Snuffleupagus. Can you pronounce it? Can you even spell it? Aloysius Snuffleupagus became Big Bird's BFF in Season 3 of "Sesame Street." Here's his story.
Competition is an intrinsic part of organized sports, especially on the professional level. But the prospect of a rival athletic organization can raise hackles.
Some of the aspects of ancient Egyptian ghosts could seem very familiar even thousands of years later. Here's what the ancient Egyptians believed about ghosts.
The Doctors' Riot of 1788 saw a mob turn on doctors and medical students to the point where some were run out of town. Here's how grave robbing led to the riot.
Linda Ronstadt, once the "Queen of Rock" and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, is obviously well-known for her hits and voice, but here's what you might not know.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day, and celebrities can attract very morbid speculations. These are some famous deaths predicted before they happened.
Behind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
An actress, singer, dancer, author, and real-life space travel advocate, Nichelle Nichols inspired a generation of people to find their place in the world.
Ghost is not just a metal band. They are an entire phantasmagoria, haunted by the lore and rumors dreamed up by their lead singer and mastermind, Tobias Forge.
The Glorious Revolution was one of the most important events in modern English history, when King James II was replaced by William of Orange and his wife Mary.
Punk has a certain vibe, but when Pennywise was ramping up in the 1980s, they preferred a different direction. Here are the tragic details about Pennywise.
When you hear West Point, you think of military ethic, leadership, integrity, and character. You don't think of alcohol-fueled riots ... but one did happen.
Rollerskating became popular during the strict and prudish Victorian Era and offered young people freedom. Here's how rollerskating sparked a sexual revolution.
Sir Thomas Phillipps was not just an antiquarian and collector of books; he was a bibliomaniac, the greatest collector of manuscripts the world has ever known.
The life of America's first son has included some tragedy, but even more scandal, especially in recent years. This is the untold truth of Hunter Biden.
NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 in 1977, and they're still transmitting data today. Here's the truth behind one of NASA's most successful programs.
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
Nearly a century on, the impact of the Harlem Renaissance endures, but there are still facts, events, and names you might not know. Here's its untold truth.