Ed Asner: Things Most Fans Never Knew
Actor Ed Asner starred in just about everything, and we're all aware of his biggest roles, but there were some things about him most fans never knew.
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This Was Walt Disney's First Feature Film
In the mid-1930s, Walt Disney gathered his production team at his studio and began to singlehandedly perform the story of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
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How The Silk Road Helped Spread The Plague
The creation of the Silk Road trade network led to the distribution of goods and knowledge. But most importantly, it brought different cultures together.
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Which Of Noah's Family Members Were Invited On His Ark?
We all know the story of Noah's ark: how he gathered animals two by two then saved humanity and all species of creatures by building an Ark at God's request.
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Did Witch-Hunters Have To Undergo Training?
The European Middle Ages were filled with disease, famine, and a general disinterest in education. The period was also home to witch-hunters.
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The Real Reason Jesus Taught In Parables
Jesus stubbornly refused to just say what he meant, instead turning his teachings into allegorical stories that illustrated spiritual or moral teachings.
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What You Didn't Know About Walt Disney's Propaganda Films
Walt Disney is arguably the most well-known and influential name in the history of animation and American film. But he was also behind many propaganda films.
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The Alarming Speed Of The Average Tsunami
Humankind could be accused of being a little complacent in the face of nature. In the end, we're just another of the approximately 8.7 million species.
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The Sad Death Of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is undoubtedly one of the best athletes of all time. Indeed, Ali was aware of how important he was and called himself "The Greatest."
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Why You Rarely Hear About Carrot Top
Perhaps no comedian is less conventionally pretty than Scott Thompson, who performs professionally under the name "Carrot Top," after his bright red curls.
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This Is How Serial Killer James Wood Was Finally Caught
The heinous rape, murder, and dismemberment of an 11-year-old girl in Pocatello, Idaho, is as atrocious today as it was when it happened almost 30 years ago.
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Why Some Scientists Predict Artificial Intelligence Might End The World
If the "Terminator" movies taught us anything, it's that taking artificial intelligence too far is a dangerous, dangerous notion.
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The History Of The Drawing And Quartering Death Penalty
Execution has been used as a form of punishment as far back as the 18th century B.C. when the first known use of capital punishment was formally outlined.
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The Beast Of Bastille: The Truth About Guy Georges' Childhood
Guy Georges is a French serial killer who raped and murdered seven women from 1991 to 1997. He is currently serving a sentence of life in prison.
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Here's How Many Victims The Beast Of Bastille Actually Had
Guy Georges is a serial killer dubbed "The Beast of Bastille" for his attacks on women that mostly occurred in the neighborhood of Paris' Bastille prison.
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This Was Muhammad Ali's Final Professional Fight
Muhammad Ali's boxing career ended with a whimper rather than a bang. Here's the story of his last professional fight and the events that led up to that bout.
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This Is What The X In Malcolm X Really Stood For
The history of the civil rights movement and Black empowerment is filled with the names of individuals who fought for the rights of their community.
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The Tragic True Story Of Rube Waddell
Pitcher Rube Waddell was one of the pioneers of early American baseball. However, his antics, mental illness, and alcoholism often overshadowed his talent.
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Does Earth Have Extra Hidden Moons?
For over five decades, scientists and astronomers have debated the possibility that Earth's moon is not the only natural satellite orbiting our planet.
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Here's What Might've Happened If MLK Survived His Assassination
A lot of prominent political leaders and activists were murdered during the 1960s, including Black civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Could The Handmaid's Tale Ever Actually Happen?
And while the dystopian novel and series based on it are works of fiction, by some interpretations there may be a kernel of truth to the narrative's concept.
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The Truth About Bret Michaels' Feud With Motley Crue
Here's what really happened when Bret Michaels and Motley Crue were feuding with each other ahead of their summer 2011 tour.
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What It's Really Like To Be A National Park Ranger
So, what's it really like to work as a National Park Ranger? Here's what you need to know.
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The Dark History Of Death By Crushing Weights
In the Middle Ages, prisoners and those accused of crimes were subjected to various horrific torture methods, including crushing.
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The Untold Truth Of The Taliban
The Taliban lost control of Afghanistan when the U.S. invaded but quickly regained power in 2021 upon the U.S. exit. This is the untold truth of the Taliban.
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How The Glamour Girl Slayer Of The '50s Lured His Victims
Glatman had different ways to approach his victims, but there was something in common: The killer always convinced them to pose for pictures.
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The Truth About Bowling's Origins As A Dark Religious Ritual
Bowling is now just a moderately fun pastime, but it didn't start out as a leisure activity. Here's the truth about bowling's origins as a religious practice.
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