Killers are even more terrifying when they use sneaky methods we don't see coming or when they pick their targets at random -- killing for the sake of killing.
From 1958 to 2013, the average age of a man elected to the papacy was 70, while the average age at death was 79. But that wasn't the case for Pope Benedict IX.
Not only is there a meticulous process the Vatican must follow upon the death of the pope, but there's a formal process of papal succession to be set in motion.
There are real evil stepmothers out there, and their stories aren't for the faint of heart. They make Snow White's stepmother look like an angel from above.
The word boycott is nowadays widely used whenever a product or person is protested, but it first came into use as part of eviction resistance and a rent strike.
Actors have died in the middle of filming pretty often. Sometimes filming is incomplete when the star keels over. Here are actors who passed away while filming.
If you watch Pawn Stars, you expect to see some risky gambles made by Rick Harrison and crew. But one $5,500 bet ended up being a huge win for the Pawn Stars.
In the long history of the Catholic Church there have been a handful of married popes, including Saint Peter, the Apostle, who is considered the first pope.
Miles Hargrove is Tom's son, and he shared his family's personal story in the documentary, using home videos shot as the family negotiated with the kidnappers.
Ed Gein is one of the most notorious killers of all time. You might guess that he had a pretty miserable childhood, and in the case of Ed Gein, you'd be right.
Hargrove was working on a project to help Colombian communities produce pesticide-resistant rice. He wasn't what FARC guerillas considered a high-value target.
When they debuted in the '91-'92 season, Michigan's "Fab Five" class was one of the hottest basketball teams in the country. Here's what happened to Jimmy King.
Dust filled up the passageways. After the debris settled, the 33 men working in the tunnels realized they were trapped more than 2,300 feet below ground.
Arguably the most famous real-life pirate of all time was Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Here's the story of how he pretended to be a civilian.
Fans of HLN's chilling series Very Scary People enjoyed a second season in 2020. If you missed it, here's how you can watch every episode of Very Scary People.
It's been a long time since MTV viewers were entranced by Natalie Imbruglia's memorable rendition of "Torn." Here's how much Natalie Imbruglia is worth today.