Here's Who Inherited Wallis Simpson's Money After She Died
The British monarchy, as an institution, has a huge vulnerability: its members keep falling in love. Such was the case with Edward VIII.
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The Real Reason Lorena Bobbitt Was Acquitted Of Her Crimes
Most people know the story of Lorena Bobbitt, especially if they were around in the '90s. She was the woman who famously chopped off her husband's penis.
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The Story Behind Carole King's Song Beautiful
"Beautiful" is one of Carole King's most well-known songs, and it was inspired by a trip on the subway. Here's the story behind the iconic song.
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Can Death Row Inmates Be Organ Donors?
There are a number of issues that come with capital punishment, namely the ethics/optics of the government harvesting organs from prisoners.
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How Audrey Hepburn Supported Holland's Resistance To Nazi Occupation During WWII
Audrey Hepburn began training as a ballerina and dancer. However, that joy was short-lived because the Nazis eventually invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
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The Untold History Of The Kantō Massacre
The Great Kantō earthquake that rocked Japan in 1923 caused widespread death and devastation. The tragedy was made worse by the massacres that followed.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots has kept going as a band despite the many personal and professional challenges they've faced through the years.
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This Lake In Russia Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
Lake Karachay in Russia's Ural Mountains is one of the most dangerous places on Earth thanks to Mayak, a radioactive dumping ground for nuclear waste.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Post-Presidency Life
A major question during the 1976 Presidential election was how a new commander-in-chief could possibly regain the trust of the American people.
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What Babe Ruth's Last Months Were Really Like
There is not a name more synonymous with baseball than Babe Ruth. In 1948, Ruth showed he was as mortal as any other person as he sat at death's door.
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This Is How Australia Got Its Name
When the Dutch first discovered the continent we now call Australia, they referred to it as New Holland, but this is how Australia got its name.
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Angela Lansbury Holds Citizenship In These 3 Countries
Dame Angela Lansbury is perhaps best known for her work on "Murder, She Wrote." She has multiple awards to her credit, as well as multiple citizenships.
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The Truth About Bob Barker's Time In The Navy
"The Price is Right" host Bob Barker was accepted to Drury University on a scholarship in 1942, but ended up joining the Navy to serve in World War II.
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Is This Why We Can't Find The Lost Mural Of The Battle Of Anghiari By Da Vinci?
History is full of tales of lost objects -- relics, art. The hunt continues for many of them, but beyond legend, how do we know the object ever existed?
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This Is How Volcanic Eruptions Affect Your Body
How do volcanic eruptions affect you? It depends on how far away you are from the blast, but with a big enough eruption, everyone on Earth is affected.
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Betty Shanks Theories: What Really Happened?
Betty Shanks was 22 years old when she was murdered in 1952, and her case remains unsolved.
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The Deadliest Religious Conflicts In History Explained
Religious conflict is a defining feature of today's world, often with devastating effect. Here are some of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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The Story Of The Chew Valley Hoard Discovery
On a damp August day in 2019, two metal-detector enthusiasts were training a small group of friends in the Chew Valley, near Somerset, when they got a beep.
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Is This Why Kid Rock And Pamela Anderson's Relationship Ended?
While perhaps not one of the most intuitive Hollywood pairings, actress Pamela Anderson and singer Kid Rock were once married from 2006 to 2007.
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This Town In Peru Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
La Oroya, Peru, is located in the Andes Mountains, sitting at 12,195 feet. This dangerous place is known for mining copper, zinc, silver, and lead ores.
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This Diving Spot In Egypt Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
Scuba divers and free divers come here from all over the world, even though there are no coral reefs or beautiful fish. What brings them here is death.
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The Only Academy Award Donna Reed Ever Won
Donna Reed is known for her matronly, domestic persona on "The Donna Reed Show," but she also won an Academy Award for her role in "From Here to Eternity."
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The Truth About Angela Lansbury's Friendship With Bea Arthur
There are many actors who forge lifelong, genuine bonds. Angela Lansbury met Bea Arthur on the set of "Mame," and the two became fast friends.
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How Athletes From Tropical Countries Train For The Winter Olympics
In the Winter Olympics, athletes from tropical countries are perennial underdogs. This is how athletes from tropical countries train for the Winter Olympics.
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Here's Why Some People Think This Ink Master Episode Isn't On Netflix
Episode 6 in season 4 of "Ink Master" is totally missing. Here's why some people think this Ink Master episode isn't on Netflix.
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What's The Biggest Object In The Universe?
All the vastness of space is really, really big. And it's filled with really, really big stuff. Individual objects in space are enormous in and of themselves.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With Luciano Pavarotti
Princess Diana and Luciano Pavarotti aren't usually associated in our minds, but the two actually had a deep friendship. Here's how they met.
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