Climbing Mt. Everest is not an easy feat and can usually take a couple of months to complete. However, these two added in a trip to the Indian Ocean as well.
Read MoreWhen Abraham Lincoln was running for president, he was met with criticism and threats. One man used his facial follicles to protest Lincoln's potential win.
Read MoreLawyer Linda Kenney Baden has made a name for herself because of high profile criminal cases like the murder trial of Phil Spector. Here is where she is today.
Read MorePerhaps we've all seen those words as part of a film: "based on a true story." The truth of a true story can sometimes be a matter of opinion -- legal opinion.
Read MoreElvis Presley is known as the king of rock 'n' roll, so it may surprise fans to know that his Grammy-winning songs were of a different genre altogether.
Read MoreIn 2016, authorities investigated a plea for help, but they had no idea what awaited them. Here are some chilling details about serial killer Shawn Grate.
Read MoreHhats used to be ubiquitous in Western culture, but more recently, they've begun to fall out of style. These are some reasons why men stopped wearing hats.
Read MoreWhen Julia Pastrana died at the young age of 26, she was known as the "world's ugliest woman." This is the tragic story of sideshow star Julia Pastrana.
Read MoreMerrick Garland is known for being denied a confirmation hearing on his Supreme Court nod, but here's what more you should know about the U.S. attorney general.
Read MoreEzra, son of Seraiah, is a major figure in the history of Judaism. So, who was Ezra? And how come the Bible as we know it might not exist at all without him?
Read MoreSalman Rushdie's life has been a stressful one, including decades of threats and living under a false identity. This is the untold truth of Salman Rushdie.
Read MoreJane Doe 59 was identified as Reet Jurvetson 46 years after her murder.
Read MoreThe on-screen magic was certainly present between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. But between Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable? Well, not so much.
Read MoreSometimes a period movie's production team will work overtime to make sure the film is as historically accurate as possible. And the devil's in the details.
Read MoreUnlike 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.
Read MoreCarol 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.
Read MoreA New Zealand family made a horrifying discovery after purchasing forgotten luggage from a storage facility.
Read MoreMississippi's "Turning Angel" statue phenomenon is said to be caused by an optical illusion -- but it comes with a disturbing history.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreTo try to compete with Mattel's newfound success with Barbie Dolls, in 1965 Hasbro launched the Little Miss No Name Doll.
Read MoreNo matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
Read MoreSeptember 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.
Read MoreManti 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.
Read MoreThe presidency of Abraham Lincoln was one of the most crucial, difficult periods in American history -- a civil war, and the question of emancipation.
Read MoreShark 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.
Read MoreGreek 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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