The Dark Origin Story Of The Little Mermaid
Over the years, a number of film adaptations have been made of "The Little Mermaid," first published in the 1830s and translated to English in the 1870s .
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How Harrison Ford Got His Iconic Chin Scar
Harrison Ford got into his car one morning in the mid-1960s to head to his job. He was in his 20s and recently married to his college sweetheart.
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The Symbolism Behind The Objects Used In British Royal Ceremonies
The crown jewels have been a part of every British coronation ceremony for more than 900 years -- but what exactly do they mean?
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The Wild History Of The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
The Whisky has played a role in almost every rock music movement since it was founded in the '60s. Here's the wild history of the iconic Whisky a Go Go.
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How Gary Rossington Masterminded The Iconic Free Bird Solo
Allen Collins began playing a series of chords that he'd been tooling around with for two years. It was 1970, and he and Lynyrd Skynyrd were rehearsing.
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How An 11-Year-Old Inspired By Flint, Michigan Revolutionized Water Testing
Gitanjali Rao was inspired to do something about Flint, Michigan's water crisis, so at 11 years old, she revolutionized water testing.
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The Seattle Mariners Have An Arsonist To Thank For Their Team's Existence
The Seattle Mariners evolved a lot in the 20th century. They even have an arsonist to thank for their team's existence
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How The Unicorn Killer Managed To Avoid Prison For More Than 2 Decades
Ira Einhorn, a '60s counterculture activist turned murderer who was dubbed the Unicorn Killer managed to avoid prison for more than two decades. Here's how.
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The 2016 Cheesecake Poisoning Of Olga Tsvyk
The 2016 cheesecake poisoning of Olga Tsvyk by a Russian woman hoping to steal Tsvyk's identity to avoid being sent back to Russia to face murder charges.
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Disturbing Details About The Bolivian Mennonite Sex Abuse Scandal
In the 2000s, a gang of rapists terrorized a religious community in Bolivia. These are the disturbing details about the Bolivian Mennonite sex abuse scandal.
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The Astonishing Scientific Theory That Says The Universe Might Be Inside A Black Hole
What if we - and our entire universe - are inside a black hole? Believe it or not, some scientists and researchers believe it's a possibility.
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The Philadelphia Eagles' Fight Song Didn't Originally Feature It's Most Iconic Line
In professional sports, fans can recite the lyrics to their team's fight song. Here is why the Philadelphia Eagles' fight song didn't include an iconic line.
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The Soul-Cleaving Dybbuk Of 16th Century Jewish Folklore
The dybbuk is a spirit from 16th century Jewish folklore that enters someone's body and possesses them. Here's what dybbuks are all about.
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How Wrestler Lanny Poffo Got His Unique Moniker 'The Genius'
Lanny Poffo, the younger brother of the late wrestling legend Randy Savage, went by two nicknames in his career: "Leaping Lanny Poffo" and "The Genius."
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The Bizarre 1993 Poisioning Murder Of Steven Robards
Marie Robards certainly didn't fit the profile of a killer. The 16-year-old high school junior was popular, beautiful, and one of the top students in her class.
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Cozy Powell's Girlfriend Heard The Iconic Rock Drummer Die Over The Phone
Cozy Powell's girlfriend was on the phone with him when he crashed going more than 100 mph. She heard the iconic rock drummer die over the phone.
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The Fabled Meeting Of Two Of The Most Prominent Native Americans In Colonial History
Two of the most prominent Native Americans in colonial history, Pocahontas and Squanto, once allegedly met each other. This is the story of that fabled meeting.
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The Two Iconic Bands Jeff Beck Was Almost A Part Of
Jeff Beck could have joined two other classic rock bands. If he'd been a part of either one, the course of rock 'n' roll history might have changed.
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Where These Iconic Rock Stars Got Their Stage Names
In rock music, names matter, but the stories behind them can be surprisingly bizarre. Here's where these iconic rock stars got their stage names.
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The Life And Career Of Iconic Journalist Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters was a pioneer in broadcast journalism achieving numerous firsts. However, the road to attaining that iconic status wasn't always easy.
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The Gruesome On-Field Accident That Tragically Altered Red Sox Legend Tony Conigliaro's Life
Although catastrophic injuries are most often associated with full-contact sports like football, all team sports carry with them some risk, including baseball.
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What These Iconic Olympians From The 2000s Look Like Today
The first decade of the 2000s, in particular, gave us some of the most recognizable faces of the Olympic Games, many of whom have moved on to further pursuits.
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Why Chronic Lyme Disease Is Such A Controversial Topic Amongst Medical Professionals
Lyme disease isn't incredibly common, but it can have significant impact on a patient -- sometimes extremely long-term impact -- that's little understood.
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The History Of The Beatles Song Glass Onion Explained
Here's a closer look at the Beatles' 1968 song "Glass Onion" and all the key references contained within the tune's cryptic lyrics.
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Yankee Pitcher Jim Abbott's Iconic 1989 No-Hitter Game
Jim Abbott remains memorable for two reasons. The first is that he was born without a right hand. The second is that, in 1993, he threw a no-hitter.
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Inside Elton John's Iconic Dodger Stadium Concerts
Elton John's concerts at Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium have become so iconic. In 2022, he took the stage again for an epic, 3-night concert series.
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The Origins Of Fred McGriff's Iconic Nickname 'The Crime Dog'
On December 4, 2022, the Baseball Hall of Fame's Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee inducted Fred McGriff. So what's with the nickname?
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