The Untold Truth Of The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers are law-enforcement officers unique to the Lone Star state, but even fans probably don't know their full history, which dates back 200 years,
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Ivana Trump Was Almost America's Ambassador To The Czech Republic
Ivana Trump was offered the position of U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic but she refused the job.
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What Happened To Bobby Joe Long's Daughter?
Bobby Joe Long, the "Classified Ad Killer," confessed to killing 10 women. His daughter was 8 years old when he was arrested, and here's what happened to her.
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The Controversial History Of D.A.R.E.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program had many supporters, but also a questionable track record. This is the controversial history of D.A.R.E.
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Fritz Kolbe: The German Diplomat Who Spied For The Allies In WWII
In Nazi Germany, there were some who tried to stand up to Adolf Hitler. This is the story of Fritz Kolbe, the German diplomat who spied for the Allies in WWII.
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Ivana Trump Was A Much Better Athlete Than We Thought
Ivana Trump was a competitive skier in her younger years.
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The Untold Truth Of Britain's WWI Internment Camps
Did you know that Britain had internment camps during WWI? Here's a short history lesson on the British camps you might not know about. Read on for the deets.
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This Was The Last Song Recorded By All Four Beatles
The Beatles were probably the most popular and successful in all of music history. Here's the story of who was in attendance of their last ever recording.
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The Real Reason Woody Guthrie Wrote This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" is a staple song in patriotic school performances, but its original lyrics were critical of some aspects of the U.S.
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Wade Boggs' Strange Pregame Tradition Is A Real Eye-Opener
Numerous athletes are known to engage in some kind of near-superstitious ritual before an event. It seems baseball star Wade Boggs is one of them.
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Inside David Letterman's Special Relationship With Warren Zevon
David Letterman and Warren Zevon had a late-night relationship that continued for many years. Here's a look into the famed bromance of the two cutural giants.
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Secret Van Gogh Painting Shakes Up The Art World
Vincent Van Gogh's catalog is still increasing to this day thanks to a recent discovery of a hidden Van Gogh self-portrait.
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The Motive For America's First Female Serial Killer, Jane Toppen
Many people experience difficult, painful childhoods, and may or may not rise above those tragic circumstances. Very few become serial killers.
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Snakes Have The Ability To Predict Earthquakes
The ability to predict earthquakes would save lives and though the science isn't there yet, the behavior of snakes has helped predict at least two earthquakes.
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Inside The Preventable 1975 Banqiao Dam Failure In China
In 1975, Typhoon Nina rolled into mainland China, bringing with it huge amounts of rain. Here's the story of the preventable 1975 Banqiao dam failure.
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The Real Reason A 70-Year-Old Frank Sinatra Was Offered Die Hard's Lead Role
The art of casting movie actors is just that -- art, bordering on magic, with millions upon millions of dollars, as well as careers, hanging on the decisions.
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The Scientific Reason Your Voice Gets Squeaky When You Inhale Helium
Everyone knows that inhaling helium gives you a squeaky voice, but why? Here's the scientific reason your voice gets squeaky when you inhale helium.
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The Phrase Meeting A Deadline Has A Much More Violent Origin Than You Thought
Deadlines — as we know them now — are part of daily life for most people, but the word originated from a gruesome practice during the American Civil War.
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Inside The Bo Diddley Beat, The Most Iconic Rhythm In Rock Music
Bo Diddley is one of the most influential musicians in modern history. His beat inspired some of the biggest bands in music, including the Rolling Stones.
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Behind The Lindsey Buckingham Song That Expressed His Anger Toward Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" sounds upbeat, but its lyrics came from a place of anger toward Stevie Nicks, and she took offense to one line in particular.
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What Mary Kay Letourneau's Prison Life Was Really Like
Teacher Mary Kay Letourneau captured the attention of the nation when she was sentenced to prison for a sexual relationship with her 6th-grade student.
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True Crime Expert Weighs In On Bed-Wetting & Childhood Trauma In Serial Killers - Exclusive
Is there some way to tell if someone is going to turn out to be a serial killer? True crime expert Mike Oh from That Chapter weighs in.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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How Dr. Seuss Really Got His Pen Name
Dr. Seuss -- just all by itself, it seems to signal a sense of childlike, almost magical whimsy. No surprise, perhaps, that it's a pen name.
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Japanese Americans Who Resisted Internment During WWII
Japanese Americans who resisted internment during WWII faced many challenges. Here are the stories of a few of those brave individuals.
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What Really Happens If You Kill A Bald Eagle?
Bald eagles are the U.S. national bird and were once near to extinction due to environmental factors. Laws put in place to protect the birds still exist.
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How Robin Williams Was Almost The Joker And The Riddler
Hollywood's history is littered with stories of near-miss casting, either because of fate or refusal or something else entirely. Add a Batman story to the list.
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