The White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location.
The United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
Among the "Harry Potter" cast was Alan Rickman as Severus Snape and Michael Gambon as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Here's a look at their relationship.
The Southeast Asian country known as Myanmar changed its name in 1989 after the Junta regime came to power. However, some still call it Burma. Here's why.
Convicted felon Jason Billingsley is a suspect in the murder of tech star Pava LaPere, who was found dead in an apartment building just days before his arrest.
Legendary Pro-Wrestler Terry Funk died in August of 2023 at 79 years old. He was revered by other's in his sport. Here's what's come out since his death.
It was clear from infanthood that Brian Shaw was destined for a larger-than-life future. His talents and drive have taken him to the top, but it wasn't easy.
Baltimore Orioles third-baseman Brooks Robinson had an impressive run on the MLB team - the only one he ever called home. Here's how many awards he won.
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, theories swirled around the details of his death. Here's the magic bullet theory.
While the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
Most people are likely familiar with D.C.'s Washington Monument, but there is an earlier version. Here's the real story behind the first Washington monument.
Imagine getting stabbed or shot or otherwise dangerously injured. Now imagine not realizing it until much later. That's exactly what happened to these people.
"NCIS" actor David McCallum adopted his son Jason with his first wife, Jill Ireland, in 1962. Here's everything we know about Jason's tragic death in 1989.
In the Book of Genesis, several people are described as living to nearly 1,000 years old. Here's why so many Biblical characters had such long lifespans.
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
Movie theme songs are becoming a relic of the past, but there was a time when they routinely dominated the airwaves and became pop culture touchstones.
Italian Eurovision champs Måneskin have revived arena rock and hair metal for a whole new generation. Here are some things you might not know about them.
We hear the terms terms 'modernism' and 'postmodernism' thrown around a lot to describe various aspects of culture. Here's what those words actually mean.
In the 1980s The Smiths forged a unique sound that solidified their place as indie rock darlings. Here's why frontman Morrissey left The Smiths to go solo.
As the host of Ghost Adventures, Zak Bagans can't be scared of an average haunting. But a terrifying experience is keeping him away from one location forever.