Why You Rarely Hear About Gene Hackman Nowadays
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was a popular face in Hollywood from the late '60s into the 1990s, but you hardly ever hear about him now.
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The Truth About The Jean-Claude Duvalier Heist
Heists are typically imagined as daring forays into protected vaults within banks and casinos, but history's biggest examples tend to be much less dramatic.
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The Mythology Of Artemis Explained
Artemis was an incredibly popular goddess in ancient Greece, especially in rural and agricultural communities. This is the mythology of Artemis explained.
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The Story Behind Chicago's Nickname
Everyone under the sun knows that Chicago is often called the Windy City. What not everybody knows is why.
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The Truth About Pablo Escobar's Death
Although many take responsibility for Pablo Escobar's death, the exact details still remain a mystery. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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What It Was Like To Attend The Beatles' Shea Stadium Concert
The Beatles performed at New York's Shea Stadium for the first time on August 15, 1965, and it was a historic show for a variety of reasons.
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How The Supreme Court Could Have Saved The Reconstruction Era
It's a common axiom that when a person votes for the president of the United States, they're also voting for the future of the Supreme Court.
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Atlantis-Inspired Myths That Turned Out To Be True
Back in the third century B.C., the ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote about the rise and fall of the mythical city of Atlantis.
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The Real Reason Edgar Allan Poe Went Broke
Edgar Allan Poe was one of the most well-known writers of the 19th century, but like many others, that didn't stop him from struggling financially.
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Bob Ross' Former Partners: Who Are Annette And Walt Kowalski?
Annette and Walt Kowalski took a liking to Bob Ross after taking a painting class and were the driving force behind getting The Joy of Painting on the air.
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How Long Does It Take To Read The Book Of Mormon?
For a small subset of Christians, there's a companion book that is as much a part of their doctrine as the Bible itself: the Book of Mormon.
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What Is The Earth's Plan To Defend Against Asteroids?
With the possible risk of a planet-killing asteroid hurtling toward Earth, there's a global team of scientists watching out for that very thing.
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Things Killer Inside: The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez Didn't Tell You
There are several relevant topics that were not thoroughly explored in the 2020 Netflix documentary series, "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez."
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Inside The CIA's Horrific Sleep Deprivation Chambers
The CIA subjected purported terrorists and suspects in the 9/11 attacks to various methods of interrogation tactics, including sleep deprivation.
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The Tragic Death Of Bob Ross
Bob Ross, born Robert Norman Ross in 1942, was a painter most well-known for hosting the PBS show "The Joy of Painting" from 1983 to 1994.
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The Untold Truth Of The Monkees TV Show
More than a fake band made to replicate the Beatles, the Monkees were a valuable part of TV history. Here's the untold truth of "The Monkees" TV show.
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How Long It Took Bob Ross To Film An Entire Season Of The Joy Of Painting
Given that Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting had a whopping 31 seasons in 11 years, one has to wonder -- how long did it take Ross to shoot one whole season?
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The Truth About Snoop Dogg's Relationship With Martha Stewart
How did the cook and lifestyle guru become friends with a pot-smoking rapper? Here is the truth about Snoop Dogg's relationship with Martha Stewart.
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The Surprising Reason The Electric Chair Was Invented
The electric chair was meant to humanize executions. Here's the tragic event that inspired the invention of the now notorious contraption.
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What Life Was Like As A Print Worker In The Colonial Era
The first printing press came to Colonial America in 1638, and print workers during this era were as pivotal to communication as today's media outlets are.
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The Disturbing Facts Discovered In Brandon Lee's Autopsy Report
The son of legendary actor and martial artist Bruce Lee followed in his famous father's footsteps and became a well-known actor and martial artist.
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What Was Jesus' Real Name?
One of the most important figures in human history is Jesus Christ, and for 2,000 years, just about everybody who has said his name has pronounced it wrong.
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The Dark Origins Of The London Bridge Is Falling Down Nursery Rhyme
The meanings of nursery rhymes are often twisted or forgotten, creating a weird contrast of happy little children singing songs about deadly tragedies.
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Times Red Bull Got In Serious Trouble
Humans, being imperfect, sometimes bungle whatever it is they are trying to accomplish, and Red Bull's management has been no exception.
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How The Brazen Bull Became One History's Darkest Forms Of Torture
The brazen bull originates in Akragas, an ancient Greek colony on the coast of Sicily, where it was created to satisfy the city's tyrant, Phalaris.
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How This Titanic Survivor Ended Up A Hero In Both World Wars
Among the Titanic survivors was Charles Lightoller, the oldest crew member to survive the tragedy and a witness during the American and British inquiries.
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Here's What Was Found In Hitler's Last Will
Nazi leader and German dictator, Adolf Hitler, committed suicide on April 30, 1945, by shooting himself in a Berlin bunker as the Allies were closing in.
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