The Untold Truth Of The World's First Novel
"The Tale of Genji" is widely considered to be the world's first novel. It was written in Japan centuries before the first English novel to be published.
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Cocaine Cowboys: The Truth About Willy And Sal's Friendship
The "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami" documentary dropping on Netflix gives us a look into the high-spending, lavishly living cocaine cowboys of '80s Miami.
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Why Rolanso Lexune Killed His Unsuspecting Mistress
Rolanso Lexune was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing his fiance and mistress Deneisha Smith. But why did he do it?
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Misha Defonseca: What The Disgraced Writer Is Doing Today
Misha Defonseca shocked the world with her story of survival after the Nazis arrested her parents. But it was all a lie. Here's what she's doing today.
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The World Records Daredevil Nik Wallenda Has Broken
Nik Wallenda, who has dubbed himself the "King of the High Wire," is a veteran daredevil with an astonishing number of Guinness World Records.
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The Truth About Orson Welles' Difficult Childhood
Orson Welles was a complex person who did so much in life that biographer Simon Callow was not able to write about Welles in just one book.
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Ancient Greek Warship Discovered In Egypt's Lost City Of Luxor
An ancient Greek warship that was amazingly preserved inside layers of hardened clay was recently discovered in the Lost City of Luxor.
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The Twelve Labors Of Hercules Explained
Hercules, or Heracles, is one of the most famous figures of Greek mythology, especially for his Twelve Labors. Here are the Twelve Labors of Hercules explained.
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Here's What's Inside El Chapo's Prison Cell
In 2019, Mexican cartel leader Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, or El Chapo, was sent to ADX-Florence, a supermax prison located in Florence, Colorado.
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The Tragic Story Of The Hart Family
What officials first thought was a tragic accident soon betrayed the horrifying truth of the crash that killed the Harts and their six adopted children.
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Here's How Small A Hole Can Be For An Octopus To Escape
The latest headlines show yet another octopus escape artist that chooses to squeeze its unthinkably large body into an itty-bitty hole.
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What Did Hitler Look Like In Color?
Almost everybody is familiar with German dictator Adolph Hitler's appearance. Color photographs of him, though, are exceedingly rare.
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The Strange Tale Of The Mine-Detecting Rat Who Won A Gold Medal
In September 2020, Magawa the HeroRAT was awarded a gold medal for saving dozens of lives in Cambodia by sniffing out land mines.
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Here's What The Bible Says About The Antichrist
The term "Antichrist" first surfaced in the Epistles of John, but its depiction comes from the end of the New Testament in the Book of Revelation.
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This Bizarre Cheese Law Sounds Fake But Is Actually Real
When laws are enacted, you would assume it's for the greater good. Okay, so maybe that's debatable, but most of the time, that's what laws are meant to do.
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Out Of Every Led Zeppelin Song, One Stands Above The Rest
When you look at radio airplay numbers, streaming figures, and critical reception, one Led Zeppelin song stands out above the rest.
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The Best TV Shows Of The 1960s
The 1960s were a turbulent time, and many of the decade's most popular TV shows provided an escape. Here are the best TV shows of the 1960s.
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The Myth About Pocahontas You Need To Stop Believing
Thanks to some crafty storytelling techniques, most Americans believe that Pocahontas was a young woman who fell madly in love with John Smith.
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Here's Why The US Military Recruited Official UFO Hunters
UFO hunters have been watching the skies in growing numbers since the Roswell incident, but more sightings and government transparency have ramped up interest.
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The Dark Truth Behind Disney World's First Hostage Situation
In 2000, Walt Disney World experienced a hostage situation that took several hours to resolve and stemmed from a bitter family feud.
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The Olympics: Most Famous Athlete From Every State
Each and every U.S. state has sent one of their own to represent their country at the Olympics. Let's look at the most famous Olympian from every state.
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What It Was Like Serving On The George Zimmerman Jury
The acquittal weighed heavily on the mentally exhausted jurors, and they faced the wrath of the public when they returned home.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Flatwoods Monster
Somewhere between the notoriety levels of the Mothman and the Ogua lies one of the most visually iconic creatures in all of cryptid lore: the Flatwoods Monster.
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Borley Rectory: The Truth About The 'Most Haunted House In England'
Once Reverend Bull and his family were living at the newly-constructed rectory, strange things allegedly started happening immediately -- footsteps, knocking.
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Inside The Sibling Rivalry Between Michael And Jermaine Jackson
Here's the story of the most pivotal moments in Michael and Jermaine Jackson's sibling rivalry.
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The Untold Truth Of Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper
Danny Rolling, who was dubbed the Gainesville Ripper, ultimately pleaded guilty to five counts of first degree murder for the deaths of the college students.
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The Sad Truth About Madonna And Sean Penn's Relationship
January 5, 1989, Madonna filed for divorce for the second time from actor Sean Penn after less than four years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
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