This Ivy League College Holds The World's Largest Academic Library
One Ivy League university in the US holds the world's largest academic library, with millions of volumes. Here's how many books you can find at this library.
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Serial Killer Carlton Gary Used A Truly Bizarre Murder Weapon
Sometimes murder is carefully planned and carried out; other times it's a crime of passion in the moment. Some crimes betray patterns by the perpetrator.
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The First Song Written By This Classic Musician May Have Built The Template For Death Metal
One of the key qualities that sets death metal apart from other genres of music is the singers' ability to work "death growls" into their vocal repertoires.
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Iggy Pop Credits These Two Iconic Frontmen For His Career
Iggy Pop, one of the most popular punk rock performers of all time, had a variety of musical influences you might not expect, including Mick Jagger.
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Whatever Happened To Robert Berchtold From Abducted In Plain Sight?
In one of the strangest cases of child abduction in U.S. history, a young girl was kidnapped twice by the same man over the course of a couple of years.
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Russia's Road Of Bones Is Even More Horrifying Than The Name Implies
Russia's Road of Bones is a stretch of remote highway in Russia with bodies buried underneath it. Here's why it's even more horrifying than it sounds.
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Here's What The Final Days Of Muhammad Ali's Life Were Like
In 1984, Muhammad Ali was admitted to the care of doctors at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, who informed him that his boxing career had taken its toll.
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The Real Reason Steven Tyler Sounds So Different On Dream On
Steven Tyler used his real voice when 'Dream On' was recorded.
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John Deere's Rich Legacy Was All Thanks To One Simple Plow
More than garden tractors, or harvesters, or combines, the John Deere name is celebrated by agriculture for a magnificent insight into designing farm equipment.
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Questionable Things About Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency
For as impactful a leader as Dwight D. Eisenhower was, there were certainly controversial aspects to his presidency.
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Burt Reynolds' Failed Nightclub Had One Very Strange Feature
Actor Burt Reynolds once owned a nightclub, but the business venture didn't exactly last very long. Here's the story behind the failed nightclub.
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The US Military Made A Plane So Fast, It Shot Itself Out The Sky
Apparently there's such a thing as being too fast for your own good, as a U.S. military test pilot discovered in the midst of a 1956 flight.
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What Happened To One-Hit Wonder Norman Greenbaum?
Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky" remains popular thanks to its frequent inclusion in film OSTs. But what's he been up to since the song charted in 1970?
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A Childhood Condition Led The Original Morticia Adams, Carolyn Jones, Into Acting
Carolyn Jones had a long and successful career, acting in both films and television for decades. A childhood condition might have derailed those ambitions.
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The Unsolved 1924 Disappearance Of Mary Elizabeth Edens
In the midst of a community tragedy touching every part of a small town in Oklahoma, a mystery emerged regarding identity and perhaps survival against all odds.
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The Time Elvis Inhaled His Own Tooth Cap While Performing
Elvis Presley once inhaled his own tooth cap while performing, resulting in the need for delicate surgery. Here's how the incident happened.
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How The Kitos War Reignited Conflict Between The Jewish Community And Rome
The Roman Empire rode roughshod over countless communities and peoples. It's certainly no surprise that frequently, those who had been conquered pushed back.
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The Untold Truth Of Big Ben
In 2017, Big Ben went under its first full restoration. Here's a look at what lies behind the iconic clock tower and where it stands in London's history.
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Inside George Takei And Walter Koenig's Relationship On Star Trek
George Takei and Walter Koenig were part of the cast of the original series of "Star Trek." Here is what the relationship was like between the actors.
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Charles Lindbergh Took A Surprisingly Small Amount Of Food On His Transatlantic Trip
Charles Lindbergh made headlines and enthralled the world with his transatlantic flight. He flew light, carrying nothing extra -- did that apply to food, too?
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The Unexpected Activity That Can Enhance A Surgeon's Performance
Video games might not sound like the best use of time for a doctor, but it turns out they can actually improve a surgeon's abilities. Here's how.
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How The Military Influenced McDonald's Decision To Open A Drive-Thru
McDonald's drive-thrus are a staple of the fast food industry, but they didn't always exist. They actually got their start thanks to the U.S. Army.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Russell
Bill Russell, whose No. 6 jersey will be retired across the NBA, was a champion, a gold medalist and a civil rights activist. Here's what more you should know.
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You Probably Didn't Know James Dean Was Also A Record-Setting Basketball Star
James Dean was a stellar basketball player during his high school years.
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Questionable Things About JFK's Presidency
Historians have typically considered the presidency of John F. Kennedy one of the better ones, but not everything about the Kennedy administration was positive.
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Alarming Details From The Michael Vick Investigation
What Michael Vick made headlines for in 2007 should not be forgotten, in large part because dogfighting is still, inexplicably, a thing. And what about Vick?
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Inside Lori Vallow's Family Response To The Disappearance Of JJ And Tylee
Lori Vallow Daybell's brother said he feared the worst about his sister and her unhinged beliefs when her children, JJ and Tylee, were reported missing.
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