This Is How Japan Got Its Name
Japan has a history dating back thousands of years, but its name is actually the product of Marco Polo's writings. Here's how Japan got its name.
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Here's Who Inherited Andy Griffith's Money After He Died
Andy Griffith was one of the most beloved stars across television and film. After a wildly successful career, the actor amassed a considerable fortune.
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This Is How Afghanistan Got Its Name
The story behind a country's name is often long and complex, but sheds light on how the country came to be. Here's how Afghanistan got its name.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Geoffrey Sullivan Explained
It was September 23, 1963, when Geoffrey Sullivan took off from an airstrip in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was the last time his family would ever see him.
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How Generation X Got Its Name
Everyone knows about Generation X, baby boomers, and millennials, but how did these generations get their names? Here's how Generation X got its name.
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How Mike Wolfe From American Pickers Got Into Antiquing
Shows like "Antiques Roadshow" and "American Pickers" have highlighted the hobby/industry known as "antiquing." Mike Wolfe is one who knows his stuff.
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Weirdest Laws In Vermont
While one of the smallest states in the U.S., Vermont certainly packs a lot of beauty in for its size. Vermont is also home to some of the weirdest laws.
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What Was Genghis Khan's Real Name?
Genghis Khan is an historical figure who is as fascinating as he is notorious. His achievements were grand in scale, and his character often misunderstood.
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Weirdest Laws In Georgia
Tucked away in the southeast corner of the U.S., Georgia has a lot to offer. Here's a closer look at some of the weirdest laws possibly in force in the state.
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The Real Reason Robert Blake Was Acquitted Of His Wife's Murder
Actor Robert Blake was charged with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, in 2001. Here's the real reason he was acquitted of his wife's murder.
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The Untold Truth Of Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma was a child prodigy and is a world-renowned cellist.
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The History Of The Catholic Mass Controversy Explained
A centuries-old conflict between two wings of the Catholic Church came to light again in 2021. This is the history of the Catholic Mass controversy explained.
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The Most Popular Baby Names From 100 Years Ago
Names go in and out of fashion. So what did the flappers, bootleggers, and Bright Young Things of 1922 name their kids? Read on to find out.
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What Happened The First Time Slash And Axl Rose Met?
So what's it really all about -- the music, or that indefinable artistic relationship? And how did that start for Slash and Axl Rose, all those years ago?
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Weirdest Laws In South Dakota
There are rules, and then there are rules, and some that are more like guidelines, really. But then there are odd laws, like a few on South Dakota's books.
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How Being The Ricardos Ignored Lucille Ball's True Story
It's hard to fit a lifetime -- let alone two lifetimes -- into a movie. That doesn't stop Hollywood from trying, of course, as with "Being the Ricardos."
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How Generation Z Got Its Name
There are Baby Boomers, and Millennials, as well as Gen X and Gen Y. Clearly, there really is something in a name, as well as in a birth year.
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Bill Ward Was Left With Third Degree Burns After This Black Sabbath Prank Went Wrong
They've been more than one jokester's famous last words: "It seemed like a good idea at the time." Until, of course, it wasn't such a good idea at all.
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How The Micro-Generation Xennials Got Its Name
Here's how the Xennial micro-generation, whose products were born between 1977 and 1983, got its unusual name.
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The Mysterious Death Of David Chase Explained
Many people experience that voice in the back of the head, advising caution and care. What about a real "voice," from someone who's deceased?
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Whatever Happened To Papa Roach?
Here's what Papa Roach has been up to since the success of their singles Last Resort and Scars.
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What Happened To Lucille Ball's Children?
Lucille Ball's motherhood was the stuff of headlines during the run of "I Love Lucy," with a pregnancy written into the script. Did she actually have children?
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The Truth About Genghis Khan's Childhood
The history of Genghis Khan continues to interest historians and military strategists. Like the rest of us, the legendary conqueror started out as a child.
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These Waters Off The Coast Of Norway Are One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
There's an old sailor's saying: "You can't defeat the sea. You can only hope the sea doesn't defeat you." That's especially true off the coast of Norway.
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What Is The Norse Pagan Web Of Wyrd?
The mythology of many cultures will often include an attempt to make sense of life in terms of the good, the bad, the why -- including Norse mythology.
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The Brontë Sisters' Family Tree Explained
The three Brontë sisters, daughters of a minister, lived lives of near obscurity, yet their artistic impact in literature is studied and celebrated to this day.
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The Real Reason Mötley Crüe Fired John Corabi
It's not as though Mötley Crüe has had a revolving door for personnel over the years. Still, there have been changes, including John Corabi.
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