More People Die Each Day Waiting For Organ Donations Than You Think
It's no secret that organ donations are important, but it's most important than you think. Here's how many people die each day waiting for organ donations.
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What Happened To The People Who Murdered Matthew Shepard?
The murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998 has been a tragic catalyst for legislation protecting the LGBTQ community. What became of those convicted of killing him?
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The True Story Of Ed McMahon's WWII Military Service
Ed McMahon may have spent decades playing second fiddle to Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show," but by no standard was he a second-tier entertainer.
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Has Anyone Been Struck By Space Debris?
Humans started sending things into space in 1957, and those things eventually come back down, but has anyone been struck by space debris?
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How A 2,000-Year-Old Altar For A Teenage Girl Was Discovered Under The Streets Of Rome
A 2,000 year-old altar for a teenage girl was discovered from ancient Rome. Here's how it was found by archaeologists, and what it was used for.
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The Story Behind The Only Woman Officially Drafted By The NBA
She's sometimes called the "Queen of Basketball," but that doesn't mean she's received the same recognition as male champs like LeBron James or Kobe Bryant.
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The Stolen Money That Became A Windfall For Joel Osteen's Plumber
It's said that virtue is its own reward -- that feeling you get from having done the right thing. Of course, a monetary reward is also a pretty good reward.
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Where Do Scientists Say Is Probably The Coldest Spot In Our Solar System?
The coldest spot in our Solar System, surprisingly, isn't on one of the planets but in a faraway body called the Oort Cloud, as cold as minus 450 Fahrenheit.
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The Truth About Actual Awarded Damages In A Civil Lawsuit
When someone sues for millions, they may be awarded money — but it might not be anywhere near how much they sought. Why is that?
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Why Fascists Once Tried To Ban Pasta In Italy
Imagine trying to ban popcorn at the movies. Hot dogs at the ballpark. Worse? Trying to get an entire country to dump its culinary foundation: Italy, and pasta.
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The Oldest Recorded Drum In History Is Over 7500 Years Old
Drums are a staple of any musical group, and one of the oldest instruments in existence. The oldest drum in recorded history is over 7,500 years old.
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Bleeding In Space Is Even Scarier Than We Thought
If our recent calculations are correct, there's really only one thing an aspiring space cadet is almost guaranteed to see: blood. Here's why.
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Inside The Eerie Abandoned Underground Soviet City Under Tbilisi
The threat of nuclear war was the catalyst for the building of vast underground bunkers, including the eerie abandoned underground Soviet city under Tbilisi.
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The Most Endangered Lakes In America
Impacted by climate change, many of America's lakes are heavily polluted, and with no solution in sight, they are in danger of disappearing forever.
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How Iggy Pop Got His Name
Here's the story of how a teenage musician named James Newell Osterberg Jr. got the now-legendary stage name of Iggy Pop.
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12 Biggest Pride Parades In The World
From a tradition that began in 1969, to one of the most important global events. Where are the biggest Pride parades this year?
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Do Living US Presidents Actually Get Along?
Being president of the United States is a unique position, with few people who have lived the role. Do those former presidents consult, or even get along?
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Here's What William Henry Harrison Did During His Month As President
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was elected in 1840 along with vice-presidential candidate John Tyler. Here's what he did.
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Whatever Happened To The Suitcase Killer Melanie McGuire's Two Children?
The Suitcase Killer Melania McGuire is known for putting her husband's dismembered body inside three suitcases. Here's what happened to the Suitcase Killer.
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Thumbscrew Torture Is Actually Worse Than It Sounds
Thumbscrew torture was used throughout the centuries to elicit confessions from the accused. It wouldn't kill you, but it's actually worse than it sounds.
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Here's What Would Happen If Leap Years Weren't A Thing
Some argue that time is just an artificial construct. Others say it's the fourth dimension. The question becomes, how do we measure its passage -- accurately?
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The 10-Year-Old Boy That Got Apollo 11 Back To Earth Safely
The successful Apollo 11 moon mission would not have been possible without the help of a 10-year-old boy, who. helped the astronauts return safely to Earth.
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Is It Really Possible To Clone Dinosaurs?
It's unlikely you'll be seeing any live dinosaurs anytime soon. Here are some of the reasons why, and some tantalizing solutions the future may hold.
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Why Are Goats Synonymous With Satan?
Goats are having a moment in the U.S. as they are regarded as cute, playful creatures, so why for centuries have they been synonymous with Satan?
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The Truth About Johnny Depp's Relationship With Paul McCartney
Towards the end of the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp defamation trial, it seemed like former Beatles frontman Paul McCartney signaled his support for Depp -- but why?
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The Controversial Restoration Of The Snake Goddess Of Minoan Greece
Who doesn't love a good archaeology story? The thrill of discovery, piecing together our past, perhaps shedding insight into our present. Or, making stuff up.
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How The Baton Rouge Serial Killer Was Taken Down By A Victim's Fingernails
Known as the Baton Rouge killer, Derrick Todd Lee is thought to have killed at least seven women between 1998 and 2003. Here's how he was taken down.
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