Who Is The Smartest Living Person In The World Today?
Who is the smartest living person in the world today? There are over 7.5 billion people, each of whom is a kaleidoscope of varying skills and intelligence.
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The Priceless Reaction David Bowie Had To Paul McCartney's Portrait Of Him
Some individuals just seem to have all of the talents. Musicians David Bowie and Sir Paul McCartney moved beyond the notes into the world of painting.
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The Surprising Way John Dillinger Once Broke Out Of Jail
Public Enemy Number One John Dillinger bounced in and out of jails for most of his 31 years, not just because of his crimes, but because no jail could hold him.
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Tina Louise's Relationship With The Gilligan's Island Cast Was Fraught With Conflict
The actress who played Ginger on "Gilligan's Island," Tina Louise, had a relationship with the show's cast that was fraught with conflict.
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The Truth Behind The Toronto Clown Riot Of 1855
Clowns, they are creepy. Super creepy. Believe it or not, there was a time when they caused havoc in a whole city - known as the Toronto Circus Riot of 1855.
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Politicians Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
After gaining political rivals and leading through dangerous times, many politicians have predicted their own deaths to contemporaries and in personal letters.
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The Astonishing Engineering Of Prague's Astronomical Clock
Coolest clock in the history of ever? Here is the astonishing engineering of Prague's 600-year-old astronomical clock.
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Inside The Kidnapping Of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Bizzy Bone
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Bizzy Bone had a turbulent childhood that included being kidnapped and held for two years. Here is a look inside the rapper's kidnapping.
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What Would Happen If Yellowstone Erupted?
Attractions like Old Faithful only exist, though, because Yellowstone sits on top of an active supervolcano, a ticking geological time bomb.
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Bizarre Things That Were Picked Up On Weather Radar
Weather radar allows us to predict and interpret all kinds of weather conditions. But weather radar can get confused and doesn't always make sense.
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The Untold Truth Of Black Holes
Black holes are nothing like they've been depicted in science fiction.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Blink-182
From lawsuits to firings and fights to crashing planes, this is the full, tragic, real-life story of Blink-182.
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Things That Are Killing Your Phone Battery
Even the best cell phone batteries don't seem like they last nearly long enough. It's not just games you play at work -- it's more complicated than you think.
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How Pluto Got Its Name
Back in 2006, Pluto was downgraded to a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union. But how did it get its name? Let's find out.
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The Untold Truth Of The Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller was perhaps not the most gracious inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2016. Miller was inducted solo -- not as his self-named band.
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Lies Manhunt: Unabomber Told You
Discovery's 2017 series Manhunt: Unabomber takes plenty of creative liberties with the truth. Here's how Manhunt: Unabomber lied to you.
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The True Story Of The First Woman To Earn A PhD
In 1678, a Venetian noblewoman named Elena Cornaro Piscopia made history by obtaining a doctorate. This is the true story of the first woman to earn a Ph.D.
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The Messed Up Disappearance Of Adrien McNaughton
On June 12, 1972, 5-year-old Adrien McNaughton, his father, a family friend, and his three siblings were fishing at Holmes Lake near Calabogie, Ontario, Canada.
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What Led Candy Montgomery To Kill Betty Gore?
Candace "Candy" Montgomery murdered one of her friends in 1980, and yet she walked free after being acquitted of the crime. So what happened?
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Chilling Ways The Sinking Of The Titanic Was Foreshadowed
As the Titanic sank over 1,500 of its 2,240 passengers died. Who could have predicted such a random, terrible incident? As it turns out, lots of people.
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The Greatest Books Written In Prison
The greatest books written in prison illuminate the harrowing events of life behind bars, such as Nelson Mandela's Conversations With Myself.
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Famous Albums That Almost Didn't Get Made
Here is the story of famous albums like Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run, Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever, and Boston's debut album that almost got shelved.
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Tragic Details About Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks, legendary solo artist and member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac, has lived hard in her five-decade career.
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Times The History Channel Lied To You
The History Channel offers a lot of unique reality shows. Here are times the History Channel lied to you.
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The Craziest Stunts Ozzy Osbourne Ever Pulled
Ozzy Osbourne's often drug-fueled escapades are the stuff of rock and roll legend. Here are some of the craziest stunts Ozzy Osbourne ever pulled.
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The Real Reason France Sold The Louisiana Territory To The United States
In 1803, Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S., but why? Here's the real reason France sold the Louisiana territory to the United States.
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The Weird Story Of The Unsolved 3X Murders
After the murder of Joseph Mozynski, Catherine May gave police a note she received from the shooter that simply said, "Joseph Mozynski, 3X, 3-X-097."
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