Why Nazi Germany's Wonder Weapons Didn't Win The War
Numerous fictional accounts deal with breakthrough weapons that will help one military utterly defeat its enemies. Nazi Germany believed that narrative.
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Can You Really Catch A Cold Just By Being Cold?
"Catching a cold" has become an expression as endemic as the cold itself, but does cold weather actually lead to catching cold viruses? Here's what we know.
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The Truth About Tupac Shakur's Friendship With Biggie Smalls
Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls were enemies by the time they both were killed, but it didn't start out that way. Here's the truth about their friendship.
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The Inspiration Behind Stevie Nicks' Distinct Style
Stevie Nicks put shawls on the freakin' map. The Fleetwood Mac rock goddess' style seems all her own. In fact, though, the look was inspired by a stranger.
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The Real Reason Some Early Oscar Nominations Were Considered Unofficial
Some people reject the Oscar they've been awarded. Others will do almost anything to get one of their own. Official or not -- does the distinction matter?
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How Are Academy Awards Voted On?
The Academy Awards -- the Oscars -- are a subject of speculation among movie fans and casual observers alike. How is who gets what decided, and by whom?
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The Untold Truth Of The Eucharist
The Eucharist, a Sunday routine for many Catholics, has held great significance in history and even started a war. This is the untold truth of the Eucharist.
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The Expensive Promise Stevie Nicks Made To Herself After Joining Fleetwood Mac
Many celebrities have observed, "I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better." Stevie Nicks would agree, and when she made it, she proved it.
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The Real Reason The Jazz Singer Wasn't Nominated For Best Picture For The First Academy Awards
Around the time of the first Oscar ceremony in 1929, going to the movies looked and sounded entirely different. Up to that point, films had all been silent.
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The Oscar Statuette Was Made Of A Different Material During WWII
The Oscar statuette has gone through a few transitions, and was even made of a different material during WWII.
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What We Know About The Bob Saget Autopsy Results Controversy
A fresh wave of interest in the beloved comedian's death came when autopsy results revealed that Bob Saget's death was due to head trauma.
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The Untold Truth Of The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower
What is it about con artists? Is it their daring? Their ingenious schemes? Their successes? Count Victor Lustig -- or whoever he was -- had all that, and more.
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The Real Reason David Bowie Once Refused A Knighthood From The Queen
British-born gender-bending musician David Bowie once refused a knighthood from the Queen of England. Here's the real reason why.
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Inside Russ Faria's Message To Pam Hupp
Russ Faria is adamant about finding justice for his late wife, Betsy Faria. And he has a few things to say to the woman who is suspected of having killed her.
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The Unsolved Bombing Of United Airlines Flight 23
On the night of October 10, 1933, the skies near Chesterton, Indiana lit up as a flaming, 10-seater plane crashed to Earth.
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This Florida Lighthouse Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
Three girls were killed in an accident, and it's said they may still haunt this Florida lighthouse -- said to be one of the most haunted places in America.
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The Tragic Story Of Topsy The Elephant
An in an act of cruelty that was extreme even by the standards of early 20th century America, an elephant was executed, mostly for being an elephant.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Strong Words About Shirley Temple
President Franklin D. Roosevelt admired child actress Shirley Temple, and once implied that she could soothe a troubled nation. These were his words.
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Graham Crackers Were Actually Invented For This Weird Reason
The sweet honey-infused graham cracker is a staple by campfires or in school lunches. But, the history of this flavorful snack has a rather bland origin.
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How The Woodlawn Jane Doe Murder Victim Was Identified 45 Years Later
On September 12, 1976, a body was discovered in Baltimore County, Maryland. The body, found near the Woodlawn Cemetery, belonged to a young woman.
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Whatever Happened To The Bangles?
The Bangles are remembered for their hit songs like "Manic Monday" and "Walk Like an Egyptian," but whatever happened to them?
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Most Important Rock Bands Of The 1960s
The 1960s, set to a dramatic historical backdrop, is when rock n' roll music truly came into its own. These are the most important rock bands of the 1960s.
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The Real Reason Priests Must Follow The Exact Wording In All Baptisms
Unfortunately for several thousand Arizonans, a priest had been using the wrong word during the baptism ritual, effectively rendering those baptisms invalid.
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The Tragic Effect That Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Had On Real Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles started as a lark, then swept pop culture by storm, but their popularity had a tragic effect on real turtles.
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The Untold Truth Behind The 1982 Boston Arson Spree
Some arsonists are obsessed with watching flames do their destructive work. Others, for an insurance payoff. An arson spree in Boston was more complicated.
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Are Moths Really Drawn To Flames?
Moths are often said to gravitate toward flames by virtue of a self-destructive instinct. Here's whether moths are actually drawn to flames.
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False Things You Believe About Malcolm X
Malcolm X remains one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. Here are some of the false things you believe about Malcolm X.
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