Why Scientists Hunt Desperately For The Theory Of Everything
Scientists who study physics hunt desperately for the Theory of Everything, which fuses the rules of the very big with the rules of the very small. Here's why.
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The Controversial Legacy Of The Minnesota State Flag
The controversial legacy of the Minnesota state flag is in the spotlight in 2023 as state legislatures decide whether it warrants replacing.
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How An Ancient Elephant Fossil Changed Our View On Early Human Habits
A cache of Palaeoloxodon antiquus fossils that once roamed parts of Northern Europe has changed notions of what Neanderthal lifestyles were like.
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Why Elvis Presley Once Serenaded His Friend And Music Icon Tom Jones In The Shower
It's not unusual for a star of Tom Jones' caliber to rub some impressive shoulders and have some fantastic showbiz anecdotes to share. Here's one.
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The Gruesome Crime Scene Of Hogan's Heroes Star Bob Crane
The gruesome crime scene of "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane didn't provide police with much to go on. His 1978 murder is still unsolved.
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Steven Benson's Motivation For Blowing Up His Mother, Tobacco Heiress Margaret Benson
On a hot July morning in 1985, 63-year-old Margaret Benson climbed inside her Chevy Suburban with her daughter Carol Benson Kendall and nephew Scott Benson.
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Russia Didn't Consider Beer To Be An Alcoholic Beverage Until 2011
Russia didn't consider beer to be an alcoholic beverage until 2011. Before that, it was considered "foodstuff."
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Every President That Fell On Air Force One's Stairs
We know the scene by now: A U.S. president steps out of Air Force One and stands at the top of the stairs, hand raised to the crowd in greeting.
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The US And Russia's New START Treaty Is In Serious Jeopardy — Here's Why That Matters
The U.S. and Russia's New START treaty is in serious jeopardy since President Vladimir Putin said Russia would step back from the agreement.
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The Crucial Piece Of Evidence In The Morgan Nick Case Found Years After The Suspect Was Already Dead
In 1995, six-year-old Arkansas resident Morgan Nick disappeared. Now new evidence found in the case may finally reveal Morgan's abductor, who has since died.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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Who Were The Known Victims Of America's First Serial Killer, H.H. Holmes?
Contrary to popular belief, notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes may have only killed 9 or so people. Here's everything we know about their lives and deaths.
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What We Know About The Woman Claiming To Be Madeleine McCann
In 2007, 3-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared during a family vacation in Portugal. Now one woman has come forward, claiming to be the missing girl.
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Tragic Details About The Assassination Of Mahatma Gandhi
Although he preached non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi became an enemy to some and was violently killed in 1948. Here are the tragic details about his assassination.
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Lisztomania Has 'The World's First Rock Star' To Thank For Its Name
Lisztomania has the world's 'first rock star' to thank for its name -- only rock 'n' roll wasn't invented when composer Franz Liszt was making women swoon.
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'The Man-Eater Of Scotland' To A Butcher On Drury Lane: Possible Inspirations For Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd has been around for over a century. The original writers may have drawn on real cases of homicidal barbers, cannibalism, and everything in between.
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Why Blues Legend Howlin' Wolf Called His Time In The Army 'Hell'
The blues legend Howlin' Wolf called his time in the army "Hell." He said, "Jus' couldn't take all that bossin' around, I guess."
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The Jell-O Prank That Could Have Cost A Former Mariners Pitcher His Career
There's one prank in particular, involving pitcher Larry Andersen, that's widely considered the most outrageous off-the-field jape ever perpetrated in the game.
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Peg Entwistle's Stepson Brian Keith Followed Her Footsteps In A Dark Way
Actress Peg Entwistle is more well-known for the way her life ended than for her career. Her stepson, actor Brian Keith, followed her footsteps in a dark way.
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The Clock On Your Wall Actually Measures Space, Not Time
What we call time, as measured by clocks, is actually a record of our position - using x, y, z coordinates - in space. Let's take a look at why.
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The Only Former American Presidents Still Alive
For only the third time in U.S. history, there are five former U.S. presidents alive at the same time (as of February 2023). Here's who they are.
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Times King Charles Blatantly Broke Royal Protocol
While heir to the throne, King Charles III was outspoken and even sparked outright controversy. Here are some times King Charles blatantly broke royal protocol.
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Jimmy Carter's Grandson
For the 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, the year 2015 was a time of deep celebration but also of immense mourning.
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Forgotten 1970s Musicians That You May Have Missed Died
Rock stars and legendary musicians of the 1970s have started to pass away, years after their prime. These are 1970s musicians whose deaths you may have missed.
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Popular Songs That Have Aged Poorly
As fashions change, many one-time hits that used to sound cutting-edge can start to sound dated. Here are some popular songs that have aged poorly.
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Liminal Spaces And The Uncomfortable Kind Of Familiarity
Liminal spaces are not quite tangible, but they are an uncomfortable kind of familiarity. They can exist as a physical place or as a state of mind.
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David Ferrie: An Overshadowed Character Of The JFK Assassination
The news of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, followed by the arrest of suspect Lee Harvey Oswald, absorbed the attention of the entire nation.
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