Patti LaBelle: From Childhood To The Godmother Of Soul
Patti LaBelle doesn't just sing — she owns the stage. She's also an author and a phenomenal cook. Here is her journey from childhood to the Godmother of Soul.
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The Unexpected Fruit That Is Used To Create Stabbing Sound Effects
Violence in dramatic presentations on film and TV doesn't actually involve real weapons, real fisticuffs, real damage -- at least, we hope not. But the sound?
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Where Does The Myth Of Storks Delivering Babies Come From?
The idea that a long-beaked bird is the source of human newborns is a quaint story that may or may not still get traction today, but where did it originate?
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Ernest Hemingway Made An Odd Request After Ava Gardner Swam In His Pool
When actress Ava Gardner swam naked in Ernest Hemingway's pool, Hemingway asked for the water not to be emptied. Here's the story of their friendship.
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The Lethal History Of The World's Deepest Cave, Veryovkina Cave
Although scaling mountains might get more media coverage and more readily capture public attention, going deep underground has its own charms -- and dangers.
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The True Story Of A Chemist With The Bizarre Habit Of Tasting Chemicals He Worked With
A chemist named Carl Wilhelm Scheele had a bizarre habit of tasting the chemicals he worked with, and the result wasn't always pretty.
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What Is The World's Rarest Stamp?
What is the most unusual postage stamp out there? Laypeople and philatelists alike will be interested to know about the rarest stamp in existence.
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Where Interview With The Vampire Author Anne Rice Is Buried
Writer Anne Rice is best known for "Interview with the Vampire." Learn more about the final resting place of the beloved bestselling author.
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Famous Athletes Who Played Through Serious Injuries
While most athletes play with some sort of injury, there are some performances that are defining, such as these 12, who pushed through their pain to compete.
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The Twisted History Of The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution was one of humanity's most formative eras, but it wasn't all roses. Here's a look at the twisted history of the Scientific Revolution.
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How John Wayne Gacy Inspired At Least One Murder
It could be argued that the present day's easy access to all manner of information, both positive and not, has created opportunities for copycat crimes.
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A Complete Timeline Of Ticketmaster's Rise To Power
How did a ticketing system designed to make our lives more convenient become a financial burden? Here is a complete timeline of Ticketmaster's rise to power.
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How Murderer Lawrence Brewer Ended Death Row Meal Requests For The State Of Texas
Last death row meal requests ended in the state of Texas in 2011.
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Why The Paranormal Legend Of Mel's Hole Just Won't Die
Some legends fascinate in a way that never ends, same as some human dreams never fade. Here's why the paranormal legend of Mel's Hole just won't die.
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Meet Georgia Gilmore: The Cook Who Fed The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is filled with memorable names. But one name you might not have heard of is Georgia Gilmore,
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Where Did Ice Sculpting Originate?
The practice of ice-sculpting has an interesting past. Learn more about the history of the culinary version, as well as outdoor creations in colder climates.
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The Bizarre True Story About The First Time Brian Wilson Met Elvis Presley
They say you should never meet your heroes. But when Brian Wilson met Elvis Presley, he learned the lesson the hard way. Learn more about the cringey encounter.
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The True Story Of The Man Who Died After A 19-Hour World Of Warcraft Session
Fans of immersive games like "World of Warcraft" are known to play for hours at a time. Here is how one gaming marathon resulted in the death of one fan.
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Inside The 2006 Suspected Gang-Related Murder Of Mexican Singer Valentin Elizalde
Valentin Elizalde, 27, was a rising star in the Mexican music scene when he was shot and killed in November 2006. Here's what officials believe happened.
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The Brutal Crime Of The Youngest Murderers In British History Shocked The Nation
In what could be described as one of the most disturbing juvenile crimes of the 20th century, two 10-year-old boys from England viciously murdered a 2-year-old.
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The Rare Disease That Turns Your Bones Black
A rare disease can turn the bones in your body black, though luckily it's not life threatening. This is the disease that turns your bones black.
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How Ronnie Van Zant And Neil Young's Feud Led To An Iconic Classic Rock Song
Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young famously feuded in the lyrics of their songs. But how deep was their musical rivalry, really?
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The Similarities Between Alex Smith And Joe Theismann's Gruesome Injuries Are Like A Twilight Zone Episode
The devastating injuries to Washington quarterbacks Alex Smith and Joe Theismann share a plethora of eerie and unsettling similarities.
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The 12 Democratic Women Who Served With Nancy Pelosi Her First Year In Congress
When Nancy Pelosi announced she was stepping down from Democratic leadership, she mentioned 12 women. Here's an overview of these women's congressional careers.
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The Controversial Abraham Lincoln Letter That Appears In War Epic Saving Private Ryan
Abraham Lincoln is among the most admired and significant leaders in U.S. history, and one of his letters appeared in "Saving Private Ryan." But was it his?
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The Most Bizarre Crimes That Happened In 2022
The year 2022 is nearly over, and it's time to take a look at the bizarre crimes that people tried to get away with and completely failed.
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The American Physician Who Died Trying To Prove That Mosquitos Transmitted Yellow Fever
During the Spanish-American war, countless American soldiers lay shaking and sweating in their sick beds, taken down not by enemy bullets but by a deadly virus.
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