Tiger Woods has the distinction of hitting a hole-in-one at a very young age, the story of which feeds into his legend as a golfer destined for greatness.
Read MoreThe ancient Egyptians are remembered for their elaborate rituals, beautiful temples, and robust religion. One such title was the Iri, who had an unlikely job.
Read MoreScientists have known smog to have negative health impacts for centuries, yet they continue to occur. Here are some of the deadliest smogs in history.
Read MoreLyme disease isn't incredibly common, but it can have significant impact on a patient -- sometimes extremely long-term impact -- that's little understood.
Read MoreThe tragic 1997 death of comedy legend Chris Farley didn't surprise those who knew him well and had watched his struggles with drugs and alcohol.
Read MoreAs people's bodies decompose, so does their DNA, but just how long does the molecule actually survive? Well, it's complicated. Where does the molecule begin?
Read MoreMusic legend Johnny Cash may be best remembered for his marriage to June Carter, but his earlier union with Vivian Liberto made headlines for different reasons.
Read MoreSome people are born with certain biological abilities that they can capitalize on to amuse themselves or their friends -- perhaps being double-jointed.
Read MoreBrazilian soccer player Pelé's talents were so formidable, opponents were sometimes drawn to desperate measures to try to keep his team from winning.
Read MoreThe romance between costars Mabel Haney and Larry Fine of "The Three Stooges" was a great love that knew no bounds and transcended all obstacles.
Read MoreA swarm of bees can be an intimidating prospect. It seems that a big group can generate an enormous amount of electricity. Here's how they do it.
Read MoreMany of us will be familiar with the hilarious-looking face-pucker that can result from tasting something particularly sour. But why do we do this?
Read MoreAlleged serial killer Charles Sobhraj, also known as "The Serpent," was recently released from prison in Nepal. Here is why he is out and what's next for him.
Read MoreJust a few months after Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova met for the first time in Miami, they found themselves on court together once again.
Read More"Tetris" co-developer Vladimir Pokhilko died in a double murder-suicide in 1998.
Read MoreBlack bears are the most common bear in North America, but if you travel throughout the black bear's range, you may notice many of them aren't black.
Read MoreKevin Hyde, Joe DiTomasso, and a small dog named Minnie hopped on a sailboat in New Jersey and set off for Florida. What happened next is incredible.
Read MoreAncient DNA from Siberia gave scientists an idea of what the lives of Neanderthals were like. Here's how the DNA illuminated the past.
Read MoreDonald Trump and Elon Musk are two of the world's most controversial figures, and since they both have enormous power, their paths have intertwined.
Read MoreRonnie Hillman's death marks the second player to die young from the 2015 Super Bowl-winning Denver Broncos team.
Read MoreCicadas are famous for their sound, but there's one myth about cicadas you shouldn't fall for involving a university actually purchasing them.
Read MoreHow Anthony Morley went from a 1993 LGBT pageant winner as Mr. Gay UK to serving a life sentence for murder.
Read MoreFranco Harris was the receiver who played a pivotal role in the famous "Immaculate Reception" play. Here's why he feuded with the Steelers.
Read MoreThe carving has been informally dubbed the "Sayburç relief" after the name of the archaeological site where it was found in Turkey.
Read MoreRussia's Peter III once put a rat on trial and executed it, as punishment for committing a crime. Here's what the rat did to deserve execution.
Read MoreThe boy once known as Little Hercules, Richard Sandrak, had a suspected strained relationship with his father.
Read MoreKobe Bryant made history with an 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. Here's why the game held special significance for his family.
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