Baseball Icon Art Shires Single-Handedly Led To The MLB's Ban On Players Boxing
Professional baseball player and icon Al Shires had a personality that didn't quite rub people the right way. Here is how he ushered in MLB's ban on boxing.
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Who Was John Kendrick, The Explorer Who Predated Lewis And Clark?
The age of exploration involved countless brave souls who traversed the high seas, seeking far-off lands for wealth. One such person was John Kendrick.
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The 'Unscheduled' 1937 Balloon Ascent Of Adventurous Photographer Al Mingalone
Photojournalist Al Mingalone was known for performing stunts to achieve the perfect footage of his subject. Here is the time he took a wild balloon adventure.
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The Bizarre 1993 Poisioning Murder Of Steven Robards
Marie Robards certainly didn't fit the profile of a killer. The 16-year-old high school junior was popular, beautiful, and one of the top students in her class.
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Two Years Before The Exorcist Hit Theaters, A Live Exorcism Was Televised Nationwide
the concept of exorcism was brought to the public's attention on the nightly news before author William Peter Blatty's words paved the way for "The Exorcist."
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The Charges Against The Police Officers Involved In Tyre Nichols' Death Explained
Tyre Nichols died after Memphis police officers allegedly severely beat him. Here are what they've been charged with and what these different charges mean.
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The Earliest LGBTQ+ Films In Hollywood Are Older Than You Realize
Before the introduction of the Hays Code, there were queer characters and themes in films. In fact, the earliest LGBTQ+ films are older than you realize.
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The Celebratory Gesture That Is Said To Kill More People Annually Than Sharks
Humans are just relatively tough. This means, unfortunately, that we can die in a wide variety of quite implausible, statistically very unlikely ways.
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The Butter River Fire: Wisconsin's Dairy Disaster
Although petroleum spills are the oil spills that come to mind most readily, spills involving vegetable oils or animal fats have similarly disastrous effects.
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What Happened To The Daughter Of San Francisco Witch Killer Michael Bear Carson?
The so-called San Francisco Witch Killer Michael Bear Carson had a daughter before he killed three people. Here's what happened to her.
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Jean Doumanian's Brief And Tumultuous Takeover Of Saturday Night Live In 1980
Jean Doumanian, who briefly stepped in to produce "Saturday Night Live" during Lorne Michaels' absence, had a tumultuous period of leadership in 1980.
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The Story Of Mike Morse's Home Run Without A Bat
Michael Morse, who joined the MLB in 2005, once hit a home run without a bat. Here's how that seemingly impossible feat technically became reality.
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What Is The Doomsday Clock, Created By The Bulletin Of Atomic Scientists?
The hands of the Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, were moved to 90 minutes until midnight in January 2023. Here's what that means.
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Scotty Bowers: The Erotic Fixer Of Golden Age Hollywood
Fixer Scotty Bowers was a part-time sex worker but would also arrange for sexual encounters between others for a nominal fee. Here's his story.
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Why George Randolph Scott Is One Of The Most Recognized Faces In Sports
George Randolph Scott is one of the most recognized faces in sports despite not being an athlete. Here's who he was, and why his face is famous.
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What Happens During A Near-Death Experience
Light at the end of a tunnel, dead relatives, and euphoria have been reported when one comes close to death. Here's what happens during a near-death experience.
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The Strange Origins Of R.E.M's What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
The strange origins of R.E.M's song "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" have to do with an assault on news broadcaster Dan Rather.
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The Leading Cause Of Death For Pregnant People Is Truly Unsettling
Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it's also a dangerous time for many mothers. This is the leading cause of death for pregnant people.
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Why The Moon Is So Critical For Life On Earth
You might not know it, but the moon is fundamental to the existence of life on Earth. Without it, we might not be here at all. Here's why it's so important.
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Why The Yo-Yo Played An Important Role In Ancient Greek Society
You may think of yo-yos as a toy, but they played an important role in ancient Greek society. Here's why.
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What Archeologists Hope To Learn From The World's Oldest Runestone
Runestones are a unique window into the past, helping us to learn about ancient cultures. Here's what archaeologists hope to learn from the oldest runestone.
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The Time Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan's Pancreas Exploded
Throughout the years, some members of Guns N' Roses, including bassist Duff McKagan, have candidly opened up about their drug and alcohol use.
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What The Metaverse Could Do To Humans
Facebook's Metaverse aims to create a virtual world where people can interact in various ways as avatars, but what could that do to humans in the real world?
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How Did Germany 'Denazify' After WWII?
After the end of World War II, Germany had the difficult job of 'denazifying' the country, expunging all Nazi influence from its laws and culture.
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Just How Possible Is Anti-Gravity Technology?
It's a pretty straightforward idea we've seen in countless media: some kind of floating device levitates an object and doesn't depend on rocket propulsion.
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Izzy Einstein And Moe Smith: Prohibition's Most Feared And Decorated Agents
At the turn of the century, the growing movement known as prohibition was gaining steam and would soon become the law of the land via the 18th Amendment.
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The Horrific Crimes Of The Lonely Hearts Killers
Serial killers will typically work alone, but there have been some fairly notable exceptions to this rule, including the Lonely Hearts killers.
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