How Hattie McDaniel Helped Save An Affluent African American Neighborhood
Hattie McDaniel is best remembered for her role as Mammy in the 1939 film "Gone With the Wind." But she also helped save an African American neighborhood.
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A Man Was Elected To The United States Senate But Never Actually Served A Day
There are those odd hops in the history of the United States, when unforeseen circumstances brought about what were perhaps unintended consequences.
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When Was The Last Time The US Hosted A FIFA World Cup Match?
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are slated to jointly host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When was the last time the US hosted a FIFA World Cup match?
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The Surprising Graffiti Found At The Ruins Of Pompeii
Pompeii spent centuries entombed in ash, until excavations revealed not only homes and human remains, but graffiti inscribed seemingly everywhere.
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What Would Happen If You Traveled Faster Than The Speed Of Light?
Science fiction glories in possibilities, including inventions and developments beyond the capabilities of the present day -- including speed.
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Humans And Giraffes Have The Same Number Of Bones In This Part Of The Body
Taken at face value, humans and giraffes don't seem to have much in common. Both are mammals, of course, but come to find out, there are other similarities.
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There's A Glaring Spelling Mistake On The 1972 Stanley Cup
Trophies are important, and just as important is what's written on the trophy, especially when the writing involves the names of individuals and teams.
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A Giant Sinkhole In China Led To The Discovery Of A Forest
In China's Guangxi region, grassy mountains and rice terraces stretch as far as the eye can see. Here's a fascinating discovery from the area.
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John F. Kennedy's Father Allegedly Had Affairs With These Two Hollywood Icons
Depending on who you believe, the Kennedy men have a reputation for romantic affairs with film stars. The apple, it seems, fell not far from the tree.
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Who Was George Custer's Wife?
Many are at least familiar with the name George Custer and his mixed legacy as a military figure. Part of his lasting fame is due to his wife, Elizabeth.
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The Strange Connection Between A Famous Mathematician And The Kevin Bacon Game
Three decades before Pennsylvania men came up with the Kevin Bacon game, mathematicians were playing a similar game with one of their own. Here's the story.
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Is It Really Possible To Smell Fear?
Is it really possible to smell fear? Scientific studies point to yes, we emit different smells based on our emotions and other people can pick up on it.
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Nathan Paet's Murderers Were Caught Thanks In Part To Eerie Text Messages
Nathan Paet's wife conspired with several others to kill her husband. The murderers were caught thanks in part to eerie text messages.
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What Was Nathan And Michelle Paet's Family Life Like Before He Was Murdered?
By all appearances, it was a loving family, a loving marriage -- childhood sweethearts, hard-working parents, four children. And then bullets were fired.
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The Truth About India's Living Bridges
In a remote, rainy corner of India, there are a number of bridges made to withstand extreme conditions. This is the truth about India's living bridges.
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The Untold Truth Of Toby Keith
Toby Keith has been to some interesting and sometimes controversial places in his life and career. This is the untold truth of Toby Keith.
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The Tragic Death Of The English Scientist Known As The World's First Human Cyborg
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, the first human cyborg, passed away on June 22, 2022.
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Who Was The Real General Tso?
General Tso is a name that most Americans will know from Chinese restaurants, but the real General Tso was a Chinese Imperial official named Zuo Zongtang.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's Relationship With His Manager, Colonel Tom Parker
Would Elvis have become such a huge star without the help of his manager? Let's examine the relationship between Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker.
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The Truth About Vince McMahon's Relationship With Andre The Giant
Here's what we know about Vince McMahon's relationship with the late WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant.
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What Happened To Todd Spodek From The Anna Sorokin Case?
The world might be familiar with Anna Sorokin (AKA Anna Delvey), a scammer who posed as a German heiress. But whatever happened to her lawyer, Todd Spodek?
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Who Was The First Woman To Appear On A US Coin?
Susan B. Anthony, an advocate for women's suffrage, was the first woman to be featured on a US coin. Here's the story of her accomplishments.
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Where Did Alan Shepard's Golf Balls Land After Hitting Them On The Moon?
Alan Shepard famously hit two golf balls during his Apollo 14 moon mission. Here's how far they went, and where they may have landed.
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How Yellowstone National Park Could End All Life As We Know It
Among America's national parks, none has quite the reputation for beauty and diversity that Yellowstone does. Here's how it could end all life as we know it.
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The Story Behind Where Elvis Presley Was Born
Elvis Presley famously lived at Graceland, a grand Memphis estate, but his childhood home was more humble. This is the story of where Elvis was born.
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Inside Harry Belafonte's Relationship With Sidney Poitier
Legendary performers and civil rights activists Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier met as young men in New York in the late 1940s. Here's their story.
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Where Is Benjamin Franklin Buried?
Benjamin Franklin looms large on the pages of early American history. The inventor, writer, ambassador, and statesman died in April of 1790.
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