Celebrities Who've Been Violently Attacked By People
Many public figures have not only survived violent attacks but have left the encounters relatively unscathed. Tragically, others have not been so lucky.
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Whatever Happened To The Original Cast Of Lost In Space?
Just as the legacy of "Lost in Space" lasted beyond the show's three-year run, so too did the careers of many of the original cast and crew. Here's a rundown.
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Why The NFL Sends 6 Footballs Directly From The Manufacturer To The Referees Before Each Game
Professional sports of every flavor and variety will include fairly extensive, quite detailed, rules and regulations regarding every aspect of the competition.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's Repulsive Interactions With Road Kill As A Child
It's a tragic fact that hindsight can be 20-20, especially when it comes to analyzing the background of an individual who grew up to commit violent crime.
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For Some Neighbors, Not Cleaning Up After Your Dog Is A Murderable Offense
For many people, dog poop is a controversial issue. Unfortunately, not picking up after a dog's defecation can sometimes even result in murder.
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The Names Of Sections Of Pluto's Moon, Charon, Seem Straight Out Of Comic-Con
Never let it be said that NASA doesn't have a sense of fun — indeed, the names of sections of Pluto's moon, Charon, seem straight out of Comic-Con.
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The First 'Top Gun' Event Starred Not Tom Cruise, But The Tuskegee Airmen
The first-ever "Top Gun" event didn't star Tom Cruise, but the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite company of fighter pilots during World War II.
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John Belushi's Unfortunate Connection To A '70s Classic Tune
When you sit down and start connecting the dots between the movers and the shakers and their support groups, show business starts to feel very insular.
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Questionable Things About Jimmy Carter's Presidency
Post-presidency, Jimmy Carter is known as a man with a golden heart, but it hasn't always been rosy. Here are some questionable things about his presidency.
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Cats Can Recognize Your Voice. Here's What The Science Says
Many pet owners will tell you that their animals have unique methods of communicating with humans, whether through sound or body language or some combination.
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The Roman Emperor Whose Wife Refused To Save Him When He Was Buried Alive
You might think that once you become emperor, it would make a lot of your problems disappear, and that's true -- but only up to a point, because family.
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This Is Widely Considered To Be The First Musical Performed On Broadway
The origins of the first Broadway musical is a matter of some debate. There is one production, however, that its widely considered to be the first.
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The Myth Surrounding The 1862 Death Of Baseball's First Superstar, Jim Creighton
Jim Creighton is considered baseball's first real superstar, though he died prematurely. This is the biggest myth surrounding Creighton's 1862 death.
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Why The Megalodon Has Earned The Title Of 'Hyper Apex Predator'
There are those creatures revealed to us by the fossil record that might well cause wee humans to gasp in amazement and shudder in terror, from land and sea.
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The Vampire Of Düsseldorf Peter Kürten Was Granted Seconds Of His Final Meal Before Execution
For those nations that practice capital punishment, a condemned prisoner is sometimes allowed a final meal -- sometimes elaborate, sometimes even repetitive.
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The Bizarre Conspiracy That Says Charlemagne Never Existed
Keeping track of a schedule on a shared calendar is hard enough, but what if whole chunks of history never happened? Don't worry -- entertaining, but not true.
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British Politician Sir Oswald Mosley's Disturbing Descent Into Fascism
On a personal level, Sir Oswald Mosley was never a pillar of integrity, and he slowly drifted toward fascism. Here's his disturbing transformation.
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Chickens' Earlobes Contain A Hidden Message About The Eggs They Lay
People who consume chickens, or chicken eggs, have a favorite way to prepare a favorite part of the bird -- but did you ever think about their earlobes?
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Patti LaBelle: From Childhood To The Godmother Of Soul
Patti LaBelle doesn't just sing — she owns the stage. She's also an author and a phenomenal cook. Here is her journey from childhood to the Godmother of Soul.
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The Unexpected Fruit That Is Used To Create Stabbing Sound Effects
Violence in dramatic presentations on film and TV doesn't actually involve real weapons, real fisticuffs, real damage -- at least, we hope not. But the sound?
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What Is A Prescribed Burn, And How Can It Actually Prevent Extreme Wildfires?
Fire is one of those things that's genuinely helpful for survival -- warmth in a cold environment, cooking food, signaling -- unless it's out of control.
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Where Does The Myth Of Storks Delivering Babies Come From?
The idea that a long-beaked bird is the source of human newborns is a quaint story that may or may not still get traction today, but where did it originate?
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Ernest Hemingway Made An Odd Request After Ava Gardner Swam In His Pool
When actress Ava Gardner swam naked in Ernest Hemingway's pool, Hemingway asked for the water not to be emptied. Here's the story of their friendship.
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The Lethal History Of The World's Deepest Cave, Veryovkina Cave
Although scaling mountains might get more media coverage and more readily capture public attention, going deep underground has its own charms -- and dangers.
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The True Story Of A Chemist With The Bizarre Habit Of Tasting Chemicals He Worked With
A chemist named Carl Wilhelm Scheele had a bizarre habit of tasting the chemicals he worked with, and the result wasn't always pretty.
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What Is The World's Rarest Stamp?
What is the most unusual postage stamp out there? Laypeople and philatelists alike will be interested to know about the rarest stamp in existence.
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Where Interview With The Vampire Author Anne Rice Is Buried
Writer Anne Rice is best known for "Interview with the Vampire." Learn more about the final resting place of the beloved bestselling author.
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