Whitney Houston's Relationship With Her Father Explained
John Houston had a hand in Whitney Houston's career early on. After his daughter hit the big time, though, that success drove a wedge in the Houston family.
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The Naturalist Who Had A Relationship With A Dolphin
Margaret Howe Lovatt volunteered to study dolphins but ended up having something like a romantic relationship with a young male marine mammal.
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What Is Doxxing, And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Elon Musk suspended several journalists from Twitter, accusing them of doxxing him. But what is doxxing, and why is it so dangerous?
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The Most Dangerous Jobs On Dirty Jobs
Although "Dirty Jobs" is a fitting title, it would be accurate to call said jobs dangerous as well. These are the most dangerous jobs on "Dirty Jobs."
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Howard Dully Got A Lobotomy When He Was 12 Years Old And Has Spent His Life Telling The Story
Howard Dully shared the story of his lobotomy and his search for answers in a memoir.
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Discoveries In Egypt That Changed What We Know
There remains quite a lot to uncover about ancient Egypt and its people. Here are some discoveries in Egypt that changed what we know.
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What Dying Of Electricity Really Does To Your Body
No question but that electricity provides modern life with many, perhaps most, of its benefits, from heat to light to tech -- but there's a drawback, too.
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Paul McCartney And John Lennon's Connection To AC/DC
Paul McCartney and John Lennon of the Beatles have a very interesting connection to Australian rockers AC/DC. But what exactly is the nature of the connection?
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Why Are Rats And Mice The Animal Of Choice For Scientists?
Rats and mice are specifically bred in great numbers to function as research tools in modern laboratories seeking to ease humanity's various ills.
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Jonathan Moulton: The American Founder Who Outsmarted The Devil
Many individuals throughout history -- American and otherwise -- are referred to eventually as "legendary," though some accrue more legends than others.
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The Tragic Crash That Ended The Career Of Elvis' Guitarist, Hank Garland
While Hank Garland may not have the same recognition as many other rock guitarists, his influence on popular music is immeasurable. So what happened to him?
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Unsolved Spring Break Murders And Disappearances
Spring break isn't always the fun romp that everyone tends to think of it as. These are some unsolved spring break murders and disappearances.
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Why Some People Believe The Hillside Strangler Is Also The Alphabet Killer
Though only a theory, certain details have led some people to believe that the killer behind the Alphabet Murders is actually one of the Hillside Stranglers.
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The Baseball Legend Who Once Gave Life Advice To A Teenage OJ Simpson
O.J. Simpson is probably remembered these days for beating a murder rap, but when he was a teenager, focused on sports, he got some guidance from a legend.
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Where Do Minks Live?
Minks are probably best known today as the fur adorning expensive garments for humans, but they aren't just found on fur farms; they also exist in the wild.
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Europeans May Have Been A Couple Centuries Late To 'Discover' Antarctica
When discussing human history, the word "discover" gets tossed around a lot, mostly in terms of Europeans stumbling across land masses they hadn't seen before.
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The Centuries-Old Shipwreck Discovered On Daytona Beach In Florida
Archeologists are working to identify the centuries-old shipwreck discovered on Daytona Beach in Florida that had been buried under the sand.
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Tragic Details About Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich of Metallica has experienced loss and adversity is his life and career, starting with a shattered athletic dream as a teen new to the United States.
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The Story Behind The Cryptic Remark Jack Nicholson Made When Heath Ledger Died
Hollywood casting decisions can be a source of puzzlement and confusion for those outside the industry -- and for those inside the industry as well.
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Why You Sometimes See The Moon During The Day
It's one of those intriguing aspects of Earth: the planet's moon is usually associated with the night sky, except for those times it pops up during the day.
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The Man-Made Sun Outside Oxford That Broke A 1997 Nuclear Energy Record
The man-made sun outside Oxford that broke a 1997 nuclear energy record is another recent step toward harnessing nuclear fusion.
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The Time The Guess Who Rocked The White House In 1970
The Guess Who may not have given the world too many classic songs, yet the ones they gave us were defining tunes. But did you know they played the White House?
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A Pair Of Amateur Sleuths Believe They've Solved The Century-Old Murder That Inspired 'Twin Peaks'
At the age of 14, Hazel Drew left home to work as a governess for an influential and wealthy family. By age 20, she was dead. Here's the story.
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The Biggest Asteroid Impacts In Earth's History
Plenty of asteroids have struck Earth for over billions of years, sometimes with disastrous effects. Here are the biggest asteroid impacts in Earth's history.
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The Interesting Reason Why Sharks Spit Out Their Entire Stomach
Sharks in all their various incarnations tend to be mysterious, intriguing, as well as terrifying, with numerous behaviors we still don't fully understand.
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Why The Giant Sloth Went Extinct
Giant ground sloths were among the most successful ice-age animals. What drove them to extinction is a question that has plagued scientists for centuries.
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Scientist Reveals Cats Are Technically A Liquid
Despite being part of human civilization for thousands of years, cats continue to be a source of mystery, including the oft-asked, "How do they do that?"
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