A Bizarre Ocean Discovery That Had Scientists Thinking They Were In The Wizard Of Oz
Scientists plumbing the depths of the ocean discovered a portion of the sea floor that looked like the yellow brick road from "The Wizard of Oz."
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The Pro Soccer Player Who Received Multiple Suspensions For Biting His Opponents
Uruguay's Luis Suárez is notorious for repeatedly biting fellow soccer players, earning suspensions from The FA and FIFA. Here's a breakdown of each incident.
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Why Cream Had Jimi Hendrix To Thank For One Of Their Biggest Hits
Cream and Jimi Hendrix seemed to be fans of each other's music. Cream even has Hendrix to thank for one of their biggest hits.
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The Likely Literary Inspiration Behind California's Name
People's names can change -- professionally, as a stage name, or personally, sometimes through marriage. Geographical names have been known to shift as well.
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Why People Once Thought Gene Simmons Had A Cow's Tongue
Kiss bassist and singer Gene "The Demon" Simmons' impressively long and limber tongue caused people once to think he had a cow's tongue.
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Inside The 1961 Feline Auditions For The Tales Of Terror Cat
Edgar Allan Poe's story, "The Black Cat," details how a ghostly cat helped solve a murder. In 1961, a movie studio auditioned cats to play the titular role.
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The Real Women Who Inspired A League Of Their Own
One of the best parts about "A League of Their Own" is that the film's plot is based largely on true events. Here are the real women who inspired the film.
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Who Really Wrote The First Modern Vampire Story?
Contrary to popular belief, Bram Stoker didn't write the first vampire novel. It was actually written by John Polidori, and called "The Vampyre."
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What Really Happens During A Drought
Climate change is causing droughts to be more frequent and severe. Here's what you need to know about what really happens during a drought and why it matters.
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Murderer Dennis Stafford Partially Blames Michael Caine For His Bad Reputation
Convicted murderer Dennis Stafford and actor Michael Caine might seem to have little in common, but Stafford actually blames Caine for his bad reputation.
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Scientists Are Ignoring This Grave Warning Stephen Hawking Made Before His Death
Dr. Stephen Hawking was one of the most prominent scientists to ever live, and he had a grave warning about humans trying to contact extraterrestrials.
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The Tragic Reason Aqib Talib Isn't Joining Thursday Night Football
Aqib Talib was set to join Amazon's new Thursday Night Football as a broadcaster. Here's the tragic reason that isn't happening.
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The Queen Mother's Death Forced A Big Change To BBC's Wardrobe Policy
Different forms of journalism have different demands, whether print, streaming, or TV. While you rarely see print reporters, TV journalists are in front of you.
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The Untold Truth Of Andy Kaufman
Andy Kaufman, who would insist throughout his career that he wasn't a comedian, is famous but perhaps still a mystery to most people. Here's his untold truth.
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This Is The Real-Life Inspiration For Valyrian Steel In Game Of Thrones
Fans of the HBO series, "Game of Thrones," are familiar with Valyrian steel. Here is the real-life inspiration for George R.R. Martin for such a material.
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Heartbreaking Findings In The Autopsy Of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United States Capitol building to try and stop Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden's victory.
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Why Leonard Nimoy Couldn't Stand William Shatner
William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, who starred in the original series of "Star Trek," had a strained friendship. Here is why Nimoy couldn't stand Shatner.
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The Mysterious 1991 Disappearance Of Ben Needham
Ben Needham mysteriously disappeared outside his grandparents' farmhouse in Greece in 1991.
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The Chilling True Story Behind The Alleged Seminole Heights Serial Killer
Seminole Heights faced a real fear in the fall of 2017 as a serial killer began an active execution campaign, shooting citizens in senseless acts of violence.
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Inside The Unsolved 1974 Cowden Family Murders
The Cowdens mysteriously disappeared during a camping trip in 1974 and were found murdered months later.
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The Gross Thing Baby Koalas Do That's Actually Essential To Their Development
baby koalas famously eat eucalyptus leaves, but they must first ingest their mother's poop before being able to so safely. Here's how it works.
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Virginia Patton Broke Frank Capra's Longstanding Tradition In It's A Wonderful Life
Virginia Patton had a supporting role in the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life," and director Frank Capra broke longstanding tradition when he cast her.
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Inside Debbie Reynolds' Heartbreaking Final Words
There might still be a few people who think Hollywood royalty live lives somehow more magical and less painful that the rest of us do. Sadly, that's a myth.
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Where These Stars From The Andy Griffith Show Are Buried
From a charming hamlet in rural Alabama to the Hollywood Hills, here's where some of the stars of "The Andy Griffith Show" have been laid to rest.
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How The Who's Hit Baba O'Riley Really Got Its Name
The Who have a hit song that a lot of people think is titled "teenage wasteland" -- but the song is called "Baba O'Riley." Here's how it really got its name.
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Why Do Brits Think They Will Get 12 Days Off Work If The Queen Dies?
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. Why do Brits think they will get 12 days off work if the queen dies? And will they actually?
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Why John Wayne Almost Quit Hollywood As A Young Actor
John Wayne was one of the biggest film stars of Hollywood Westerns, but he once almost left Hollywood altogether. Here's why he nearly quit show business.
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