What Really Happened With John And Lorena Bobbitt?
The sensational John and Lorena Bobbitt story of 1993 was one part a shocking story of violence between a married couple and about five parts media sensation.
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The Weirdest Protest Movements In History
As long as there has been government there has been protesting.
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Rare Genetic Quirks You May Have Thought Were Normal
Genes are complex and responsible for such things as health and susceptibility to certain diseases, body type, height, eye color, intelligence, and more. Genes can also cause quirks among us. Here's a look at some of the genetic quirks that are perceived to be normal occurrences but aren't.
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What Really Happened With That Huge Earthquake In Armenia?
In the final month of 1988, Armenia was struck by an earthquake that absolutely devastated the northern region of the country and displaced thousands of people.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield dominated headlines in the 1950s, but her wild ride came to a terrible end in 1967. This is the the tragic real-life story of Jayne Mansfield.
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Invasions That Went Horribly Wrong
Whether it be at the dawn of the Roman empire in the B.C. era or the heights of the Cold War a few generations back, powerful states have attempted and failed many times to conquer land. The reasons vary on why these invasions may have failed. Here is a list of invasions that went horribly wrong.
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The Tragic True Story Of How Philadelphia Bombed Its Residents In 1985
On the afternoon of May 13th, 1985, the city of Philadelphia did the unthinkable and dropped a bomb on one of its own residential neighborhoods.
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Strange Christmas Traditions That Were Considered Normal 100 Years Ago
While modern Christmas traditions are nearly universal thanks to pop culture, they used to be very different. If you look back at the 19th and early 20th centuries, you'll see unexpected holiday celebrations. Here are some strange Christmas traditions that were considered normal 100 years ago.
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The Crazy, Real-Life Story Of Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi Hunter
After Simon Wiesenthal was liberated, he brought escaped Nazis brought to justice. This is the crazy, real-life story of Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi hunter.
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The Gruesome Story Of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre remains an unsolved gang hit. While most fingers pointed to Al Capone, that's not the entirety of the story.
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The Untold Truth Of Surfing Legend Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku is considered the father of modern surfing. He was not just a surfer. He was also an Olympic-level swimmer who broke records for his time and earned three gold medals and two silver. He also appeared in films and became a life-long ambassador of surfing and Hawaii.
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The Incredible Real-Life Story Of Shirley Chisholm
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, and in 1972, she became the first Black person to campaign seriously for the presidency on a major party ticket. She maintained her independent spirit throughout her career, sometimes to her detriment. Here is her story.
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The Personal Lives Of The Walking Dead Cast Are Full Of Tragedy
AMC's The Walking Dead has been the chief exporter of zombie-themed small screen drama, but several cast members have had to endure lots of setbacks.
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Hidden Secrets Of The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, holding more than 162 million assets in its collections. Here are some of its secrets.
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What It's Really Like To Celebrate Christmas In Hawaii
Today, Hawaii celebrates most holidays like the rest of the U.S., but there are differences. Here's what it's really like to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii.
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The Most Traumatic Experiences In Game Show History
Game shows since 2000 have been more and more about performing physical stunts. But with more dangerous stunts comes the opportunity for more things to go wrong, and now appearing on a game show can mean serious injury or even death. These are the most traumatic experiences in game show history.
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Tragic Details About The Runaways
As one of the first all-female rock bands, The Runaways proved to the world that women could rock as hard as men could.
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How Different Cultures Around The World Celebrate Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is, for many, a good excuse to celebrate. Though the individual celebration can vary, they often include feasts, art, and processions.
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The Crazy-True Story Of The Rebellion That Inspired The Racial Slave Codes Of 1705
Bacon's Rebellion is considered one of the main events that ushered in racial enslavement in the American colonies and later the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of The Offspring
The Offspring have been around since the 1980s but took the world by storm during the 90s, with songs like "All I Want," "Days Go By," and "Gone Away." The punk rockers have hadhighs and lows through their career. Here's a trip down memory lane with one of the most notable bands from the 90s.
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The Real Reason These Bands Were Forced To Change Their Names
Keeping a great band name can be just as hard as coming up with one. Here's the real reason these bands were forced to change their names.
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Things Science Could Achieve In 2021
2021 could hold some of the most exciting scientific advancements yet for our species. From another habitable planet to flying cars to artificial intelligence helping with climate change, there's plenty of reason to be optimistic for our future. Here are possible achievements for 2021.
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What Christmas Was Like In The Victorian Era
While 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.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Village People
The Village People made some of the happiest music ever, with hits like "Y.M.C.A." Here are the tragic stories of the individuals behind the Village People.
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The Most Terrifying Christmas Characters Ever
In many parts of Europe, Christmas celebrations include figures that are downright diabolical. Monsters, witches, and demons provide a chilling counterpoint to Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty. You better watch out because the most terrifying Christmas characters ever are coming to town.
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Tragic Details About These Heirs And Heiresses
Being born into a rich family is not always good times and good fortune. As the saying goes, money can't buy happiness.
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The Disturbing History Of Gas Baths On The U.S.-Mexico Border
In 1917, El Paso officials enacted a policy of disinfection and fumigation for Mexicans. This is the disturbing history of gas baths on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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