The Strange Reason February Only Has 28 Days
As the old mnemonic we all learned in school goes: 30 days has September, April, June, and November, all the rest have 31 ... except February.
Read MoreAs the old mnemonic we all learned in school goes: 30 days has September, April, June, and November, all the rest have 31 ... except February.
Read MoreMexican millionaire Leon Trabuco had 16 tons of gold buried in New Mexico in 1933.
Read MoreWhen used properly, a classic Black Sabbath track can make a scene legendary. Here are the movies that used Black Sabbath songs the best.
Read MoreSomehow, the deaths of nonagenarian celebrities can still come as a shock and feel like a tragedy. Here are some of your favorite celebs who died in their 90s.
Read MoreKrystal Beslanowitch was murdered in 1995, and her cold case was solved via DNA evidence almost two decades later.
Read MoreDemanding freedom for enslaved persons could end in physical harm and, in some cases, even death. These are abolitionists who were killed for their beliefs.
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe is said to haunt The Roosevelt Hotel where she once resided.
Read MoreRadio is still relevant, but its impact on society truly began decades ago. Let's take a look at the reason the 1930s were considered "The Golden Age of Radio."
Read MoreOn January 29, 2022, actor Howard Hesseman, best known for his roles on TV's "WKRP in Cincinnati" and "Head of the Class," has died.
Read MoreThe Aztecs had a very specific way of understanding the world, relating people, gods, and invisible realms. This is the Aztec pantheon of gods explained.
Read MoreStarting out his political career as a KGB agent under the Soviet Union, Vladimir Putin has certainly climbed the ranks in the new post-Cold-War world.
Read MoreGiant storms called nor'easters are famously common in the northeast region of the North American continent, with 20 to 40 battering the area each year.
Read MoreInfamous "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic was hoping to get a significantly shorter prison sentence, but things didn't work out as planned. Here's what happened.
Read MoreChina recognizes many folk religions, with a huge pantheon of over 200 distinct deities. These are still influential in Chinese spirituality today.
Read MorePets of all sorts and sizes have been part of life at The White House from the beginning. Horses, dogs, a turkey -- and for the Bidens, a new cat.
Read MoreJoey Buttafuoco made headlines when he started a relationship with Amy Fisher back in the '90s. Since then he's been in and out of the headlines and jail.
Read MoreNo one would mistake Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow for history. But what about the police officer he played, in pursuit of Jack the Ripper, in "From Hell"?
Read MoreIn France, they take things slightly more seriously when it comes to Valentine's Day. It is adult only and most certainly not a children's holiday.
Read MoreIt's no secret that many musicians come to despise certain songs over time. John Mellencamp is no different but the song he no longer likes made him a star.
Read MoreThe Mighty Mighty Bosstones of Boston have been making music together for decades. That long streak seems to have come to an end, according to a Facebook post.
Read MoreHumans have been killing each other for as long as there have been rocks to fight over, and archaeologists have made some fascinating discoveries.
Read MoreSome human interactions feel almost eternal -- sharing a meal, or living quarters, or even caring for the sick. What about touching -- especially lips?
Read MoreThe world's oceans remain enormous areas of mystery -- great depths, great forces, great challenges. Part of the mystery is the fate of ships lost at sea.
Read MoreWith a litany of other adornments that decorate his career in achievement and glamour, Tony Bennett's own daughter is among his most prized and cherished.
Read MoreBetween August of 2020 and December of 2021, Indian farmers rose up against three laws passed by PM Modi's government collectively known as the Farm Laws.
Read MoreDick Van Dyke is one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment history. He's ageless -- and age doesn't factor into his marriage, either.
Read MoreBuddy Holly's last single was released less than one month before he, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.
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