What Research Has Shown About Why Whales Beach Themselves
Marine mammals -- especially whales -- are unexpectedly elegant as they pass through the water. They emerge to breathe air, but dry land is not their friend.
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The Tragic Story Of How Boris Yeltsin Lost Two Fingers
It's pretty normal for many children (and adults) to see a device and wonder how it works. To the point of disassembling it. For instance, a live grenade.
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The Real Reason Navajo Blankets Are So Valuable
Navajo blankets have been a high price item for hundreds of years. Here is the real reason Navajo blankets are so valuable.
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What We Know About Mikhail Gorbachev's 2003 Grammy Win
The Grammy Awards are eagerly awaited each year as fans root for their favorite audio recording artist, both musically and using the spoken word.
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What You Didn't Know About Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is widely regarded as one of the most peace-loving historical figures in pop culture today. Here's what you didn't know about him.
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The History Of Why Lab Coats Are White
The white lab coat is a symbol of the medical and scientific professions. But, they weren't always white and scientists chose the color for one thrifty reason.
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Sunflowers: The Symbolism Behind Ukraine's National Flower Explained
After Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the world started seeing a lot more sunflowers. Here's the symbolism behind Ukraine's national flower explained.
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The History Of The Doe Network Explained
When someone beloved disappears, it's more than a mystery -- for those left behind, it's often a tragedy, and one that might never reach closure.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Arnold Schwarzenegger
A legendary actor who is now a household name, Arnold Schwarzenegger's life has been extraordinary but far from perfect. Here are a few powerful stories.
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Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Told To Spend Time In Military Prison
This is why Arnold Schwarzenegger was told to spend time in military prison during his one-year mandatory military service.
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The Reason Why Most Bananas May Go Extinct
Bananas are one of those foods that sustain us from the time we are toddlers to when we are elderly, but here is the reason why most bananas may go extinct.
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The Surprising Room Above The Supreme Court
Although the justices release opinions regarding rulings by the Supreme Court, there's still an air of mystery about how and where it functions.
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What Causes Auroras In The Sky?
Sometimes natural forces cooperate to produce colorful spectacles that literally reach across the sky, like those of an aurora -- either borealis or australis.
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What Happened To Michael Jackson's Famous Glove?
Some of the iconic musician Michael Jackson's attire was famous in its own right. Here's what happened to Michael Jackson's famous glove.
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Why Eric Clapton Wanted To Leave Cream
Here's why Eric Clapton wanted to quit the supergroup Cream months before the group decided to disband.
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Angela Lansbury's Bizarre Connection To The Manson Family
Charles Manson cast a wide net in the LA area in the 1960s, even leading to actress Angela Lansbury's bizarre connection to the Manson Family.
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The Surprising Reason Russian Oligarchs Might Want To Dock Their Yachts Outside The US
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has rallied global response, in terms of nations' economic pressure. That's felt by Russia's wealthy and influential oligarchs.
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The Long History Of Russo-Ukrainian Religious Conflict
The religious aspect of the Ukrainian conflict is as important as the political one. Here's the history of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict's religious dimension.
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Things Disney Movies Actually Got Right About Science
Disney movies typically aren't the first ones we name when thinking of scientifically accurate filmmaking, but some actually got the science right.
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Here's Who Inherited Joan Rivers' Money After She Died
Joan Rivers was a comedian who seemingly came out of nowhere one night in the 1960s when appearing on "The Tonight Show," and the rest is comedy history.
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The Truth About Keith Jesperson's First Murder
Keith Jesperson, also known as the "Happy Face Killer," claimed the life of Taunja Bennett -- his first murder victim -- in 1990.
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The History Of Washington D.C.'s Famous Cherry Trees Explained
Thousands of cherry blossom trees donated by the Japanese were planted in Washington, D.C., in 1912.
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Military Experiments That Sound Made Up, But Aren't
When it comes to military research and experiments, some stuff that sounds more like it belongs in poorly conceived novel rather than in the pages of history.
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Notable Supreme Court Firsts Throughout History
Far from being a staid, objective arbiter of the law, the Supreme Court has changed. These are some notable Supreme Court firsts throughout history.
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What It's Really Like Being A Journalist In A War Zone
Even with technology, the risks of reporting on the frontlines of battle have never been higher. This is what it's really like being a journalist in a war zone.
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The Truth About Rebekah Neumann And Her Relationship To Cousin Gwyneth Paltrow
Rebekah Neumann is first cousins with actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Here is the truth about her relationship with her famous cousin.
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Nick Cave's Son
Nick Cave's teenage son, Arthur, was just 15 in 2015 when he fell to his death under tragic circumstances.
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