Whatever Happened To Freddie Mercury's Famous Yellow Jacket?
Freddie Mercury's iconic yellow jacket was sold at an auction in 2004.
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The Dark Origins Of The Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme
Many common nursery rhymes have in recent years have been tied to suspected, and often dark, historical origins. "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" is one example.
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How Did The Gold Rush End?
The Gold Rush of the mid-19th century literally put California on the map, leading to its statehood in 1850, decades before Arizona or New Mexico.
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How Christmas Is Really Celebrated By The Amish
When it comes to celebrating the biggest religious, cultural, and retail holiday in America -- Christmas -- the Amish are all about it.
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Were There Any Female Authors In The Bible?
The Bible is unquestionably influential. There is one other fact about the Bible that is almost impossible to contest: It is pretty much dominated by men.
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Why North America's Ancient Mound Cities Disappeared
Cahokia, a massive city of up to 20,000 in what is now Illinois, was the largest of these, as well as a center of trade and — occasionally — human sacrifice.
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Here's What It Takes To Keep An Iron Lung In Working Condition
For decades, polio was one of the most feared childhood diseases in the world, even in a wealthy, developed, First-World nation like the United States.
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The Lavish Life Of The Richest Man Who Ever Lived
At the time of the rule of Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire, located in West Africa, was incredibly prosperous thanks to its natural resources of salt and gold.
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Does Lilith Appear In The Bible?
The figure of Lilith is sometimes referred to as "Adam's first wife," as in Adam, the Biblical figure who was the first human being created by God.
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Who Was Stig Engstrom?
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's assassination had remained unsolved for more than three decades after his death until a new suspect emerged a few years ago.
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Popular Things From The 1990s You Don't See Anymore
The era of digital cable television, "Friends," and the Spice Girls left an indelible mark on society. Here are some items from the 1990s you don't see anymore.
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Veterans Weigh In On How They Really Feel About The Afghanistan War
The U.S. was at war in Afghanistan with the Taliban for 20 years before abruptly pulling out of the country last August. It was a messy withdrawal.
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The Crazy History Of Bible Smuggling
Bible smugglers have been beaten, jailed, and shot, and yet several organizations continue their work today. This is the crazy history of Bible smuggling
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Who Is Responsible For Guns On A Film Set?
Firearms experts must follow protocols and safety procedures when using weapons on a film set.
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The Number Of Homeless Veterans Is Staggering
Despite there being more awareness regarding the number of homeless vets — including federal and other special programs -- the numbers just keep increasing.
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Popular Things From The 1980s You Don't See Anymore
The 1980s were iconic in terms of fashion and design. Here are some popular things from the 1980s you don't see anymore
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The Tragic Story Of The 1957 Rikers Island Airplane Crash
It was a cold, snowy, blustery evening when Northwest Airlines flight 823 took off on February 1, 1957, from La Guardia Airport in New York after a long delay.
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The Truth About Jeff Bezos' Massive House
Bezos' acquisition of the choicest of land and sky is in overdrive, with an estimated real estate portfolio worth in the area of $500 million to $1 billion.
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The Surprising Way Human Fat Was Once Used As Medicine
The history of medicine is filled with shocking, off-base, and sometimes disgusting techniques used by medical practitioners in attempts to heal the human body.
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The Four Women Who Have Been Executed By The Federal Government
Nearly everyone ordered to die via federal court has been a male. In fact, only three women have been executed by this level of government since 1927.
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Why The CIA's Operation Ajax Was So Messed Up
Throughout the Cold War, the CIA reportedly conducted a vast array of spying and assassination missions in order to protect American interests.
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The Untold Truth Of The Murderous Dr. Cream
He began having an affair with Julia Stott and they conspired to kill her husband for insurance money. His death by poison caught the attention of the police.
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The One Condition Lindsey Buckingham Had For Joining Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood had noticed Lindsey Buckingham's guitar prowess and songwriting skills and tapped him to be the new guitarist for Fleetwood Mac.
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The Surprising Number Of Sinners' Bibles That Exist In The World
Three little letters can make a whole world of difference, as a Bible publisher discovered in 1631 that omitting one word encouraged the devout to sin.
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Super Rich People Who Are Still Missing To This Day
Sometimes circumstances are incredibly shady, and sometimes, they're never seen or heard from again ... like these super-rich people who just sort of vanished.
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The Truth About J. Edgar Hoover And Richard Nixon's Relationship
The Watergate scandal was a blow to the public's confidence in the U.S. presidency, showing the nation how corruption could affect average individuals.
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What Does Black Or White Smoke From The Vatican's Chimney Mean?
Since a new pope is such a big deal, the Catholic Church is bound to take the decision seriously, and accompany it with a fair amount of pomp and ceremony.
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