What We Know About Nancy Pelosi Not Seeking Re-Election To Leadership In The House
Nancy Pelosi, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, will not seek election to any leadership positions after Democrats lost the House.
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A Prank By Two Sisters Spun Into A Complete Spiritualism Mania In The 19th Century
Spiritualism -- communicating with the dead through mediums -- became wildly popular in the 19th century, in part because of the three Fox sisters.
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What Really Happened During The Violent Canadian Oka Crisis Of 1990
In a 78-day armed standoff, the Kanien'kehà:ka (or Mohawk) people in Canada fought for their right to their land. Here's the full story of the 1990 Oka Crisis.
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The Horrifying Death Of Shanquella Robinson Remains Shrouded In Mystery
Charlotte, N.C.-based hairdresser Shanquelle Robinson died under questionable circumstances while on vacation and her death is still shrouded in mystery.
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The Song North Koreans In Pyongyang Hear Every Morning
North Korea is a famously closed nation with many mysterious traditions. This is the song North Koreans in Pyongyang hear every morning.
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Why The World Cup Is Reminding Some People Of The Doomed Fyre Festival
The World Cup is an event that draws more than a million spectators every year. With 2022's host Qatar, fans are finding themselves comparing it to Fyre Fest.
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What Caused NASA's Artemis I Launch To Be Delayed For So Many Months?
On November 16th, 2022 at 1:47 a.m. EST, NASA successfully launched Artemis 1, but it took many months to get to this point. Why did it take so long?
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The Reason Running For US President Costs So Much
Money makes the world go 'round, or so says the song, and rarely is that more evident than when examining the costs associated with running for U.S. president.
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The True Story Of A British Couple That Found A Golden Treasure Hidden Right Under Their Feet
Many fantasize about being able to stumble across a buried treasure. But one British couple recently had this come true quite literally beneath their feet.
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The Weird Way Nirvana Discovered They Were Famous
Kurt Cobain really didn't know how famous Nirvana really was until they returned home from a European tour.
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The Origin Of The Term Trumpism
There are some products that become emblematic of all similar products -- a Kleenex for a tissue, for instance -- and some names that take on a broader sense.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Beauty Queen Killer
Under the façade of the successful businessman was a twisted criminal who preyed on women. This is the messed up truth of the Beauty Queen Killer.
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Who Is Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez, The Woman Who Sued Casey Anthony For Defamation In 2013?
Casey Anthony alleged a woman named Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez had her daughter Caley when she went missing.
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Did Pocahontas Have Any Children?
Pocahontas looms large in early American history, both as myth and as an historical figure, symbolic of the clash between Native Americans and Europeans.
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Why Researchers Think The Mummified Knees Found In Nefertari's Tomb Are Probably Hers
Egyptian ruler Ramses II was also known for something other than his power — his wife, Nefertari, was reportedly an outstanding figure in her own right.
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The Tragic 1975 Death Of Larry Bird's Father
Larry Bird's life as a young adult began on a tragic note. The unexpected death of his father, Joe Bird, shook the then-amateur athlete to his core.
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How An Opossum Could Be The Reason You Survive A Snakebite
When most people think of opossums, they remember that night there was a loud noise from the direction of the garbage cans and a scurrying marsupial.
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The Story Of The Swedish Woman Who Found Her Lost Wedding Ring In A Strange Spot 16 Years Later
How a Swedish woman and a Canadian woman both lost and found their wedding rings in strikingly similar ways. They had to get their hands dirty to find them.
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The Only Times Disneyland Closed In Its Long History
Disneyland is a constant in American popular culture, a juggernaut of an amusement park that's ready and waiting in Southern California every day -- almost.
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The Deadly Six-Hour Period Between The Signing Of The Armistice And The End Of WWI
A lot can happen in six hours, particularly in war, and in one morning before the end of World War I, 3,000 people died. Here's the full story.
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The Mythological Lone Meeting Between Philosophers Confucius And Lao Tzu
Did Confucius, who lends his name to Confucianism, and Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, ever meet in person? The answer may come as a bit of a surprise.
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Why Canada's 'Polka Dot' Lake May Be A Pool Of Healing Powers
It's no secret that some aspects of nature contain properties that can aid in good health, including, perhaps, the waters of a unique lake in Canada.
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What Did Bigfoot Have To Do With The Hot Lotto Scandal Of 2010?
The Hot Lotto scandal of 2010 has a strange and surprising link to the popular legend of Bigfoot. Here's how the two are connected.
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Merv Griffin's Storied Talk Show Career Literally Followed Him To His Grave
Merv Griffin, famous talk show host and creator of "Jeopardy!", had a storied talk show career that's even reflected in his gravestone.
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David Letterman: From Indiana To Becoming An Icon
David Letterman has been hosting shows on television for 30 years. Here's the history of his life, from growing up in Indiana to becoming a late-night icon.
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The Black Death Still Affects Global Health Centuries After It Wiped Out Half Of Europe
It's a generally accepted idea that disease functions as a way to improve the overall health of a species, by eliminating those with weaker systems.
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Kurt Cobain Had Some Prophetic Words About The Future Of Rock
Though the words he spoke are now more than 30 years old, they are prophetic in their own right, laying out the future of rock in Cobain's sardonic fashion.
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