The True Meaning Behind Lt. Uhura's Name On Star Trek
Lt. Uhura, the communications officer of Starship Enterprise, was portrayed by actress Nichelle Nichols for all of the three seasons the show ran.
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This Is How The Bible Got Its Name
Few books have had the width and breadth of cultural influence over the past two millennia as the Holy Bible, but there's actually more than one bible.
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The Real Reason BBC Banned A First Season Episode Of Star Trek: The Next Generation
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" is a landmark series in one of the most legendary and influential franchises in the world, sci-fi or otherwise.
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Rappers With Big Criminal Records
Over the years, real-life crimes and tragedies involving well-known rappers have been known to happen. Here's a list of rappers with big criminal records.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Nikola Tesla
Perhaps most known now for the car that bears his name, Nikola Tesla was an enigmatic figure that is considered to be one of the greatest inventors of all time.
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What Joe Exotic's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Here's how Joe Exotic's life in prison has been like since he was sentenced for allegedly plotting to murder Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin.
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Why The Number 47 Is So Important In Star Trek: The Next Generation
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" kept the iconic sci-fi franchise firmly in the mainstream mind, with over 100 memorable episodes and multiple movies.
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The Disturbing Truth Of The Woman Who Turned People Into Soap
Italy's first female serial killer had a particularly interesting and grotesque method of disposing of her victims: turning them into soap.
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How Many Cats Did Freddie Mercury Have?
Freddie Mercury was often an enigma — even to fans. Here's one fascinating detail though: he was a committed cat-lover and had a lot of furry feline friends.
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Why This Song Is Queen's Most Controversial One
Queen debuted in the early '70s and had risen to global fame by the early '80s, particularly with their hit song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."
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What You Didn't Know About The Led Zeppelin Airplane
When a music group reaches that kind of stature, myths and legends spring up around them — some true, and some less than true.
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The Real Reason Rolling Stone Magazine Gave Jack Nicholson A Nickname
Though his film career is impressive, to say the least, his love life is equally as memorable and Jack Nicholson has openly described himself as a womanizer.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Coco Chanel
Even 50 years after Coco Chanel's death, owning or wearing her designs is a status symbol that not everyone can easily achieve
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Why Tony Chapman Left The Rolling Stones
The history of music is littered with people who left their bands early or were given an unceremonious boot before they hit it truly big.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About The Death Penalty
The death penalty can be a gray area, and the notion that the Bible argues completely for or against the use of the death penalty is not a very sound one.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Harry Houdini
In the world of magicians, illusionists, and escape artists, Harry Houdini's skills are legendary. Here's what he looks like in color.
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What Does An Assistant Director Do?
Even though movies can take hundreds of crew members to make, most would likely consider the director to be the most important crew member on a movie set.
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What Really Happened During The Haymarket Affair
The Haymarket Affair, also known as the Haymarket Tragedy, is one of the darker chapters of labor history in the United States.
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What's In The Secret Tunnel Found Under This Ancient Pyramid?
The Aztecs came to Mesoamerica, now Mexico, in the early 13th century, probably hunter-gatherers from a northern tribe — and discovered the Pyramid of the Moon.
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Is The Director Of Photography The Same As The Director?
If you sit until the very end of a movie and read the credits, you may have wondered about the difference between a film's director and director of photography.
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14 Facts About William Shatner You May Not Know
William Shatner is best known for playing Captain Kirk in "Star Trek." But there are some facts about his life and career that might surprise you.
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The Old Hollywood Star You'd Be Friends With, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
How do the astrological signs of Old Hollywood connect to you? Which star would you likely chat up or hang out with? Only the stars know.
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What Robert Stroud's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Robert Stroud, known as the Birdman of Alcatraz, became an expert on birds during his time in prison.
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The Truth About The Twinkie Defense
The Twinkie defense was made famous in the case of Dan White, who killed politicians George Moscone and Harvey Milk in 1978,
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What Does The Queen Crest Mean?
Freddie Mercury designed the Queen crest shortly before the band's first album was released.
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The Serial Killer Who Once Worked In A Chocolate Factory
Even though a good number of serial killers worked at low skilled jobs, some excelled in lines of work that required an education and/or business acumen.
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The Tragic Wife Swap Family Murders Explained
The 2008 episode shows just how strict the Stockdales were. According to the show, the family lived in seclusion to protect the boys from "bad influences."
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