The First Known Airplane Hijackings Were Earlier Than You Think
When Americans think of hijacking aircraft, their minds are almost certainly going to go to the events of September 11, 2001. But there were many more.
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Who Is Melissa Tremblay, The Cold Case Murder Victim From 1988?
A decades-old cold case may have finally been cracked by Massachusetts police investigators. So who is Melissa Tremblay, the cold case murder victim from 1988?
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The Dark Truth Behind The Horrible Nazi Seawater Torture Experiment
The Nazi Party's self-proclaimed scientists devised unique and horrifying experiments to inflict on their captives, including the seawater torture experiment.
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This Is Why Elton John And Billy Joel Stopped Touring Together
Elton John and BIlly Joel, two of rock's greatest piano men, spent 16 years touring together. Here's why they no longer hit the road as a duo.
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The Keanu Reeves Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Is Immortal
Keanu Reeves is known for his good looks, acting chops, and awesome personality, even being called the nicest guy in Hollywood.
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Why Mark Twain Filed For Bankruptcy
Although the United States has produced its share of great writers, perhaps no other name stands out more than that of Mark Twain. Here's how he lost his money.
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Scientists Have Interesting Thoughts About What Aliens May Look Like
Even amongst researchers, there's disagreement about the appearance of aliens. Let's take a look at what scientists think aliens may look like.
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The Rivalry Between Ancient Athens And Sparta Explained
The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta was one borne of different ideologies and approaches to societal life. It's not a lot different than today.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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The Manacled Mormon Case: How An American Beauty Queen Enraptured The British Tabloids
Crimes can be laced with tawdry, unseemly behavior. Here is how an American beauty queen came to be the central figure in the British Mannacled Mormon case.
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Disturbing Details Found In Mollie Tibbetts' Autopsy Report
On July 18, 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts went on a jog in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. She never returned home. Weeks later, her body was found.
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Chilling Details About Australia's Last Officially Sanctioned Massacre
Here are some chilling details about Australia's last officially sanctioned massacre, the Coniston massacre: Why it happened, who took part in it, and more.
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How Joan Jett Got Started In Music
Joan Jett has enjoyed an impressive, lengthy career as one of the first women in hard rock. Here's how she got started as a musician.
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The Bizarre History Of The Kingdom Of Wallachia
While there are 195 countries in the world, there are also many micronations. One such micronation, the Kingdom of Wallachia, has an interesting back story.
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The Untold Truth Of The Book Of Proverbs
Tucked away after Psalms, the Book of Proverbs might be one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. Proverbs is primarily a collection of "wise sayings."
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Roland Doe, Inspiration For The Exorcist
Catholicism has been engaged in exorcisms for centuries. Among the countless exorcisms, few stick out as much as Roland Doe's -- which inspired The Exorcist.
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What It Was Like Serving On The Scott Peterson Jury
On December 24, 2002, Laci Denise Peterson, who was eight months pregnant, was reported missing by her husband Scott — but authorities soon became suspicious.
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What's In The Secret Tunnel Found Under This Ancient Pyramid?
The Aztecs came to Mesoamerica, now Mexico, in the early 13th century, probably hunter-gatherers from a northern tribe — and discovered the Pyramid of the Moon.
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The Surprising Age Of The Youngest Soldier In World War I
World War I raged on from 1914-1918. Nearly 60% of soldiers who fought in it died and it's still considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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How Did Brutus Die?
Most remember ancient Roman general Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus — better known as Brutus — for who he killed. "Et Tu, Brute" being shorthand for deception.
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What Is A Regnal Name And Why Do Monarchs Use Them?
Monarchs have the option to choose a regnal name that is different from their birth name during their reign.
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This Was The First Avicii Song Released Posthumously
His family wanted to share Avicii's final songs with the world; they felt confident the musician would want it to be heard by his fans.
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The Tragic Death Of Aaron Burr's First Wife
The Burrs seemed to be an unlikely pair with Theodosia being 10 years older than Aaron Burr. Sadly, they would not live out their whole lives together.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Sister
Oscar Wilde's life was punctuated by tragedies, beginning with the death of his 10-year-old sister, Isola, who served as a muse for him the rest of his life.
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The Odd Reason Woodrow Wilson Kept A Flock Of Sheep On The White House Lawn
Wilson's friend Dr. Cary T. Grayson bought 12 sheep and four lambs from a farm on behalf of the president; the flock would eventually grow to number 48.
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When A Town In France Was Poisoned By Bread
What could cause hundreds of people in a village in the South of France to suffer from an illness that caused violent hallucinations and led to four deaths?
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Who Listens To The Pope's Confession?
Confession is one of the most important sacraments in the Catholic faith. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a way for the faithful to be absolved of past sins.
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