Mars' Valles Marineris is an enormous crack that dwarfs the Grand Canyon. Scientists are still baffled as to how it was formed but here's what they know so far.
Read MoreThere is probably a good number of people who would prefer their days and nights to simply be pleasant -- not too hot, not too cold, just enough rain.
Read MoreHow Johnny Carson spoiled the 1969 Academy Award's winner for Best Picture by predicting the winner before the awards ceremony.
Read MoreLegendary actor John Barrymore took part in a hilarious prank, but maybe not how you'd expect. Here's how John Barrymore's body was used for a prank.
Read MoreBig game hunting is big business for some countries in Africa. The controversial hobby has sparked outrage across social media but it may help conservation.
Read MoreImages out of Cuba often include lots of vintage cars on the roads. Here's the reason why Cuba has so many classic automobiles.
Read MoreElvis Presley tragically died before his time, leaving behind his daughter Lisa Marie Presley. Here's how old Lisa Marie Presley was when he died.
Read MoreIt's not really news when people have too much to drink and punches get thrown. Unless it involves star baseball players, Sammy Davis Jr., and bowlers.
Read MoreThey became legends of their sport, then went where they could wield real influence: elected office. These are major athletes who became powerful politicians.
Read MoreAnybody who's observed a hummingbird in action has probably been impressed -- the tiny creatures seem to behave more like insects than birds.
Read MoreWe've all heard that there can be too much of a good thing, mostly in regard to the pleasures of life. Come to find out, it also applies to vegetables.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson's last words are widely believed to have been "this is the Fourth of July," but reality may be different. Here's what he may have said.
Read MoreThanks to Bob Ross' career and persona he's evolved into a cultural icon since his death in 1995. This is where he is buried.
Read MoreCatchphrases are funny things. Whether it's a comedian's punchline after the punchline, or a memorable phrase from a commercial, they offer instant recognition.
Read MoreTim Robbins once spent time in solitary confinement to prepare for his role as an inmate in the famous film, "The Shawshank Redemption."
Read MoreFar too often, history is written from too few perspectives -- and often without the effects of women actively engaged in events like the French Revolution.
Read MoreThe Earth is full of mysteries, but scientists recently discovered that 400 million years ago, giant mushrooms covered the Earth.
Read MoreSome performers stick with their birth name. Others evoke a change -- some, more than once -- to be memorable, or perhaps to honor a fellow artist.
Read MoreAncient people were pretty creative with methods of punishment and torture. Here's how ancient Persians used trees to execute criminals
Read MoreHuman beings never seem to tire of inventing new ways to slaughter each other, especially in large numbers. Fortunately, others respond helpfully.
Read MoreMollie Tibbetts was killed by an undocumented Mexican man in Iowa. Here's what her family really thinks about the politicization of her murder.
Read MoreIncreasing awareness of the tragic legacy of enslaved peoples in the United States has given rise to Juneteenth celebrations, which also have spread to Mexico.
Read MoreAlvin "Shipwreck" Kelly gained popularity in the 1920s for sitting on poles for days at a time.
Read MoreNot a year has gone by since his death where some tangible reference to Presley hasn't made its way into film. These are the best movies about Elvis Presley.
Read MorePresidential elections can be some of the most contentious times in American politics. Here are the biggest landslides in U.S. presidential elections.
Read MoreIn 2018, 20-year-old student Mollie Tibbetts went missing and was later found murdered. Here's the story of Tibbetts' murderer, Cristhian Bahena Rivera.
Read MoreMount Doane in Yellowstone National Park was named for Gustavus Doane, but the name was changed in 2022. Here's the reason behind the historic renaming.
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