Whatever Happened To USA Speed Skating Star Apolo Ohno?
In the late '90s, a young skater named Apolo Ohno was making waves in the popular sport of speed skating. At his last Olympic appearance, Ohno won three medals.
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What Mickey Rooney's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Actors trade on their looks, their charm, their ability to project a personality that the audience accepts, even craves. It doesn't necessarily reflect reality.
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This Is How The Colorado Rockies Got Their Name
Before the Rockies, there were several baseball teams in Denver, Colorado, before the city was granted an expansion major league team in the early 1990s.
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Why You Rarely Hear About John Cusack
John Cusack is known for the films "Say Anything," "High Fidelity," and more. From the late '80s into the early 2000s, Cusack was a bona fide movie star.
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The Truth About How Jaywalking Became A Crime
The chicken may or may not have come before the egg. There's no question, however, that pedestrians predate automobile drivers. That's important to remember.
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The Tragic Murder Of Tupac Shakur Explained
Tupac Shakur staked his claim within rap music in the mid-90s. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting that took place in Las Vegas.
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The Truth About Betty White's Relationship With Mary Tyler Moore
Successful comedy doesn't always mean happy relationships when the cameras are off. 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' seems to have been different.
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This Is How The Toronto Blue Jays Got Their Name
The Toronto Blue Jays were an expansion team that first came into existence in 1977. However, like most expansion teams, they floundered early on.
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What Orson Welles' On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Orson Welles was a powerhouse talent of America's performing arts -- stage, radio, film. Most critics agree he was brilliant. Was he pleasant?
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This Is How Far Lucille Ball Got In School
If she had made it further in traditional school, in fact, Lucille Ball, who died in 1989, may have never become the beloved performer we remember today.
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This Is How The Baltimore Orioles Got Their Name
The Orioles are a Major League Baseball team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Like a lot of sports teams, it didn't start nor originate out of that city.
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Whatever Happened To USA Skiing Star Picabo Street?
Some athletes take their success at the Olympics and turn it into a lengthy career in their chosen field. Others choose to return to a life of privacy.
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The Mysterious Death Of Alicia Showalter Reynolds Explained
On March 2, 1996, Alicia Showalter Reynolds left her Baltimore home to go shopping with her mother in Charlottesville, Virginia. She never made it.
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Does Jesus' Crown Of Thorns Still Exist Today?
Relics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's Last Written Words
Walt Disney left behind an entertainment empire that has gone on to own, well, almost everything. He also left a mysterious note. Here's what it said.
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The Real Reason Ronnie Wood Refused Chemotherapy For His Cancer
Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood has had to face tremendous hardships of late. The death of Charlie Watts and a cancer diagnosis threw him for a loop.
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What Happened To The Pillow Killer?
Yvan Keller, who became known as the "Pillow Killer" as well as the "killer of the century," was born in Wittenheim, France, on December 13, 1960.
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What's The Difference Between Japanese Temples And Shrines?
Sometimes, while going to and fro, Japanese people will pause to stop by one of Japan's 160,000 combined shrines (Shinto) or temples (Buddhist).
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This Is How The Chicago White Sox Got Their Name
White Sox is most certainly a fitting name for a Major League Baseball team. However, the popular Chicago baseball team actually wears black socks.
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What Desi Arnaz's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz starred in "I Love Lucy," one of the most popular TV sitcoms of the '50s. However, sometimes off-screen things weren't so funny.
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Every Major Death In December 2021 Explained
Here are all the biggest names from around the globe—musicians, actors, athletes, broadcasters, filmmakers, writers, and visionaries—who died in December 2021.
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The Untold Truth Of Lot From The Bible
If all you know about Lot is that his wife turned to salt, or he tried to make an indecent proposal to save the dignity of some angels, there's more to him.
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Whatever Happened To Ink Master Season 3 Winner, Joey Hamilton?
Joey Hamilton won the third season of "Ink Master" in 2013.
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This Is How Far Dave Grohl Got In School
Dave Grohl dropped out of high school to pursue a music career.
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Nine Historical Events That Happened On New Years Eve
Often, the new year isn't revolutionary, but sometimes, it's rung in with tremendous change. These are nine historical events that happened on New Years Eve.
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Here's What Happens To Abandoned Oil Rigs
Oil rigs have long been understandably associated with immense environmental damage. When a rig is no longer of use, it presents a new challenge.
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The Truth About Queen Elizabeth And Princess Margaret's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, were very close growing up. Despite the tension and drama of royal life, the sisters remained close.
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