The Untold Truth Of American Astronaut Alan Shepard
Alan Shepard is best known for being an astronaut, but he had a busy career outside of NASA, too. This is the untold truth of American astronaut Alan Shepard.
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The Theory About Zachary Taylor's Death That Changes Everything
Whenever a president dies in office, there are going to be questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. That's certainly true of Zachary Taylor.
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This Billionaire Had $70 Million In Stolen Artifacts. Here Are Just A Few
Sometimes it takes Indiana Jones to recover a relic from antiquity. Sometimes it takes a tomb raider. Sometimes it takes a billionaire who doesn't care.
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What Was Michael Nesmith's Net Worth When He Died?
Michael Nesmith, perhaps best known as the serious guitarist for the decidedly not serious Monkees, died December 10 from natural causes. He was 78.
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The Tragic Death Of Freddie Prinze
Freddie Prinze was a breakout comedy star of both standup and sitcom during his career ascent in the 1970s. Behind the enormous talent, however, was darkness.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Michael Nesmith Of The Monkees
Monkees singer-guitarist Michael Nesmith died of natural causes on December 10, 2021, at the age of 78.
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The Real Reason Ford Pintos Used To Explode
Theoretically, we all want to be safe behind the wheel of a car -- seat belts and air bags help assure that. Not all cars have been as safe as others, however.
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The Truth About Leonardo DiCaprio's Troubled Stepbrother
Like his stepbrother Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Farrar has acting experience. However, his career isn't as successful, likely due to personal and legal troubles.
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The Charges Against Julian Assange Explained
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has evaded the U.S. for more than a decade since the publishing of material by Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning.
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If You Think You've Been Cursed, Here's How To Break The Spell
There's cursing -- being a potty mouth -- and then there's cursing -- calling down evil on someone. How do you counteract someone's bad intentions for you?
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The Untold Truth Of Demaryius Thomas
Demaryius Thomas was a Super Bowl winner, a good teammate, and a family man who may have suffered a medical issue that some think contributed to his death.
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The True Story That Inspired The Movie Spotlight
Many a story taken from the headlines has proven rich source material for Hollywood. Sometimes the stories change significantly. But not for "Spotlight."
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The Historical Figures That Inspired Bellatrix And Narcissa In Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling often modeled characters — even villains — on real people. Here are the historical figures that inspired Bellatrix and Narcissa in Harry Potter.
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Is The Story Of The Garden Of Eden Specific To The Bible?
The Garden of Eden is one of the most well-known locations from the Old Testament, where the first created humans Adam and Eve supposedly lived in paradise.
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How An Episode Of MythBusters Saved A Real Person's Life
Television has always been seen as holding the potential to teach. That played out well beyond 'Sesame Street' when 'Mythbusters' helped save two lives.
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The Theory That Counteracts Myths About The Wall Of Jericho
When did Jericho fall, and why? When the Bible says the walls of Jericho fell, did Jericho ... even exist? These are all questions hotly contested by scholars.
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What Gucci Mane's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Rapper Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, landed in prison in 2014 after pleading guilty to two separate crimes. The experience behind bars changed his life.
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The Truth About David Bowie's Teeth
The late David Bowie was known almost as much for his appearance as he was for his music. He morphed from one character to another. Another change? His teeth.
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How The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Got Started
So, asked E.M. Stuart of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, how do we offer a piece of that to everyone who wanders down the city's streets?
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The Truth About Jehosheba From The Bible
The Old Testament is full of heroic stories centered around personal courage in the face of great peril. One such story is that of Jehosheba.
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The Mythology Behind The Aries Constellation Explained
While many myths of the constellations are derived from ancient Greeks, there are several civilizations that lay claim to the mythology of Aries the Ram.
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The Times Square Killer: The Messed Up Truth
Richard Cottingham, known as the Times Square Killer and the Torso Killer, killed at least 11 people. Here's the messed up truth of what happened.
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The Biggest Bigfoot Theories
The study of mythic creatures -- cryptozoology -- has its adherents and its scoffers. One legend persists, even today: Call it Bigfoot, or Sasquatch.
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How John Wilkes Booth's Brother Saved Abraham Lincoln's Son
The story that has been told time and time again was that John Wilkes Booth's actor brother, Edwin, kept President Lincoln's son from being crushed to death.
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What Happened To Buster After MythBusters Ended?
For over a decade, fans tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch "Mythbusters," a show featuring special effects artists Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
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The Real Reason The Pixies Broke Up
Here's why the Pixies broke up in 1993, right around the time alternative rock was finally starting to take off.
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The Strange Tale Of The Brazilian Balloon Priest
Even with the best intentions, fundraising attempts don't always go as planned. One Brazilian priest's effort to raise money proved unsuccessful, and fatal.
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