The Real Reason There Is No State Of Franklin
Franklin was almost fourteenth state of the US. Clearly, it didn't make the cut; now, the area is just northeast Tennessee. What happened? What went wrong?
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This Was Mr. Cruel's Biggest Crime
One of Australia's most-feared criminals was appropriately dubbed Mr. Cruel since his crimes played on parents' worst nightmares. His identity is still unknown.
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins
Astronaut Michael Collins, who famously orbited the moon alone during the Apollo 11 mission, died at the age of 90 on April 28.
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How Long The US Witness Protection Program Has Really Been Operating
The witness protection program has been in operation for 50 years and was the brain child not of law enforcement, but of an attorney taking down mobsters.
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A Look Into Wyatt Earp And Doc Holliday's Relationship
After Doc saved Wyatt's life, the pair would become friends, together surviving the gunfight that was to become known as the shootout at the O.K. Corral.
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The 1687 Explosion That Destroyed The Parthenon
The Parthenon survived well into the modern era, and likely would be standing still, if it weren't for some very careless Turks and trigger-happy Venetians.
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The Strange Way Queen Elizabeth Is Woken Up In The Morning
Queen Elizabeth eats a bowl of cereal in the morning and reads the newspapers — maybe like your a.m. routine. But her morning snooze alarm is cooler than yours.
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We Finally Know The Truth About Those Mysterious Feet
For over a decade, a mystery bedeviled authorities around the Salish Sea, British Columbia. At least 20 human feet have washed up on the region's beaches.
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The Deadly Great Frost Of 1709 Is Still A Mystery
In 1709, people across Europe were faced with below-freezing temperatures that just didn't break. Here's why the deadly Great Frost of 1709 is still a mystery.
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The Least Popular Member Of The Beatles Might Surprise You
Looper polled readers and one in three respondents whose the same person as their least favorite member of the legendary rock band.
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What JonBenét Ramsey's Ransom Note Really Said
The JonBenét Ramsey murder case is among the most-discussed crimes in recent history — in no small part due to its bizarre ransom note. Here's what it said:
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The Truth About Vincent Gigante's Attempted Murder Of Frank Costello
On that fateful night, Vincent Gigante waited for Frank Costello to return home from dinner with his wife.
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The Truth About The Ten-Day War
The Ten-Day War (also known as the Slovenian War of Independence) was a brief military conflict. What was it all about?
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How Much Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Would Have Been Worth Had He Patented It
Journalist Edward R. Murrow asked Salk who owned the vaccine patent: His reply: "Well, the people, I would say. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
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This Is What Happened To Pablo Escobar's Colombia Estate
Pablo Escobar's Hacienda Nápoles estate was the stuff of legends, thanks to its exotic animals and its Medellín Cartel connection — but now it's a theme park.
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The Tragic Death Of Omayra Sanchez
The tragic death of Omayra Sanchez might have been lost to the world of natural disaster statistics had it not been for the 60-hour effort to rescue her.
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The Tragic Death Of Stowaway Keith Sapsford
The tragic photo of 14-year-old stowaway Keith Sapsford falling from an Japan Airlines flight was seen around the world. This the sad story behind the photo.
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The Real Reason The Queen Doesn't Need A License Plate To Drive Her Car
Unlike nearly every other head of state in the world -- for instance, President Biden -- the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth is often seen driving a vehicle.
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The Origin Of Operation London Bridge, The Detailed Plan For Queen Elizabeth II's Death
Operation London Bridge is the codename for what happens after Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch of the United Kingdom and head of the Commonwealth, dies.
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False Things You Believe About William Wallace
Braveheart was an absolute classic, but Mel Gibson took more than a few liberties with the story. Here are some false things you believe about William Wallace.
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The Real Reason Spain Sold The Philippine Islands To The United States
The era of Spanish influence was ending, the age of US imperialism was starting. This is the real reason Spain sold the Philippine Islands to the United States.
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Could H.H. Holmes And Jack The Ripper Be The Same Person?
Jack the Ripper and H.H. Holmes' deeds were committed in London and Chicago, respectively, but the geographical discrepancy can be explained.
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What Are The Queen's Beasts? We Explain
There are tons of heraldic devices. Some have become not just symbols of families, but symbols of English nobility. And that's where the Queen's Beasts come in.
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The Worst Things Ivan The Terrible Ever Did
Ivan the Terrible is known as a cruel ruler who waged wars at the expense of his subjects and ruthlessly eliminated his domestic political opponents.
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Rules British Ladies-In-Waiting Must Follow
A lady-in-waiting is a woman who attends to the various needs of female members of a royal family. Here are the rules British ladies-in-waiting must follow.
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How John Dillinger May Have Reformed The FBI
The FBI is a large law enforcement agency known for going after criminals and terrorists, and it was John Dillinger that helped it greatly expand.
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These Are The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History
Not only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
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