The Untold Truth Of Apollo 13
Dying in orbital limbo would have been a depressing contradiction. But the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 had more important matters to consider, like surviving.
Read MoreDying in orbital limbo would have been a depressing contradiction. But the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 had more important matters to consider, like surviving.
By Mikael Angelo Francisco Read MoreSome people get to live the dream of having a cameo in Star Trek. Some make you say, "Is that... no, it can't be!" Here are the weirdest Star Trek cameos.
By DB Kelly Read MoreThe truth about the life of Jean Lafitte, the pirate of New Orleans, is shrouded in mystery, while myths, legends, hoaxes, and forgeries abound.
By Benito Cereno Read MoreYou'd think that being a UPS driver might be a pretty chill gig, right? Guess again. There are tons of strict rules all UPS truck drivers have to follow.
By Nicholas Conley Read MoreCan a pet really walk away with a paw full of money when their owner kicks the bucket?
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreWhen you enter the world of Orville Peck, you certainly won't feel like you're in Kansas anymore. But who is this masked crooner?
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreBefore the first Air Jordans took flight in 1985, "Converse was the preeminent shoe brand." It wouldn't be long before that changed.
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreFrom their original name to that iPod debacle, here's the untold truth of U2, the biggest band to ever come out of Dublin.
By Brian Boone Read MoreThe WWE calls WrestleMania "the Showcase of the Immortals" for good reason. Obviously, it's a great way to put butts in seats. More importantly, though, this spectacle of spectacles has embedded indelible memories in the brains of wrestling fans.
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreThe 1990's live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie was a huge success. And it almost didn't happen, thanks to George Lucas and a talking duck.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreThere were so many factors at play for the Donner Party, a wagon train of westbound immigrants headed for California from the Midwest.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreLike the old saying goes, "if you want something done right, pay a college student £50 to do it for you."
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreYou'd think that something as common as a handshake would have roots in humanity's shared history. But there's more to the story.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreDid you know that Seagal's first marriage to Miyako Fujitani also produced a daughter? This is the untold truth of Steven Seagal's oldest daughter, Ayako.
By Pauli Poisuo Read MoreThe groovy Jefferson Airplane became the spacey Jefferson Starship, which became the overproduced Starship. But no matter what the group called itself, it was always stacked with rock legends. Here's a look back at the long, strange trip of Jefferson Starship (or whatever you want to call it).
By Brian Boone Read MoreA pope is one of the most powerful figures in the world -- but even they must follow certain expectations when signing up for the job.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreIndonesia is a nation possessed by ghosts, but it's a willing host -- which takes on a new meaning now that it has 'coronavirus ghosts'
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreIf you want to know more about the fascinating and untold truth of the squad, here's a look into the rise, dominance, and unique appeal of the Harlem Globetrotters.
By Brian Boone Read MoreIf you've been living in a cave the last few months (and that's not unusual) you've probably revisited Pikotaro and his ubiquitous "Pen Pineapple Pen" (PPAP) song. Here's his story.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreIt's estimated up to 3 percent of all unsolved murders are the work of serial killers. Let's take a look at some of the most dangerous active serial killers.
By Pauli Poisuo Read MoreBill Withers, the soulful singer-songwriter who gave us such classic tunes as "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," died March 30, 2020, at the age of 81. He had been suffering from heart problems, said his son, quoted in the obituary in The New York Times.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreJohn Wayne was famous for delivering a fairly predictable cinematic product: manly men of few words and much action. But his real name wasn't so manly.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreIf you only know Marcus Crassus as the man who killed Spartacus, there's much to learn about him and the odd and crooked ways he made his money, as well as his almost comically tragic end. Here are some of the strangest details in the bizarre life of the richest man in Rome.
By Benito Cereno Read MoreGoogle Doodles crop up every so often -- according to the company's web site, over 4,000 have appeared over the years -- celebrating a person, place, thing, or event. Recently, the Doodle featured Jean Macnamara, a pivotal figure in helping rid the world of polio.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreAmerica's Gilded Age was a time of industrial advances, a soaring economy, and an honest-to-goodness debate about whether or not doctors should wash their hands before sticking them into a bullet wound.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreFew bands have lasted as long as Genesis. And there are some fascinating and curious stops on the journey of Genesis. This is the untold truth of Genesis.
By Brian Boone Read MoreNothing screams "mummy's curse" quite like an actual screaming mummy. And if you stare long enough at the open-jawed, desiccated corpse of Prince Pentawere, even if a banshee-like wail or 10 billion bees don't fly out of its damnable maw, you might do all the screaming and cursing on its behalf.
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