Thomas Jefferson's IQ Will Surprise You
Defenders of the president will often state that the chief executive is "a lot smarter than you think." Now, research has determined past presidents' IQ scores.
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What Is Contempt Of Congress?
Contempt of Congress is a charge that's leveled from time to time. Like lots of things rooted in government, it's more than just cut-and-dried.
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The Shrink Next Door: The Real-Life Story Behind It
Apple TV's The Shrink Next Door is a quirky series about control and deception. Perhaps the most shocking thing about it: it's based on a true story!
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The Reason Some Are Convinced Michael Jackson Is Still Alive
Michael Jackson died, age 50, in 2009, of cardiac arrest. As huge a star as Elvis -- and like Elvis, there are those who think Jackson is still alive.
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The Untold Truth Of Star Trek's Majel Barrett
Gene Roddenberry might have created "Star Trek," but it was his wife, Majel Barrett, who participated as an actor across the entire "Trek" franchise.
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Why Do Some States Not Allow Billboards?
They're ugly and there are way too many of them. We all can't stand billboards, but we're used to them. But residents of these states never have to see them.
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Disturbing Details Discovered In Tawny Kitaen's Autopsy
The late Tawny Kitaen's show business career veered from acting to reality TV -- "Celebrity Rehab" being one. Yet her autopsy results contained surprises.
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What We Know About The Vikings Who Landed In North America Before Columbus
A group of researchers are applying hard science to discover the truths of Viking sagas about exploration and settlement in North America 1,000 years ago.
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Why Betty White Never Had Her Own Children
While Betty White is an accomplished actress, one thing she never did in her life, however, is have children of her own.
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The Real Reason Carolina Became North And South Carolina
Carolina were fraught with peril as an early frontier of the American colonies. Why did the colony get split into two pieces?
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The Truth About Eric Clapton's Friendship With John Lennon
There have been many friendships between musical legends, and one of the most enduring was between the Beatles' John Lennon and guitarist Eric Clapton.
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The Untold Truth Of George Strait
George Strait is known as the "King of Country." Even with more top hits than any other artist, there are some other less-known truths about the music legend.
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The Truth About Betty White's Guinness World Record
Comedic actress Betty White has a lifetime of achievements, but did you know she holds a Guinness World Record?
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Why You Rarely Hear About Jakob Dylan Nowadays
Despite the odds, Bob Dylan's son, Jakob Dylan, managed to carve out a niche for himself in the music industry, but lately he has stayed out of the spotlight.
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This Is The First President Born In A Hospital
Part of the allure of presidential history resides in the homespun and, sometimes surprising ways they entered this world.
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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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