Details About Katharine Hepburn's Lengthy Affair With Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn had a lengthy affair with Spencer Tracy, though details only surfaced after the death of Tracy and his wife. Here's what we know.
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The Tragic Story Of The Sinking Of The Lusitania
In 1915, a German U-boat sank the passenger cruiser Lusitania, with 1,198 souls lost. From unheeded warnings to leaky lifeboats, that fateful day is explained.
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What Happened To Cigarette Holders?
For a time, the ultimate fashion accessory for a woman (and sometimes a man) who smoked was the cigarette holder. So what happened to it?
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Historical Figures Who Survived The Most Assassination Attempts
Throughout history, prominent figures have been targeted for assassination. Here are the figures who faced attempted assassinations the most frequently.
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Is Long Island Actually An Island?
Is Long Island actually an island? Sure, the name suggests it is, but sometimes names can be deceiving. Here's the rather complicated answer to this question.
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Why The Regency Era In Britain Was Such A Wild Time
The Regency Era has often been depicted as austere and proper, when it fact it was a period of wild behavior and upheaval.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Egyptian Pharaohs
When we talk about pharaohs, we really are talking about ancient history -- Ancient Egyptian history, with a dollop of the Greeks thrown in for good measure.
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The Truth About The Widow Of Jesse James
Jesse, two children, and his wife, Zee -- Zerelda -- described as his "longtime sweetheart", married after a 9-year courtship, and a lifetime of being cousins.
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Origin Of Stonehenge's Sarsen Stones Uncovered
Weighing 20 tons and standing over sixty feet tall, the sarsens that form Stonehenge's main enclosure have inspired many questions, like Ylvis's "Stonehenge."
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The Shady Truth About Volkswagen
Volkswagen, the German automotive monolith, posted an ad on its social media accounts that was almost immediately characterized using words like "racist."
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Why The Mayans Believed Sinkholes Led To The Underworld
The ancient Mayans relied on water-filled sinkholes called cenotes - which only exist in Mexico - for everything from drinking water to religious ceremonies.
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Why Dozens Claimed To Be Marie Antoinette's Dead Son
Young Louis-Charles became heir to the French throne at four years old after the death of his brother.
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What Was Ed Kemper's Childhood Really Like?
Every tragic story has a tragic beginning, and that sentiment is immediately clear while perusing serial killer Ed Kemper's downright creepy upbringing.
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The Truth About Mount Rushmore's Secret Room
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore seems like the kind of monument you can take at face value. But there's more than meets the eye...
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The Real Reason Fake Phone Numbers Always Start With 555
While the reasoning for the prevalence of 555 in popular media is pretty understandable, how did this trend first get started?
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What Happened To Lava Lamps?
The lava lamp was launched in the early '60s and became popular during the psychedelic counterculture era.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's Disneyland Apartment
Walt Disney had a hidden apartment built above the fire station in Disneyland.
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What Happened After The McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit?
In 1994, an elderly woman filed a lawsuit against McDonald's after getting third-degree burns from the fast-food chain's hot coffee.
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The Myth Of Strzyga Explained
The strzyga is a vampire-like creature from Slavic mythology that resembled an owl.
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The Truth About Titanic Survivor Eva Hart
Eva Hart was 7 years old when she survived the Titanic's sinking in 1912.
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What Life Was Really Like For Civil War Soldiers
The life of a Civil War soldier was far from easy, and at times became very trying, even deadly. This is what life was really like for Civil War soldiers.
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This Was Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Request Before He Died
Martin Luther King Jr. was infamously assassinated at a hotel in Memphis, but had one final request. This was King's last request before he died.
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Who Was Samuel In The Bible?
Two books of the Bible bear Samuel's name - but who exactly was he? The answer is complicated. In fact, he is quite an interesting character.
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Did Sam Adams Actually Brew Beer?
The name of Samuel Adams is synonymous with the beer brand and industry, but the man himself was more successful as a politician and revolutionary.
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The Legend Of Starved Rock Explained
The legend of Starved Rock dates back to the 1700s, but the story for which the rock was named might actually be completely false.
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Did Jesus Have A Job?
Jesus Christ is one of the most well-known figures in Western culture and the foundation of Christianity, but did the famous prophet have a job?
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Every Baby That Was Born In The White House
Being born in the White House has been a rare occasion throughout American history. Here are all the members of this exclusive club, and how they fared.
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