When you hear about an extraordinary event, it's worth noting if the event actually happened. There might be hard evidence or flimsy eyewitness testimony. Sometimes eyewitnesses are police officers, soldiers, and other authorities. Here are some stories of strange events documented by authorities.
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Real ghostbusters -- sorry, "ghost hunters" -- stay within budget and don't filch the petty cash while phantasmagorically engaged. These ghost hunters, on their show Ghost Hunters, use some pretty low-tech tech to measure the movements of the unliving.
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As an American folk hero, Molly Brown has become larger than life. But she was a fascinating woman. This is the untold truth of The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
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Whitesnake is 1987 all the way, and the band's megahit "Here I Go Again" is perhaps the catchiest hard rock song of all time. Whitesnake has a complex history that stretches over four decades. Here are a few things you probably don't know about the band.
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The 19th-century photographer Mathew Brady, who went from taking portraits of the rich and famous to taking death portraits on Civil War battlefields, is known for depicting the cost of war. The truth of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady is he funded the photojournalism himself and went into debt.
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It seems to be human nature to have a fascination with bathroom and bathroom-related activities that began with our ancient ancestors and will probably continue until approximately always. Just take a look back on one of Western Civilization's ancient forefathers, Ancient Rome. It's nothing new.
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Many people believe Alcatraz is one of the most haunted places in the United States -- it's featured in several haunted San Francisco tours. The Rock, as it's sometimes called, has seen death and violence in its long history, so it wouldn't be a surprise if restless spirits remained on the island.
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As the cohost of the wholesome family show "Wheel of Fortune," Vanessa White has a good sense of humor about her job. Her life has been quite interesting too.
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The legend of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine is one of murder, secrets, and a lot of gold. For over a century, treasure hunters have sought the Lost Dutchman's treasures supposedly lost in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. This is the legend of the Lost Dutchman and his gold.
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He was working full time by the time he was 13, out of school and employed as a milkman for St. Cuthbert's Co-op.
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Musician Lenny Kravitz is known for producing several hit albums such as Are You Gonna Go My Way. Here are just a few fascinating facts about his life.
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Britain destroyed and withheld evidence of crimes in Africa with the explicit purpose of being kept out of the hands of post-independence governments.
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If it weren't for the other co-founders of the band, like bassist Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith might not be around at all. Here's the run-down.
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While the United States first built highways in the 19th century, the US still has its fair share of haunted roads.
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John Phillips lead the iconic '60s group Mamas & the Papas. Underneath all the glitz and glamour, however, was immense turmoil, pain, and a lot of darkness.
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With Steven Tyler in front and Joe Perry on guitar, it might be hard for other bandmates to get noticed, but that doesn't mean the other musicians in Aerosmith aren't equally as interesting. With drummer Joey Kramer, it's a story of turmoil and struggle, and the truth is quite worthy of being told.
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Samuel Colt's revolver was considered a Godsend to settlers going West, and changed not only the American frontier, but also the world. His genius extended far beyond the creation of his revolver; he helped revolutionize assembly line manufacturing and advertising.
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Since 1968, television's highly regarded information show, 60 Minutes, has provided in-depth coverage of events and celebrities through impeccable research.
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T. Rex was formed in 1967 by the flashy-dressing, larger-than-life frontman Marc Bolan and multi-instrumentalist, Steve Peregrin Took.
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Def Leppard is a quintessential hard rock band of the 1980s, laying out the blueprint for a generation of rock bands. This is the untold truth of Def Leppard.
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We can all be thankful to actor Jim Nabors for his fantastic portrayal of Gomer Pyle, but few realize just how rich and diverse his life was beyond that role.
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Journalist Dan Rather has been around in the industry for a long time, and his influence is undeniable.
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Anyone whose blood boils at the thought of pseudoscience, and how it is used to trick the gullible out of their hard-earned money, will miss James Randi.
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Body modification has an incredibly long history — as soon as we were aware of the way we look, we were trying to change that for one reason or another. One of the most drastic forms is foot binding, a Chinese practice that Ancient History says started during China's Tang Dynasty.
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From his passion for flight to his poetry, this is everything you never knew about Jimmy Stewart.
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Arnold Palmer's contributions to the sport earned him a Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. One of the greatest players of all time, he won 62 PGA tour titles and is fifth in the all-time victory list behind other famous golfers like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
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The ancient Romans were no stranger to vanity. They cared greatly about maintaining appearances, and hygienic practices such bathing, wearing nice perfume, and even regular dentistry were all a necessary part of communicating their wealth and social standing. Clothing was an important status symbol.
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