How Crips Founder Stanley 'Tookie' Williams Died
In 1969, Stanley "Tookie" Williams and Raymond Washington founded the Crips, a Los Angeles group initially geared toward combating injustice.
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The Tragic Moment That Changed Lil Wayne Forever
Lil Wayne is one of the most famous rappers on the planet, but few are aware of his tragic, failed suicide attempt when he was 12 years old.
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The Theranos Scandal Explained
Theranos was founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes and quickly skyrocketed to a $10 billion valuation. But this was just the beginning of a massive scandal.
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The Untold Truth Of Urban Meyer
Here are some lesser-known facts about legendary football coach Urban Meyer, who was fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, December 16.
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The Tragic Death Of WWII Corporal Ira Hayes
Everyone knows the iconic image of soldiers raising the American flag on Iwo Jima, but few know the tragic history of Ira Hayes -- one of the men pictured.
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The Truth About Willie Nelson Smoking Pot On The White House Roof
One of the legendary stories about Willie Nelson is that he smoked a joint on the roof of the White house. Here is the truth about that story.
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Claudette Colvin: The Untold Truth Of The Civil Rights Pioneer
Claudette Colvin, a teenager in 1955, was removed from a bus in handcuffs, and then was promptly forgotten about in the annals of civil rights history.
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The Cursed Tomb Of Casimir IV Jagiellon Explained
Casimir IV Jagiellon was the Grand duke of Lithuania who later became king of Poland in 1447, and some believe his tomb is cursed. Let's look at this claim.
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TV Talent Show Contestants Who Died Tragically
Programs like "American Idol" regularly coronate new stars, but they're as mortal as anyone else. These are some TV talent show contestants who died tragically.
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The Untold Truth Of Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a respected scientist known worldwide for his expertise. Despite being in the spotlight, there are still some things you may not know.
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Ronnie Wood's Life As A Preschooler Dad In His 70s
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is in his 70s and raising twin preschoolers. Here is what his life is like as a dad in his 70s.
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Here's What Would Happen If Prince Charles Died Before The Queen
The Queen of England has spent more than 70 years as the leading royal. Here's what would happen if Prince Charles died before her.
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The Messed Up Truth About Horror Novelist Shirley Jackson
There's more to author Shirley Jackson than her well-known short story about a small town's violent annual ritual, "The Lottery," published in 1948.
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The Tragic Death Of Cleopatra And Caesar's Son, Caesarion
The story of Caesarion, the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, is both tragic and key to understanding the complex history of the Roman Empire.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Hasanlu Lovers
The Hasanlu Lovers are two skeletons that were discovered in a bin-like structure of mudbrick and plaster with their arms intertwined. Here's their story.
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The Carnivorous Harp Sponge Is Just As Fascinating As It Sounds
The carnivorous harp sponge is a relatively newly discovered sea sponge, and it's just as fascinating as it sounds.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Sissy Spacek
Loretta Lynn's and Sissy Spacek met when Spacek played Lynn in the biopic, "Coal Miner's Daughter." Here is the truth about their relationship.
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How Does Consuming True Crime Affect Your Mental Health?
Are you feeling a heightened sense of anxiety? Stressed? Depressed? Wary of people you see in the grocery store? You may be listening to too much true crime.
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Do The Cyclops Rocks From The Odyssey Really Exist?
One of the most well-known parts of "The Odyssey" is when Odysseus finds himself at what are called the Cyclops Rocks, or the Rocks of the Cyclops.
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The Legend Of Starved Rock Explained
The legend of Starved Rock dates back to the 1700s, but the story for which the rock was named might actually be completely false.
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The Mystery Of The Princes In The Tower Explained
It's one of the biggest murder mysteries in British history: Did Richard III, in order to secure his reign, murder his nephews, ages 12 and 9?
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Lenny Kravitz And Al Roker Are Related. Here's How
Though rock star Lenny Kravitz and weatherman Al Roker seem very different, they have DNA in common. Here is how the two men are related.
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This Is How Many Victims Jack Unterweger Actually Had
When notorious killer Jack Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison by an Austrian court in 1976, he had only claimed one known victim.
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Freddie Mercury Believed This Was His Greatest Song
During his life, Freddie Mercury wowed millions of people with both his vocals and his brash persona on stage as the frontman for Queen.
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The Strangely Ironic Words John Adams Said Before His Death
Rather than reflecting on his family or his own career, John Adams' final thoughts instead drifted to his friend and longtime rival Thomas Jefferson.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's Feud With Max Fleischer
Max Fleischer's embitterment grew as Walt Disney not only took credit as the first to use sound in a cartoon, but became a household name with Steamboat Willie.
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Here's What The Formerly Classified JFK Assassination Documents Say
The last presidential assassination in modern times was on November 22, 1963, and it claimed the life of America's 35th president, John F. Kennedy, or JFK.
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