Marilyn Monroe's Biggest Hobby That No One Talks About
She was many things to many people: Hollywood's it girl, a favorite actress, a sex symbol. But rarely was she recognized as an intellectual.
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Boris Johnson's Relationship With Volodymyr Zelensky Explained
U.K prime minister Boris Johnson and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky formed an alliance after Russia invaded Ukraine. Here's their friendship explained.
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Godzilla Got A Unique Honor In Japan
Godzilla, King of Monsters, otherwise known as "Gojira" in Japan, is said to be a nuclear abomination. Here's why he got a unique honor in Japan.
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Vladimir Putin's Relationship With Boris Johnson Explained
The leaders of nations sometimes work together for good -- the Allies during World War II is a prime example. Other times, they verbally snipe at one another.
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David Bowie's Inspiration Behind The Song That Launched His Career
David Bowie had one of the most successful and storied careers of anyone in the music industry. This was the inspiration behind one of his most famous songs.
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Can A Sitting US President Go To Jail?
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden all share something in common: all four have faced calls for their imprisonment. But could it happen?
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Where Does The Term Prime Minister Come From?
Though there are often similarities, nations will each have a unique form of government and leadership. One title many nations share is that of prime minister.
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These Long-Lost Adolf Eichmann Tapes Uncovered Some Disturbing Details
Part of the excitement of the study of history are those moments when new evidence emerges to either confirm or deny previously held assumptions.
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Bruce Lee's Martial Arts Master Ip Man Had A Tragic Romantic Past
Ip Man was the man behind Bruce Lee's martial arts success. He was the martial arts master who trained the film legend. This was his tragic romantic past.
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What Happens If You Get Sucked Up By A Tornado
We all know Dorothy traveled to Oz when a tornado picked up her house and deposited it there. Has anyone actually survived something like that?
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Where Is Convicted Kidnapper Larry Hall Now?
TV has been full of narratives featuring an investigator saying, "We know he did it. We just have to prove it." Sadly, it also happens in real life.
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The Part Of World War II's Bangka Island Massacre That Remained Hidden For Decades
For decades, a key part of the story of a massacre that took place during Word War II on the island of Bangka was kept hidden from the public. What happened?
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The Meaning Behind Welcome To The Jungle By Guns N' Roses
Here's the story of the inspiration behind "Welcome to the Jungle," one of Guns N' Roses first hit singles.
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The Meaning Behind Metallica's Master Of Puppets
Metallica released "Master of Puppets" in 1986 as part of their third studio album of the same name.
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Metallica's James Hetfield Lost His Mother At A Young Age In The Most Tragic Way
James Hetfield's mother, Cynthia Hetfield, died of cancer when he was 16 years old.
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The Surprising Reason Germany Banned Sausage During WW1
Civilians in the countries affected by World War I made many changes to their everyday lives. In Germany, they were not allowed to eat sausages for this reason.
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The Verdict In The Murder Of Nipsey Hussle Explained
Grammy award-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in 2019 by Eric Holder Jr. After three years of waiting the jury has delivered its verdict.
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Why Thomas Jefferson Once Requested A Dead Moose Be Sent To Him
It's said you never ask a rancher how many cattle they have. The general idea did not seem to apply between nations around the American Revolution.
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Inside The Romantic Relationship Between Steve Jobs And Joan Baez
Steve Jobs and Joan Baez may be two of the biggest names from the 20th century. Their unlikely relationship, though, was born from similar views on humanity.
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The NHL Player Who Used His Tongue To Avoid The Penalty Box
People might invoke the stereotype of the "dumb jock," but numerous athletes have repeatedly demonstrated a canny intelligence that they bring to their game.
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Comic Legend Greg Giraldo's 2010 Death Explained
Thoughts of death often evoke feelings of paid, of loss, of mourning. Those feelings can be intensified when the departed spent a lifetime making others laugh.
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Whatever Happened To William Shatner's Kids?
William Shatner is famous for his roles on Star Trek and in subsequent films and TV shows, but he also had three daughters. Here's what happened to his kids.
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Tragic Details About Carol Burnett's Parents
It's a sad fact of life that some of the most joyful performers on stage and screen come from backgrounds marked by personal family struggle.
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The Dunce Cap Once Had An Unexpected Meaning
The dunce cap is considered a universal symbol of shame and stupidity, but it wasn't always that way. The dunce cap once had a pretty unexpected meaning.
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Carlos Santana's Smooth Almost Featured A Completely Different Singer
Carlos Santana won multiple Grammys for his album "Supernatural". Yet, his collaboration with Ro Thomas on "Smooth" almost featured this artist and not Thomas.
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Why An Organist For A Baseball Team Was Ejected By The Umpire
An umpire is an intrinsic -- even indispensable -- part of a baseball game. In some ball parks, so is the organist. What happens when those two roles collide?
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The Mysterious 1938 Death Of Robert Johnson
The mysterious 1938 death of Robert Johnson at the age of 27 is just one of the mysteries and myths about the legendary blues man.
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