The Meaning Of The Swiss Guards' Colorful Uniforms Explained
If you've ever seen the Vatican’s Swiss Guards, you might have noticed their colorful uniforms of red, yellow, and blue. And maybe you wondered what they mean.
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What The Final Year Of Philip Seymour Hoffman's Life Was Like
After a long and remarkably successful acting career, Philip Seymour Hoffman tragically died in 2014. His final year alive was as rich as every other he lived.
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The Items Pope Francis Will Be Buried With Explained
When a pope dies, there are lots of rituals and traditions around their funeral and burial. Here's an explainer of the items Pope Francis will be buried with.
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Dumb Things Everyone Just Ignores In Jurassic Park
No one expected Spielberg to know everything about dinosaurs, but there is a surprisingly large number of dumb things people ignore in "Jurassic Park."
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5 Unexpected Items The TSA Banned From Carry-On Baggage
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created after the September 11 attacks to prevent dangerous items from being taken aboard planes.
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Marilyn Manson Interviews That Went Horribly Wrong
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has willingly courted controversy for decades, so it may come as no surprise that a few interviews with him went horribly wrong.
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The Balloon That Cost Millions Of Dollars To Pop
In January 2023, a balloon appeared in the skies of Alaska, and eventually, the U.S. military shot it down, costing the country millions of dollars.
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Why You Haven't Heard From Weird Al Yankovic In A While
After more than 40 years of spoofing hit songs, Weird Al Yankovic is still making music and selling out his live shows. Here's what he's been up to lately.
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The Tragedy Of Bigi 'Blanket' Jackson Explained
As a child of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Bigi 'Blanket' Jackson might be said to have inherited a charmed life, but the truth is more tragic.
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Why Were Some Popes Buried In 3 Coffins?
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. He was different from his predecessors, and he changed the burial tradition that involved three coffins.
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What Aileen Wuornos' Prison Life Was Really Like
Aileen Wuornos was arrested in 1991, and was eventually charged with the murders of seven men. She spent years in prison before she was executed in 2002.
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The World Reacts To The Death Of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88 and leaders from around the world shared their reactions. Here's what some of them had to say.
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Whatever Happened To Nicole Brown Simpson's Dog?
The only known witness to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman was her dog. Here's what happened to him in the aftermath of the slayings.
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Here's Why Caskets Are Locked Before A Body Is Buried
You've probably heard of the practice of locking caskets before a body is buried, and you might wonder why we do this. What's there to be worried about?
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Who Could Replace Pope Francis After His Death?
There are several contenders to replace Pope Francis after his death when the papal conclave cast their votes for his successor. Here are the likely candidates.
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What Will Happen To The Body Of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. And just as he did while he lived, he chose to take a simpler approach to his burial.
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'90s Musicians Who Died And No One Noticed
These artists scored huge hits in the 1990s but faded from the spotlight as the years went on. They died without much fanfare, in tragic ways.
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Here's What Happens When Someone's Citizenship Is Revoked In The United States
You might have wondered what follows after someone's citizenship is revoked in the United States. It's a rare occurrence, but it does happen.
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The Real Reason Amish Women Pull Their Teeth
You might have heard that Amish women pull their teeth, and maybe you've even seen the results of the practice. And there are a few reasons why they do it.
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Why Are The Arms Of A Dead Person Crossed When They're Buried?
You've probably seen it at some point, whether in some piece of entertainment or in real-life — a dead person with their arms crossed over their chest.
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How Often Have Presidents Defied Court Orders?
Defying a court order is nothing to take lightly. But over the years, even some United States presidents have done so, albeit for different reasons.
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What Really Happened To Criss Angel After His TV Show Was Canceled?
Chriss Angel's show "Mindfreak" ran for five years and pulled in millions of viewers. Here's what happened to Angel after his show was canceled.
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The Meaning Of China's Flag Explained
China's flag has only been around since 1949 when the Chinese Communist Party came to power. It's a simple design, but there are centuries of meaning behind it.
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Things That Came Out About Whitney Houston After She Died
The tragic death of Whitney Houston in 2012 shocked the world, but it wasn't until afterward that a few previously unknown things about her came to light.
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The Worst Trade War In US History
Donald Trump made waves in 2025 with a trade war that dumbfounded many, but there's still one that remains the worst in United States history.
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Famous People Who Survived Infamous Events
Throughout history, countless people have survived to tell the tale of both natural and human-caused disasters, but a few of them are also pretty famous.
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