When The Queen Dies The Pound Sterling Is Going To Look A Lot Different
Unlike U.S. currency, which only features portraiture of deceased individuals, some of the U.K.'s present money features the picture of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Poetic Justice Behind The Placement Of Carol Burnett's Star On The Walk Of Fame
Carol Burnett had her share of hard times growing up, so she made sure there was poetic justice behind the placement of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The Horrifying Discovery A New Zealand Family Made After Purchasing Forgotten Luggage
A New Zealand family made a horrifying discovery after purchasing forgotten luggage from a storage facility.
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The Disturbing History Of Mississippi's Turning Angel Statue
Mississippi's "Turning Angel" statue phenomenon is said to be caused by an optical illusion -- but it comes with a disturbing history.
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The Cruelest Curses In Ancient Greek Mythology
The Greeks had a ton of practice dishing out some dark and imaginative curses, and it's no wonder, really. They were just taking a page from the gods' playbook.
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The Cyclist's Friend In 1900s England Was A Lot More Dangerous Than It Sounded
Many sports have their moments of risk, even danger -- whether it involves a team or a solitary pursuit. Even bicycling apparently had its moments at first.
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Hasbro's Short-Lived Answer To Barbie Was The Stuff Of Nightmares
To try to compete with Mattel's newfound success with Barbie Dolls, in 1965 Hasbro launched the Little Miss No Name Doll.
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The Royal Family's Code Names Explained
No matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
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The Tragic 1963 Murder Of 13-Year-Old Virgil Lamar Ware
September 1963 proved to be deadly amidst the turbulent Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, Ala. The murder of 13-year-old Virgil Ware added to the fire.
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What Football Player Manti Te'o Is Doing Today
Manti Te'o forged a relationship with a person online who didn't exist and publicly mourned her fake death. Here's what the football player is doing today.
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Inside Abraham Lincoln's Plan To Relocate Formerly Enslaved People To Haiti
The presidency of Abraham Lincoln was one of the most crucial, difficult periods in American history -- a civil war, and the question of emancipation.
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Shark Expert On Why Reunion Island Is A Hotbed For Shark Attacks - Exclusive
Shark attacks are rare but every year some are reported. An exclusive interview with a shark expert reveals why this island is a hotbed for shark attacks.
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How Athens Altered Its Founding Myth During Its Cultural Peak
Greek mythology helped the ancient people to understand the world. Here's how Athens altered its founding myth during its cultural peak.
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How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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Alexander The Great's Father Changed The Military Forever. Here's How
Alexander the Great is certainly a prominent figure in the history of ancient civilizations, but his father, Philip II, also has long-lasting influence.
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Mississippi's Stats On Homicides Are A Real Eye-Opener
As with the nation overall, Mississippi's homicide rates have risen over the past few years, with citizens demanding more from the state's elected officials.
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The Real-Life End To The WWII Submarine In Das Boot Differs Greatly From The Film
Wolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" was highly praised by critics and was nominated at the Academy Awards.
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What You Never Knew About Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was a Hollywood icon of the 1950s, but despite her fame, she remained a remarkably mysterious figure. Here's what you never knew about Grace Kelly.
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What Did Ancient Mesopotamians Believe About Ghosts?
The spirits of dead folks were apparently quite the force in Mesopotamia. Here's what the ancient Mesopotamians believed about ghosts.
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The Untold Truth Of Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge has been called the first Black movie star, who thrived in the golden age of Hollywood. Here is the untold truth of Dorothy Dandridge.
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What Elvis Really Thought About His Infamous Appearance On Steve Allen's Show
While Elvis Presley's rendition of Big Mama Thornton's song became one of his most famous, there was one live performance of the hit that Presley regretted.
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Why Frank Sinatra Could Not Stand The Author Of The Godfather
Frank Sinatra loathed "The Godfather," and especially took issue with the author of the book the award-winning film is based on, Mario Puzo.
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Iraq's Climate Crisis Brought An Ancient 3,400-Year-Old City Back To The Surface
A Bronze-Age city from ancient Mesopotamia has resurfaced after a drought in Iraq dried up the water that hid it for thousands of years.
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Expert Reveals What You Need To Do If You're Attacked By A Shark - Exclusive
Let's face it, even the most avid surfers among us have very little chance of ever being bitten and killed by a shark. What happens if you are bitten, though?
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Inside The Tragic Love Affair Between Rex Harrison And Carole Landis
In Hollywood and elsewhere, it is just not a good idea to become romantically involved with someone who's already married, like Rex Harrison and Carole Landis.
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Gift-Giving Crows Led To A $200,000 Lawsuit
It's pretty commonly accepted that crows are above-average in intelligence. Apparently that extends not only to recognition, but something resembling gratitude.
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Charles Darwin's Unexpected Invention That Changed The Way People Work Forever
We take a lot of things for granted in the workspace, including Charles Darwin's unexpected invention that changed the way people work forever.
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