Why Chevy Chase Was Banned From Hosting SNL
Here's why Chevy Chase was banned from hosting Saturday Night Live following yet another behind-the-scenes incident.
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Who Are Art Garfunkel's Children?
Art Garfunkel, one half of the iconic musical duo Simon & Garfunkel, has made a name for himself in his own right as a solo artist. These are his children.
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How A Hollywood Movie Helped To Save The Apollo 13 Crew
Lives hang in the balance. An unforeseen accident has created an emergency situation during a mission to the moon. And a movie might have provided the solution.
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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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Out Of Every Guns N' Roses Album, One Stands Above The Rest
When Guns N' Roses came onto the mainstream rock music scene with the release of their first album in 1987, it was obvious these guys were the real deal.
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What Prince Philip's Final Year Alive Was Really Like
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh rarely made any appearances in the last years of his life. Here's what Prince Philip's final year alive was really like.
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Here's What Happened To King George III And Queen Charlotte's 15 Children
King George III and Queen Charlotte had 15 children. So what happened to all those kids? Some died young, some became kings, and all had very interesting lives.
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The Real Reason The Hells Angels Usually Ride Harley-Davidsons
Harley-Davidson motorcycles have long been associated with motorcycle gangs — particularly the Hells Angels, which was formed on March 17, 1948.
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The Science Behind The Creepy World Of Forensic Entomology
Forensic entomology -- the study of insects in criminal investigations -- provides crucial information in death cases.
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What We Know About The 2021 Death Of Survivor Contestant Sunday Burquest
Sunday Burquest was a youth pastor and also a contestant on "Survivor" in 2016. She lived life to the full, but here's what we know about her untimely death.
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Why Was Sophia Loren Arrested In The '80s?
Sophia Loren is one of the most celebrated Italian actresses of all time. But the star avoided her own country for ten years due to this legal dispute.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lava Lake Murders
The Lava Lake murders left three men dead, and even though police thought they knew who killed them, the killings became an unsolved mystery.
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Who Are Dick Van Dyke's Kids?
Dick Van Dyke has repeatedly played roles that called for him to be a family man, both on TV and the big screen. How about his children in real life?
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The Bird With The Bizarre Bone-Eating Diet
It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. And while vultures famously consume carrion, one species specializes in consuming the bones of the dead.
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The Mystery Of Charles Darwin's Stolen Notebooks
Theft might look like a jolly good time in a caper movie, but the real-world effects of stolen items -- especially of historical value -- is no laughing matter.
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How Evelene Spencer Weaponized Fish During WWI
Some forms of seafood are presently considered expensive delicacies -- lobster, for instance. There was a time when families were encouraged to eat more fish.
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The Real Reason These Bands Reunited After A Big Break Up
Bands split up for a variety of reasons, most if not all of them justifiable, but even the most acrimonious splits are no match for forces that fuel reunions.
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What Does Forged In Fire Do With The Meat After Its Slicing Challenges?
"Forged in Fire" sees contestants creating swords and testing them by slicing meat, but is the meat simply discarded after the show? Here's what happens to it.
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How Styx Got Their Name
Styx was one of the orginators of prog rock and ruled this genre for more than a decade. However, their name as ancient orgins and links to a mythical river.
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The Tragic Story Of The Duffy's Cut Railroad Workers Massacre
Building the railroads was a daunting, time- and resource-consuming business in 19th century America. Fortunes were made as lives were lost.
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The History Of Rick Astley's Rickroll
Rick Astley is best known for his song "Never Gonna Give You Up," popularized by the recent rickroll fad. This is the history of the rickroll.
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The Surprising Origin Of Wedding Objections
Wedding ceremonies, no matter where they take place, tend to be filled with traditional rituals. Some customs date back millennia; others are more recent.
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Possible Names Prince Charles Could Use As King
What's in a name? Quite a bit, actually, especially in a family name. The symbolic stakes are even higher for members of the British royal family.
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The Comedy Classic That Inspired Aerosmith's Walk This Way
Aerosmith's hit song "Walk This Way" was inspired by a movie you might not expect. Mel Brook's classic comedy "Young Frankenstein" inspired the song.
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Why The History Of Urinals Is So Cloudy
Humanity is a diverse bunch, from geography to religion to hair color. There are a few things we all do in common, and expelling waste is one.
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A History Of The Search For Water On Other Planets
Life on Earth is dependent on water, so scientists look for water on other planets for possible life elsewhere. Here is the history of that search.
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Who Was The Shortest U.S. President?
U.S. presidents might holding a commanding political position, but some were rather short in stature. James Madison was the shortest U.S. president.
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