JFK's Unexpected Source Of Advice During The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation. In seeking help, former President John. F. Kennedy reached out to this unlikely source.
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Why Krishna's Skin Is Portrayed Blue Or Black In Art
A thoughtful, and thought-provoking, work of art leaves no detail without meaning, from the arrangement of objects within the frame to the colors used.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Johnny Depp
During Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard, the private actor opened up about his life. This is the tragic real-life story of Johnny Depp.
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Here's Who Inherited Bobby Fischer's Money After He Died
Bobby Fischer undoubtedly put American chess on the map, possibly at a time when he was needed the most. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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What It Would Really Mean If Roe V. Wade Is Overturned
After 50 years of federally legal abortion rights, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the law. What it would really mean if Roe v Wade is overturned?
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This Is How Redd Foxx Really Got His Name
Redd Foxx wasn't his birth name, but that didn't really matter. What did matter was his persistence, his commitment to his craft, and his boundless talent.
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Why This Historic Hawaiian Landmark Is Still Abandoned Today
Fashions come and fashions go, whether they're clothing, or foods, or even vehicles. Vacation destinations can fall into that category, too .
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Here's The Book That Influenced How The Doors Named Their Band
When Jim Morrison agreed to join Ray Manzarek in his band, he also suggested a new name. Here's the book that influenced how The Doors named their band.
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How One Woman's Rare Sense Of Smell Helps Diagnose A Serious Medical Condition
One woman, Joy Milne, has a rare sense of smell that allows her to smell a serious disease on a person before they even know they have it. Here's her story.
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Inside Dolly Parton's Relationship With Naomi Judd
It's a given that the performing arts, whether stage, screen, or music, is a competitive business. Nevertheless, friendships do form, and endure.
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Ric Parnell's Father Was An Accomplished Drummer In His Own Right
Ric Parnell's father was Jack Parnell, a jazz drummer and bandleader well-known for being a highly-touted big band drummer with a respected career.
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What Was The Last Movie Greta Garbo Starred In?
Greta Garbo was one of Hollywood's shining stars in the early 1900s before she left the world of acting. This was the final movie she ever starred in.
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How The War Between Sparta And Athens Led To The End Of Greece's Golden Age
The ancient Greek world is filled with battles and wars spanning many years. However, it was one long and bloody war that ended the golden age of Greece.
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What We Know About Charles Darwin's Mental Health
Charles Darwin is the father of the Theory of Evolution, and one of the world's most famous scientific minds. But he also struggled with his mental health.
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The Story About Elvis' Jumpsuits & Why He Wore Them
Some performers, especially musicians, don't much care what they wear on stage. Others care -- a lot -- and want a wardrobe you can't just get off the rack.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Lost All Their Money
While many may believe that once you become rich you will remain that way, there are many famous figures throughout history who have lost all their money.
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How Charles Darwin Could Help Shape The Future Of Mars
Naturalist Charles Darwin, who is behind the theory of natural selection, came up with many of his evolutionary ideas on a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
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15 Things You Might Not Know About The Kentucky Derby
You don't have to be a horse person to love the Kentucky Derby. Here are a few things you might not know about this century and a half-old American tradition.
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Do Any Original Manuscripts Of The Bible Still Exist?
Like the children's party game of Telephone, the books of the Bible have been copied and re-copied over centuries. Do the originals still exist anywhere?
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Here's How Many Nuclear Weapons The United States Owns
Nuclear weapons are among the most dangerous weapons in the world, and played a huge role in the Cold War. Here's how many nuclear weapons the U.S. has.
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Spinal Tap's Ric Parnell Was A Member Of Another Legendary Rock Band In The Early 1970s
Numerous movies have been made featuring actors playing musicians -- actors who barely know how to hold an instrument. "This Is Spinal Tap" was different.
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Has A Supreme Court Draft Ever Been Leaked Before?
A rare U.S. Supreme Court draft was leaked ahead of a possible landmark decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. But has a similar draft ever been leaked before?
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What Were The Sentences For Timothy McVeigh's OKC Bombing Accomplices?
In 1995, at approximately 9:02 a.m., an explosion shook the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City thanks to Timothy McVeigh and his accomplices.
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The Powerful Executive And His Alleged Affair With Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is one of Hollywood's most well-known Hollywood stars, though some attribute her success to an alleged affair with an executive.
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How Hollywood Really Got Its Start
Show business is, first and foremost, a business -- a way to make a profit, sometimes spectacularly. Hollywood's entertainment roots are a prime example.
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The Sad Truth About Franklin And Eleanor Roosevelt's Marriage
While Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were married for 40 years and had a strong partnership in political matters, their marriage was anything but.
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The Disturbing Relationship Between DC Sniper John Allen Muhammad And Lee Boyd Malvo
Lee Boyd Malvo and John Allen Muhammad, who were dubbed the Beltway Snipers, were arrested in 2002. Here's what their relationship was like.
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