Inside The Time Two Solomon Islanders Saved John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
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The Reason We Say Dog Days Of Summer
Why exactly do we call the period from early July and early September the "dog days" anyway? It turns out it is not because dogs love them.
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How Mahalia Jackson Became The Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement
It's a long list -- artists who got their start singing gospel music. Toward the top is a woman who was also instrumental in the civil rights movement.
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Disturbing Details About Sherry Shriner's Alien-Reptile Cult Teachings
Sherry Shriner's beliefs might sound extreme, but she used to teach them to her huge cult following, built entirely on YouTube, radio shows, and websites.
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How Did The Modern Korean Alphabet Originate?
Korean is not only phonetic but also has one of the easiest-to-learn alphabets in the world (at least, according to some speakers). So how did it originate?
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BB King Revealed The One Musician Who Gave Him 'The Cold Sweats'
B.B King revealed the one musician who gave him 'the cold sweats' when he heard the amazing tone coming from the player's guitar.
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The Real Reason Anne Frank Addressed Her Diary Entries To 'Kitty'
Anne Frank became famous through her diary, which she wrote while hiding from the Nazis. Here's why she addressed her diary entries to "Kitty."
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One Unusual 18th Century Punishment For Getting Caught With A Hangover Involved A Barrel
Those who were intoxicated or hungover were made to wear the Drunkard's Cloak, which was made out of a barrel.
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What Was Colonel Tom Parker's Net Worth When He Died?
In much the same way that people made far more money selling equipment to miners than miners did mining, so it often is with managers of popular performers.
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Here's What Jails Were Like In The Old West
Wherever society creates governance, there will be those individuals who live their lives in opposition, against whom society must protect itself.
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The Truth About Where William Shakespeare Is Buried
William Shakespeare is perhaps more talked about than actually studied or even performed, but that doesn't detract from his importance to English literature.
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Why Is Father's Day In June?
For many, Father's Day seems as old as time -- or at least as old as Mother's Day. But the real story behind the holiday is a lot more recent than you think.
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President Calvin Coolidge Had An Unusual Woodland Pet
It's not at all unusual for the First Family to bring pets with them when they move into the White House. Other times, pets arrive later, as gifts.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Tenure As A Football Owner In The USFL
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
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Why This Area Just Outside Of Denver Is Radioactive
Rocky Flats, Colorado, was a hotbed of nuclear mismanagement that has left a lasting legacy for its residents and former employees. Here's the story.
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Why You Should Never Walk Alone At Night Through Italy's Gardens Of Bomarzo
An Italian garden built in the 16th century is nicknamed the "Park of Monsters" for a very specific reason -- because in a way, you could say it's full of them.
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Hitler's Parents Had A Closer Connection Than You Realized
Historical figures -- good, bad, indifferent -- are often the subject of minute examination, every aspect of their lives and backgrounds analyzed.
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What Stephen Hawking's Area Theorem Really Means
Stephen Hawking was a scientific genius who will be missed by many. His theories seem to hold up to this day, including his area theorem of black holes.
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Words In Shakespeare's Works No One Understands Today
Many writers have left their mark on the English language, but few as indelibly as William Shakespeare, who is credited with inventing a plethora of words.
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The Quick Demise Of The NFL's Shortest-Lived Franchise In History
Professional sports franchises come and go, bought and sold, re-located, but few histories are as short as that of an obscure team in the early 1920s.
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How Hattie McDaniel Helped Save An Affluent African American Neighborhood
Hattie McDaniel is best remembered for her role as Mammy in the 1939 film "Gone With the Wind." But she also helped save an African American neighborhood.
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A Man Was Elected To The United States Senate But Never Actually Served A Day
There are those odd hops in the history of the United States, when unforeseen circumstances brought about what were perhaps unintended consequences.
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The Surprising Graffiti Found At The Ruins Of Pompeii
Pompeii spent centuries entombed in ash, until excavations revealed not only homes and human remains, but graffiti inscribed seemingly everywhere.
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John F. Kennedy's Father Allegedly Had Affairs With These Two Hollywood Icons
Depending on who you believe, the Kennedy men have a reputation for romantic affairs with film stars. The apple, it seems, fell not far from the tree.
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Who Was George Custer's Wife?
Many are at least familiar with the name George Custer and his mixed legacy as a military figure. Part of his lasting fame is due to his wife, Elizabeth.
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The Strange Connection Between A Famous Mathematician And The Kevin Bacon Game
Three decades before Pennsylvania men came up with the Kevin Bacon game, mathematicians were playing a similar game with one of their own. Here's the story.
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The Truth About India's Living Bridges
In a remote, rainy corner of India, there are a number of bridges made to withstand extreme conditions. This is the truth about India's living bridges.
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