"Weird Al" Yankovic has been creating his parodies of pop music and culture for decades. Some artists are more cooperative with the effort than others.
Read MoreIf you're familiar with O.J. Simpson, you probably know that he was an NFL Hall of Fame running back, and he was accused and acquitted of two murders.
Read MoreThe old adage, of course, is that records are made to be broken. But there are some athletic records that stand for a good long time before toppling.
Read MoreTattoos may be more mainstream, but regulations and industry best practices have unfortunately remained a problem.
Read MoreWe know that laughter is good for us, and we know that several bodily functions are just inherently funny. Might flatulence have added value?
Read MoreNumerous professions have singular superstitions which may (or may not) be taken seriously by the participants. Pro athletes are no exception.
Read MoreThe animal kingdom is pretty generally a source of intrigue and mystery for human beings, even animals with whom we have longstanding relationships, like cats.
Read MoreThe blue whale is the largest animal currently inhabiting Planet Earth, with a circulatory system designed for the way they exist deep within the ocean.
Read MoreLake Mead was formed following the construction of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in 1935. But what would happen if it dries up forever?
Read MoreAnthony Templet, at 17 years old, shot his father in their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a physical altercation. Here's where Anthony Templet is now.
Read MoreCome the spooky season around Halloween, ghost stories are told and re-told, adding to the flavor of autumn. Some places offer ghost stories all year 'round.
Read MoreItalian Prime Minister Mario Draghi just resigned his post, leaving the fate of the Italian government up in the air. This is the effect of his resignation.
Read MoreNational symbols, especially representative animals, can be sources of pride, of identity, and even of friendship through international diplomacy.
Read MoreGiant Pandas are considered China's national treasure, beloved around the world, and Hong Kong's Ocean Park Zoo just said goodbye to its oldest panda.
Read MoreThe internet is full of adorable videos of pandas frolicking about, rolling and clambering and precious. So they must work up quite an appetite.
Read MoreThe Benin Bronzes, stolen in a raid of Benin City in 1897, largely remain in the hands of others today, while calls for their repatriation grow ever louder.
Read MoreVeronica Compton committed attempted murder for the Hillside Strangler.
Read MoreMagnus Carlsen announced he won't be defending his title in the next World Chess Championship. He joins several others who quit while at the top of their game.
Read MoreRosanne Cash tweeted an interesting observation about R.E.M.'s hit "Losing My Religion" — but fans were quick to point out it isn't exactly true.
Read MoreStephen Hawking was an unquestioned genius who made the understanding of physics something embraced by popular culture, through his books and other media.
Read MoreIn July 2022, places all across the globe saw temperatures creeping into the triple-digits (or if you prefer to measure temperature in Celsius, the high 30s)
Read MoreDr. Seuss' books are full of whimsy and creativity. Though the author's life was not as magical as his books, his method to quit smoking was unique.
Read MoreWhile it may seem obvious to most of us that metal does not belong in the microwave, a recent viral trend has people doing just that to make them shrink.
Read MoreColonies of wild parrots are thriving all over the country, from Miami to Chicago. Here's how these tropical invaders got a featherhold in the United States.
Read MoreHere's how a doctor's prescription for arm pain led to golfer Eben Byers' jaw falling off before he died from the same newly discovered chemical element.
Read MoreFunerary customs differ vastly across cultures, and those differences in how different people groups bury and mourn their dead are often driven by religion.
Read MoreWe all have those aspects of modern life that, if we think about it, we'd really rather not do without -- sunscreen. Potable water. And, yes, Oreos.
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