This Is How Norway Got Its Name
Norway sits in the Scandinavian region of Northern Europe. It's known for its towering fjords, the Northern Lights, oil production, and Viking folklore.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Sappho's Lost Poems
It's one of the great mysteries of world civilization. A brilliant, universally respected poet produces a large body of work -- and somehow, it disappeared.
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Why Bono Is Now 'Embarrassed' By U2
Bono is the face of the band U2, and one of the most recognizable artists on the planet, but he actually dislikes the name of his band. Here's why.
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The First Super Bowl Had A Jetpack. Here's What You Need To Know
The first Super Bowl was in 1967 when space exploration was all the rage. The halftime show even had a jetpack. Here's what you need to know.
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Weirdest Laws In Rhode Island
Rhode Island is one of six states that make up the region called New England. The state can boast about a lot of things, especially some weird laws.
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This Is Jon Bon Jovi's Real Name
Jon Bon Jovi might sound like a pretty believable name for a rock star, but it's actually not the famous artist's real name. This is Jon Bon Jovi's real name.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Peking Man Fossils
The tragic costs of warfare include the loss of lives, both military and civilian, young and old. Property of all kinds is also lost -- buildings, artifacts.
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Whatever Happened To Hugh Scully From Antiques Roadshow?
Hugh Scully rose to fame on the popular British show "Antiques Roadshow." He and his wife Barbara also created their own company, Fine Art Productions.
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This Was The Last English King To Die In Battle
Good leaders often pride themselves on not asking their subordinates to do anything they themselves wouldn't do. Like, a king leading his forces into battle.
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What Are The Mystical Akashic Records?
Imagine that every thought, every experience, every moment of every person's life — all knowledge of all humans who've ever existed, and will exist — exists.
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What Happened To The Tinder Swindler, Shimon Hayut
Shimon Hayut is a conman who hustled women in order to support his lavish lifestyle. Here is what happened to the so-called Tinder Swindler.
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The Tragic Murder Of Helen Mintiks At The Met Explained
In 1980, Helen Mintiks was murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, and her killer was swiftly found. Here's the story behind her murder.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Walt Disney's Brother
Walt's older brother, Roy O. Disney, used his financial acumen to put a small animation studio on the path to becoming a massive media conglomerate.
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This Is How Italy Got Its Name
The origin of the name "Italy" actually dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and even to the writings of Aristotle. Here's how Italy got its name.
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How Big Can A Black Hole Get?
How big is big? When it comes to the size of black holes, the numbers are almost inconceivably large -- billions upon billions upon billions.
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Blondie Went By This Before Settling On Their Final Name
The band Blondie didn't start out using that moniker. This is what they went by before settling on their final name.
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Weirdest Laws In Nebraska
In a region of the central Midwest lies Nebraska. All of its residents are governed by a state legislature, which has some weird laws Nebraskans have to follow.
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This Is How Canada Got Its Name
There are many theories surrounding how Canada got its name. It's most likely rooted in the language of First Nations people, or Spanish explorers.
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The Real Reasons Your Ancestors May Have Changed Their Names
Life often means change. The lives of immigrants reflect that boldly, particularly when it came to their names as they entered a new country, for a new life.
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The Untold Truth Of The Oldest Known Board Game
People have been playing board games for thousands of years. Here is the untold truth of the oldest known board game.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Omar Sharif
Few movie actors had a star shine as brightly as Omar Sharif's in the 1960s -- "Lawrence of Arabia," "Dr. Zhivago." What became of the Egyptian-born performer?
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The Time Black Sabbath Was Cursed By Satanists
With rugged and ominous-looking band members, Black Sabbath released their self-titled album in 1970 and listeners were shaken by the demonic mystique.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Michelangelo's Stolen Mask Of A Faun
Michelangelo's "Mask of a Faun" dates back to the 16th century, and moved between different museums for hundreds of years before being stolen by Nazis.
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The Untold Truth Of Howie Long
Some athletes retire from a professional career in sports and simply kick back, enjoying a well-earned rest. For others, like Howie Long, sports are just Act 1.
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The Dark Inspiration Behind The Boomtown Rats' I Don't Like Mondays
There's something dark behind the lyrics of the Boomtown Rats' signature song I Don't Like Mondays, and the clues are all there in the lyrics.
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What Happened To Brenda Spencer After The Cleveland Elementary School Shooting Of 1979?
Brenda Ann Spencer became the first American school shooter in 1979. Here is what happened to her after the Cleveland Elementary School shooting.
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This Mountain In The Middle East Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
Best known as the second-highest mountain peak in the world, this place holds another distinction: It's one of the most dangerous mountains on Earth.
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