Tragic Details About Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright is likely America's best-known architect, but he didn't start out that way. These are tragic details about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Inside Kim Sue Leggett's Kidnapping
The endless trail of criminal cold cases, sadly, is something that will seemingly never stop. Let's take a look at Kim Sue Leggett's kidnapping.
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John Wayne Told Steven Spielberg Not To Make One Of His Most Famous Movies
Sometimes you have the chance to hear an opinion from a veteran, someone who's done the work for a good long while. Sometimes it helps. Sometimes not so much.
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Do Wolves Really Howl At The Moon?
The iconic image of wolves howling at the moon may have inspired werewolf lore and a popular t-shirt, but is it based in reality?
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The Truth About The Beatles' Yesterday And Today Album Art
When the Beatles released their album "Yesterday and Today" the album art shocked fans and record executives alike. Here is the truth about the original cover.
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How Many Times Has John Stamos Been Arrested?
It seems like not a week passes by without a celebrity's mugshot being splashed all over TV screens and news apps. How many times was John Stamos arrested?
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Was This The First Banned Book In The U.S.?
For centuries, books have been an honored and valuable means of communicating and preserving information. There are people who take issue with content.
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Do You Call It Kitty-Corner, Katty-Corner, Or Kattywumpus?
First, let's make clear what we're talking about here. It's the word to describe two things that are opposite each other on a diagonal.
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What Happened To Tickle Me Elmo Dolls?
There were many toys around to tickle the fancy of '90s children, but arguably, there was only one toy they could tickle back - the Tickle Me Elmo doll.
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Why We Celebrate George Washington's Birthday On A Different Day Every Year
Who doesn't love a three-day weekend? A holiday is a holiday, and often with history behind it. So it is with honoring George Washington's birthday.
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The Truth About The Song Paul McCartney Couldn't Release
Paul McCartney of Beatles fame created a song that isn't as well known as the rest of the band'a anthology, as it was never released. Here's why.
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Where Is Inventing Anna's Neffatari Davis Today?
Neff was an aspiring screenwriter working at a hotel when she met Delvey. It appears as if her connection to the fake socialite may be opening up doors for her.
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What Happened To The Commodore 64?
In January 1982, a relative newcomer to the personal computer market demoed its latest model. The company was Commodore, and its product was the C64.
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Can You Make Popcorn From Regular Corn On The Cob?
Popcorn has come such a long way from a stovetop snack to instant microwaved gratification. We all understand the "pop" -- what about the corn part?
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Can Too Much Caffeine Kill You?
About 90% of Americans consume some kind of caffeine every day. But can too much of the stimulant kill you?
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How Nicolas Cage Claims He Gave Johnny Depp His Start
Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp are both legendary actors in their own right, but Nic Cage once helped Depp get his start in the movie industry. Here's how.
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The Truth About The Meaning Behind Britney Spears' Baby One More Time
The song, a plea for an ex to return, has been misinterpreted throughout the years and it turns out its songwriter may have also misunderstood it.
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What Pre-Colonized Mexico Was Really Like For The Aztecs
The Aztecs were a sophisticated society, with a culture of philosophy, religions, poetry and more. Here's what pre-colonized Mexico was like for the Aztecs.
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Buddy Holly And The Crickets' History With The Ed Sullivan Show
Pioneering rock band Buddy Holly and the Crickets' had a contentious history with the host of "The Ed Sullivan Show."
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The Truth About Shirley Temple's Second Husband Charles Black
Shirley Temple was one of the most popular child performers in Hollywood history. Eventually she grew up, and married -- twice. Who was the second husband?
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Why Mark Twain Filed For Bankruptcy
Although the United States has produced its share of great writers, perhaps no other name stands out more than that of Mark Twain. Here's how he lost his money.
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Why Some Say Shirley Temple's Cancer Diagnosis Led To Her 'Greatest Role'
Shirley Temple is known for the onscreen roles as a child actor, but many believe her "greatest role" was actually as a patient advocate for women.
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What Really Happened To Maximillian I Of Mexico?
Another chapter in European political manipulation in Mexico closed with the execution of Emperor Maximilian I on June 19, 1867. Or did it after all?
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Is Water Desalination Bad For The Environment?
On paper, desalination — removing the salt from salt water to make it drinkable and suitable for agriculture — is a no-brainer for places prone to drought.
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These Artificial Sweeteners Were Made By Accident
Throughout history, there have been plenty of accidental inventions, from microwaves to X-rays to the Slinky. These artificial sweeteners were made by accident.
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The Truth About Derinkuyu, An Ancient Underground City
Underground cities fascinate and can teach us about ancient humanity. Here is the truth about Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city discovered in Turkey.
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Boat Vs Ship: What's The Difference?
Ship and boat are a rare example of circular defining, where two words define each other. A boat is a ship and a ship is a boat — but there are key nuances.
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