A polarizing figure in his life, Frank Zappa didn't stop stirring controversy after his death in 1993. Here are things that came out about Zappa after he died.
For nearly two decades, "Deadliest Catch" has shown the extremes of what can go wrong when crab fishing. These are some of the show's most harrowing moments.
When it comes to old churches, sometimes a good rummage in the basement - or just behind the altar - is enough to get eyebrows raising and tempers flaring.
One thing that might make anyone reconsider being famous is the paparazzi. There have been many potentially deadly - and definitely deadly - incidents.
Barbara Hutton was the heiress to two fortunes and one of the richest women in the world. But she felt like no one in the world knew the real Barbara Hutton.
While the word "worm" may not immediately inspire terror, make no mistake: Not all worms were created equal, including the cannibalistic hammerhead worm.
Not every place is open to air travel, and some areas are heavily restricted or are avoided by most aircraft. Here's why planes don't fly over these places.
The vanishing acts pulled by these crown jewels have been shrouded in both mystery and interesting history. Here's what we know about the missing treasures.
The Nazis cemented a reputation for destruction, and it even extended to certain artists and their works. Here is the Nazis' war against 'degenerate art.'
Today, many people's impressions of Appalachia are based on media like "Hillbilly Elegy." These are some of the things you're getting wrong about Appalachia.
From its connections to organized crime to a devastating plague that could wipe out entire olive groves, here's the harsh truth about the olive oil industry.
Death, addiction, and more have plagued Mötley Crüe throughout its existence, serving as a bleak reminder that stardom isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
From iconic legends to rising stars who never got a chance to shine, these are the musicians who passed away during the '80s that we've never stopped missing.
Plots to permanently erase prominent individuals can sometimes pass into the realm of the absurd. Here are the dumbest assassination attempts in history.
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
There's more to Clint Eastwood than meets the eye. His personal life, music career, and political dabbling show a multi-faceted figure with astonishing energy.
The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
One site being newly excavated outside of Jerusalem is dedicated to a figure you probably don't know: Salome, a midwife who was present at the birth of Jesus.
When spells are part of healing the sick, magical numbers can mean the difference between life and death. Here's numerology in ancient Egyptian myth explained.
Slipknot has attracted scandals that have rocked the band members and even the world. Let's take a look at the biggest controversies surrounding the 'Knot.
Most WWII veterans have passed on, but their legends are still alive. These are the nightmarish World War II battle stories that most people haven't heard.
Europe - particularly since World War II - has seen its monarchies fall one after the other. Here's what happened to some of Europe's last kings and queens.