Britain's so-called "Robin Hood" tree was was recently felled in an act of vandalism, shocking and saddening the nation. Here's why the tree is so revered.
Diane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career.
Markus Persson is a Swedish gamer and the billionaire creator of "Minecraft," who has publicly struggled with success, his past, his demons, and controversy.
Government shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades.
When most people have long retired, a select few still find the energy to serve in the U.S. Senate. Here are the U.S. Senators who kept going into their 90s.
Not since the heady days of the 1990s and "The X-Files" has the general public been so obsessed by UFO activity. Here's how E.T. grabbed the headlines in 2023.
Spider webs, the bane of flying insects, are marvels of natural engineering. Simple yet complex, there's much more to these silken webs than meets the eye.
La Luz del Mundo was founded by Aarón Joaquín González in 1926. The church grew under the leadership of his son, but was plagued by controversy from the start.
Sometimes, a murderer can escape justice for decades. But the investigators never forget, and in 2023, now have far more advanced tools to solve cold cases.
Etta James was an R&B legend, with legendary hits like "At Last." However, despite her talent and notoriety, her life was fraught with addiction and abuse.
There are many approaches to Christianity, including the idea of Muscular Christianity that came about in the 19th century. Here's what followers believe.
Some considered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to be the most dangerous woman in the world. Here's the untold truth of Kim Yo-jong.
Tupac Shakur was killed on September 13, 1996. For years, the case seemed destined to remain cold - until Duane Davis was charged on September 29, 2023.
In 1969, the BBC aired an unprecedented look at the daily life of the royal family. The documentary, titled "Royal Family," was soon banned by Queen Elizabeth.
Suzanne Morphew went missing on Mother's Day in 2020 - May 10 - and her body was discovered in September 2023. Here's what we know about her death so far.
Occasionally explosive crematorium scenarios have made the headlines, which lead to the idea that bodies can explode during cremation, but do they really?
The Bible has plenty of interesting stories across both its Christian and Hebrew iterations. One particularly bizarre tale involves Balaam's talking donkey.
D.C. statehood has been a topic of debate in recent years, with Washingtonians pushing for representation. Here's what would happen if it became reality.