What You Should Know About Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, the guerilla leader and future president of North Vietnam, was born Nguyen Sinh Cung on May 19, 1890.
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The Unexpected Grave At The Top Of A Ski Slope
Many people have a favorite place where they want their ashes scattered after they die. For film critic Archer Winsten, that place was Hunter Mountain.
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Final Interviews Of Famous Rappers
Hip-hop artists have died of a result of gun violence, addiction, and poor health. Read the last interviews with rappers who were taken from us far too soon.
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The Big Crunch: The Surprising Way The Universe Could End
The universe itself has a life cycle: beginning, middle, end. But will it, a) die of old age? b) tear itself apart? or c) shrink to "nothing" again?
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How Genghis Khan Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Genghis Khan would eventually become known as one of the bloodiest warriors of all time and the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
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The Creative Ways Star Trek Tried To Save Money
Star Trek" may have looked low-budget, but in reality the show came with a hefty price tag, so the producers took several measures to be more economical.
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The Surprising Reason Joseph Pulitzer Shot Someone
In January 1870, Pulitzer was elected as a representative of St. Louis' Fifth District. In this role, he had the chance to vote in favor of the 15th Amendment,
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Why Abraham Lincoln Couldn't Stand Thomas Jefferson
Over the centuries of American history, there have certainly been presidents who secretly or not-so-secretly disliked each other.
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The Archangel Gabriel: The Untold Truth
It's possible that the best known of all the angels is the archangel Gabriel, but he only pops up twice in the Hebrew Bible and twice in the New Testament.
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Why Beer Was The Reason The Pilgrims Landed On Cape Cod
Unfortunately for the Pilgrims, a beer shortage set into motion a series of events that ended with over half of the passengers on the Mayflower dying.
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The Tragic Death Of The Velvet Underground's Sterling Morrison
Velvet Underground guitarist Sterling Morrison died in 1995 after mostly fading into obscurity following his departure from the band.
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The Untold Truth Of UHF
Probably the most remarkable thing about the "Weird Al" Yankovic film "UHF" is that it exists. The story of how it happened is fascinating.
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The Mythology Of Hela Explained
In Norse mythology, Hela is honored both as Loki's daughter and as a goddess of death in her own right. Here's the mythology of Hela explained.
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This May Be How Butch Cassidy Got His Nickname
Notorious outlaw Robert Leroy Parker changed his names a few times before settling on Butch Cassidy.
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The Untold Truth Of Tarot Cards
Are tarot cards really mystical tools used to connect with a larger understanding of the universe or just pretty pictures? And where did they come from, anyway?
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How Cherries Are Tied To President Zachary Taylor's Death
President Zachary Taylor was in office for only 16 months before his unexpected death.
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The Real Reason The Roman Colosseum Was Abandoned For Centuries
The Roman Colosseum was left abandoned for centuries after gladiatorial games and other activities were stopped.
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The Truth About The Kid Who Invented The Snowmobile
Having taken to mechanics at an early age, 15-year-old Bombardier created a primitive snowmobile by attaching an engine-powered propeller to two wooden sleds.
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Dave Navarro's Favorite Tattoo Explained
Navarro told Loudersound his favorite tattoo is "likely" the one he has of mother's name, "Constance," on his lower back. It sounds sweet but the memory is sad.
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Who Inherited Nipsey Hussle's Money After His Death?
Nipsey Hussle's estate was valued at over $4 million in 2020, with most coming from high-priced personal items, his portfolio, and his shares of companies.
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The Worst Massacre Of Native Americans In US History Explained
The Bear River Massacre in 1863 was without equal in American history, leaving over 200 Shoshone Indians dead.
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Why The FBI Was Once Fixated On Burt Lancaster
In addition to his penchant for offbeat roles and films, Burt Lancaster was outspoken about his liberal political beliefs — which made him a target of the FBI.
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The Reason Victor Gruen Regretted Inventing Shopping Malls
As you stand on the sidelines cheering on the death of the mall, though, you might be surprised by who's joining you there: the ghost of Victor Gruen,
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Is There A Connection Between Full Moons And Criminal Activity?
"When something crazy or weird happens, I look up at the sky to see if the moon is full," Newport Beach police officer Bill Hume told Orange Country Register.
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The Biggest Maura Murray Theories: What Really Happened?
Although it has been 17 years since Maura Murray vanished, authorities have never found a trace of the missing woman, and her disappearance remains unsolved.
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How Benedict Arnold Ended Up Buried Next To A Fish Tank
America has had few traitors as well known as General Benedict Arnold, whose actions were so despised that he was considered the embodiment of betrayal.
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Where Is Eileen Franklin's Father, George, Today?
In 1989, Eileen Franklin went to the police about a memory that came to her. It was a vivid memory of her seeing her father rape and murder her best friend.
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