The Truth About The Famous Route Napoleon In France
Napoleon Bonaparte made one of the greatest comebacks in military history when he returned to France and became emperor. The Route Napoleon is the path he took.
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The North Carolina Hotel Once Called The Most Dangerous In The World
Frying Pan Tower in North Carolina was once considered one of the most dangerous hotels in the world, thanks to its remoteness and exposure to the elements.
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Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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What Happens To Desalinated Salt?
Humans and other creatures require water -- fresh water -- to survive. Planet Earth has lots of water, but most of it contains significant amounts of salt.
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The Most Likely Ways To Die In Victorian England
Death was a part of everyday life in Victorian England, with causes now common today deadly for those of the time.
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How Rare Are Blue Moons?
American English has numerous phrases used to describe something rare -- "scarce as hen's teeth." "When pigs fly." And, of course, "once in a blue moon."
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Inside The Discovery Of The Endurance Shipwreck
In 2022, another expedition — this one coming 106 years after Endurance was lost — was successful in locating the famous ship.
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Where Did The Phrase The Butler Did It Come From?
Authors of mystery fiction, whether short stories or novels, have been known to make use of a stereotype or cliche or two (or more) as they weave their tales.
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The True Story Of Allyson Dalton's Kidnapping
A young mother was found stabbed to death, her infant daughter missing from their apartment. This is the true story of Allyson Dalton's kidnapping.
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The Story Of Hulk Star Lou Ferrigno's Hearing Loss And How He Got It Back
Lou Ferrigno has lived the vast majority of his life coping with the challenges of hearing loss, until a cochlear implant turned that life around.
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The Weirdest Backstage Riders
If you ever needed proof that big-name touring music acts live lives different from most people, all you really have to do is check their contract riders.
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Scientists Confirm What We All Suspected About Sharks
There are several myths surrounding the habits of sharks. One is that they never sleep. New research has answered this question once and for all.
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Where Is Inventing Anna's Rachel Williams Today?
Netflix's "Inventing Anna," tells the story of a young con artist who fooled people for years, including her friend Rachel Williams. Here's where she is today.
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Do Large Electronics Really Need Their Own Bin At Airport Security?
The days of showing up on time and simply boarding your flight are a distant dot in the nation's rear-view mirror. Does scanning electronics separately help?
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Can You Prevent Morning Breath?
Most of us take our personal grooming seriously. We want to avoid offending others with unnecessary sights, sounds, or -- maybe worse -- odors, like halitosis.
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Who Was The Sideburn Named After?
It's kind of odd, the way hair can be such a focus of fashion and personal statement. For centuries, that has included facial hair -- pro and con.
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How James Cameron Saved Guillermo Del Toro's Father From Kidnappers
In the midst of production, del Toro's father, Federico del Toro, was kidnapped off the streets in his hometown of Guadalajara.
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What Happened To Bop-It?
The challenge of the interactive toy, Bop-it, has kept kids busy and entertained for decades. Here's what happened to Bop-it over the years.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 70s
When the world loses a singer, actor, or professional athlete, it can be shocking, despite their age. These celebs enjoyed fame and success well into their 70s.
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What Happened To Swatch Watches?
Fads come and fads go, whether in entertainment or media or fashion -- especially fashion. One of the 1980s' hot accessories was the Swatch Watch.
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The Sad Truth About David Letterman's Relationship With His Wife
David Letterman's marriage to Regina Lasko has been filled with controversy and infidelity, but they remain together. Here's the truth about their marriage.
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What Is Blood Doping?
History tells us that it's nothing new for athletes to use various substances to gain an edge over their competitors. Modern-day techniques are sophisticated.
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Van Morrison's Daughter Shana Has Followed In His Footsteps
Musicianship often runs in families, and Van Morrison's is no different. His daughter Shana has followed in his footsteps
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Whatever Happened To Reginald VelJohnson?
When a producer of "Family Matters" saw an early screening of Reginald VelJohnson in Die Hard, he knew he had found his Carl Winslow.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Baby Sabrina Aisenberg
In 1997 a 5-month-old baby was reported missing from her crib. Police have never solved the case of the mysterious disappearance of baby Sabrina Aisenberg.
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Why Do We Get Snack Cravings Late At Night?
Ah, the siren song of the snacks, calling to us late at night when we're tired and, yes, maybe hungry, maybe not. Snacking might not just be poor discipline.
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What Cicadas Are Really Doing Underground For Years
Cicadas are enigmatic insects that have a unique life cycle. Some live underground for as long as 17 years, before emerging for between four and seven weeks.
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