The Dangers Associated With Visiting Mount Washington
Given its size, New Hampshire's Mount Washington isn't usually one of the first to jump to someone's mind when naming the most dangerous mountains.
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The Truth About Van Morrison And Bruce Springsteen's Tense Relationship
Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison are music legends, but they actually didn't get along very well. Here's the story of their tense relationship.
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Why Snoop Dogg Will Forever Be Grateful For His Wife Shante
Only a few celebrity marriages have withstood the test of time — Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus' relationship being one of them.
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Jimmy Stewart Got A Degree In This Field Before Becoming A Famous Actor
Jimmy Stewart is a Hollywood legend, but he almost didn't act at all. He went to college for architecture, and nearly pursued a career in it.
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The History Of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger Explained
There's something poetic about Big Ten schools. The conference is one of the oldest in Division I and its member schools along with its mascots are iconic.
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The Strange Item David Bowie Was Once Hit In The Eye With During A Concert
David Bowie was one of the most iconic musicians of all time and it was his performances on stage that made him truly memorable.
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What Jimmy Stewart Thought About Colorizing Movies
Jimmy Stewart, the star of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," wasn't a fan of black-and-white movies being colorized.
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This Is The First Person To Refuse An Oscar
Oscars are so widely coveted, it's hard to imagine anyone refusing the award. Some do, however, refuse. This was the first person to refuse an Oscar.
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How Do You Make Things Glow In The Dark?
Glow-in-the-dark toys are fascinating to both kids and adults, but what actually makes them glow? Here's the science behind glow-in-the-dark objects.
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Who Really Invented The First Video Game Console?
Video games are big business. In 2021, world-wide revenue for video games was over $180 billion and billions of consoles have been sold over the last 50 years.
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The Family With The Most Oscar Nominations
One family of composers has amassed over 90 Oscar nominations since the 1930s, making them the most nominated family in Academy Awards history.
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The Untold Truth Of Louis Farrakhan
Louis Farrakhan is the controversial leader of the Nation of Islam. Here is the untold truth about his life.
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What Was The Last Film Grace Kelly Starred In?
At the peak of her career, Grace Kelly left acting behind to become the princess of Monaco. When she married Prince Rainier of Monaco on April 18, 1956.
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This Was The First Non-Hollywood Film To Win An Oscar
Most Oscar-winning films are made in Hollywood, but not all. "The Private Life of Henry VII" was the first non-Hollywood film to win an Oscar.
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How Homework Became A Thing In The US
For U.S. students, homework is an unfortunate certainty — the childhood equivalent of death and taxes. But it has been controversial since its introduction.
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These Are The Only People To Win Two Consecutive Oscars
Winning one Oscar is hard enough, let alone two in back-to-back years. These are the rare few actors who won Academy Awards two years in a row.
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This Is How The Kansas City Strangler Was Eventually Caught
Thanks to DNA technology, police found matching forensic evidence on 12 murder victims. This is how the Kansas City Strangler was eventually caught.
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These Are The Only People To Have Won An Oscar For Acting And Best Picture
Only a few actors have won awards for acting and for best picture. Those include Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Michael Douglas, and Frances McDormand.
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The Untold Truth Of Ed Hardy
Ed Hardy elevated tattooing to new heights of technique and connoisseurship, shocking the art world. Here's the untold story of this legendary artist.
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These Are The Only Films To Have Won Three Academy Awards For Acting
Some Academy Awards are more coveted and elusive than others, including those for acting. These are the only films to win three acting Oscars.
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What Is That Stuff We Dump On Wildfires From Airplanes??
During wildfire season in the American West (which is coming earlier every year, via USDA), you might see airplanes dumping a powdery red substance.
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The True Story Of The Man Who Conned High Society
David Hampton tricked celebrities and the wealthy just to enjoy their luxurious lifestyles. Here is the true story of the man who conned high society.
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The Real Reason The Oscars Expanded The Best Picture Field From 5 To 10 Possible Nominations
Over the years, the Oscar field has increased in scope: a total of 10 movies can be nominated each year. So why the change? Let's find out.
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This Was The First Non-Hollywood Film To Win Best Picture At The Academy Awards
The Academy Award of best picture more often than not goes to a domestic Hollywood production — but not always. Let's take a look back in history.
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The Untold Truth Of The Dolby Theatre
Every single Academy Awards since 2002 - with one exception - has taken place in Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. Here's the untold truth of this venue.
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Inside The Fortified Cities Of The M'Zab Valley
Inside the fortified cities of the M'Zab Valley on the African continent, life goes on much like it did a thousand years ago.
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The Truth About John Mellencamp And Bruce Springsteen's Relationship
Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp are musicians cut from the same cloth. Here is the truth about their relationship.
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