In just four years, serial killer Joel Rifkin took the lives of an astonishing number of women. Here's the critical mistake he made that led to his capture.
Hall and Oates did take the initiative to make their own music video before MTV, for "She's Gone." That odd video from 1973 may have given them a slight leg up.
Several long-standing Olympic records remain unbroken to this day, but the oldest such modern record was originally set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
The safety of your genetic data often comes down to how carefully you read the fine print and check the boxes. Do you know how to ensure your data is safe?
Holes like caves, wells, sinkholes and pits can turn into death traps, with adventure turning into tragedy. Or, some holes have a more nefarious history.
As is the case with serial killers, Keyes' childhood might hold clues about the man -- whether he displayed any behaviors that may have predicted his crimes.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, had a deep love for animals. When his wife, Mary, was asked about his hobbies, she replied, "cats."
Not a lot is known about this massive creature, but scientists estimated it measured between 45 to 60 feet, with an average weight between 50-100 tons.
It all started with the purchase of a haunted Indiana lakeside cabin — this is the story of the John Mellencamp and Stephen King collaboration you never heard.
From bifocals to lightning rods, Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things that we still use today. He invented swim fins when he was just 11 years old.
The British had competition from the French, whose colony, a fraction of the size of Britain's, was ready and willing to fight for supremacy in North America.
The last big Hollywood film released on VHS tape might be more recent than you think. It happened in 2006 after the movie hit theaters the year before.
Although first ladies often have their own "pet projects," Evita Peron was more than a figurehead; she might have been Argentina's most influential first lady.
Often called "ethnological expositions" to make them seem more acceptable, human zoos were public displays of people during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
It took time for the Japanese high command to realize how devastating the new weapons could be. The residents of those cities, however, learned immediately.
Many legendary rockers eventually leave the spotlight, and news of their deaths can be missed. Here are some classic rock legends you may not know passed away.
Samuel Morse was inspired to invent a way in which people could instantly contact one another after a personal tragedy that struck when he was far from home.
Amelia Earhart was a true pioneer. Her first flight across the Atlantic took almost 15 hours, but she didn't use coffee to stay awake. Here's how she did it.
The Olympic Torch Relay is inspired by the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating a sacred flame. Fire was brought to Earth from the divine home of the gods.