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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The More Than 29,000 Calorie Last Meal Ordered By A Death Row Inmate
In most states that still have capital punishment, inmates can make a request for their final meal. Here is more about the 29,000-calorie last meal request.
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Who Was The 'Nazi Princess' Who Worked In German Foreign Intelligence Under A Fake Name?
The 'Nazi princess' who worked in German foreign intelligence under a fake name had very close ties to the Third Reich as a child.
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12 European Languages Most People Have Never Heard
Europe is a large continent with many different unique languages. However, there are many European languages that some Americans have not even heard of.
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Why The Mother Of One Of Jeffrey Dahmer's Victims Was Angry At Evan Peters' Golden Globe Win
Evan Peters' storied performance in "Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" was well-received by millions of viewers. But not everyone was impressed.
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Fossils Discovered In India Gave Scientists A Glimpse Into How Dinos Cared For Their Young
Dinosaur fossils are always telling us new things, and these fossils discovered in India gave scientists a glimpse into how dinosaurs cared for their babies.
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The Takenouchi Manuscripts Provide An Entirely New Story For Jesus Christ
The world is full of accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Notably, the Takenouchi Manuscripts provide an entirely new story for the Son of God.
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The Horrific 2010 Murder Of Nikki Whitehead By Her Own Daughters
Nikki Whitehead was the young mother of two teenage girls. But her life was cut short in a violent clash with her two daughters in their Georgia home.
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'Cannibalism At Clash Gig': The Story Of The Punk Group's Rowdiest Show
Cannibalism at Clash gig': the story of the punk group's rowdiest show that may have actually helped with their publicity early on.
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The Tragedy Of Robert Peernock's 1987 Santa Clarita Staged Car Crash
The tragedy of Robert Peernock's 1987 Santa Clarita staged car crash included the murder of his estranged wife and attempted murder of his teen daughter.
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Switzerland's Laser Lightning Rod Explained
Switzerland is using a laser lightning rod, which attracts lightning as well as shoots light into the air whenever thunderstorms are in the area.
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The Man Who Stalked His Son's Abuser And Killed Him
On a March night in 1984, a man was escorted by police through the Baton Rouge Airport after being extradited from California. Here's the story.
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What David Crosby's Final Year Of Life Was Really Like
He was a famously outspoken musician who continued his passion for music into his last days. Here is what David Crosby's final year of life was really like.
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The Horrifying 1965 Murder Of Sylvia Likens
The 1965 murder of Sylvia Likens was horrifying for the length of time the teen suffered before she died and the fact that children helped torture her.
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The Story Of Captain Macheath, The Inspiration For Bobby Darin's Mack The Knife
The familiar tempo and upbeat lyrics of "Mack the Knife" have rung familiar in the ears of music lovers for generations. Here's the inspiration for the piece.
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