The Nickname 'Phillies' Applies To More Than Just The Baseball Team
Active since 1883, the Phillies, in fact, are sometimes referred to as the "oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise." Here's what their nickname means.
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Here's Why The World Series Only Takes Place At Night
There was a time when baseball championships were decided in broad daylight, but as any fan knows, today's World Series games are nighttime affairs.
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The Massacre That Happened At Frank Lloyd Wright's Home In 1914
Frank Lloyd Wright's home in Wisconsin was the scene of a brutal crime that left seven people dead.
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Why People Are Talking About A Serial Killer In Iowa
One Fremont County, Iowa woman has come forward with a claim that could unveil one of the most atrocious and cruel sagas of mass murder in American history.
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America's Largest National Park Has Millions Of Acres
Many people would agree that America's national park system is one of the positive uses of the continent's abundant natural resources -- visitors or not.
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The World's Biggest Sports Gambler Could Win $75 Million On The 2022 World Series
In recent months, Jim McIngvale has placed various bets in favor of the Houston Astros at the World Series. If they win, he will receive a whopping $75 million.
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Inside The Mysterious 1962 Disappearance Of 3-Year-Old William Ebenezer Jones Jr
On the morning of December 17, 1962, William Jones Jr. and his sister, Jill, excitedly put on their snowsuits and went to play outside their Vineland home.
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Whatever Happened To That Hideous Bust Of Lionel Richie From The Hello Music Video?
If you've ever wondered whatever happened to that hideous bust of Lionel Richie from the Hello music video, wonder no more.
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The History Behind The Royal Family Autograph Ban
With centuries of tradition, protocol, and extremely complex etiquette, daily life as a royal can be quite complicated regarding what is and isn't allowed.
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The Woman Who Carried A Mummified Fetus Inside Her For 50 Years
When a fetus dies prematurely, the baby can stay inside the mother's body indefinitely. One woman even carried a mummified fetus inside her for 50 years.
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Ed Gein's Repulsively Grotesque Motive For Murder
Ed Gein's repulsively grotesque motive for murder is deeply entrenched in his upbringing, but it's unlikely anyone would have imagined the man he would become.
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How A Grisly Injury From A Rogue Pitch Cost A Houston Astros Player His All-Star Career
There's at least a slight element of danger to be found in most competitive sports, whether football or swimming or even in America's pastime, baseball.
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The First Car Accident Victim In The United States
Car accidents have been unfortunately happening ever since cars were invented. This was the very first car accident victim in the United States.
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John Ritter's Sudden And Tragic 2003 Death Explained
John Ritter was a talented actor, popular on both screen and TV, with a charm and physicality equaled by few, which made his sudden death more tragic.
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The Strange Death Of Jerry Lee Lewis' 5th Wife
Jerry Lee Lewis is a rock legend who made his mark in the early years of the genre. But his fifth wife died a mysterious death that some still theorize about.
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Why Alabama Public Schools Banned Yoga
Alabama public schools banned yoga in 1993, but decades later a new law reversed that ban. Here's why Alabama banned yoga in public schools in the first place.
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Big Controversies That Rocked Adidas
Adidas has been embroiled in numerous controversies over the decades, from its founder's ties to the Nazi party to its high-profile split with Kanye West.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's Baptism And John Wayne Gacy's Execution Share An Eerie Connection
The names John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer still send chills down spines today, decades after both men died in prison. They're also eerily connected.
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Why The Houston Astros Being In The World Series Has Sparked Controversy
Professional sports franchises attract a cadre of die-hard fans, who follow every event and player involved. For some, that's not a good thing.
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Night Train Lane Went From Abandoned Baby To One Of Football's Greatest Players
Here's the story of Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick "Night Train" Lane and his road to NFL stardom, which started when he was abandoned as an infant.
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The Controversy Surrounding The Death Of Iranian Teen Protestor Nika Shakarami
Since mid-September 2022, Iranians have been protesting their oppressive government since the suspicious death of a woman, possibly at the hands of the police.
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The Extreme Australian Sport That Involves Bungee Jumping Right To The Mouths Of Crocodiles
Bungee jumping is a notoriously high-adrenaline sport, but in Australia there's an even more extreme variation where you jump into the mouth of a crocodile.
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What We Know About A Terrifying, Prehistoric Sea Snake
What we know about a terrifying, prehistoric sea snake that some scientists think could have even eaten whales.
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Where Is Chief Little Wolf Buried?
Chief Little Wolf was a significant influence in the ultimate fate of the Cheyenne Nation in the 19th century, leading his people in battle and escape.
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The Story Of The World's First Commercial Radio Station
Over the course of human history, many brilliant minds have invented new technologies that have dramatically changed the way we live. Radio is one such thing.
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Why The Accused Tree Of Life Synagogue Murderer Still Hasn't Gone To Trial
Here's why the accused murderer in the tragic 2018 attacks at the Tree of Life Synagogue still hasn't gone to trial.
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Why Golden Blood Is So Valuable
Everyone knows about blood types O, A, B, and AB, but what about golden blood. Turns out, golden blood is the rarest blood type on earth.
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