Kobe Bryant was once offered a role in Spike Lee film when he was a rookie, but turned it down. Here's how a postseason loss led him to turn down the role.
Read MoreYellowstone National Park's highly active subterranean volcanos have been home to some of the most seismic eruptions to ever take place on Earth.
Read MoreIn the years between World War I and World War II, Germany, the losing side in both conflicts, suffered tremendous economic and political instability.
Read MoreFor some, the sight of dark, foreboding storm clouds might inspire fear. For others,it spurs a sense of wonder. But what makes them so dark and thick?
Read MoreFolks might not know that Neil Young had a unique source of inspiration for "Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere": a raging, delirium-inducing fever.
Read MoreEverybody starts out as a baby, and so at some level or from some point in the past, it's a tragedy when a human being dies by the hand of another person.
Read MoreHells Angels are probably the most infamous motorcycle club in the world, but becoming a member takes serious dedication. Here's how to become a Hells Angel.
Read MoreAdolph Hitler has gone down in history as one of the most despised people to have ever lived. His politics were bad enough; personal contact was no picnic.
Read MoreFranklin Floyd kidnapped Suzanne Sevakis when she was 5 years old and eventually married her.
Read MoreFashions come and fashions go, and then they come 'round again, if you wait long enough -- the clothing of the past takes on a new sheen, like corsets.
Read MoreThere are lots of niche sports out there, for individuals and teams alike, but even competitive eating has its challenges when protesters take the stage.
Read MoreMany athletes, professional and amateur, student or weekend warrior, have superstitions -- rituals, perhaps, that they hope will improve their performance.
Read MoreJordan Belfort found his fortune at last with the publication of his book "The Wolf of Wall Street." Allegations of his shady money practices went back years.
Read MoreHistory is full of accounts of unusual bravery and dedication in times of war -- service well and truly above what is expected of military personnel.
Read MoreIt was March 13, 1980, when John Wayne Gacy was convicted of 33 murders. But some mysteries still surround this infamous serial killer. Here are some.
Read MoreDeath brings a certain level of closure to the narrative of an individual's life. There remains the question of who shares what's left behind.
Read MoreWestboro Baptist Church is known for its hateful messages and protests at funerals. Their mission started with one man. Here is the untold truth of the WBC.
Read MoreThe evolution of death penalty laws in South Korea, as in many countries, has been contentious. These are the death penalty laws in South Korea.
Read MoreJoan Rivers is now considered one of the most beloved comedians in the TV kingdom of late-night. But she, too, dealt with some dark times in her life.
Read MoreA life of public service can have its challenges -- among those challenges, the possibility that someone will take issue with you, to the point of murder.
Read MoreA pirate captain is nothing without their ship. While there are countless ships that flew the black flag, here are the most famous pirate ships in history.
Read MoreMilitary personnel across the board are widely recognized for their courage and selflessness. Sometimes an individual goes above and beyond normal sacrifice.
Read MoreThanks to his athleticism, charisma, and promo skills, Booker T became a true main-event talent, first in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), then in the WWE.
Read MoreThe Hiawatha Belt is a piece of wampum -- belts of long shell beads used for ceremonial purposes. These are the five nations that make up the Hiawatha Belt.
Read MoreMusic is variously described as an art, a craft, a mystical experience, something with charms to sooth all things savage. Its influences are often subtle.
Read MoreJust because some musicians only have one hit song doesn’t mean they aren’t millionaires. Learn how these one-hit wonders achieved millionaire status.
Read MoreDef Leppard is a quintessential hard rock band of the 1980s, laying out the blueprint for a generation of rock bands. This is the untold truth of Def Leppard.
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