The Medical Reason Male Astronauts Can Stay In Space Longer Than Females
Increasingly, society strives to level the playing professional playing field for women in a variety of fields. NASA still has some gender-based standards.
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What Happened To June Gibbons After The Death Of Her Twin Sister?
Many eerie stories about twins exist in the world. But, none can be much stranger than that of the Gibbons twins, one of whom died and left the other behind.
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Caught Red-Handed?
The term "caught red-handed" has been in common parlance for quite a while. The phrase's origins, though, may have a very bloody and nefarious history.
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The Puzzling Object That Emerged On Daytona Beach
In December 2022, a mysterious object surfaced in Daytona Beach, Florida, following two powerful hurricanes that swept through the region. Here's the story.
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What Happened To The Teletubbies?
Icons of 1990s childhood, the Teletubbies walked as awkwardly as little kids and spoke an indecipherable language. So what happened to them?
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The Disturbing Case Of The Man Who Woke Up During His Autopsy
The case of the man who woke up during his autopsy is disturbing, but what's more creepy is that there are many accounts of people "waking up" from the dead.
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How Ancient Persians Used Trees To Execute Criminals
Ancient people were pretty creative with methods of punishment and torture. Here's how ancient Persians used trees to execute criminals
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The History Of Walking Explained
A number of physical advantages distinguish human beings from much of the animal kingdom, including opposable thumbs, brain size, and walking on two feet.
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Did Marilyn Monroe Have Any Children?
Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous names — and faces — of all time. Did she have any children?
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What Does A Necklace Found At An English Burial Site Tell Us About Ancient Women In Power?
An old necklace offers insight into the Anglo-Saxon era of English history and particularly what life was like for powerful women who lived in that time period.
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The Tragic 1996 Death Of Jack Nance
On December 29, 1996, cult actor Jack Nance got into a fight. The next day, he was dead. Police called it a homicide, but the culprit was never found.
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Inside Elton John's Friendship With Stevie Wonder
There are few musicians in the world who have matched the success of Elton John. But one performer who has enjoyed comparable success is Stevie Wonder.
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The Conversation Jay-Z Had With Biggie Smalls Right Before His Murder
We have those moments in life that don't seem particularly precious at the time -- just another conversation -- that take on greater import in hindsight.
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How Japanese Nurse Ayumi Kuboki Slowly Murdered Some Of Her Patients
Japanese Nurse Ayumi Kuboki slowly murdered some of her patients for an unexpected reason. Here's how she did it.
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Why Joe Dimaggio Said He 'Didn't Care' If He Ever Went To Yankees Stadium Again
Joe DiMaggio was, and remains, a legendary player for the New York Yankees, but even a highly esteemed legend can have his negative moments.
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How Bank Robber Emmett Dalton Went From An Outlaw To A Hollywood Actor
The life of Emmett Dalton took him deep into Indian Territory, where he first began to run afoul of the law. Eventually, he was a Hollywood actor.
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Inside Sinbad's Life And Career In Hollywood
Most know Sinbad for his standing in the comedy world, but the path there has been far from simple. Here's a look inside Sinbad's life and career in Hollywood.
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The Best Science Podcasts Of 2022
Science podcasts allow listeners to hear about research directly from the scientists themselves. These are some of the most noteworthy podcasts of 2022.
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The Best History Podcasts Of 2022
Luckily for people interested in history today, there is a plethora of options available when it comes to uncovering the past, including a variety of podcasts.
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Some Think That Tetherball Has A Disturbing Origin Dating Back To The 9th Century
Many might remember the tall vertical pole that stood off the side of childhood playgrounds for tetherball. And some think it has a disturbing origin.
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New Vladimir Putin Health Rumors Fueled By His Recent Actions
Health rumors about Vladimir Putin have been swirling around for the last year or so, and have been fueled again by his recent actions.
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The Real Reason The Tasmanian Tiger Went Extinct
At one time the Tasmanian tiger — the world's largest marsupial carnivore and cousin of the Tasmanian Devil— roamed Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Tasmania.
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How A Serial Killer Investigation In Iowa Turned Into A Family Feud
On an unassuming property in Fremont County, Iowa, Lucy Studey claims there are dozens of bodies buried. Here is how the investigation led to a family feud.
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The Time Pamela Anderson Got Someone Selected For The Pro Bowl
It's a common observation in the business world that it's not what you know, it's who you know that makes for success, and the maxim might apply in sports, too.
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This Welsh Christmas Tradition Is Truly Chilling
Alert readers know that Christmas isn't the only holiday festival this time of year, nor are its traditions the only cultural celebrations around the globe.
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Cannibal Issei Sagawa Escaped Punishment And Became A Well-Known Author
Issei Sagawa, dubbed the Kobe Cannibal, evaded justice despite the brutal crime he committed.
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Yankee Pitcher Jim Abbott's Iconic 1989 No-Hitter Game
Jim Abbott remains memorable for two reasons. The first is that he was born without a right hand. The second is that, in 1993, he threw a no-hitter.
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