The Real Reason The Government Owns So Much Land In These States
How does that old song go? This land is your land, this land is my land. Chances are the land you're on could actually be the federal government's land.
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Why Fear Of Zombies Was Prevalent In Medieval Times
High mortality during medieval times meant there were a lot of dead people, who were thought to be dangerous to the living.
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The Strange Connection Between DeLorean Cars And The O.J. Simpson Trial
In 1994, football player and actor O.J. Simpson was accused and put on trial for murder. One person involved in the trial had a connection to DeLorean cars.
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The Wild True Story Of The Last Lost Tourist
A cellphone, for instance, would have perhaps been handy for Erwin Kreuz, a German man who decided to take a birthday trip to San Francisco in 1977.
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What Lou Pearlman's Life In Prison Was Really Like
How were things for disgraced music mogul Lou Pearlman during the last seven years of his life, most of which were spent in prison?
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Why Was Nefertiti's Husband So Disliked?
One really reviled person was Pharaoh Akhenaten, Queen Nefertiti's husband and the father of Tutenenkhamun, who ruled over ancient Egypt from 1353 to 1336 B.C.
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The Real Reason North Dakota Doesn't Allow Chain Pharmacies
In one state in particular, though — North Dakota — there are no national or regional pharmacy chains, save one: CVS Pharmacy and Thrifty White Drug.
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Here's Who Inherited Joan Rivers' Money After She Died
Joan Rivers was a comedian who seemingly came out of nowhere one night in the 1960s when appearing on "The Tonight Show," and the rest is comedy history.
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The Mystery Behind The Ourang Medan Ship Deaths
Ships sink, ships get lost, or break apart in storms. And in a few cases throughout history, the fate of the voyage has turned out to be an enduring mystery.
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Why You Rarely Hear About Lisa Loeb Nowadays
Lisa Loeb has seemingly disappeared from the headlines and the public eye. However, the folk-rock singer from the 1990s is far from a one-hit wonder.
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What Is Kato Kaelin's Real Name?
Kato Kaelin became a household name during the O.J. Simpson murder trial - while not actually using his real name.
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Is This The Most Valuable Thing Found On Antiques Roadshow?
"Antiques Roadshow" has hosted its fair share of hidden treasures. One item on the show was initially purchased for less than $350, but appraised for much more.
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How Kate Middleton Is Related To Dakota And Elle Fanning
Even celebrities wonder where following their roots will take them. Some have surprising backgrounds and affiliations you might never predict.
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This Is How Much The British Crown Jewels Are Really Worth
One of the most recognizable jewelry collections in the world are the British crown jewels. Their monetary value is hard to estimate, but many have tried.
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The Role Betty White Says Changed Her Life
Betty White began acting in the mid-1940s. She has over 100 TV and movie credits - most are for sitcoms - but this is the one role that changed her life.
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The Real Reason We Call Turkey 'Turkey'
The turkey has been a particularly ubiquitous part of American dinner tables on Thanksgiving. Why, though, is the bird called a turkey anyway?
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The Truth About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Jackie Kennedy
While not as public or obtuse as depicted in shows like "The Crown," Queen Elizabeth was likely not fond of some comments made by Jackie Kennedy.
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What Was Gerald R. Ford's Real Name?
Former President Gerald Ford was noteworthy in a number of ways, including the fact that he went by a different legal name for the first 22 years of his life.
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The Truth Of George Harrison's Stabbing
Over the years, Beatles guitarist George Harrison had to deal with death threats and stalkers. In 1999, a fan attacked him and his wife in their home.
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Tragic Details Found In Ahmaud Arbery's Autopsy Report
On February 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery was out for a jog in Brunswick, Georgia, when two men reportedly killed him. The autopsy report reveals some tragic details.
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Things Everyone Overlooks About Nicole Brown Simpson And O.J. Simpson's Relationship
There are some things about Nicole Brown Simpson and O.J. Simpson's turbulent relationship that don't get talked about as much as they should.
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What Funeral Directors Want You To Know About Green Burials
A green burial is an environmental-friendly way to be buried and go back naturally to the earth.
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The Untold Truth Of Esau From The Bible
Stories often paint Esau as a cartoonishly evil villain. A modern perspective might say that tradition did Esau a disservice. Read on and decide for yourself.
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Injuries That Happened On The Star Trek Sets
Ranging from the minor to the embarrassing to the quality-of-life-altering, here are injuries that happened on the Star Trek sets.
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Disturbing Details Found In River Phoenix's Autopsy Report
River Phoenix died of an accidental overdose in 1993 when he was just 23 years old.
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The Strange Way Dolly Parton's Parents Paid For Her Birth
Before she was an icon and a millionaire, Insider states that Parton was an impoverished youngster living in rural Appalachia. Parton was the fourth of 12 kids.
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Why The Amish Don't Play Musical Instruments
The Amish live differently from most modern societies, including abstaining from playing musical instruments. Here is why the Amish don't play instruments.
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