How One Unique Crustacean Can Produce A Sound As Loud As A Sonic Boom
The word "shrimp" is applied to certain kinds of aquatic creatures, but also as a generic description for something small. But powerful? Not usually.
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The Elton John Song Someone Saved My Life Tonight Has A Much Darker Meaning Than We Thought
Elton John's song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" actually has a pretty dark meaning. Here's what his classic song is really about.
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The Rolling Stones' Second No. 1 Hit Has A Pretty Ironic Meaning
The Rolling Stones' second No. 1 hit, "Get Off of My Cloud" has a pretty ironic meaning, but it made sense to the band at the time.
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A Snowstorm Helped Three College Kids Create The Iconic Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon Game
The game "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" was devised during a snowstorm, by college students in Pennsylvania. Here's how the game came to be.
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The Untold Truth Of The Onion
The Onion has delivered satire in the form of mock-traditional newspaper stories since the '90s, becoming a definitive humor site and creating a media empire.
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The Catholic Church's Process For Canonizing A Saint, Explained
The Catholic Church has named more than 10,000 saints. Here is the process for canonizing a saint, explained.
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How Edmonia Lewis Changed The Art World Forever
Edmonia Lewis was a woman who strove against incredible odds to learn, practice, and succeed in her chosen artistic field: sculpture, in the 19th century.
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The Iconic Line In Gone With The Wind That Resulted In A $5,000 Fine
"Gone With the Wind" is one of the most iconic films in history with one of the most famous lines. It was that line, however, that sparked quite a hefty fine.
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One Of The Most Iconic Characters In Cinematic History Was This Actor's Only Film Role
One of the most iconic characters in film history -- the alien from "Alien" -- was portrayed by an actor who could claim the xenomorph as he only role.
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Audrey Hepburn's Iconic Eyelashes Took Way More Work Than We Realized
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most iconic film stars of all time and her eyelashes were legendary. Here's the secret technique used to bring them to life.
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What Hygiene Was Like In Colonial America
Grooming and personal hygiene in colonial America were not commonplace like today. Here is what hygiene was like back then.
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What Was The Last Film Veronica Lake Appeared In Before She Died?
Hollywood actress Veronica Lake enthralled audiences during the 1940s, appearing in both noir and comedies. How long did her film career last?
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Non-Binary Figures In Mythology
There are plenty of figures from mythology who don't fit into the modern Western gender binary. Here are non-binary figures in mythology.
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The Truth Of The Demon Summoning Book The Lesser Key Of Solomon
"The Lesser Key of Solomon" is also known by the name Lemegeton, Clavicula Solomonis Regis, which translates as "the little key of Solomon the King."
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The Story Behind John Cena's Iconic 'You Can't See Me' Taunt
John Cena is more than just a wrestling champion, he's the face behind the waving hand. His "You can't see me" taunt is viral and here's the story behind it.
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Princes Of Hell
The seven princes of hell are an intimidating bunch. Here's the untold truth of these demonic creatures.
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The Iconic Actor You Forgot Showed Up In Michael Jackson's Bad Music Video
Michael Jackson's "Bad" music video, released in 1987, features a young Wesley Snipes.
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The Suspicious Suicide Of Russian Oligarch Leonid Shulman
Many Russian oligarchs have died under suspicious circumstances on President Vladimir Putin's watch. The death of Leonid Shulman is no different and here's why.
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This Iconic TV Character Paved The Way For A Groundbreaking Astronaut
Maybe a child sees "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for the first time and decides then and there to become an archaeologist. Or sees "Star Trek" and aims at space.
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The Most Popular Foods Eaten In The 13 Colonies
American colonists relied on food staples and preservation methods to keep them fed. From corn to pickled veggies to even fast food, here's what they ate.
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The Belgian Musician Who Played Harmonica For Sesame Street
The harmonica is a humble instrument, inexpensive, easy to play, difficult to master. One musician who did master it -- and how -- was Toots Thielemans.
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Why Veronica Lake's Signature Hairstyle Was Discouraged During WWII
In the early 1940s, Veronica Lake became a household name for her acting chops and her signature look. But a major moment in U.S. history changed everything.
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What Those Symbols On Babylonian Map Of The World Really Mean
Long before GPS in cars and phones, there were maps -- often artistic representations of how the world's physical characteristics were perceived.
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Joan Rivers' Own Show Got Her Banned From The Tonight Show
The history of show business is full of tales of one successful artist helping a newbie get a foot up in the industry. Then there are the tales of petty spite.
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The Designer Behind The Beatles' Iconic Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Costumes
Noel Howard was the designer behind The Beatles' " Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" costumes. His eye-catching designs are part of rock history.
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The Sonic Boom Explained
Supersonic travel and the notorious "sonic boom," which leaves shocked bystanders, has long fascinated mankind. Here's how that thunderous blast is created.
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Kraken Mare: The Truth About Titan's Great Sea
Saturn's moon Titan is similar to Earth, with weather, rainfall, and open seas. Kraken Mare is the largest of them on this moon.
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