The Tragic Death Of Woody Guthrie
Famed folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie had his career tragically cut short by the same rare and inherited disease that took his mother's life.
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All About The Natural Phenomenon Of Fire Whirls
Take the rage of a forest fire and the terror of a tornado and you'll end up with a fire whirl. They form when just the right amount of wind and fire combine.
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What Would Happen If Every Coral Reef Died?
Coral reefs are in danger of dying out from rising ocean temperatures, pollution, and destruction. Here's what would happen if every coral reef died.
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This Weird Marriage Law Sounds Fake But Is Actually Real
People get married every day but most people don't have a collective consciousness of all the laws pertaining to marriage — and some are particularly odd.
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Do Sharks See In Color?
Sharks are fearsome predators, not just because of their size — and teeth — but because of their intelligence. Turns out, their vision's pretty good too.
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Dogs Have More In Common With Their Owners Than You Might Think
Humans and dogs have a lot in common, and a recent study revealed that dogs also experience personality changes over the course of a lifetime.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Sun Suddenly Exploded
The sun is the most important contributor to life on Earth. It warms the seas, supports plants, and provides light. What would happen if it just exploded?
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The US Government's Secret Grand Central Station Basement Explained
Grand Central is a well-known symbol of New York and the world's largest train terminal — but many don't know about its basement and the secrets it holds.
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How A Bicycle Launched Muhammad Ali's Boxing Career
Over the course of his career, Muhammad Ali was repeatedly challenged for his title of world heavyweight champion and defended it no less than 19 times.
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What Would Happen If Men No Longer Existed?
Science fiction loves to imagine what would happen if all of the men in the world stopped existing. But are the stereotypes backed up by real world evidence?
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The Iconic Song Liza Minnelli Has Avoided Singing For Most Of Her Career
Despite her appreciation for the legacy of her mother, Judy Garland, there is one tribute song that Liza Minnelli understandably avoids performing.
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How Serial Killer Keith Jesperson Was Finally Caught
Keith Hunter Jesperson is serving four consecutive life sentences for killing eight women — because he bragged about it. Had he not, he might've gotten away.
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Why Some Dinosaurs Shrank In Size Before Extinction
A recent study revealed why there were some dinosaur species that became smaller over time, instead of growing larger like most others.
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The Unsolved Murder Of Jane Stanford
Although there are many details known about the circumstances of Jane Stanford's death, it is unclear who actually killed her.
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Here's What We Know About The Air Force's Secret Space Plane
The stated primary objective of the X-37B is to utilize those reusable components to operate experiments in space and return to Earth to be examined.
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The Truth About Why Dragonflies' Wings Are Changing Color
Dragonflies are more than just cool-looking bugs we see outside in the summer. They play an important part in the world's ecosystem but they may be in trouble.
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The Tragic Story Of The Ursuline Convent Riots
At around 11 p.m. on August 11, 1834, an angry mob of Protestants gathered and set fire to tar barrels outside the walls of the Ursuline Sisters' Convent.
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The Real Reason Motorhead Almost Split Up In The '70s
British metal band Motörhead melted faces for the better part of 40 years, from their formation in the 1970s until the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister.
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Details We Know About The Assassination Of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his home early Wednesday morning. Moïse and his wife were both shot, though she is expected to survive.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Using The Overhead Air Vents On Airplanes
Everybody knows to flush the airplane toilet with a wadded-up paper towel but the rest of your flight isn't exactly germ-free either. Here's what to avoid.
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Charlton Heston: Things You Don't Remember About The Legend
Charlton Heston, known for his chiseled features and epic roles, gathered a wide range of fans -- and detractors -- but there was nothing simple about him.
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The Truth About The Last Flight Of The Concorde
Many of us think of technological progress as an endless upward march leading to a future where anything is possible. This was not the case for the Concorde.
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Whatever Happened To The Chocolate Rain Guy?
Back in 2007, Adam Nyerere Bahner, better known by the pseudonym Tay Zonday, recorded a song about the Black experience in America and released it on YouTube.
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Why Nikki Sixx Turned Down An Offer To Join Quiet Riot
Nikki Sixx was once offered a chance to play bass in the band Quiet Riot, but he passed on the opportunity, and with good reason.
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The Tragic Death Of Leland And Jane Stanford's Son
In 1868, Leland and Jane Stanford welcomed their only child into the world. Though he would die before age 16, he nevertheless had a huge impact on the world.
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Thomas Edison Didn't Actually Invent The Lightbulb. Here's Why
Born in Ohio on February 11, 1847, Thomas Edison acquired over 1,000 patents, including for the light bulb, phonograph, and the first motion picture cameras.
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The Truth About Jekyll And Hyde's Connection To Jack The Ripper
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a story inspired by a nightmare in just three days. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was released in January 1886.
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