It's almost a common slang phrase these days -- describing someone who has died as now being six feet under, meaning buried -- but where did the phrase start?
Read MoreAs Gallagher's popularity began to wane in the early 90s, his younger brother Ron spotted an opportunity. His plan ended in a legal battle between the two.
Read MoreIt wasn't until after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 that the world received definitive proof of Romanov's brutal ends, in part thanks to Prince Philip.
Read MoreBurl Ives had a long, varied, and widely respected career in show business, first as a folk singer, then on Broadway, then in film, including an Oscar win.
Read MorePercy Fawcett lived quite an adventurous life, which included expeditions to the wilds of the Amazon rainforest during the early 20th century.
Read MoreFor centuries, searches for criminals were run by the military. But more recently, law enforcement has taken on many of the most notorious manhunts in the U.S.
Read MoreMaybe you had one of those teachers who would remind you that science is everywhere, if you take the time to look -- like at the foam on a glass of beer.
Read MoreIn a 2010 Los Angeles Times interview, Ryan Leaf opened up about his perceived status as the biggest NFL draft bust of all time.
Read MoreIn 2013, Lucasz Slaboszewski received a text message from Joanna Dennehy, who was an acquaintance he had recently met. He was later stabbed through the heart.
Read MoreJust as there really was a Walt Disney, there really were Warner Bros., so there were professionals behind the animation names Hanna-Barbera.
Read MoreThe truth is, black panthers don't get their own category under the "big cat" label because they're not a separate species. Let's take a look.
Read MoreOwls are iconic in pop culture and a source of fascination for many. While larger owl species are more familiar, the world's smallest can fit in your lunchbox.
Read MoreThe world of comedy lost another legend on November 11, 2022, with the death of the watermelon-smashing Gallagher.
Read MoreAs it turns out, Italy has had its own domestic terrorist whose style takes a page out of the Unabomber's book, and they have never been caught.
Read MoreFrank Sinatra's place in the history of popular culture was cemented by his best-selling records, his films, and his friendships -- and an infamous temper.
Read MoreThe Rocky Mountain locust storm taking over the Midwest in 1875 is a tale of Biblical proportions. Here's the terrifying story of Albert's Swarm.
Read MoreHistory is full of those moments that held the potential for almost unimaginable greatness, only to create different paths and leaving fans to ask, "What if?"
Read MoreOne of the most enduring figures from the ancient world is Cleopatra VII. Now an archaeologist is stating that she may have uncovered the queen's tomb.
Read MoreJust when scholars think they've nailed down an historical narrative, new discoveries come along that can upend long-held and cherished beliefs about the past.
Read MoreFamous in Greek mythology for slaying Medusa, Perseus led an adventure-filled, and honest, life. Here's a look at some fascinating facts about Perseus.
Read MoreKnown for his political commentary, comedian Bill Maher has been in show business for over 40 years. Here's a look at some of his facts and controversies.
Read MoreThere are plenty of folk tales out there, no matter where you live -- ancient wisdom handed down about how to do or understand this, that, or the other thing.
Read MoreThe FBI estimates serial killers are responsible for less than 1% of the murders committed in any given year in the United States. One man thinks otherwise.
Read MoreAnimals of all sorts, whether mammals, reptiles, or birds, share certain behaviors in common, and others that are unique to one group or the other, like farts.
Read MoreFor centuries, humans have been pointing to natural occurrences, such as the number of acorns that fall, that supposedly portend the severity of winter.
Read MoreThere are those celebrities who worked very hard to avoid military service, and then others who leaped forward when their country was threatened.
Read MoreFingerprints as identification goes back to ancient times, and as the technology has evolved, so has the level of information.
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