John Wayne Gacy Once Hired A Satanic Cult Leader As A Handyman
In what may or may not be an eerie, tragic coincidence, convicted serial killer John Wayne Gacy had a connection to another series of killings.
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The Stories Behind Popular Halloween Songs
Some Halloween songs feature minor keys or use tritones to spook listeners. But what inspired them? Here's the story behind several popular Halloween songs.
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No One Knows Why The Background Vocals Of Monster Mash Mention Tennis Shoes
We all know the general story of "Monster Mash." And still, to this day, no one knows why the background vocals mention tennis shoes. Here's the story.
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Inside The 1929 Christmas Eve Fire At The White House
It's the sort of thing that makes up nightmares: a festive holiday celebration turned into an emergency by fire, made worse because it was the White House.
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What Rob Gronkowski Has To Say About His Former Teammate, Aaron Hernandez
In 2017, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez died by suicide in a prison. Here's what Rob Gronkowski has to say about his former teammate.
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Adrian Targett: The British Man Who Traced His Family Back 9,000 Years
Adrian Targett: the British man who traced his family back 9,000 years never expected his ancient ancestor would have died in the same town where Targett lived.
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It Turns Out An Extinct Species Of Giant Panda Had A Wildly Unexpected Habitat
Over the millennia, Earth has shifted and essentially redesigned itself, sometimes creating an improved habitat for life, and other times eradicating it.
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The Creepiest Murder Fridges And Freezers In History
Murderers will do anything to hide a body, and sometimes, that involves keeping things cold. These are the creepiest murder fridges and freezers in history.
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How A MythBusters Episode Helped Exonerate Three Men Serving Life Sentences
The television series "MythBusters," sought to either prove or dispel common myths by performing complex, and often entertaining, scientific experiments.
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All Players Who Came Close To Beating Roger Maris' Home Run Record Before Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old home run record in October 2022. Here are all the players who came close to beating Maris' record.
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Why There Were Four Smokestacks On The Titanic
RMS Titanic has gone down in history as an unparalleled marine disaster, in part because lifeboats were thought to clutter the decks -- looks mattered.
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Who Inherited Greta Garbo's Fortune After Her Death?
Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, Greta Garbo was one of the most glamorous stars of the silent movie era. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's 'Haunting' Presence In The Halls Of Ohio State's Morrill Tower
Jeffrey Dahmer doesn't just live on in the popular consciousness He is also rumored to "live on" in a building at The Ohio State University.
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The Bizarre Coincidence The Number 61 Plays In Aaron Judge's Home Run Record
Aaron Judge has been approaching the record mark in baseball for some time now, and has set new levels of accomplishment, involving a repetitive 61.
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Here's What The World Would Look Like Without Rain
Rain is a vital part of what makes the world work, and Earth needs water to survive.
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There Is More To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Goggles Than Meets The Eye
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a brilliant pro basketball career, with athletic accomplishments that continue to boggle the mind, many performed while wearing goggles.
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Here's Who Inherited Bette Davis' Fortune After Her Death
Born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in 1908, Bette Davis was a theater actress before she moved on to Hollywood. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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What We Got Wrong When Studying The Extinction Of Steller's Sea Cow
When a member of the animal kingdom goes extinct, it's not unusual for human activity to play a large part. Research shows that view is sometimes simplistic.
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What Jeffrey Epstein's Life In Jail Was Like
Jeffrey Epstein was facing a litany of felonies having to do with sex predation when he committed suicide in a jail cell. Here's what his life was like in jail.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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Why The Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy Theories Haven't Gone Away
Years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, conspiracy theories about him still make rounds online.
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The Oldest Cemeteries In America
Cemeteries contain fascinating information about America's past. Read on for a peek into some of the oldest burying grounds in the nation's history.
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The Mystery Of Ted Bundy's Father Remains To This Day
There has been much speculation about who fathered Ted Bundy, paving the way for some interesting theories. Here are a few of the most prominent.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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Why Raking Leaves Is Actually Bad For The Environment
Although raking up a pile of dry, fallen leaves and jumping in them is a cherished part of childhood, the raking part might not be such a good idea.
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Why Old Wives' Tales Caution Mothers Against Giving Birth On Halloween
Given the holiday's relationship with the dead and evil in general, many tales have been told about the dangers of having a child on Halloween.
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The History Of The National Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage
The Women's Suffrage Movement won women the right to vote. But here's the story of its "anti" movement, the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
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