Whatever Happened To Chumbawamba?
Here's what happened to the British band Chumbawamba after the success of their only U.S. hit, "Tubthumping."
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How Many Laps Are In The Daytona 500?
When you're running a race on foot, sometimes the course seems to last forever. NASCAR's Daytona 500 doesn't last forever, and has a finite number of laps, too.
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Extinct Plants That Would Wreck The Earth If They Were Alive Today
The true rulers of Earth are not humans but plants. And some plant ancestors were involved in Earth's mass extinctions. Imagine if some were around today.
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The Scientific Reason Some Jewelry Turns Your Skin Green
Next time your finger changes colors from a ring you're wearing, no need to worry! It's not some rare disease that requires amputation.
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What Happened To Notorious Criminal Clark Olofsson?
Charismatic and good-looking, Clark Olofsson is a gangster who has captured the public's imagination for decades — both in Sweden and around the world.
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The Truth About Kyle And Kurt Busch's Complicated Relationship
Siblings sometimes have complicated relationships — even if they aren't trading paint with each other at 200 miles per hour — and the Busches are no different.
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The Items John F. Kennedy Was Reportedly Buried With
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 but as the nation prepared to mourn, his family prepared his coffin. Here is what Kennedy was buried with..
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The Untold Truth Of Olympic Snowboarder Ayumu Hirano
Two major storylines came out of the men's snowboard halfpipe competition at the Beijing Games. One was the torch being passed from Shaun White to Ayumu Hirano.
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Where Did The Phrase Holy Mackerel Come From?
The expression "holy mackerel" dates back at least 200 years, but how did it originate?
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Who Is Bishop Don Juan?
In February 2022, an anonymous woman sued rapper Snoop Dogg and Bishop Don Juan, claiming that the two men sexually assaulted and battered her.
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How The Daytona 500 Trophy Got Its Name
It's not unusual for a prize or award to be named after an individual who's connected to it -- the Pulitzer, the Nobel. What about the Daytona 500's trophy?
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The Unusual Backstory To Shouting Geronimo When Jumping
The first person to yell "Geronimo!" while jumping off a plane was a soldier in the U.S. Army.
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Why Is A Grand Jury Called Grand?
A grand jury has more members than a trial jury, and their responsibilities differ.
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The Truth About Space Tourism
The desire to go to space is a dream that has in fact become a reality for a certain high-earning demographic. This is the truth about space tourism.
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The Untold Truth Of King Tut's Grandfather Amenhotep III
Pharaoh Amenhotep III boasted an impressive array of monumental and diplomatic achievements. This is the untold truth of King Tut's grandfather Amenhotep III.
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The Destruction Of The Universe May Have Already Begun. Here's Why
It's pretty widely accepted that a massive asteroid slamming into Earth helped end the reign of the dinosaurs. What if everything that is ended more quietly?
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Who Was The First Driver To Win The Daytona 500?
'Round and 'round and 'round they go. Drivers have been competing in the Daytona 500 since 1959. There are repeat champions, but who was the first winner?
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The Real Reason We Give Red Roses On Valentine's Day
Roses, everyone knows, are a symbol of love. But why roses in particular? Surely, any gift of flowers is romantic, right?
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Inside The Tragic Life Of Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre -- born Andre Young -- has carved a hugely successful career path in music, business, and the music business. The journey is not without some darkness.
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Is This Why There Were So Many Serial Killers From 1970 To 2000?
For a few decades serial killers seemed to lurk all around the U.S. Is this why there were so many serial killers from 1970 to 2000?
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Why Do We Say Steal My Thunder?
English has been around in one form or another for two millenniums. Over time certain phrases have become common parlance including "steal my thunder."
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Are Shirley Temple Dolls Worth A Small Fortune?
Shirley Temple dolls are worth more than you might think, with some versions fetching around $2,000. Here's what some Shirley Temple dolls are worth.
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The Biggest Theories On Why Countries Drive On Different Sides Of The Road
Different countries drive on either the left or right side of the road. However, this choice either evolved over time or was a snap judgment by governments.
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What Would Really Happen If You Ate A Silica Gel Packet?
We've all seen them, those wee tiny pillow-like packages of silica gel, with loud warnings printed across: Do not eat! Which raises a question: What if you did?
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The Truth About Clark Gable's Relationship With Hattie McDaniel
Clark Gable and Hattie McDaniel starred together in "Gone with the Wind," and the two were friends in real life. He even stood up for her at the Academy Awards.
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Is There Still A Hole In The Ozone Layer?
The hole in the ozone layer was an environmental concern everyone seemed to get on bored with in the '80s and '90s. Is the hole still there?
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This Is Why Snow Is White
Snow White is of course the name of a character from fairy tales (and movies). Ever ask yourself why is it that snow is actually white? Or is that an illusion?
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