The New York Slave Rebellions You Never Learned About In School
Slavery has a long history in America, and its hard for teachers to cover everything. These are the New York slave rebellions you never learned about in school.
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The Mystery Of Six Chinese Sailors Aboard The Titanic
Six Chinese sailors were among those who survived the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
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The Real Reason The Oval Office Is Oval
The Oval Office in the West Wing of the White House is where the U.S. president gets work done. But, the history of this egg-shaped room may be surprising.
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Why David Bowie Was Temporarily Banned From SNL
David Bowie is one of the most iconic figures in music. Certainly not one shy away from controversy, he even found himself banned from Saturday Night Live.
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The Sonic Boom Explained
Supersonic travel and the notorious "sonic boom," which leaves shocked bystanders, has long fascinated mankind. Here's how that thunderous blast is created.
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The Story Behind The Mission Impossible Theme Song
Few theme songs for a movie or TV series catch the viewer's interest, set the scene, and are instantly recognizable like "Mission: Impossible."
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The Truth Behind Michelle Carter's Fundraiser
Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after coercing her boyfriend to kill himself. Here's the truth about the fundraiser she organized.
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How The 1984 Murder Of Mary Jane Thompson Was Finally Solved
Mary Jane Thomson was murdered in Dallas in 1984. No one was ever found in relation to the crime, but all of that changed when science caught up with the case.
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What Happened To Steven Stayner's Kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell?
Steven Stayner's kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell, only served five years in prison for that crime, but he wasn't done preying on kids. Here's what happened to him.
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The Hidden Talent Of Marilyn Monroe May Surprise You
Human beings are complex creatures, and often pursue more than one artistic expression. Frank Sinatra liked to paint. And what of Marilyn Monroe?
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Is This Why A Score Of Zero Is Called Love In Tennis?
The history of sports has its unique and arcane aspects, anything from the shape of an American football to the scoring references in tennis.
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How An Overdraft Lead To The Discovery Of A Mummified Body
It's not exactly common for a dead body to remain undiscovered for five years, but that's exactly what happened here. It was only found thanks to an overdraft.
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Would A Cockroach Really Be Able To Survive A Nuclear War?
Growing up in the shadow of nuclear annihilation has certainly put a damper on the carefree aspects of childhood. Humanity would be eradicated. And cockroaches?
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How Margaret Thatcher May Have Inadvertently Launched Star Wars Day
"May the fourth be with you" is a common saying when May 4 comes around on the calendar. However, the origins of this phrase are rooted in a political victory.
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Here's How Record Store Day Got Started
"Ghostbusters" told us that print is dead. Some might make the same case for vinyl recordings. Record Store Day participants, however, beg to differ.
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How The Michelle Carter Case Could Give Birth To A New Law
Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for coercing her boyfriend to kill himself. The case could give birth to a new law.
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Is There Really A Typo In The Lincoln Memorial?
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most famous monuments in the U.S., but it's not perfect. This is the story of the typo in the Lincoln Memorial.
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Is This Why We Call Coffee A Cup Of Joe?
It's a common scene in movies from the 1930s, even into the 1950s: A man enters a diner, sits at the counter, and orders a cup of joe. Why joe?
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The Origin Of The Sports Mascot
Mascots are ubiquitous in the world of sports, taking on a variety of characters and forms. Here's where the mascot tradition first originated.
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Does History Reveal How Big The Titanic's Iceberg Was?
The Titanic was built to be the most sophisticated piece of nautical engineering of its time. What do we know about the iceberg that sent it to the bottom?
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This Is What Gary Ridgway's Life Is Really Like In Prison
Gary Ridgway, The Green River Killer, was sentenced to 49 life sentences for each victim he's linked to so far. This is what his life is really like in prison.
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Did Napoleon Really Shoot Off The Great Sphinx's Nose?
The Sphinx is one of Egypt's most famous historical monuments, and legend goes that its nose was blown off by Napoleon Bonaparte. Here's whether that's true.
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How The Urban Legend Of The Puebla Tunnels Was Proven True
How often is it that an urban legend proves to be true? That's just what happened in Puebla, Mexico, when a series of tunnels were discovered under the city.
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The Untold Truth Of Aldo Gucci
The name Gucci is associated worldwide with luxury -- leather goods, as well as fashion and apparel. It began as a family affair, and Aldo played a major part.
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How A School Project Led To A Startling World War II Discovery
World War II decimated much of Europe, and remnants of the war are still found today. Here's how a school project led to a startling World War II discovery.
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How Geena Davis Almost Made The 2000 Olympic Team
Geena Davis is known for her movie roles, but she was also so talented in one sport that she almost made it to the Olympics. Here's what it was.
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Could A Human Hibernate If They Wanted To?
A nap is one thing. A good night's sleep is another. But hibernation? Isn't that for bears and other woodland creatures? The answer is complex.
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