In 2018, NASA launched a probe on a mission to "touch the sun." It's not as literal as it sounds, but it will send back vital information about our star.
In 1985, a crane fell on Brigitte Gerney, crushing her legs. But she managed to recover and walk again, all the while keeping a positive attitude toward life.
No matter how many times the public hears about it, the notion of an animal holding any sort of public office will always sound novel enough to be newsworthy.
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Eva Marie Saint is an award-winning actress with a wildly successful career that has spanned over 75 years, starring with both Marlon Brand and Carey Grant.
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The woman who became Madam C.J. Walker experimented with homemade remedies and store-bought formulas before creating her own recipe that came to her in a dream.
Roger Waters has been known to speak his mind — so why should it be any different when he's approached by one of the most controversial companies in the world?
Throughout his incarceration, Jeffrey Dahmer maintained contact with his father, who was a born-again Christian. This led Jeffrey to make a surprising decision.
You may have never heard of Australian conwoman Melissa Caddick but that doesn't mean her crimes are unimpressive — and she may have gotten away with them.
Dr. Joseph Bell also aided the police with his observational skills. Dr. Bell and Nightingale became friends when he spearheaded a lecture series for nurses.
Sydney "Syd" West is a missing 19-year-old who hasn't been seen since September 30, 2020. Last seen near the Golden Gate Bridge, her family still seeks answers.
In 1996 it was revealed that the late Supreme Court justice and civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall had acted as an informant for the FBI in the 1950s.