The History Of The Oldest Surviving Geological Map Of The Ancient World
The Turin Papyrus Map dates back to the reign of Ramses IV and is the oldest geological map of its kind. Here's the history of this ancient artifact.
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The Truth Behind The Tiny Piece Of Art Left On The Moon
Even though science and art seem very different undertakings, sometimes they work together. Here's the truth behind the tiny piece of art left on the moon.
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The Truth About Titanic Survivor Eva Hart
Eva Hart was 7 years old when she survived the Titanic's sinking in 1912.
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How Fans Got Led Zeppelin Banned From Boston
Led Zeppelin are surrounded by rumors of legendary rock 'n' roll antics. Sometimes the craziest ones are true, like the reason they were banned from Boston.
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This Move Could Cause Putin To End The War In Ukraine
According to Putin's former chief economic adviser, this move could cause Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
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How Gary Busey's Bizarre Wrestling Stunt Got Him Banned From Howard Stern's TV Show
Gary Busey is known for his bizarre, eccentric antics, but a bizarre wrestling stunt once got him banned from the Howard Stern Show. Here's what happened.
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The Mystery Behind Led Zeppelin's Hotel Robbery
Led Zeppelin have legendary status when it comes to rock 'n' roll antics. But one hazy morning, the band woke up to find over $200,000 mysteriously missing.
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What The Lincoln Memorial Dedication Ceremony Was Really Like
The Lincoln Memorial was first dedicated in 1922, with several famous attendees. Famously, however, one Black speaker was segregated from the rest.
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This Is How Toto Got Its Name
The band Toto has some hit songs from the 1980s that continue to be played regularly on classic rock radio stations. This is how the band got its name.
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The Unusual-Looking Spider Named After David Bowie
A species of spider is named after David Bowie, in honor of the late musician and his impactful legacy. Here's the story behind the strange spider.
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Strange Things That Happened On Disney Movie Sets
From Walt Disney's earliest days as a struggling animator in Kansas to the multimedia giant of today, Disney has had its fair share of ups and downs.
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The Hobo Code Of Ethics Explained
People called hobos may have had no homes, but they still had rules to live by. Here is the hobo code of ethics explained.
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How Salvador Dali Came To Design A Candy Wrapper
Salvador Dali is one of the most recognizable names in the surrealism art movement. But, as well as painting Dali collaborated in the world of candy making.
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The Weird Story Behind The Couple That Inspired The American Gothic Painting
Artist Grant Wood painted the famous "American Gothic" painting, depicting two Iowan farmers. Here's the story behind the painting.
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How A Snowplow Changed NFL Rules Forever
The NFL has a long list of rules for what is permissible in a game. However, one rule involves a snowplow due to the fact it changed the course of a game.
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What Really Happened During Princess Anne's Attempted Kidnapping?
Princess Anne was once the target of a kidnapping attempt outside Buckingham Palace, which resulted in several people wounded, and her eventual escape.
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What Marilyn Monroe's Last Movie Was Like Before She Died
Just like everything else associated with Marilyn Monroe, her final film remains obscured by mystery. Here's what it was like to film "Something's Got to Give"
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How Pima County Jane Doe Was Identified After 3 Decades
A woman found murdered outside Tuscon in 1981 took three decades to identify. Here's how investigators finally figured out who Pima County Jane Doe was.
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Why George Takei's Twilight Zone Episode Was Once Withheld From Syndication
The only episode of "The Twilight Zone" to only air once starred George Takei, and was pulled from syndication for its controversial nature.
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The Legend Of Amleth Explained
Filmmaker Robert Eggers is back at it with a take on the Scandinavian legend that inspired Shakespeare's "Hamlet." This is the legend of Amleth explained.
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The Bizarre True Story Of How A Dead Jockey Won A Horse Race
In 1923, a jockey named Frank Hayes died in the middle of a horse race that he ended up winning.
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People Who Were Banned From The Academy Of Motion Pictures
The Academy of Motion Pictures has kicked people out, but it takes a lot. It's only recently become a worry for those who might have something to worry about.
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The Hollywood Legend Whose Age Is Still A Mystery
Once upon a time, it was considered bad manners to ask someone how old they are. Besides, 100 years ago, the answer could be a little on the fuzzy side.
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How A Faraday Cage Works
Electricity is one of the building blocks of modern society, touching every aspect of life. One of the scientists who plumbed its secrets was Michael Faraday.
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The Mystery Of The Taos Hum Of New Mexico
Picking up good vibrations is all very well and good, and maybe you like to hum that or another tune. But what if the hum you're hearing doesn't have a source?
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The Unsurprising Origin Of The Word Husband
History tells us that love and marriage may or may not go together like a horse and carriage. For that matter, what do husbands and wives have to do with it?
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What Are Lichtenberg Figures?
As advanced as technology seems these days, the plain fact is that there are still mysteries in the natural world -- and some of them can be fatal.
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