The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dick Van Dyke
If you had to define the concept of comedy with the career of a single person, Dick Van Dyke would be that person. But the actor has faced struggles.
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Here's Why Alexander Hamilton And Aaron Burr Really Dueled
The clash between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr ran deeper than conflicting political ideologies, though. Hamilton seemed to genuinely loathe Burr.
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The Tragic Death Of George C. Scott
Legendary actor George C. Scott struggled with his health in his final years — but still loved to act. This is how the gruff star worked till nearly the end.
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This Was The Downfall Of Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo
During the 1980s, the Guadalajara cartel was in its heyday, and one founding members and leaders was Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo.
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Here's How Much The Royal Family's Master Of The Household Makes
Some Royal Household positions pay extremely well. Others, not so much. So where does the Queen's "Master of the Household" rank? You might be surprised.
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Guinness World Records That Are Nearly Impossible To Beat
To be the very best at anything, in history, is a tough task, and some Guinness records are harder than others to break.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde
After his conviction for "gross indecency," Wilde suffered another devastating loss. His wife, Constance, left him; he never saw his beloved children again.
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The Truth About JFK's Swedish Mistress
Many have heard the rumors about JFK's alleged extramarital affairs over the years, but a new crop of letters from an alleged mistress is raising eyebrows.
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Why Some People Believed The Black Death Was A Divine Punishment
With some believing it was God's punishment, the Black Death arrived in Europe in 1347 and killed between 25 and 50 million people in just five years.
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The 2,000-Page, Mystical, Anonymous Urantia Book
There's a Chicago non-profit organization that claims they were contacted by extradimensional beings from the "millions of inhabited planets" in the universe.
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The Queen Didn't Go To School. Here's Why
Like many royals, Queen Elizabeth II, then just Princess Elizabeth, learned her ABCs and 123s at home.
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This Is How The Green River Killer Avoided The Death Penalty
Despite being one of America's most prolific serial killers, Green River Killer Gary Ridgway escaped being sentenced to death. Here's how he did it.
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This Is What Boston Singer Brad Delp's Final Days Were Like
In life, Brad Delp had been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for popular rock band Boston, but died unexpectedly and tragically in 2007.
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This Is What The Black Keys Regret To This Day
Here's why The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney regret the infamous night they inducted fellow musician Steve Miller into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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What We Know About The Witnesses To Tupac's Murder
When Tupac Shakur was shot to death in Las Vegas, his was one of a ten-car entourage. Theoretically, many could have been witnesses — but few have ever talked.
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The Truth About Crime Boss Paul Castellano
Often called "Big Paul" because of his imposing stature, Paul Castellano liked to act as if he were running a Fortune 500 company, not a criminal enterprise.
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What Was The Boston Massacre And Why Did It Happen?
The Boston Massacre was a key moment preceding the Revolutionary War, a microcosm of simmering tensions between the colonists and their British enforcers.
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The Untold Truth Of Anna Delvey
Anna Delvey won headlines after being caught scamming New York's elite out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by pretending to be an heiress- here's her story.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Highgate Vampire Feud
In the 1970s, two men, both claiming to wield magic, set out to destroy a supposed vampire stalking a 100-year-old cemetery in London
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These Were The Benefits Of Prohibition
Prohibition was a nearly 14-year period (January 17, 1920-December 5, 1933) when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was forbidden in the US.
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Details You Didn't Know About The Indo-Pakistan War
Among the many tensions between India and Pakistan was the liberation of Bangladesh, which led to their biggest conflict, the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
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Here's How Physicians Treated The Black Death
An essential figure in the fight against the Black Death was the plague doctor, but not for obvious reasons. Physicians then had few tools to combat illness.
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The Untold Truth Of Balmoral Castle
Balmoral has a rich history with some interesting stories involving its royal occupants, past and present. This is the untold truth of Balmoral Castle.
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The Truth About Milli Vanilli's Lip-Sync Scandal
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the German pop duo Milli Vanilli were the biggest things in pop music - until a lip-sync scandal brought them down.
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This Is What Could Have Happened To Mozart's Final Piece
Contrary to what many people believe from the film 'Amadeus,' it wasn't Salieri who wanted to pass off Mozart's work as his own; it was someone else entirely.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Malcolm Young's Life Were Like
Starting from the time he and Angus formed AC/DC in 1973, Malcolm Young provided the rock-solid rhythm that underpinned their greatest hits.
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Here's What It Was Really Like For Prisoners In The Bastille
Being a prisoner in the Bastille could be surprising even for the people being sent there. Here's what it was really like for prisoners in the Bastille.
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