Before making his name in film, Nicholson started in animation ... somewhat. Nicholson was hired in 1955 by MGM as an office assistant before he found fame.
But reaching Challenger Deep, in the depths of the Mariana Trench, isn't exactly like scaling the top of Chomolungma. So what about the deepest point on land?
The Bible is unquestionably influential. There is one other fact about the Bible that is almost impossible to contest: It is pretty much dominated by men.
Starting an entirely new life and leaving everything and everyone you know behind is probably something many people have thought about. It happens in Japan.
Cahokia, a massive city of up to 20,000 in what is now Illinois, was the largest of these, as well as a center of trade and — occasionally — human sacrifice.
For decades, polio was one of the most feared childhood diseases in the world, even in a wealthy, developed, First-World nation like the United States.
The 1992 murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr. is said to have instigated the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. This is the tragic murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr.
North Korea has been a big player in the organized crime world for a while, and the activities are believed to earn at least a $500 million paycheck each year.
Activism and sports has always been a controversial combination but many athletes have quietly and defiantly pursued their own activism - like Colin Kaepernick.
At the time of the rule of Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire, located in West Africa, was incredibly prosperous thanks to its natural resources of salt and gold.
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's assassination had remained unsolved for more than three decades after his death until a new suspect emerged a few years ago.
Political violence was a non-issue in Sweden, and then-Prime Minister Olof Palme went about his life with little to no attention being paid to possible danger.
The era of digital cable television, "Friends," and the Spice Girls left an indelible mark on society. Here are some items from the 1990s you don't see anymore.
MGM's opening logo and lion roar are immediately identifiable to the public, but the history of the many Leos on the silver screen is a little complicated.
"Eternals" features some of Hollywood's biggest names as well as rising stars. Here's a look at the personal tragedies among the cast members of "Eternals."
Bible smugglers have been beaten, jailed, and shot, and yet several organizations continue their work today. This is the crazy history of Bible smuggling
Despite there being more awareness regarding the number of homeless vets — including federal and other special programs -- the numbers just keep increasing.
Activism and charity work keep Colin Kaepernick busy these days, and while his NFL future remains unclear, the impact of his activism has been massive.