How 'A Visit From St. Nicholas' Shapes Christmas Even Today
People still debate authorship of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," aka "The Night Before Christmas." What can't be argued is its lasting influence on the holiday.
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The Truth About Katy Perry's Souvenirs From Fellow Celebrities
People collect lots of different things. McDonald's toys. Stamps. Autographs. Katy Perry started a celebrity-themed collection of her own. (Not autographs.)
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The Real Reason Pan Am Airlines Went Out Of Business
From 1927 to 1991, Pan Am was one of the most recognizable airlines in the United States. The company started as a small startup with a single float-plane.
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The Real Reason The Coca-Cola Logo Is Red
It seems like Coca-Cola has been around forever. Its ad campaigns and logos often feature the color red. There has to be a reason, of course. And here it is.
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The Real Reason People Have Middle Names
Today there's tons of buzz around picking names for babies. There is an entire industry of books and websites literally dedicated to helping name your child.
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The Scary Truth About Tina Fey's Facial Scar
Throughout her career, Fey has borne a scar on her face, barely visible to anyone not looking for it. At first she steadfastly refused to discuss it.
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The Real Reason Bird Poop Is White
Whether from a human or canine or another creature, most poop is plainly not white. Except from birds. Which raises the question: Why is bird poop so special?
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What Being One Of Hugh Hefner's Girlfriends Was Really Like
For good or ill, Hugh Hefner and his "Playboy" media machine were a part of pop culture for decades. What about the women with whom he surrounded himself?
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Why World War I Helped Create The Candy Bar Boom
In previous (and later) conflicts, troops would often be on the move, the Great War's trench warfare meant soldiers and armies would remain static.
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Presidential Administrations With The Most White House Christmas Trees
The Christmas tree is a symbol of good cheer, marking the holidays for millions of Americans. That includes the White House. But will just one tree enough?
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The History Of Writing Letters To Santa Explained
It's hard to imagine a time when children didn't write letters to Santa, but the idea of sharing a wish list with the big guy is actually a fairly modern idea.
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What Happened To The Sound Of Music Cast After The Movie?
Read on to see what happened to some of your favorite actors and actresses from "The Sound of Music."
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The Tragic Story Of When The British Starved Bengal
The Bengal famine of 1943 wasn't the first induced in India by the British, but it was the last. This is the tragic story of when the British starved Bengal.
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The Real Reason We Call Hit Movies 'Blockbusters'
The term "blockbuster" used to describe movies has a war-time origin.
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The Tragic Death Of Natasha Richardson
Actress Natasha Richardson died in 2009 after suffering a brain injury from a fall while skiing.
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Songs That Were Claimed To Have Inspired Real Life Crimes
The debate whether violent music directly inspires violent behavior is ongoing. However, these killers cited specific songs as inspiration for their crimes.
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This Is The First President To Put A Christmas Tree In The White House
It's easy to forget that presidents have families, too, even at Christmas. When did the Christmas Tree first come to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
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The True Stories Behind Dolly Parton's Christmas Movies
Dolly Parton is a world-famous country singer, actress, businesswoman, and recently, subject of a pair of television Christmas movies.
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The First Lady Who Created Themes For White House Christmases
Families often have traditional decorations they use at the holidays. The residents of the White House bring their own unique vision and style each year.
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The Untold Truth Of Malcolm X's Daughter, Malikah
Malikah Shabazz never knew her famous father - mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister, Malaak, when an assassin killed her dad, Malcolm X.
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The Myth Of Apollo And Daphne Explained
The myth of Apollo and Daphne is one of unrequited love and the extreme measures those involved may go to. Here is the myth of Apollo and Daphne explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Charles Kao
Charles Kao was a world-renowned physicist whose research in electrical engineering could be referred to as the most important work of the modern era.
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The Real Reason We Put Ornaments On The Christmas Tree
Some credit Martin Luther with Christmas tree ornamentation. Others date it back to ancient Egypt, or Rome. Whatever the roots, it's a widespread custom today.
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How Historically Accurate Is Devil In The White City?
Call a book "historical" or "nonfiction" and you're almost certain to invite intense scrutiny. Did events play out the way the author claims they did?
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What Chelsea Manning's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Chelsea Manning first joined the U.S. military in 2007, but in 2010, while stationed in Iraq, she discovered information that she found troubling.
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The Origins Of The Phrase "Silver Lining"
If you've ever tried to find a hint of positivity and light in a fog of malaise or misfortune, perhaps you've heard the phrase "silver linings."
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Here's Who Inherited Carrie Fisher's Money After She Died
Carrie Fisher died of a heart attack at the age of 60, leaving behind millions. Here is who inherited her money when she died.
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