The Railroad Conspiracy That May Have Aided The Defense In The John Sheedy Murder Case
In 1891, Mary Sheedy and Monday McFarland, both residents of Lincoln, Nebraska were on trial for the suspected death of John Sheedy, Mary's husband.
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The Death Of John Sheedy: A Story Of Adultery, Murder, And Morphine
Today, Lincoln, Nebraska's capital, is a small and scenic college known mostly for Cornhusker football, much more so than anything like a murder.
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Thug Shaker Central: The Group Jack Teixeira Allegedly Leaked Government Secrets To
Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guardsman based in Massachusetts, allegedly leaked classified Pentagon documents to Thug Shaker Central. Here's the story.
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Beatles Producer George Martin Apologized To George Harrison Years After The Group's Split
Beatles producer George Martin apologized to George Harrison years after the group's split. Here's why.
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Jasper Maskelyne, The World War II Magician Who Made Tanks Disappear
Jasper Maskelyne didn't just make razor blades disappear, though. He apparently made tanks, buildings, and even an entire city disappear. Here's the story.
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Every Animal That Has Been To Space
Humans weren't the first to be launched into space. Many animals came before them, paving the way for humans.
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The Mysterious WWII Case Of The Body In The Cylinder
In 1941, at a time of mass carnage and destruction, a mysterious sealed cylinder was found along the side of the road in the city of Liverpool in Great Britain.
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Where Is Prince Andrew Now?
In 2021, American Virginia Giuffre brought a civil case against Prince Andrew, and they later settled out of court. So where is the disgraced royal now?
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The Tragic 1972 Death Of Barbara Hutton's Son
The pilot of the small single-engine plane, a Cessna 206, lifted off from the Aspen, Colorado airport on July 24, 1972, a little before 6 p.m.
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The Symbolism In King Charles III's Coronation Invitation Explained
Created by Andrew Jamieson, the British royal family's invite is loaded with lore. Here's the symbology in King Charles III's coronation invitation explained.
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Who Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.? 12 Facts About JFK's Nephew
In April 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork to mount a presidential campaign. Here's what you should know about the controversial lawyer and activist.
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The Disturbing Crimes Of Kidnapping Couple Phillip Craig Garrido And His Wife Nancy
June 10, 1991, began as an ordinary Monday morning for 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard. She was soon kidnapped by Phillip Craig Garrido and his wife Nancy.
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The Guinness World Record Al Jaffee Proudly Held
The Guinness World Record Al Jaffee proudly held is not likely going to be one that is easily beaten. It requires not only talent but lots of time.
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Candidates Who Ran For Office From Prison
Even when a candidate is behind bars, plenty of people will still vote for them. Here are times in history when candidates ran for office from prison.
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The Story Of Edvard Munch's Haunting Painting, The Dead Mother
Perhaps best known for his iconic series "The Scream," Norwegian painter Edvard Munch also created "The Dead Mother." Here's the story behind it.
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How Ronald Reagan Tried To Calm A 1983 Hostage Situation At Augusta National Golf Club
Charlie "Smiley" Harris slammed his jacked-up 1974 Dodge truck into the locked gate at the Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters Tournament.
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Who Are Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Exes And Who Is He Married To Now?
The son of Bobby Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning a presidential run. These are his exes and who he is married to now.
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The Stevie Wonder Hit That Was Written For Someone Else First
One of Stevie Wonder's biggest hits was written for someone else first, but that famed guitarist had the song swooped out from under him by Berry Gordy.
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Tragic Details About Demi Moore
After making her way up the ladder in the 1980s, she made it big in the '90s, but it wasn't easy, then or after. Here are some tragic details about Demi Moore.
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The Centuries-Old Art Of Reading Tea Leaves (And Why Victorians Loved It)
Tea reading was born out of the Victorian love of all things spooky, among other things. Here's the truth behind the centuries-old art of tea reading.
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The Dark Reason Animal Planet Canceled Call Of The Wildman
"Call of the Wildman" was popular on Animal Planet for a few seasons, then was abruptly canceled. This is the dark reason the network ended the show.
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The Bolshoi Ballet's Biggest Scandals And Controversies
The world-famous Bolshoi Ballet troupe is synonymous with grace and sophistication, yet the company has controversial since its inception.
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Ghost Trains Around The World (Including Lincoln's Funeral Train)
Legends of ghosts from around the world include a wide variety of spectral phenomena. Here are the stories of a few of the most famous ghost trains.
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'Three Generations Of Imbeciles': Carrie Buck And The Fight Against Legal Eugenics
A particularly dark chapter in U.S. history was involuntary sterilization, which was based on outdated eugenic principles. Here's the story.
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Omens Of Death In Myth And Legend
Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril -- in other words, death omens.
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The Most Controversial Comic Strip Moments In History
Comic strips and the cartoonists behind them have been known to cause controversy down the years.
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After Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors Settled In Hawaii With A Very Different Career
After playing the character Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors settled in Hawaii with a very different and seemingly lucrative career.
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