The Worst Things Ivan The Terrible Ever Did
Ivan the Terrible is known as a cruel ruler who waged wars at the expense of his subjects and ruthlessly eliminated his domestic political opponents.
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Here's What You Need To Know About 'Biting Worms'
The sea is full of creepy yet fascinating creatures, and clam worms, sometimes called biting worms, are certainly no exception.
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Meat Loaf's Father Supposedly Tried To Murder Him. Here's What Happened
When Meat Loaf was a young adult, his father Orvis was in the throes of emotional trauma and allegedly tried to kill him with a butcher knife.
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The Tragic Death Of Janis Joplin
Aside from belting it out onstage with unbridled passion, Janis Joplin didn't hold anything back offstage when it came to her larger-than-life persona.
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Rules British Ladies-In-Waiting Must Follow
A lady-in-waiting is a woman who attends to the various needs of female members of a royal family. Here are the rules British ladies-in-waiting must follow.
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The Disappearance Of Gangster Anthony Zizzo
Anthony Zizzo, also known as "Little Tony," saw his time in the criminal underworld come to a mysterious end when he disappeared on August 31, 2006.
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This Is How Much Sam Kinison Was Really Worth
Sam Kinison took the world of stand-up comedy by storm in the 1980s, becoming an inspirational and influential figure to a generation of comedians.
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How John Dillinger May Have Reformed The FBI
The FBI is a large law enforcement agency known for going after criminals and terrorists, and it was John Dillinger that helped it greatly expand.
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These Are The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History
Not only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
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The Tragic History Of The 20th Century Armenian Genocide
In 1915-18, there was a systematic extermination of the Armenian people in the Ottoman Empire. Here's the tragic history of the 20th century Armenian Genocide.
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The Weird Thing Pavlov And His Mistress Tried To Turn Dogs Into
Ivan Pavlov's groundbreaking research into learning and behavior laid the foundation for a significant amount of psychological understanding, using dogs.
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Everything We Know About The Unsolved Icebox Murders
In 1965, Houston police found the remains of an elderly husband and wife in their home, their bodies having been cut up similar to how a hog is butchered.
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Eduard Einstein: What You Should Know About Albert Einstein's Forgotten Son
Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist whose wild grey hair has become an iconic symbol of scientific genius, once had a son with a remarkable mind of his own.
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Here's What Happens To A Body When It's Embalmed
The ancient Egyptians developed the technique of embalming after the tombs they created for their dead proved inadequate for curbing decomposition.
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The Bet Elton John Made With John Lennon
The year 1974 was difficult for John Lennon. He had split from his wife, Yoko Ono, embarked on what he would later call his "lost weekend," and had an affair.
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What You Should Know About The Dungeons & Dragons Murderers
The Dungeons & Dragons murderers -- and murders -- are part and parcel of the same tired, banal, eye-rolling set of reductionist criminal behavior-blaming.
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A Look At Anton Lavey's Affair With Jayne Mansfield
Was Mansfield cursed? That might seem dramatic, but when you spend your time hanging out with guys in Satan suits and playing with skulls, well, that happens.
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The Truth Behind The Hog Trail Murders
Daniel Conahan was ultimately sentenced to death after being convicted of just one of the "Hog Trail" murders, though it is suspected he killed up to 19 men.
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How One Man Bankrupted One Of The World's Oldest Banks
We all tend to think of banks as invincible -- they're literally in the business of making and saving money, so you'd think they'd be pretty good at both.
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The Tragic Death Of Judy Garland
Judy Garland's early treatment at the hands of studio executives would almost be par for the course in her life. She saw the best and worst of stardom.
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Pete Best: The Untold Truth Of The Forgotten Beatle
Before they truly broke out as chart-toppers in their native England and later on became worldwide superstars, the Fab Four employed a drummer named Pete Best.
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This State Has Produced The Most Serial Killers
There are different ways to measure the "most" known serial killers per state. One is the actual number of serial killers who are known to have operated.
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Here's Why Some Dead Bodies Don't Decay
Cells slowly decline in their function. But while the decomposition of cells continues even in death for many bodies, some are resilient to decay.
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This Was The Net Worth Of Karen Carpenter When She Died
Karen and Richard Carpenter eventually became a duo, the Carpenters, and signed a record deal with A&M. Their second album, 1970's "Close To You," was a hit.
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The Truth About Casey Anthony's Relationship With Her Parents Today
When Casey Anthony went to trial for allegedly murdering her then-two-year-old daughter, it wasn't long before the nation paid close attention to her case.
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The Truth About Caitlyn Jenner's Run For California Governor
Caitlyn Jenner has announced she is running for governor of California.
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The Heartbreaking Love Triangle Oscar Wilde Was Involved In
In 1878, writer Oscar Wilde found himself the unwitting third party in a heartbreaking love triangle with another writer who would become a household name.
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