Just when scholars think they've nailed down an historical narrative, new discoveries come along that can upend long-held and cherished beliefs about the past.
Read MoreFamous in Greek mythology for slaying Medusa, Perseus led an adventure-filled, and honest, life. Here's a look at some fascinating facts about Perseus.
Read MoreKnown for his political commentary, comedian Bill Maher has been in show business for over 40 years. Here's a look at some of his facts and controversies.
Read MoreThe FBI estimates serial killers are responsible for less than 1% of the murders committed in any given year in the United States. One man thinks otherwise.
Read MoreThere are plenty of folk tales out there, no matter where you live -- ancient wisdom handed down about how to do or understand this, that, or the other thing.
Read MoreAnimals of all sorts, whether mammals, reptiles, or birds, share certain behaviors in common, and others that are unique to one group or the other, like farts.
Read MoreFor centuries, humans have been pointing to natural occurrences, such as the number of acorns that fall, that supposedly portend the severity of winter.
Read MoreThere are those celebrities who worked very hard to avoid military service, and then others who leaped forward when their country was threatened.
Read MoreFingerprints as identification goes back to ancient times, and as the technology has evolved, so has the level of information.
Read MoreJames Cromwell, who starred in the movie "Babe," was inspired by his involvement with the film to become a vegan activist. Here's why.
Read MoreFunny, how everyday objects, hundreds of years later, suddenly become valuable -- sometimes to the tune of millions and millions of dollars.
Read MorePart philosophy, part ethical creed, part brainchild of professors and Silicon Valley tech giants, longtermism asks people to think beyond the present.
Read MoreThe actress who provided the voice for Snow White in the original animated film barely did any other films in her career. Here's why.
Read MoreFans of Serena and Venus Williams might be surprised to learn that the tennis icons had an older sister, Yetunde Price, and that she was murdered in 2003.
Read MoreSeveral of Hollywood's Golden Age stars, including Errol Flynn and John Wayne, have dedicated themselves to finding the Oak Island treasure.
Read MoreThe world's largest iceberg, A-76A — a truly massive sight to behold at 84 miles long and 16 miles wide — may not hold that title for much longer.
Read MoreThe astronomical price of art is a controversial topic for many — and in some cases, people have good reason to be enraged. Why? Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe North American bison -- often called a buffalo -- was nearly hunted to extinction, So, too, was its European cousin, the wisent -- but there's new hope.
Read MoreMost people have typical hobbies like collecting coins or stamps. However, one Pennsylvania "artist" took his hobby to another and rather gruesome level.
Read MoreWhile many of us are worried about climate change and its effects on Earth's habitability, other planets are also being affected by forces beyond their surface.
Read MoreWritten language dates back thousands of years. Now one archaeology team has uncovered what is believed to be the oldest written sentence, dating to 1700 B.C.
Read MoreMany's the student who has received a grade they felt was undeserved or unjust, but that didn't lead to fatal violence, as authorities in Iowa are alleging.
Read MoreFrom exclusion zones, to lynchings, synagogue shootings, and attempts at expulsion, antisemitism has flourished in America.
Read MoreNatural disasters are extremely powerful, but their aftermath is just as difficult. Here's how different natural disasters change the environment.
Read MoreAs Georgia's U.S. Senate race reached its runoff conclusion the day after the midterms in 2022, people were left wondering how a runoff election actually works.
Read MoreFrench writer Victor Hugo was honored at a state funeral upon his death in 1885.
Read MoreCharles Manson spent nearly 50 days in prison prior to his death on November 19, 2017. He had at least three children — and possibly a fourth.
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