, and fights can get ugly.
Read MoreWe see them on TV displaying their athletic abilities during the Olympic Games, but that's not the only place we can find Olympians; sometimes they're onscreen.
Read MoreHBO's series "Winning Time" has taken creative license in places, but Larry Bird really did drop out of Indiana University after only 24 days. Here's why.
Read MorePhysical talent doesn't automatically mean solid ethics. Just take a look at this list of history's most corrupt athletes.
Read MoreA variety of players from diverse backgrounds have been a part of NFL over the years. Sadly, some of their life stories have been incredibly tragic.
Read MoreJerry Buss, born into poverty, was the one-time owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Credited for much of their success, here's how much he paid for the team.
Read MoreBasketball may not be a contact sport, but the NBA has seen its fair share of brawls in the last few decades - sometimes with painful consequences.
Read MoreThe purple and gold uniforms of the Los Angeles Lakers are as iconic as their most legendary players. So why did they choose this color scheme?
Read MoreThese are some of the most freakish feats of athleticism.
Read MoreSky Brown is the world's youngest professional skateboarder, and she'll be in the 2021 Olympics. Here are some details about the skateboarding Olympian.
Read MoreTiger Woods' mother Kultida Woods has played a major role in his life, standing by Tiger through all the good and bad times no matter what.
Read MoreThere aren't many falls from grace that are as painful as that of center fielder and three-time All Star, Lenny "Nails" Dykstra.
Read MoreHere is a selection of sports interviews that were rude, explosive, and downright weird. They may be uncomfortable to watch, but they certainly aren't boring.
Read MoreThe World Cup is an almost impossibly huge undertaking, and sometimes, bad things happen. Even if your team wins, the World Cup can still screw up your life.
Read MoreWith the delayed 2020 Olympics in Tokyo finally happening in 2021, it's worth looking at some crazy stories from the last time Tokyo hosted the Olympics.
Read MoreTim Tebow is famous for his football and his faith, and while both have earned him quite a bit of controversy, there are more puzzling chapters to his story.
Read MoreHeartbreaking occurrences rock the sports world each year. Here are some of the biggest sports tragedies from the past decade.
Read MoreGolf isn't known for being a scandalous sport. But whenever you combine money and egos, you get drama. Here are scandals that totally rocked the world of golf.
Read MoreThere are some rare feats in baseball you'd need to be blessed by the ghost of Babe Ruth to see in person. These are the rarest feats in Major League Baseball.
Read MoreFrom baseball games to boxing matches (and even a bit of courtroom drama), keep reading to find out the biggest sports moment in the year you were born.
Read MoreBaseball's greatest players, like any group of people, aren't immune to tragedy and hardship. Here are some tragic details about baseball's biggest legends.
Read MoreDespite clamor from his teammates and sports analysts, NFL quarterback Tony Romo decided to walk away from the Dallas Cowboys in 2017.
Read MoreA number of injuries and tragedies have impacted and altered baseball forever, leading to rule changes and new equipment. Here are tragedies that changed MLB.
Read MoreSuper Bowl stars aren't immune to making mistakes or leading a life of crime, from drugs, to guns, to assault, to even murder.
Read MoreFrom gymnasts to tennis players and everything in between, here are the most influential female athletes of the past century.
Read MoreAh, the Olympics. A magical time when the world sets aside its differences and comes together. But we're about to ruin it for you, because of course we are.
Read MoreAs the 24th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft, Latrell Sprewell quickly proved to be a steal for the Golden State Warriors.
Read MoreThe movie "The Blind Side" was based on a true story, or so it seemed. Here's what Michael Oher's relationship with the Tuohy family is really like now.
Read MoreAn unprecedented baseball stat began buzzing around MLB fans in August 2023. Here's the story behind the impressive stat and others like it.
Read MoreThe NFL announced that they hired their first Black female referee on March 5. Here's what you need to know about Maia Chaka.
Read MoreAs a linebacker for the New York Giants, Lawrence Taylor was known for his intensity and speed, yet after making his money with the NFL, he lost it all.
Read MoreAfter the gruesome death of Eliza Samudio, soccer star Bruno Fernandes de Souza was ultimately arrested and convicted of murder.
Read MoreSurfers often travel the world in search of the perfect wave. But sometimes, the very conditions that make for great surfing can spell disaster, even for pros.
Read MoreJellyfish are the oldest group of multi-organ animals around, with the "sting" of some species turning deadly.
Read MoreBiles said, "Growing up, me and my siblings were so focused on food because we didn't have a lot." Neighbors were concerned about Biles and her three siblings.
Read MoreKnown for its synths and happy tunes, it's surprising to know that so many of the musicians who made such happy disco magic didn't have altogether happy lives.
Read MoreIt's not surprising Rage Against the Machine, with their politically charged music, would encounter strife and challenges during their career.
Read MoreJim Carrey has been duly recognized for his achievements, but the darker and more tragic parts of his life aren't as well-known.
Read MoreAn evening out at the nightclub can turn tragic should a fire break out. These are the most tragic nightclub fires in history.
Read MoreSoundgarden often sang of sadness, misery, and despondence, topics the group's members knew all too well.
Read MoreThe Notorious B.I.G.'s career was marred with legal troubles, coastal rivalries, and a feud with a former friend that ended in both their untimely murders.
Read MoreI Love Lucy is one of the most beloved TV shows in history, but the fame came at a cost for the actors. Here are some tragic details about the I Love Lucy cast.
Read MoreKelsey Grammer of Cheers and Frasier fame has lived a life full of ups and downs, one marked by both tragedy and triumph.
Read MoreWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a pop culture icon, but things didn't turn out so well for many of the film's actors.
Read MoreIn the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Loki is both a villain and a hero. However, his story is a tragic one.
Read MoreThe soulfulness and seriousness of George Michael's art hinted at a man who dealt with profound sadness, misery, and heartbreak. This is his tragic story.
Read MoreWhat makes the Johnstown Flood so tragic isn't just the scale of the death and destruction: Had better decisions been made, disaster might have been averted.
Read MoreIn one memorable scene from "Titanic," a montage shows various passengers stoically accepting their fate as the waters in the sinking ship close in on them.
Read MoreGiven the size of the "Star Trek" universe, it's no surprise that many of its actors and actresses have experienced their own share of tragedies over the years.
Read MoreWhether an actor dies in an accident, succumbs to illness, or overdoses, it's a tragic loss. Discover some action movie stars who suffered tragic deaths.
Read MorePaul Butterfield was enamored with Chicago's predominantly Black blues music scene of the late '50s, which introduced him to a lot of his musical inspirations.
Read MoreYou know Charles Darwin as the father of evolution, but he was also a complex person who lived a life of tragedy, suffering, and self-doubt.
Read MoreLeBron James has had his fair share of hardships. From his childhood to the passing of a close friend, here’s the tragic real-life story of LeBron James.
Read MoreThe unfortunate story of the Beatrice Six is one of the many examples of wrongful conviction cases in the U.S.
Read MoreConfirmed by the David Bowie Twitter account, John Hutchinson, famous for being David Bowie's collaborator, died on Saturday after a long period of illness.
Read MoreTom Petty and the Heartbreakers were part of the vanguard of American rock music, enduring for four decades. But behind the scenes, their life was pretty tough.
Read MoreEvery so often there's a shining beacon of cruelty-free funny, and that's Martin Short in a nutshell. But life has been very cruel to the iconic SNL comedian.
Read MoreGiven the sense of despair that permeates so much of their music, it should come as no surprise that members of The Cure have experienced loss and tragedy.
Read MoreJazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker died after a three-story fall on May 13, 1988. What exactly happened is still debated by some. Here's the story.
Read MorePaul Reubens inhabited '80s icon Pee-wee Herman, but they he was arrested in awkward circumstances. And that's not the only difficulty he's had to deal with.
Read MoreChristina Onassis, heir to the Aristotle Onassis family fortune, was truly a tragic figure, unwanted, unloved, and unhappy the majority of her life.
Read MoreThe crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy led to the deaths of 10 people and injured thousands more. Here's what the police report said.
Read MoreOn January 9, 1982, 33-year-old Lynette Joy Dawson seemingly vanished. Purportedly, her husband, Chris, did not report she was missing until a month later.
Read MoreAdrienne Salinas went missing in the early morning hours of June 2013 and her remains were found months later. The college student's death is still unsolved.
Read MoreIn 2017, Nanette Krentel was killed in her Lacomb, Louisiana home - she was shot in the head, and the property was burned down. Here's the story.
Read MoreOlympic skier Colby Stevenson came close to death, yet he recovered to compete in the Beijing Olympics. Here is the untold truth of the Olympian.
Read MoreHank Aaron is one of the greatest baseball players in history, famously breaking Babe Ruth's home run record. This is the untold truth of Hank Aaron.
Read MoreIn 1993, Californians were shocked to learn that an old woman was a serial killer. This is the untold truth of Dorothea Puente, the Death House Landlady.
Read MoreNat King Cole was, without a doubt, a pioneer, but that doesn't mean his many successes came without struggles. Here's the untold truth of Nat King Cole.
Read MoreIn 1903, Maurice Garin became the first winner of the Tour de France, and one year later, he became the second winner of the now-famous bicycle race.
Read MoreNick Goepper is a freestyle skier who has won big since joining the Olympic Freeski team. He is "one of the top American slopestyle" and "halfpipe skiers."
Read MoreSince 1968, television's highly regarded information show, 60 Minutes, has provided in-depth coverage of events and celebrities through impeccable research.
Read MoreThere's more to the controversial George Armstrong Custer and his last stand than meets the eye. This is the untold truth of General Custer.
Read MoreThis "grande dame of the Everglades," as Marjory Stoneman Douglas came to be known towards the end of her long life, was a consequential person indeed.
Read MoreFor plenty of people, skydiving is more than imagination or a vague fantasy.
Read MoreNancy Sinatra unmistakably carved her own path, one just as iconic as her father Frank, Ol' Blue Eyes himself. This is the untold truth of Nancy Sinatra.
Read MoreOne of the highest responsibilities Prince Harry still takes on is the Invictus Games, a sporting competition for sick and wounded veterans founded in 2014.
Read MoreArlington National Cemetery is some of the most hallowed land in America. Thousands of military members and veterans have been laid to rest there.
Read MoreKate Warne was the first female detective, joining the Pinkerton Detective Agency in 1856. Her success paved the way for law enforcement today.
Read MoreComedian and actor Steve Martin has graced our screens and made us laugh in spades for decades. However, there's more to Steve Martin than you might think.
Read MoreJoe Walsh has had an iconic career with the James Gang and Eagles and as a solo artist. Here are some facts about him that many fans may not be familiar with.
Read MoreApart from the controversy behind 1992's Cop Killer, there are several facts about Body Count that might not be too familiar to the casual listener.
Read MoreThe American Red Cross is an institution. But is the Red Cross that great?
Read MoreIn 2022, Hollywood Forever Cemetery was established as a historic-cultural monument, and for good reason. Here's the untold truth of this famous cemetery.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman's exalted place in American history is inarguable and unparalleled.
Read MoreSometimes a product comes along that is so amazing it changes the world. Here's the untold truth of Flex Tape, the tape that can supposedly fix almost anything.
Read MoreSome of the best basketball moments during the NBA All-Star Weekend happen at the Slam Dunk contest, and Obi Toppin will participant this year.
Read MoreBram Stoker is a literary legend thanks to his most famous creation, but there's plenty about his life that even devoted Dracula fans might not know.
Read MoreThere was much more to Paul Reubens, the actor behind Pee-wee Herman, than meets the eye. Let's talk about some of the fascinating stories behind the bow tie.
Read MoreFormer stage manager for Lollapalooza, Kevin Lyman, decided in 1995 to strike out by himself. His festival, Vans Warped Tour, became legendary.
Read MoreThere's more to Charo than flamboyant costumes and "cuchi-cuchi" - she's a world-renowned musician and tireless activist who has led a truly extraordinary life.
Read MoreThe Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
Read MoreThere have been few constants throughout human history. Sadly, throughout our entire existence, war has been an inescapable constant.
Read MoreModern scientific research into cannabis is yielding some thought-provoking and bizarre stuff. Here are weird marijuana facts you probably didn't know.
Read MoreThe Great Lakes have seen tens of thousands of deaths, and some think they're haunted. Here are some creepy tales of the shipwrecks in the Great Lakes.
Read MoreMostly known for climbing Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary took part in a later Himalayan expedition. Here's the crazy story of his hunt for the yeti.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, two men, both claiming to wield magic, set out to destroy a supposed vampire stalking a 100-year-old cemetery in London
Read MoreThey say you can't take it with you, but that's obviously not true. A number of famous people have chosen to be buried with utterly bizarre items.
Read MoreThe craziest things to ever wash up on beaches include stuff you definitely want and stuff you probably don't.
Read MoreTV shows can be canceled for lots of normal reasons. Most make some sense to the viewers. However, these TV shows were canceled for the most bizarre reasons.
Read MoreYou never knew these bizarre facts about daylight saving time. It's even worse than you thought.
Read MoreAt the 1998 Grammy's, one artist stood head and shoulders - and frantic, convulsive limbs - above all these exceptional musicians: the "Soy Bomb guy."
Read MoreBody Worlds is a controversial art and science exhibit that uses donated remains in a variety of poses and cross-sections to show human anatomy.
Read MoreWorld War I saw men from several nationalities working with and against each other, and among them, nicknames arose. This is who the doughboys were.
Read MoreIn the early days of the Central Powers aggression ahead of World War I, U.S. leadership was adamant about not getting involved. This is why the US entered WWI.
Read MoreSeveral famous people grew up hearing of their relatives' persecution by the Nazis. Here are some celebrities with family members who survived the Holocaust.
Read MoreMohammed Helmy was a doctor who risked his life to save Jews during the Holocaust. He was honored by Israel's Yad Vashem memorial center in 2013.
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