Here's Who Inherited Bette Davis' Fortune After Her Death
Born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in 1908, Bette Davis was a theater actress before she moved on to Hollywood. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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What We Got Wrong When Studying The Extinction Of Steller's Sea Cow
When a member of the animal kingdom goes extinct, it's not unusual for human activity to play a large part. Research shows that view is sometimes simplistic.
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The Untold Truth Of Tulsi Gabbard
Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has lived quite the life, from military service to political aspirations as president.
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What Jeffrey Epstein's Life In Jail Was Like
Jeffrey Epstein was facing a litany of felonies having to do with sex predation when he committed suicide in a jail cell. Here's what his life was like in jail.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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Why The Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy Theories Haven't Gone Away
Years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, conspiracy theories about him still make rounds online.
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The Oldest Cemeteries In America
Cemeteries contain fascinating information about America's past. Read on for a peek into some of the oldest burying grounds in the nation's history.
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The Mystery Of Ted Bundy's Father Remains To This Day
There has been much speculation about who fathered Ted Bundy, paving the way for some interesting theories. Here are a few of the most prominent.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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Why Raking Leaves Is Actually Bad For The Environment
Although raking up a pile of dry, fallen leaves and jumping in them is a cherished part of childhood, the raking part might not be such a good idea.
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Why Old Wives' Tales Caution Mothers Against Giving Birth On Halloween
Given the holiday's relationship with the dead and evil in general, many tales have been told about the dangers of having a child on Halloween.
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The History Of The National Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage
The Women's Suffrage Movement won women the right to vote. But here's the story of its "anti" movement, the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
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Why Apollo 9 Commander James McDivitt Said No When He Was Asked To Walk On The Moon
James McDivitt is a name that's probably not easily recognizable in the history of the U.S. manned space programs, although clearly it should be.
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Why The First Person Killed By A Car In Recorded History Was A Blow To The Science Community
According to the CDC, approximately 1.35 million people die in vehicle-related incidents per year worldwide. Here's the first person to die in such a manner.
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The Sovereign Citizen Movement Explained
Sovereign citizens are a sprawling group of conspiracy theorists with some truly strange beliefs. Here is an explanation of the sovereign citizen movement.
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Before His Time In Space, Astronaut James McDivitt Led An Illustrious Military Career
In 1959, James McDivitt graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in aeronautical engineering. However, prior to this, he was a military man.
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The Oddest Animal Group Names Explained
Any group of animals, human or nonhuman, has a name, also known as a collective known.
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How The Theopetra Cave Managed To Bring A 7,000-Year-Old Teenager Back To 'Life'
The remains of living creatures, sometimes dating back thousands of years, can receive remarkable restoration through modern 3D technology.
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How David Bowie Helped Shape The Image Of DC's Staple Villain
David Bowie is one of the most recognizable musicians of all time. Here's how the legendary songwriter helped shape the image of DC's staple villain.
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What Do The Number Alarms Mean For A Fire?
Numbers provide a handy way of measuring all manner of phenomena, from height to weight to length and more besides, including the severity of an emergency.
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Jennifer Bastian's Murder Was Solved By A Detective Whose Career Was Inspired By The Crime
Jennifer Bastian was 13 when she was killed. Thanks to DNA evidence, the crime was solved decades later by a detective whose career was inspired by the crime.
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Why The Mother Of One Of Jeffrey Dahmer's Victims Is Worried About This Halloween
Released on Netflix in September, "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" is the second most-viewed series on the platform ever. But not everyone is thrilled.
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What Were The Only Human Remains Recovered From The La Brea Tar Pits?
The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles have been the subject of curious tourists as well as research scientists for decades, excavating relics of the distant past.
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The WW1 Battle That Changed The US Military Forever
Europe was not banking on much help from the U.S. upon their entry into WW1. But, after this battle, the world viewed the new nation's army very differently.
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The World's Cosmic Ocean Myths Explained
Because there are so many examples of primordial, cosmic ocean myths from every corner of the globe, we're going to focus on some main ones.
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The Monster Mash's Lesser-Known Sequels Are So Bad They're Good
Nothing succeeds like success (or excess, depending), so it's no surprise that a monster hit like 1962's "Monster Mash" spawned more than a few follow-ups.
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Stacey Abrams: 12 Facts About The Politician
Becoming the first Black female minority leader in Georgia's House of Representatives was one of many "firsts" for Stacey Abrams. Here is her story.
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