Marilyn Monroe's Eye-Opening Reason For Turning Down Breakfast At Tiffany's
Released in 1961, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a beloved rom-com that continues to dazzle audiences. So why did Marilyn Monroe turn down a role in the film?
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The Messed Up History Of The Bird Flu Outbreak Of 2014
Influenza in human beings is bad enough -- in some circumstances it can result in death. It's equally as serious when it infects bird populations.
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What Happened To The Brother Of Dan And Ron Lafferty From Hulu's Under The Banner Of Heaven?
Following the release of "Under the Banner of Heaven," the public has been shocked and horrified by the 1984 double homicide of Brenda and Erica Lafferty.
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Whatever Happened To Alan Dershowitz From The OJ Simpson Case?
You might know lawyer Alan Dershowitz as former U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyer, but he actually has a lengthy history in the legal field.
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The Truth About The Swedish King Who Ate Himself To Death
The common wisdom is that there can be too much of a good thing. Oscar Wilde said that nothing succeeds like excess. But fatal results? From dinner?
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The Tragic Life Of The Beatles' Little-Known Original Bassist, Stuart Sutcliffe
Stuart Sutcliffe's time with the Beatles as their original bassist was brief, but he had a huge impact on the band during their early years.
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The Relationship Between Jesus And John The Baptist Explained
Jesus of Nazareth and John the Baptist are two of the important figures from the New Testament. Let's take a look at what their relationship was like.
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A Successful Eye Transplant Has Never Been Performed. Here's Why
All manner of human body parts are subject to transplantation, from hearts to livers, hands to faces. One item has so far defied success: the eye.
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The Unusual Origin Of Free Public Bathrooms In The US
There's no escaping the fact that human beings have to use the restroom from time to time. So why are public restrooms free in the U.S.? Let's take a look.
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The True Inspiration Behind Willie Nelson's Shotgun Willie
Singer-songwriter Willie Nelson might have a song and album titled "Shotgun Willie," but it's also his nickname, too. So what's the story behind the moniker?
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The Mysteries Of Chauvet Cave
Chauvet Cave is home to perhaps the most fabulous prehistoric cave art in the world. It also holds many mysteries about who created the work and why.
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What It Was Really Like To See The Wizard Of Oz In 1939
"The Wizard of Oz" has become a classic, loved by millions since it first touched the screen in 1939. Here's what is was like to see it when it opened.
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The Biggest Differences Between Nuclear Energy And Atomic Energy
Depending on who you talk to, atomic and nuclear energies are either the hope for future energy production or the death knell for the planet.
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Veronica Lake's Death Was More Tragic Than You Thought
Veronica Lake had a sudden and stellar career in the Hollywood film industry of the 1940s. By the end of the decade, that career was essentially finished.
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Biggest Controversies Surrounding The Razzies
The Golden Raspberry Awards, or the Razzies, award the worst performances in movies, but they've sparked some of the biggest controversies as well. Here's how.
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The Beatles Song Cover That Netted Earth, Wind & Fire A Grammy
A song is written, released, becomes a hit. Other artists embrace the composition, make it their own, and sometimes, have significant, separate success.
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How A Formula 1 Driver Was So Successful That He Nearly Bankrupted His Team
The members of the formula racing team Lotus F1 found themselves in an unusual position when one of their drivers nearly rendered them bankrupt.
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The Only Meeting Between Coretta Scott King And Malcolm X
Malcolm X and Coretta Scott King met exactly once. That meeting took place in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 during a campaign for voting rights. Here's what happened.
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How Did People Clean Themselves Before The Invention Of Soap?
"Pig Pen" might have been in Charlie Brown's circle of acquaintances, but nobody really wants to encounter someone who doesn't regularly use soap and water.
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The Scary Truth Behind The Kidnapping Of Cal Ripken Jr.'s Mother
No last name has a bigger association with the Baltimore Orioles than Ripken. Here's the scary truth behind the kidnappings of Cal Ripken Jr.'s mother.
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Joan Rivers' Own Show Got Her Banned From The Tonight Show
The history of show business is full of tales of one successful artist helping a newbie get a foot up in the industry. Then there are the tales of petty spite.
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Who Were The Accomplices To Dan And Ron Lafferty?
The brutal murders committed by the Lafferty brothers shocked the world. Making it worse, they were not alone in what they inflicted on their victims.
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What Is A Centibillionaire And How Many Are There?
A "centibillionaire" is an individual whose net worth is greater than $100 billion. Let's take a look at the handful of people in the centibillionaire club.
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The Untold Truth Of The World's First Person Executed By Electric Chair
A man named William Kemmler became the first person in the world to be killed with the electric chair in the late 19th century. This is his untold truth.
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The Disturbing Childhood Of Dan And Ron Lafferty From Hulu's Under The Banner Of Heaven
Ron and Dan Lafferty grew up in a religious household with a strict father.
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The Surprising Origin Of Chinese Checkers
Chinese checkers has been around for a long time with many variations now existing. But, this ubiquitous game has a unique origin story that might shock you.
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Inside The Complicated Relationship Between Ramesh Balwani And Elizabeth Holmes From The Dropout
Elizabeth Holmes committed what proved to be the biggest case of fraud in Silicon Valley. But her boyfriend, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, might have played a part.
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