The Reason Bela Lugosi Turned Down The Role Of Frankenstein
Although Bela Lugosi had starred in an impressive number of films since his career began in 1917, his role as Count Dracula made him a household name.
Read MoreAlthough Bela Lugosi had starred in an impressive number of films since his career began in 1917, his role as Count Dracula made him a household name.
Read MorePowerhouse rock and blues singer, Janis Joplin, is infamously a member of the "27 Club," the unofficial term for long list of stars that died tragically young.
Read MoreWhen a laser disc player was first demonstrated in 1972, it was a pioneering technology that led to the possibilities that came after.
Read MoreFor as long as cars have a been around, people have been using them not just to get from here to there, but to race them. But the practice can be dangerous.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2001, remains one of the worst days in American history. On that day, a group of terrorists carried out separate, coordinated terrorist attacks.
Read MoreWhen President Franklin D. Roosevelt welcomed the king and queen of England, he fed them an American classic, the much-loved hot dog.
Read MoreOn October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album titled "Street Survivors." Only three days later, tragedy struck.
Read MoreThe area around the Bay of Bengal is known for its intense tropical storms, made worse by the low elevations and dense population around Bangladesh.
Read MoreApproximately 7.9 billion people live on Earth today, and CNN reported that 37% are in China and India. China is currently the most populated country.
Read MoreBorn into poverty in 1878, Joseph Stalin would become the dictator of the Soviet Union and be remembered for his ruthless reign of terror.
Read MoreSlaves who became gladiators were frowned upon by society, but some became popular due to their skills and were treated like sports stars.
Read MoreKeith McCants, a former All-American at the University of Alabama who played six seasons in the NFL, was found dead on Thursday morning. He was 53.
Read MoreIn 1873, the Brunot Agreement, forged between the Ute Tribe and the United States government, gave the United States access to 3.7 million acres of land.
Read MoreThe Coast Guard and Navy worked to locate any sign of the missing plane, but after two weeks, the U.S. government declared Earhart and Noonan lost at sea.
Read MoreNow, 40 years after the release of their last album, ABBA has decided to release new music together, according to a press release from the band.
Read MoreMetallica Kirk Hammett recently opened up about the Black Album\ and revealed how he really feels about the record's enduring legacy.
Read MoreAs one might guess, an epic band like the Eagles has a story to tell about their rise to fame. Read on for the untold truth about the Eagles.
Read MoreThe allure of the great animals of Africa is exciting. But don't get too close, since many of these animals are quite dangerous.
Read MoreHumans have come up with some really bizarre ways to kill each other, but the Ancient Roman punishment of poena cullei was especially weird.
Read MoreSpace exploration didn't reach where it is today without a number of unfortunate accidents and fatalities. Here are the biggest disasters in space history.
Read MoreIn 1972, tragedy struck at England's Battersea Park Fun Fair when the Big Dipper roller coaster derailed, killing five children and injuring 13.
Read MoreThe character of Dracula has been portrayed by several actors throughout the years in various adaptations of stories about the blood-sucking count.
Read MoreAlison Botha is no different in many ways from the millions of other women who've felt a sudden and scary flash of fear in a moment of vulnerability.
Read MoreOxiClean pitchman Billy Mays bumped his head on a flight the night before his death, but did that cause it? Here are the disturbing details from his autopsy.
Read MoreIn a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
Read MoreIn December 2009, Susan Powell, a mother of two, was reported missing in West Valley City, Utah. To this day, her body has never been found.
Read MoreOne of humanity's greatest achievements in the 20th century was the Apollo program, which put a dozen men on the moon and returned them back home to Earth.
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