The Surprising Thing That Happened During Paul McCartney's Beatles Debut
Here's the surprising thing that took place during Paul McCartney's debut gig with the Quarrymen, the band that eventually evolved into the Beatles.
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The Most Believable Tales About Mythical Sea Creatures
For centuries, ships, sailors, and those observing from the safety of land have seen countless sea serpents, tentacled beasts, massive fish, and even mermaids.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton could delight audiences without uttering a single word. But the film star experienced his fair share of hard knocks - literally. Here are a few.
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The Truth About The US Defectors In The Korean War
Here are the stories of some of the 21 American POWs who refused repatriation to the United States when fighting in the Korean War ended.
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Why The Latest Ted Bundy Movies Are Catching So Much Backlash
July 2021 saw the release of, not one, but two teasers for new films about serial killer Ted Bundy, and internet immediately criticized the movies. Here's why.
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The Rolling Stones Made This Drink Very Popular
When Mick Jagger asked bartender Bobby Lozoff for a margarita, Lozoff asked if he'd like to try something he'd been working on instead — and made history.
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The Surprising Connections Between The Blues Brothers And Star Wars
The first connection is Carrie Fisher, who of course starred in "The Empire Strikes Back" as Princess Leia and made a cameo appearance in "The Blues Brothers."
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What You Should Do If You Think You Found A Fossil
The process of fossilization is a far more complex one than most people realize (and much more rare). So what do you do if you happen to find a fossil?
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The Shakespeare Conspiracy That Would Change Everything
Theories positing that someone other than William Shakespeare wrote his famous plays have been around for centuries, and continue to circulate even today.
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The Truth About Merle Haggard's Rough Childhood
Sometimes called the poet of the common man, country legend Merle Haggard faced numerous struggles growing up and even did time. Does his childhood hold clues?
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The Untold Truth Of Pete Alonso, Two Time Home Run Derby Champ
This is the untold truth of Pete Alonso, rookie record-breaker, two-time consecutive Home Run Derby champ, and the man ESPN called "baseball's next big thing."
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This Is What Jesus Really Looked Like In The Bible
Most depictions of Jesus that endured through popular culture portray him with Western European features: peach-colored skin; straight hair; a Caucasian nose.
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The Most Expensive Things You Can Do For Fun In Under 1 Hour
There are some interesting ways to drop an obscene amount of cash in 60 minutes or less. Here are the most expensive things you can do for fun in under 1 hour.
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The Truth About Greek Mythology's Scylla And Charybdis
The ancient Greek culture created some horrifying monsters, including Scylla and Charybdis. Both immortals troubled traveling humans - most notably, Odysseus.
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The Terrifying Thing You Didn't Know Octopuses Could Do
When it comes to terrifying deep-sea creatures, octopuses are pretty intense. They're crafty, intelligent hunters who hide their tentacles in various disguises.
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The Truth About Underground Boxing Matches On New York's Hart Island
New York's Hart Island is mostly known as a cemetery, but it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century — including its time hosting illegal boxing.
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The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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Extinctions That Scientists Still Can't Explain
There are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
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What You Should Know About The Forgotten Marx Brother, Gummo
While many could probably name the fourth Marx Brother, Zeppo, few know there was a fifth, who regularly performed with them on stage, though not in films.
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The Tragic Murder Of Stanford Student Arlis Perry
In the early morning hours of October 13, 1974, the body of 19-year-old Arlis Perry was discovered inside the Stanford Memorial Church in Stanford, California.
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The Untold Truth Of Nyjah Huston
Qualifying for his first-ever Olympic Games, Nyjah Huston is set to make his debut at the Tokyo Olympics, leading the first U.S. Olympic skateboarding team.
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This Is What The Battle Of The Alamo Was Really About
By any standards, the Battle of the Alamo wasn't even the biggest fight during the Texas Revolution, but it lead directly to the end of the entire conflict.
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Why The 1996 Women's Basketball Team's Gold Medal Was So Important
For 24 years the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been one of the primary outlets for women in what was previously a male-dominated sport.
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Inside The Track And Field Controversy Of The 1908 Olympics
In the first Olympics, the world learned that some countries don't follow the same rules as others for every sport, and so a 1908 race enraged many people.
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Whatever Happened To US Track And Field Star Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was named by Sports Illustrated as "Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century" — on the cover of the magazine's September 1987 issue!
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Inside The U.S. Swim Team Controversy At The 2016 Olympics
Here's the truth behind the U.S. swim team's controversy at the 2016 Rio Games, where Ryan Lochte and three teammates claimed to have been robbed.
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The Untold Truth Of The First Woman Elected To Congress
Jeannette Rankin was elected to Congress in 1916, years before most American women could vote. Here's the untold truth of the first woman elected to Congress.
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