The Three Different Medal Of Honor Designs Explained
History is full of accounts of unusual bravery and dedication in times of war -- service well and truly above what is expected of military personnel.
Read MoreHistory is full of accounts of unusual bravery and dedication in times of war -- service well and truly above what is expected of military personnel.
Read MoreIt was March 13, 1980, when John Wayne Gacy was convicted of 33 murders. But some mysteries still surround this infamous serial killer. Here are some.
Read MoreWestboro Baptist Church is known for its hateful messages and protests at funerals. Their mission started with one man. Here is the untold truth of the WBC.
Read MoreThe evolution of death penalty laws in South Korea, as in many countries, has been contentious. These are the death penalty laws in South Korea.
Read MoreJoan Rivers is now considered one of the most beloved comedians in the TV kingdom of late-night. But she, too, dealt with some dark times in her life.
Read MoreA life of public service can have its challenges -- among those challenges, the possibility that someone will take issue with you, to the point of murder.
Read MoreMilitary personnel across the board are widely recognized for their courage and selflessness. Sometimes an individual goes above and beyond normal sacrifice.
Read MoreThe Hiawatha Belt is a piece of wampum -- belts of long shell beads used for ceremonial purposes. These are the five nations that make up the Hiawatha Belt.
Read MoreMusic is variously described as an art, a craft, a mystical experience, something with charms to sooth all things savage. Its influences are often subtle.
Read MoreThe Zodiac Killer remains one of the most mysterious serial killers in history, leaving clues and ciphers for investigators. Here were his disturbing motives.
Read MoreA pirate captain is nothing without their ship. While there are countless ships that flew the black flag, here are the most famous pirate ships in history.
Read MoreEven the rich and popular get into legal trouble from time to time. Sometimes it makes the press; often it doesn't, thanks to the expertise of counsel.
Read MoreThroughout history, people have had to rise up in protest of injustice foisted on a population. Too often, the response from those in power has been violence.
Read MoreJeff Buckley drowned in the Mississippi River in 1997 ahead of the release of his second studio album.
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe is one of the most iconic silver screen stars. After a very rocky start in life she married at 16 years old and here's the reason why she did.
Read MoreMother Teresa and Princess Diana are two of the most inspirational women of the 20th century. Here's what you need to know about their special connection.
Read MoreLucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were one of America's most popular on screen couples on "I Love Lucy." These were her her final words to him before he died.
Read MoreThe children of identical twins don't have the genetic relationship you'd expect. Here's what you need to know about the DNA of identical twins.
Read MoreHurricanes are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 based on their intensity and destructive capability. Here's what the different hurricane categories really mean.
Read MoreThough Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland are known today for their acting prowess, once upon a time, they made headlines for a very different reason.
Read MoreCats in Ancient Egypt were revered animals, and killing one intentionally was all but unheard of. Here's what happened if you killed a cat in Ancient Egypt.
Read MoreRain is like a cosmic lullaby tapping its beat on the rooftop. It's almost a hypnotic feeling that takes over as soon as the drops fall from the sky.
Read MoreDespite not being named a suspect, some people believe Robert Wagner was responsible for Natalie Wood's death.
Read MoreMany loving children want to be with a parent who's nearing death. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way, not even for show business royalty.
Read MoreIt's a tragic fact of life that one murder investigation can stall, only to be revived when another individual later falls victim to the same killer.
Read MoreIt's heartbreaking enough when a murder case involves a mother and her infant, but it's so much worse when closure evades investigators for decades.
Read MoreJohn Wayne spent the decades of his career reinforcing an image of a hearty, healthy, physically powerful human being. But even John Wayne broke sometimes.
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