This Is How The Seattle Mariners Got Their Name
What do the city of Seattle, the game of baseball, and the classic movie actor Danny Kaye — star of "White Christmas" and "The Court Jester" — have in common?
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What Happened To Judy Garland's Children?
Judy Garland was one of the most famous stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. In her personal life, Garland's multiple marriages resulted in three children.
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This Is Paul McCartney's Favorite Song
In recent years, Beatles legend, Wings frontman, and evergreen solo star, Paul McCartney, has cemented his reputation as perhaps the greatest pop songwriter.
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The Truth About Ulysses S. Grant's Middle Name
Ulysses S. Grant was a Civil War hero and U.S. president, but his middle initial doesn't mean what you think it does. Here's where the "S" actually comes from.
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The Untold Truth Of Carlos Castaneda
There was a time 50 years ago when nearly every philosophy major had a Carlos Castaneda book on the shelf. Was Castaneda shaman or charlatan?
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Kyron Horman
Kyron Richard Horman, an adorable little boy from Portland, Oregon, was really excited to go to school on June 4, 2010. Sadly, he vanished without a trace.
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This Is Mick Jagger's Favorite David Bowie Song
David Bowie's death, needless to say, was a tremendous blow to music fans around the world. It marked the loss of one of music's most colorful personalities.
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The Real Reason Supreme Court Justices Wear Black Robes
Supreme Court Justices famously wear black robes, but the tradition originates in England and Europe. Here's where the judicial black robe tradition comes from.
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Disturbing Details Found In Dimebag Darrell's Autopsy Report
The autopsy of Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott revealed some tragic details about his murder.
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The Truth About Harry S Truman's Middle Name
Presidential history is littered with morsels of trivia. One interesting factoid related to President Harry Truman has to do with his middle name.
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The Mysterious Death Of Andre Jones Explained
Love immediately called the Quinn's to let them know of their son's arrest. Jones then called his parents and told them that he didn't know why he was arrested.
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The Star Billie Holiday Named Herself After
Billie Holiday is considered to be one of the greatest Jazz singers of all time. Her 1939 song "Strange Fruit" became her biggest hit and made Holiday a star.
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This Is How The San Francisco Giants Got Their Name
Sports teams are recognized by their star players, but of course also identified by the team name. Who got team naming rights, back in the day?
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What Happened To Humphrey Bogart And Lauren Bacall's Children?
Despite a 25-year gap between them — Lauren Bacall was 20 and Humphrey Bogart, 45 — the two had a very strong connection. They would have two children together.
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Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Scott Hamilton?
But his career isn't the only thing important to Scott Hamilton. His family and humanitarianism play a central part in his life.
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Shadow People: The Urban Legend Explained
Many of us can likely remember a "monster under the bed" moment from childhood, some shadow in a corner that shifted, or a fear of the dark.
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Where The Phrase 'Knock On Wood' Came From
"Knock on wood" is a popular phrase, but where did it actually come from? Theories range from an old British schoolyard game to Celtic pagan tradition.
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The Untold History Of The Aba Women's Protest
Many of us cheer when an oppressed group rises up to speak truth to power. The women of Nigeria not only spoke; they acted, with long-term results.
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The Real Reason Dominique Dunne's Murderer Served Less Than 4 Years In Prison
On October 30, 1982, actress Dominique Dunne was murdered by a man who supposedly loved her. Just before her death, she landed a role in "Poltergeist."
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This Is How The Washington Nationals Got Their Name
The story of how the MLB's Washington Nationals got their name starts well before the team changed its name from the Montreal Expos in 2004.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Final Words Explained
Roosevelt's hardships were not just national and global, but personal. The White House states that he contracted poliomyelitis at the age of 39.
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What Does RSVP Stand For?
Everyone knows what "RSVPing" is, but few are aware that the acronym is actually French. Here's what RSVP stands for, and where it comes from.
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How Dr. Dre Got His Stage Name
John Denver was born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., which is tough to fit on a poster. How about Dr. Dre? Where did his stage name come from, and why?
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Betty White Says These Life Rules Got Her To 100 Years Old
There's a long, long list of performing artists who cratered physically before their time. And then there is the rare, long-lived individual like Betty White.
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Whatever Happened To Pixie From LA Ink?
"LA Ink," headed by well-known tattoo artist Kat Von D, ran for four seasons. Von D's friend, artist Amber "Pixie" Acia, ran the shop during Season 1.
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Where The Phrase 'Close, But No Cigar' Comes From
"Close, but no cigar" is a widespread phrase in our contemporary vernacular, but it actually has roots in carnival games. Here's where the phrase comes from.
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This Is What It Means If You See A Green Porch Light
Anybody who drives knows there's important meaning behind the color of traffic signal lights. What about the colors of homeowners' porch lights?
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