Feuds 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.
Most people don't give much thought to taking elevators these days. But this invention, which partly made skyscrapers possible, has a long history behind it.
John F. Kennedy Jr.'s premature death fueled the notion that the Kennedys were a family dogged by misfortune. His final months only fed that image more.
More than 31 million people watched Michael Jackson's memorial service, but for some the celebrities who spoke or performed, it was a deeply personal event.
Vladimir Putin's elaborate personal train has remained shrouded in mystery, but leaked information has revealed it is not as ordinary or as you might expect.
The French wine industry enjoys a global reputation of excellence. But over a century ago, it almost collapsed for good, until a New World transplant saved it.
The fateful final voyage of OceanGate's Titan sub may have shocked the world, but the marine exploration community had seen the warning signs for years.
Being a pop star has its advantages, but getting pelted by foreign objects, bum-rushed by concertgoers, and otherwise assaulted onstage aren't among them.
It seems like summers these days just keep getting hotter, and as it happens, they really are. But what if this continues, and just how hot can Earth get?
Gravitational waves are one of the 21st century's biggest discoveries, and in 2023 we found they're all around us. Astronomers are excited, and so should you.
Rock 'n' roll and fame go hand in hand, but some artists found the demands of stardom to be too much, and a few never sought the limelight in the first place.
The discovery of a small amount of cocaine in the West Wing in July 2023 is less shocking when you consider the long history of drugs in the White House.
The concept of chakras is an important tenet of Hinduism. Here's a rundown of the seven main chakras of the human body and their role in our wellbeing.
The open ocean is risky just floating on it, but deliberately sinking below the waves is even worse. Add a World War, and it's no wonder these subs were lost.
"The Lone Ranger" was a staple for TV viewers in the 1950s, and its charm endured long after. It also had a talented cast, who kept acting for many years.
Bob Newhart is an entertainment icon who has helped define comedy as we know it today. Here's a look at the more surprising facets of his life and career.
The use of the cannabis plant, whether for hemp or marijuana, dates back thousands of years. Unsurprisingly, its history is littered with wild stories.
When it comes to unlikely television stars, Dog the Bounty Hunter - born Duane Chapman - is definitely up there. Here are the details of his tangled life.