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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Why You Hardly See Blue In Nature
Comedian George Carlin famously asked why there was no blue food, and he had a point -- blue is a rare thing to encounter in nature in general.
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The Only Two US National Historic Landmarks That Can Move
When you think about National Historic Landmarks, you're probably thinking of something fixed, like maybe the carvings on Mount Rushmore. But there's more.
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The Stunning Discovery Made Inside A Meteorite In Somalia
In 2022, scientists from the University of Alberta announced that they had discovered something in a meteorite sample that had never been seen before.
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John Lennon Said He 'Didn't Feel Anything' After The Death Of The Rolling Stones' Brian Jones
John Lennon said he "didn't feel anything" after the death of the Rolling Stones' Brian Jones, even though the two had once been friends.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Cuyahoga River Fires
For over 100 years, the Cuyahoga River, which runs through downtown Cleveland, intermittently burst into flames as industrial waste was dumped into the waters.
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Where Is Billy Mays Buried?
Celebrity pitchman Billy Mays, famous for his exciting delivery and salesmanship, died in 2009. Here is the place where you can visit Billy Mays' grave.
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The Science Behind Why Butterflies Can See In Ultraviolet
Sadly, while human vision is pretty good, there is quite a bit happening right under our noses that we are not seeing - including ultraviolet radiation.
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Merv Griffin's Cheeky Tombstone Message For Fans
Comedian and television legend Merv Griffin just had to have the last word and wrote his own humorous message to appear on his tombstone after his death.
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Why Cannibal Issei Sagawa Was Never Convicted Of Murdering Renée Hartevelt
Cannibal Issei Sagawa was never convicted of murdering Renée Hartevelt even though he was very open about killing and consuming her.
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Aaron Rogers: 11 Essential Facts For Football Fans
Despite his unconventional path to the pros, Aaron Rodgers has since become a favorite on the field. Here are some essential facts about him for football fans.
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Chilling Stories From San Quentin
The death penalty is a well-established part of American history — and for a lot of that history, the nation's most infamous death row was at San Quentin.
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What Is A Foley Artist?
Sound is one of the most important aspects of film, and one of the most important roles in the creation of sound in film is the Foley artist. So what is it?
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Why Niccolò Paganini's Renowned Talent Led People To Believe He Was Touched By The Devil
Individuals with extraordinary talent often inspire not only admiration, but even awe, from those who admire them, with questions like "How do they do that?"
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Where Confessed Cannibal Jose Luis Calva Kept Human Remains In His Kitchen
In 2007, Mexico City resident Jose Luis Calva-Zepeda was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, Alejandra Galeana. That's just the beginning.
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Bette Davis' Gravestone Sums Up Her Life In 6 Words
Bette Davis was known as a person who didn't pull any punches. Here gravestone sums up her life in six words.
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How To Survive A Lightning Strike
Many people savor, even celebrate, the wonders of the natural world, from the sound of rain on the roof to a brilliant sunset. Lightning is another story.
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The Messed Up Truth About Being A Performer At Woodstock
Woodstock has far outlived anything its founders could have imagined, but it wasn't all "peace and music." Here's the messed up truth about performing there.
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Ray Ferritto's Motive For Murdering Mobster Danny Greene
In October 1977 Cleveland mob boss Danny "The Irishman" Greene was killed by a man named Ray Ferritto. The events are a wild tale of corruption and murder.
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Here's Why Scientists Added New Units To The Metric System
When enormous calculations require far too many zeroes to comprehend, it becomes crucial and necessary to add some new units of measurement.
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Things Only The Biggest Fans Of Dirty Jobs Know
"Dirty Job"s has been on, and off, the air since 2003, entertaining viewers with first-hand experiences of dirty lines of work.
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The Time An Arizona Neighborhood Was 'Terrorized' By The Most Adorable Gang In The World
No innocent bicycling child was safe from the wrath of the miniature balls of terror. Evidently, they ran amok in packs of up to 15 at a time.
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Who Is Robyn Crawford?
Unless you're caught up on your Whitney Houston trivia, it's unlikely that you've heard of one of the most important people in her life: Robyn Crawford.
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Why King Victor Emmanuel III's Controversial Life Affected His Burial
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy ruled his country during the first half of the 20th century, which was arguably a pretty tumultuous time in history.
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The Biggest Theories Why This Scary Fish Went Extinct
Meet the armor-skinned predator weighing up to four tons and reaching lengths of around 30 feet. But why did this formidable fish go extinct?
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The Tragic Story Of The World's First Face Transplant Recipient
After suffering horrific injuries, Isabelle Dinoire was offered an unexpected lifeline — a radical surgery that had never been attempted before.
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