The 1838 Pastry War Was No Piece Of Cake
One 19th-century war took place between Mexico and France, and though its name conjures images of sweet treats, the Pastry War itself was anything but.
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Who Is Vitus Bering, The Man Who The Bering Strait And Sea Are Named After?
Some from the age of exploration are forgotten, lost in whatever part of the world they sought to understand, while others live on through place names.
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The 1987 Murder Of A Teen Who Was Allegedly Offered Up As A Sacrifice To Satan
The Satanic panic that gripped the United States during the 1980s and '90s was sensationalized by every tier of media
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Marlon Brando's Feud With Burt Reynolds Almost Changed The Godfather Forever
There are wonderful stories of Hollywood stars enjoying their working relationships with their colleagues, and then there are stories about Marlon Brando.
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The Connection Between BMF And Hip Hop Explained
Formed in the 1980s in Detroit, the BMF was among the most powerful organized crime families in the U.S by the year 2000. Here's its connection to hip hop.
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The Differences Between Political Resignations In The UK And The US
For many countries, the U.S. included, processes are in place to change out national leadership on a regular basis, should that be the will of the electorate.
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Why Demetrius 'Lil Meech' And Terry Flenory Of The BMF Never Reconciled
What would one day become the BMF was founded in the 1980s in Detroit by two brothers, Demetrius "Big Meech" and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory.
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The Only Time Comic Sans Creator Vincent Connare Ever Used His Own Font
Vincent Connare, the creator of the Comic Sans font, is well aware of how divisive his famous font has been and shares the one time he used the font himself.
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Curly Howard Of The Three Stooges Hated Doing This For His Character
The Three Stooges became comedy legends for their wild physical comedy, their prolific film output, and each stooge's distinctive approach to hair.
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Why Netflix's The Stranger Doesn't Include The Real Life Victim's Name
Behind the endless cavalcade of Netflix-driven docu-dramas depicting murders, kidnappings, and rapes are real families and real people undergoing real trauma.
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What Were The Victorian Era Vampire Autopsies?
Today, vampires tend to be the stuff of popular entertainment -- symbols of sensuality, not evil -- but there was a time when they were taken very seriously.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Film Actress Carol Wayne
While Carol Wayne may have been a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show" and, by extension, beloved in countless homes, her story is far from happy.
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A Harvard Astronomer's Stunning Theory About A 2014 Meteor Deep In The South Pacific
A fast-traveling meteor, which plunged to Earth in the South Pacific in 2014, has one Harvard professor wondering about the interstellar object's true origins.
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LeBron James And Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Feud Explained
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been vocal about his opinions on LeBron James.
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The One Musical Key Houseflies Always Buzz In
Sure, houseflies are annoying, and can in fact be a genuine health hazard. But their buzzing sounds the way it does, consistently, for good reason.
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Elvira: How She Became Mistress Of The Dark
Elvira is a bubbly, girly, ghoulish horror icon who rose to fame introducing B-movies on local TV and went on to become the undisputed "Mistress of the Dark."
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Pink Floyd's Iconic Live Shows Owe Some Unexpected Credit To Condoms
Pink Floyd are widely recognized as one of the most influential bands in rock 'n' roll history. Here's why their live shows owe some credit to condoms.
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The 1993 Brink's Heist Explained
A priest, an ex-policeman, and $7.4 million of cash stolen from Brink's. Here's the story behind one of the biggest armed robberies in U.S. history.
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Polar Bears On The Wrong Side Of The Law Might Find Themselves In Canada's Polar Bear 'Jail'
In today's high-tech world, a place where humans have to be careful of encounters with apex predators like polar bears seems the stuff of nightmares.
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Famous Rock Star Best Friends
Famous rock stars have friends, families, break ups, and all the ups and downs of a human life. In fact, friendships often inspire great songs.
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Why Armchair Detectives Think The Italian Mafia Kidnapped Emanuela Orlandi From Vatican Girl
Emanuela Orlandi was 15 when she disappeared inside Vatican City. Here's why armchair detectives think the Italian mafia kidnapped the teen from "Vatican Girl."
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Rock Stars With Partners More Famous Than Them
Rock stars attract famous lovers, many of whom somewhat overshadow the fame of their musician partners.
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How Martial Law Can Be Used As A Military Strategy
"Martial law" is a phrase that gets bandied about from time to time, usually in historical contexts far away, but it's very real and possible in the U.S., too.
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Ted Bundy's Allegedly Haunted Childhood Home Had A Contractor Spooked
Perhaps one of the Pacific Northwest's most notorious murderers is none other than Ted Bundy. And his allegedly-haunted childhood home had a contractor spooked.
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Liz Truss' PM Tenure Set Two Dismal Records For UK Politicians
Records, they say, are made to be broken, whether it's a matter of sports achievement or even a personal best. Some records, however, are in fact shameful.
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What Are Prime Minister's Resignation Honours And How Do They Work?
When a British Prime Minister resigns, they can request a seat on the House of Lords. Here's what Prime Minister's Resignation Honours are and how they work.
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What We Know About Liz Truss' Resignation As Prime Minister Of The UK
On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Liz Truss told the assembled British news media that she was resigning from the most powerful political office in the country.
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