Here's Who Inherited Yul Brynner's Money After He Died
Yul Brynner had a remarkable Broadway career for decades in "The King and I." He also pursued film work successfully. It all added up to a significant estate.
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Who Invented The Aquarium?
The aquarium, a structure for people fascinated by aquatic life, has its place in homes and waiting rooms worldwide, thanks to a French marine biologist.
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Ancient Greece Might Have Been More Colorful Than You Think
Perhaps the most common conception of the art of ancient civilizations -- Greeks, Romans -- is of unadorned, stark marble. Research now contradicts that idea.
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The Duties Of A Plague Bearer Were As Gross As You Thought
The bubonic plague wreaked havoc on human society, devastating populations in Asia and Europe. London was hard-hit, with tens of thousands dead.
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The Silent Film Origin Of The Phrase Cut To The Chase
The movies have provided a wide range of expressions and idioms that have transitioned from the pages of scripts and camera lenses into everyday life.
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The Bloodiest Mutiny In British Naval History
Think "British Navy" and "mutiny" and "The Bounty" tags along, too. But the mutiny against Captain Bligh wasn't as awful as what happened on the Hermione.
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The Weird Story Of A Playboy Bunny Who Became A Cop And Then Committed Murder
Compared to Laurie Bembenek, most of us have adult lives as dull as dishwater. Here's the weird story of a Playboy Bunny who became a cop and committed murder.
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What To Do If You're Attacked By A Shark
Many species of shark are apex predators, traversing their domain and eating what they will. Suppose one decides to have you for dinner -- what then?
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The Scientific Reason Car Spoilers Were Invented
Spoiler alert: not all "spoilers" are of the pop-culture kind. For decades, the auto industry has been putting them on cars. Here's why they were invented.
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The Untold Truth Of Gilbert Gottfried
The recent death of comedian Gilbert Gottfried has sparked mourning across the American entertainment landscape. This is the untold truth of Gilbert Gottfried.
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The Truth About Rita Hayworth's Relationship With Orson Welles
There have been numerous pairings of Hollywood royalty over the years -- Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, but also Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Liz Sheridan
Perhaps best known for her role on the sitcom "Seinfeld," Liz Sheridan had a long career as a dancer and singer as well as an actress of stage and screen.
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Behind The Executions That Took Place At What Is Now England's Marble Arch
Located near Hyde Park, England's Marble Arch is a major landmark that draws in visitors and locals alike. But there's a dark history behind it.
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The Truth About The First Successful Monkeynauts From The US
The Muppets' "Pigs in Space" aside, before humans ventured into outer space, we sent up various animals to test whether space flight was survivable for humans.
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Inside The World Series Of Beer Pong
Beer pong has long been the sport of frat houses and unsupervised high school parties. Enter the World Series of Beer Pong, the top echelon for contenders.
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The Disturbing Story Of Emperor Frederick II's Language Experiment
We are born with the capacity to learn, but we learn from other people. Or do we? King Frederick II's disturbing language experiment sought to find out.
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The Tragic Story Of WWE Star Chris Benoit
Prior to the murder-suicide that also took the lives of his wife and son, WWE's Chris Benoit endured other challenges in what was oftentimes a troubled life.
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What The First Earth Day In 1970 Was Like
Certainly there's plenty of emotion wrapped around issues of protecting the environment and ecology, but Earth Day's roots are firmly planted in science.
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What Were Passover Celebrations In Nazi Germany Like?
Passover, one of the most important Jewish feasts, includes ancient symbols, rituals, and specific foods. How could it be celebrated during the Holocaust?
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How A Cop's Undercover Assignment Cost Scotland Yard A Hefty Sum
Undercover police work has been a thing for a couple of centuries, ever since French criminal-turned-informant Eugène François Vidocq started the practice.
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Why Victorian Factories Were So Deadly
Factories were a deadly way of life in the Victorian era. And that was just one of the hardships facing workers.
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How Harry Houdini Called Fraud On Spiritualism
The name and reputation of Harry Houdini still defines a kind of stagecraft and performance. He certainly knew a convincing trick when he saw one.
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The Incredible Story Of A Passover Celebration In A Nazi Concentration Camp
In the waning years of World War II, Jewish prisoners managed to hold their own Seder in secret. It was an inspiring act of resistance and bravery.
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Who Really Wrote The Happy Birthday Song?
It's often observed that modern American society has so much going on, media-wise, that we lack common ground. One shared reference? "The Birthday Song."
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How The Rwandan Genocide Influenced Its Easter Celebrations
Easter is celebrated every year by members of the Christian faith in all corners of the world, including those in the African nation of Rwanda
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How Waffle House Became The Barometer For FEMA Disaster Relief
Some people claim their bodies can predict weather -- maybe a knee starts to ache before it rains. Are Waffle Houses predictors of storm severity?
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The Strange History Of The US Conscience Fund
Most people would agree there's such a thing as right and wrong. Doing the wrong thing sometimes spurs an emotional reaction to make it right somehow.
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