The Untold Truth Of Erasure
The synth pop band Erasure was at the forefront of the synthpop movement and had a tremendous impact on pop music. This is the untold truth of Erasure.
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Whatever Happened To New Kids On The Block?
Here's what happened to popular '80s and early '90s boy band New Kids on the Block following their 1994 disbandment.
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The Untold Truth Of The Cradle Of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind in South Africa has been a hotspot of human discovery, with fossils of our Homo ancestors discovered.
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What Happened To Garbage Pail Kids?
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be. Fortunately, some cherished aspects of days gone by are still around in one form or another, like Garbage Pail Kids.
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Do Women Really Talk More Than Men?
Some people are on the quiet side, while others seem to genuinely enjoy the sound of their own words. Some will go so far as to say women are chattier than men.
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The Real Reason We Don't Eat Horse Meat
Food means different things to different cultures. Some foods are only part of special feasts and celebrations; other foods are shunned all year long.
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How The Microwave Was An Accidental Invention
Microwave ovens are literally everywhere, from the countertop of most homes to the convenience store down the block. But who first stumbled on the technology?
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Does Thinking Too Much Really Exhaust You?
We've all been there, as students or employees: figuratively chained to a desk, engaging our brains but not moving much, and when we're done, we're exhausted.
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What Was Really The First Video Game Ever Invented?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? When it comes to video games, was Tetris first? How about Pong? Mario Brothers? Some version of solitaire?
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What Stevie Nicks Learned From Her Relationship With Mick Fleetwood
Experiences form and inform behaviors and choices for anyone. Sometimes those experiences are sweet; other times, cause for deep, lasting regret.
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What Is A Sky Burial?
Methods, rituals, and traditions for dealing with the dead vary from culture to time, era to era. The people of Tibet have their own traditional rituals.
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What We Know About Ketanji Brown Jackson
President Joe Biden made history once again with his nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. She is the first Black woman to be so nominated.
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Inside Vladimir Putin And George W. Bush's Relationship
Leaders of nations are in a class by themselves, with unique responsibilities and challenges most of us don't face. Do they bond with one another in some way?
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What Happened To Polly Pocket?
Polly Pocket was first released in 1989 and was one of the most coveted toys for girls in the early '90s.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Series The Good Lord Bird?
Hollywood has adapted numerous novels for the screen. Some of those books were historical in nature -- pieces of fact. How about The Good Lord Bird?
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What Do 10-4 And Other Radio Codes Mean?
If you've ever seen a movie about war, police, or pilots, you've probably noticed it's a little hard to understand them. What do the radio codes mean?
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What Happened To Slap Bracelets?
After a wave of popularity, seemingly with a flick of the wrist, snap bracelets simply snapped out of existence. What really happened to them?
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What Happened To The Valley Girl Accent?
The 1980s left us with plenty of enduring cultural touchstones, including an entire subculture frozen in time — the Valley girl.
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Why The US Military Built A Fake Town During WWII
During WWII the U.S. undertook a massive operation in the Pacific Northwest to build a fake town. The reasons for this may be less obvious than you think.
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Weirdest Laws In North Dakota's State History
North Dakota, just like the rest of America, is governed by an evolving code of laws and regulations. Here are some of the stranger laws in the state's history.
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Tragic Details About Lana Turner's Childhood
Lana Turner was one of the most celebrated personalities of Hollywood's Golden Age. But like many of those we revere, she endured her fair share of hardships.
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How Vladimir Putin Felt About Edward Snowden
Depending on your point of view, Edward Snowden, who exposed U.S. government surveillance of its citizens, is a hero or a traitor. And Putin's thoughts?
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The Untold Truth Of BattleBots
Over the years, various iterations of "BattleBots" have made appearances on television around the world, but how did it all start? Let's take a look.
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Rock Bands With The Worst Drama
It's no surprise that with big success can come big egos. Here are some rock bands with the worst drama in rock history.
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Inside Sally Kellerman's Relationship With Marlon Brando
Sally Kellerman had such a long career in Hollywood that she had run-ins — both on-screen and off — with some of its biggest stars, including Marlon Brando.
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What Was The Result Of Joe Biden's Latest Meeting With Vladimir Putin?
World leaders spoke forcefully when Russia invaded Ukraine. Certainly some talked among themselves, but has President Biden spoken with Putin?
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How A Diamond Helped Solve A Murder Case
It's a sad fact of modern life that even with available science and technology, a murder case can still go cold. And then one clue is given more attention.
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