The Tragic Death Of Jamal Khashoggi Explained
On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey and never left. The US-based journalist was a Saudi Arabia native.
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How Much Popular Items Cost 100 Years Ago Vs. Today
Doesn't it seem like prices are always going up? If that's what you think, then you're not alone. Here is how much popular items cost 100 years ago vs. today.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 20s
Celebrities have always lived fast-paced lives, but living in the spotlight can come with a dark side. Here are some famous celebrities who died in their 20s.
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How Dee Snider Defended Rock Music From The Government
The PMRC designated what they called the "The Filthy 15," which was music they felt to be particularly egregious by standards of decency.
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The Truth About Dan Aykroyd's Relationship With His Brother Peter
Dan wasn't the only funny Aykroyd behind early seasons of "Saturday Night Live" — his younger brother, Peter Aykroyd, was a writer and cast member in 1979.
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The Alligator Species That's On The Brink Of Extinction
Unlike its counterparts, this alligator is under extreme threat of extinction in the wild, with a natural population of only a few hundred individuals.
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Songs You Didn't Know Had Ties To Slavery
Music reflects on the time and place it's written in, and slavery has long dominated the public discourse. These are songs you didn't know had ties to slavery.
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The Mythology Behind The Libra Constellation Explained
Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac and the constellation between Scorpius and Virgo, is either represented by a woman holding a traditional balance scale.
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The Fascinating Way Ancient Romans Used The Bathroom
Roman bathrooms tended to have a very unusual distinction: the individual toilets were often very close together. But that's not all that was distinctive.
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How Lisa Rinna's Mom Was Almost The Victim Of A Serial Killer
Lisa Rinna revealed that her own mother had been kidnapped and attacked by a serial killer just a couple of years before she was born.
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This Is Where The First Thanksgiving Might Have Taken Place
As it turns out, the Massachusetts Pilgrims and their neighbors might not have been the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in what is now the United States.
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Why They Don't Advertise Cigarettes On TV Anymore
Here's why cigarettes are no longer promoted via television and radio advertisements in the United States.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club Disaster Explained
The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire is considered one of the worst disasters in Kentucky's history and remains the third-deadliest nightclub fire in the U.S.
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Dave Grohl's Inspiration Behind His Iconic Nirvana Drum Beats Revealed
With such aggressive playing, it would be reasonable to expect that Grohl took the drum part in the song from punk rock or maybe even heavy metal. But no.
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The Untold Truth Of The Gospel Of Luke
The Gospel of Luke, or the Gospel According to Luke, is a famous teaching that originates from the New Testament in the Bible.
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What Amanda Knox's Life Is Like After Being Released From Jail
In the late 2000s, Amanda Knox stood trial and was found guilty of murdering her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. After legal wrangling, she was released.
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The Untold Truth Of The Gospel Of Matthew
For 2,000 years, Christendom has referred to ancient narratives about the life of its prophet, Jesus Christ, as the Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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What Is Yule And How Is It Celebrated?
When asked to describe Yule most people will likely say that it is another name for either Christmas, the holiday season as a whole, or a luscious holiday cake.
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What It Was Really Like To Travel Across The US In The 1800s
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
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Famous Serial Killers Who Are Aquarians
The Green River Killer, the Kansas City Butcher, and the Shoe Fetish Slayer are some of the serial killers who are Aquarians.
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How The Nazi Ideology Ruined And Reshaped Christmas
The Nazis who had a major problem with Christmas but banning it altogether just wasn't going to work. Here's how the Nazi ideology ruined and reshaped Christmas
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In History Explained
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
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Popular Food Fads From The 20th Century
As we munch on our organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, sustainably sourced snacks, let's look back at some of the food trends that came and went during the 1900s.
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Other Winter Holidays To Celebrate If Christmas Isn't Your Thing
Let's talk about some other winter festivals that might be the perfect cause for celebration in lieu of (or alongside) Christmas.
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The Real Story Behind The In Cold Blood Murders
Truman Capote's book titled "In Cold Blood" was a telling of the 1959 murders of the Clutter family.
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The Real Reason Betty White Only Gets 4 Hours Of Sleep Every Night
There are those who love to sleep, and there are those who want to get by on as little as possible. One mini-sleeper is legendary actress Betty White -- age 99.
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Elvis Presley FBI Files Explained
Over the course of his tenure, FBI founding director J. Edgar Hoover amassed information on any number of public figures, including The King -- Elvis Presley.
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