The tragic 1993 murder of Polly Klaas sent waves of fear through children and parents across the nation. The case ultimately led to the three strikes law.
Different things may come to mind for people when they think of Thanksgiving, but arguably all Americans think of turkey. Here's where the tradition started.
World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was released in 1974. The song was written about a real situation in her life, but it wasn't about a love affair.
Child stars grow up far to fast in Hollywood. Here is a look at some of the many child stars who were famous in their time and have since sadly passed away.
You might have heard that carrying a rabbit's foot will bring you good fortune, but why? Here's the history behind this talisman and its connection with luck.
Serial killer Robert Hansen pled guilty to the murder of 17 women and the rape of 30. Here's the story of his wife, Dana, with whom he had two children.
Charles Manson guided his followers on a killing spree that infamously led to the death of actress Sharon Tate, among others. Here's how he was caught.
Dolley Madison is known for the myth that she rescued a portrait from a burning White House, but her real life was exciting enough. Here are her many tragedies.
Beginning in the 1990s, VH1's "Pop-Up Video" took the music video world by storm, offering tidbits of info and gossip to viewers. Here's what happened to it.
Disappearing is easy, but doing so without leaving a trail of digital crumbs is quite tricky. Some experts weigh in on the best ways to vanish, permanently.
Bad Wolves might not be a household name, but their cover of "Zombie" launched their fame. Like any other metal band, though, they have had their ups and downs.
Whitney Houston relationship with her former assisstant, Robyn Crawford, had its ups and downs over the years. Here's what it was like when the singer died.
Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison. Lyle has been married to his wife Rebecca since 2003.
The murder case involving Kouri Richins is by far one of the most bizarre to take place in recent years. This is the complete timeline of the case so far.
Actress Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were murdered on June 12, 1994, outside of her Los Angeles condo. Here's what happened to the house.