What Sophie Toscan Du Plantier's Life Was Really Like
"Sophie: A Murder in West Cork," a new Netflix true-crime series, revisits the circumstances around 39-year-old Sophie Toscan du Plantier's brutal murder.
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This Is What Jeffrey Dahmer's Parents Really Thought Of Him
Among the most notorious serial killers in living memory, Jeffrey Dahmer's deeds shocked the world when everything came to light after his arrest in 1991.
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The Notorious Radio Incident That Made Orson Welles Famous
Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre moved into the then-cutting-edge format of radio, hosting a weekly program called "The Mercury Theatre On The Air."
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What Would Happen If All The Bees Died?
Bee are an incredibly important part of our world's ecology, so what would happen if all the bees died?
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The Inspiration Behind Michael Jackson's Thriller Album
Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" sold 66 million copies and won eight Grammy Awards — but you might be surprised by the source of Jackson's inspiration.
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Sophie: A Murder In West Cork - Where Is Suspected Killer Ian Bailey Today?
Ian Bailey Bailey was the first journalist on the murder scene, despite its remote location, and he moved from reporter to suspect two weeks after the killing.
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The Real Reason Benjamin Franklin Invented The Lightning Rod
Thanks to a misunderstanding, a legend about Benjamin Franklin claims that he "discovered" electricity when he flew a kite in a lightning storm.
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The Sad Truth About Charles Dickens' Childhood
Dickens often wrote about economic hardship, unhappy childhoods, and people struggling with debts. Those were real concerns in his life when he was growing up.
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The Plague Has Been Around Longer Than You Probably Thought
While deadliest from 1346 to 1352, the Bubonic Plague may have existed (and infected) humans for much longer than scientists and historians originally thought.
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This Is How Isaac Newton Predicted The End Of The World
Isaac Newton's pioneering work in physics, including the three laws of motion and his comprehension of gravity, laid the foundations for the field.
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Rasputin's Death
Rasputin's charisma eventually caught the attention of some prominent Russian Orthodox priests, who introduced him to Czar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra.
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Did George Washington Really Drop Out In Elementary School?
George Washington has inspired a whole mythology of false information. So much so that the misconceptions become confused as fact. Did he really quit school?
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The Tragic Death Of Paul Butterfield
Paul Butterfield was enamored with Chicago's predominantly Black blues music scene of the late '50s, which introduced him to a lot of his musical inspirations.
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Here's What Happens To You When You Eat In Space
Sometimes, eating in space is pretty similar to eating on Earth; at other times, it's its own unique, extremely specific experience. John Glenn lead the way.
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The Real Reason Cass Elliot Nearly Didn't Join The Mamas And The Papas
Here's the real story of how Cass Elliot nearly missed out on joining the Mamas and the Papas.
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Inside Paul McCartney's Relationship With George Harrison
Paul McCartney had a complex, and sometimes tumultuous, relationship with fellow Beatle George Harrison. Here's a look inside their friendship.
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The Real Story Behind Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl'
Aussie actor and singer Rick Springfield has only had one song top the American Billboard charts, but it's a really good one — but who inspired Jessie's Girl?
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The Truth About The Intense Manhunt Of James Earl Ray
The FBI confirmed that fingerprints found on the weapon belonged to 40-year-old James Earl Ray, who was subsequently named the primary suspect in the shooting.
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The Truth About Surfer Garrett McNamara's Guinness World Record
Surfer Garrett McNamara has tackled some of Earth's biggest waves. He made it to Guinness World Records in 2011 for the largest wave surfed. Does it still hold?
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The Truth About Isaac Newton's Difficult Childhood
Long before becoming a renowned physicist, Isaac Newton's life got off to a rocky start, and he struggled much of the rest of his childhood.
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What Really Happened To Zeppo Marx After He Left The Marx Brothers
While the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
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The Sad Discovery Made In Poltergeist Star Heather O'Rourke's Autopsy Report
Heather O'Rourke played Carol Anne, the little girl who was coveted by the scary spiritual entity in the classic Poltergeist, died at only 12 - but why?
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Ancient Medicine That Did More Harm Than Good
People have been getting ill since the dawn of human history. Some cures have lived on for centuries, while others killed those they were supposed to cure.
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The Exotic Pets Nicolas Cage Has Owned Might Surprise You
His cobras "were not happy," said Cage in an interview. "They would try to hypnotize me by showing me their backs, and then they'd lunge at me."
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Here's How Many People Have Died At Disney World
Walt Disney World, the mega-resort Florida theme park destination that draws tens of millions of visitors per year, goes to great lengths to promote its image.
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These Are The Only Countries With Official National Sports
Plenty of countries seem to have a favorite sport, but only a handful have an official sport. These are the only countries with official national sports.
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How Many Times The Shroud Of Turin Has Survived Fire
Many believe the Shroud of Turin was the burial shroud in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his crucifixion, with the image of his face and body.
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