The Crazy Way Billionaire Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson Went Broke In Less Than A Year
The Icelandic former billionaire Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson has seen some ups and downs during his rollercoaster career.
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Athletes Who Died Under Suspicious Circumstances
When professional athletes die, there are a lot of questions about what happened. In these cases, we might not have all the answers.
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How Milk Sickness Arose On The Oregon Trail
The hardships of the Oregon Trail claimed the lives of several people who set foot on it. The two primary causes of death were accidents and disease.
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The Evolution Of NFL Helmets, From Leather To Polycarbonate
Football helmets are serious business, with some companies making just the padding and protection inside, and others designing the perfect protective facemask.
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The Common Water Bird Behavior That Has Been Linked To High Extinction Rates
Tragically, the world has already lost some incredible birds to extinction. And a lot of water birds seem to be fond of a behavior that's dangerous to them.
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Inside Marvin Gaye's Toxic Marriage With Wife Janis Hunter
Marvin Gaye is one of the most popular and influential singers of all time, but his marriage to Janis Hunter was tumultuous. Here's what happened.
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The Myth About Elephants You Need To Stop Believing
The legend says there's an elephant graveyard filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of elephant bones, where old elephants instinctively go to die.
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How The Oldest Civilization In Europe Was Destroyed
Perhaps the oldest known civilization in Europe is that of the Minoans on the island of Crete.
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How Clark Gable Changed His Voice For Hollywood Success
Clark Gable is one of Hollywood's biggest icons, but his voice wasn't always what it ultimately became. Gable worked very hard to create his Hollywood sound.
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The Original Purpose Of The Treadmill Might Surprise You
Nearly every gym or fitness center around the world has one of these, but most people using them today would not know its initial origin.
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Here's What We Know About The Air Force's Secret Space Plane
The stated primary objective of the X-37B is to utilize those reusable components to operate experiments in space and return to Earth to be examined.
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Countries With The Strictest Gun Laws
In America, gun ownership is a constitutional right. But other regions of the world have a different approach. Here are the ones with the strictest gun laws.
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The Real Reason Angela Davis Was Acquitted Of Murder
Political activist and professor Angela Davis was once accused of, and tried for, first-degree murder in a case that would create a nationwide movement.
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The Disturbing Childhood Of Dan And Ron Lafferty From Hulu's Under The Banner Of Heaven
Ron and Dan Lafferty grew up in a religious household with a strict father.
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NFL Kicker Justin Tucker Has A Wildly Unexpected Talent
Many people will spend time exploring their talents, finding and developing perhaps one thing at which they might excel. And some have trouble choosing which.
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How Dirty Your Money Really Is
It turns out that there's no such thing as clean money. At least not microbially. Here's how dirty your money really is.
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David Koresh's Wife Rachel Was A Branch Davidian Before He Was
David Koresh put the Branch Davidians on the map with a prolonged siege involving the FBI and other law enforcement. But who was his wife, Rachel?
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The Priciest Items Ever Featured On American Pickers
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz of "American Pickers" have had some interesting and valuable finds.
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The Eagles Almost Moved To Phoenix In 1984 On A Handshake
Eagles fans are notorious for their passion, sometimes pushing the boundaries a bit too far. And the team almost moved to Phoenix in 1984 on a handshake.
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Athletes Dropped By Nike
Endorsement deals are the way of the world now, but they can sometimes be scuttled by controversy. These are some athletes dropped by Nike.
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Inside Todd Kohlhepp's Life And Crimes
Todd Kohlhepp is serving several life sentences for murdering multiple people. Here is what the serial killer's life is like now that he is behind bars.
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Every Verdict And Plea Deal In The George Floyd Murder Case Explained
George Floyd's murder in May 2020 sparked global outrage, but plea deals and verdicts are still being determined for the officers involved in the case.
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The Untold Story Of The African Grove Theatre
The African Grove Theatre put on the first all-Black productions of Shakespeare in the United States of America.
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Taiwan's History With China Explained
Taiwan was a Japanese colony until the end of World War II. Once it was released from Japanese control, the island became a focal point of East Asian politics.
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How Did Fake Doctors Get Nicknamed Quacks?
People working in the medical profession are vital to society. But how fake doctors came to be known as quacks has its origin in a dark and dodgy medical past.
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Tragic Details About Peter Sellers
Away from the characters of Inspector Clouseau or Chance the Gardener, Peter Sellers was a troubled man. Here are some tragic details about Peter Sellers.
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Olympic Venues That Were Completely Abandoned
These Olympic venues were completely abandoned. It's hard to see why until you stop and consider how much time and money it takes to maintain them.
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