Things You Get Wrong About Appalachia
Today, many people's impressions of Appalachia are based on media like "Hillbilly Elegy." These are some of the things you're getting wrong about Appalachia.
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The Real Reason Cats Like To Sit On Laptops
Cats sure are adorable, right? What with their incessant mewing, following you around and badgering you, vomiting on the floor then racing away.
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The Harsh Reality Of The Olive Oil Industry
From its connections to organized crime to a devastating plague that could wipe out entire olive groves, here's the harsh truth about the olive oil industry.
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What Is Mensa And How Do You Qualify For It?
Is that really all that Mensa is? Is it just a club for smart folks with a reputation for unrepentant elitism? Well, let's take a look, shall we?
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Tragic Stories About Mötley Crüe
Death, addiction, and more have plagued Mötley Crüe throughout its existence, serving as a bleak reminder that stardom isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
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Musicians Who Died In The 1980s That We Still Miss
From iconic legends to rising stars who never got a chance to shine, these are the musicians who passed away during the '80s that we've never stopped missing.
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What Happened To Roberto Canessa After The Crash Of Flight 571?
How far would you go to survive? That was the question survivors of Flight 571 faced when their plane slammed into an Andean mountain in 1972.
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The Dumbest Assassination Attempts In History
Plots to permanently erase prominent individuals can sometimes pass into the realm of the absurd. Here are the dumbest assassination attempts in history.
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Why 1973 Is Considered The Indy 500's Worst Year
Each year, the Indy 500 happens on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The first Indy 500 took place in 1911.
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The Mystery Of The Holy Lance Used In Jesus' Crucifixion
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
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Where Did The Grey Alien Imagery Come From?
Okay, quiz time. If we say "alien," what picture comes to mind? More than likely, folks are going to envision little grey guys with big heads.
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Clint Eastwood: The Untold Story Of The Hollywood Legend
There's more to Clint Eastwood than meets the eye. His personal life, music career, and political dabbling show a multi-faceted figure with astonishing energy.
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This Was The First Person To Die At The Indy 500
Car racing is inherently dangerous, but when the Indy 500 started, they didn't even have seatbelts. This was the first person to die at the Indy 500.
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The Real Reason Jim Brown Retired From The NFL So Young
Hall of Fame NFL player Jim Brown accomplished a lot in a relatively short career. Here's the real reason why he retired form the NFL so young.
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K-Pop Stars Who Tragically Died Before 30
The life of a K-pop star is hard. They can be worshiped by fans all over the world, but getting to that level is hard, and K-pop is a dangerous industry.
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The Last Words Of Royals Before They Died
Some royals have gone out with last words that are ironic, tragic, or otherwise notable. Here are a few of history's most intriguing royal outro lines.
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Andy Rourke's Relationship With Morrissey And Johnny Marr Explained
The music-loving public remembers the personal difficulties of the Smiths. Here's Andy Rourke's relationship with Morrissey and Johnny Marr explained.
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Tricky Ways Athletes Have Cheated In The Olympics
Athletes have cheated in the Olympics in all kinds of tricky and clever ways. And these are just the ones we know about...
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The Untold Truth Of The Smiths
In the 1980s, The Smiths saw a string of controversies, often stoked by conservative conformists and the tabloid media. Here's the untold truth of The Smiths.
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What Happened To Flight 571's Survivors After The Harrowing 1972 Crash?
The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
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The Reason Memorial Day Always Falls On A Monday
What's now known as Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. after the Civil War ended in the 1860s. Here's why it always falls on a Monday.
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The Tragic History Of People At Niagara Falls
While most people who visit Niagara Falls are content to stand back and watch, there are some who tragically take it a step further.
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What Happened To The Paparazzi Who Chased Diana?
How far will a journalist go for the ultimate, career-making story? Or photograph -- perhaps of a dying Princess Diana, still in the wreckage of her car.
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Mr. Potato Head Was The First Toy To Make History In This Epic Way
In 1949, George Lerner, a Brooklyn toy inventor, came up with the idea for a new toy involving produce and pronged plastic eyes, noses, arms, and accessories.
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Whatever Happened To Marilyn Monroe's First Husband, James Dougherty?
Marilyn Monroe married three different men throughout her life, and all of them ended in divorce. Here's what happened to her first husband, James Dougherty.
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The Reason Mountain Lions Are Dying From The Black Plague
Cougars in the area of Yellowstone National Park have been testing positive for Black Plague for well over a decade... but why?
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The Dark Life Of Joran Van Der Sloot
Joran van der Sloot was one of three men last seen with Natalee Holloway on the night she disappeared. Here is the dark life of Joran van der Sloot.
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