It's harder than ever to know if the pictures we see are real. Here's the story of an old picture of a 5,000 pound manta ray, and the confusion that followed.
Read MoreEver since the first televised presidential debate was broadcast in 1960, debates have served up juicy, hilarious, outrageous, and downright bizarre moments.
Read MoreIt's impossible to know for certain what might happen if the saber-toothed tiger still lived. But based on what we know, here's what humans might face.
Read MoreNot everyone was aware of the sheer magnitude that a nuclear bomb could prove. In 1961, one North Carolina region nearly experienced just such an incident.
Read MoreCriminals are handed down longterm sentences to ensure they are not released as a threat to society. Here are the longest prison sentences ever served.
Read MoreA 500-year-old letter written in code by Charles V was cracked by French scientists. It revealed that he was paranoid about being assassinated.
Read MoreMussolini is remembered as a fascist leader who allied with Hitler during World War II. But what was his relationship with Italian King Victor Emmanuel III?
Read MoreA gravestone's epitaph can tell a lot about the person interred there. Some even show the decedent's sense of humor. Such is the case at Key West Cemetery.
Read MoreA great mind in the field of astrology and the namesake of a telescope, Edwin Hubble did not receive the prize he deserved from the Nobel Committee. Here's why.
Read MoreThe first decade of the 2000s, in particular, gave us some of the most recognizable faces of the Olympic Games, many of whom have moved on to further pursuits.
Read MoreWhen "The Color Purple," was adapted into a film, the reviews were astounding, and it received 11 Oscar nominations. It lost all of them, and here's who won.
Read MoreThe recent discovery of a shipwreck that appears frozen in time located in Norway's Lake Mjøsa leads scientists on a whole new path of underwater discovery.
Read MoreThese days, commercial beekeeping helps keep up the food supply, but Florida is still feeling the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian on the bee population.
Read MoreResearchers believe animals are extremely sensitive to their owners' emotions and physical issues and are able to tell when something is wrong.
Read MoreEveryone knows Smash Mouth's smash hit "All Star," but what happened to the band after the song achieved widespread success? There were some ups and downs.
Read MoreJimi Hendrix was at the top of his career when he suddenly died. This was the final song the guitar legend recorded before his death.
Read MoreThe Royal College of Surgeons was home to the first fully complete fossil of the extinct ocean-dwelling species, but the specimen was presumably lost forever.
Read MoreTiger Woods has the distinction of hitting a hole-in-one at a very young age, the story of which feeds into his legend as a golfer destined for greatness.
Read MoreThe ancient Egyptians are remembered for their elaborate rituals, beautiful temples, and robust religion. One such title was the Iri, who had an unlikely job.
Read MoreScientists have known smog to have negative health impacts for centuries, yet they continue to occur. Here are some of the deadliest smogs in history.
Read MoreLyme disease isn't incredibly common, but it can have significant impact on a patient -- sometimes extremely long-term impact -- that's little understood.
Read MoreThe tragic 1997 death of comedy legend Chris Farley didn't surprise those who knew him well and had watched his struggles with drugs and alcohol.
Read MoreAs people's bodies decompose, so does their DNA, but just how long does the molecule actually survive? Well, it's complicated. Where does the molecule begin?
Read MoreMusic legend Johnny Cash may be best remembered for his marriage to June Carter, but his earlier union with Vivian Liberto made headlines for different reasons.
Read MoreSome people are born with certain biological abilities that they can capitalize on to amuse themselves or their friends -- perhaps being double-jointed.
Read MoreBrazilian soccer player Pelé's talents were so formidable, opponents were sometimes drawn to desperate measures to try to keep his team from winning.
Read MoreThe romance between costars Mabel Haney and Larry Fine of "The Three Stooges" was a great love that knew no bounds and transcended all obstacles.
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