What Did Cheech Marin Do Before Cheech And Chong?
Even though they haven't worked together in some time, it's hard to think about Cheech Marin without pairing him with his longtime comedy partner, Tommy Chong.
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The Truth About Mark Twain And Hawaii
Twain also spent time in the Hawaiian Islands, visiting the tropical paradise in 1866 for the first time and falling in love with the area.
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How Are Meteors And Meteorites Different?
All manner of objects move through the heavens and, more specifically, through our solar system. Some make regular appearances, like Halley's Comet.
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The Truth About Mark Twain's Military Service
Soon after the river closed, 25-year-old Twain enlisted in the war, a member of the pro-Confederate Marion Rangers.
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A Look At Joe DiMaggio's Ties With The Mafia
Joe DiMaggio had ties with the mafia, particularly after his legendary baseball career with the New York Yankees.
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The Bizarre Truth Of General Santa Anna's Left Leg
Antonio López de Santa Ana was a conniving leader who liked to play both sides of a conflict for his own personal gain, and he was both lionized and reviled.
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The Truth About Civil Rights Activist Elizabeth Peratrovich
Civil rights activist and recent Google Doodle honoree Elizabeth Peratrovich was responsible for the United States' very first anti-discrimination law.
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The Truth About Cheech Marin's Massive Chicano Art Collection
Funny, talented, busy? Checks across the board. But what many don't know about Cheech Marin is that he's been quietly collecting Chicano art since the 1980s.
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Ghost Army: World War II's Inflatable Army Explained
The Ghost Army was a group of just a few hundred men tasked with using artistic and creative ability to change the course of entire battles in WWII.
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What Became Of Mary Todd Lincoln?
Lost in the confusion of his assassination was the reaction of his wife, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, and what happened to her after he was assassinated.
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What Being An Ancient Egyptian Embalmer Was Really Like
The embalmers of Egyptian mummies loom large in civilization. Yet little is known about them. Recent discoveries and research have shed new light.
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Nostradamus' Predictions For 2021 Sound Pretty Bad
Nostradamus has become synonymous with seeing the future and occult prophecy, though also cited for predictions that haven't actually come true
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The Assassination Attempt Against George H.W. Bush
The assassination attempt against George H.W. Bush actually happened after the former president left office.
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How Do Comets Form?
How comets form has long been subject to scientific studies, and how comets are created is still something we're still learning.
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Musicians Who Were Tragically Killed In Plane Crashes
Air travel has been particularly unkind to the world of music. There have been many famous musicians killed in plane crashes.
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Details We Know About Alexi Laiho's Sad Death
Metal fans around the world are in mourning this week, as news breaks of the shocking and untimely death of Alexi Laiho. He was just 41 years old.
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The Assassination Attempts Against Bill Clinton
President Bill Clinton was the target of several assassination attempts over the course of his two terms in the White House, with three in 1994.
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Alex Trebek's Powerful Posthumous Message To Jeopardy! Fans
When the rhetoric around us can seem more combative and divisive than ever, a simple message of kindness and understanding can have even greater impact.
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Why Frank Sinatra Was Often Despised When He Was Alive
Frank Sinatra was often despised when he was alive, but Sinatra's charm and iconic voice were always able to win over the public's heart.
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Judge Roy Bean: The Texas Hanging Judge Who Never Hanged Anybody
Judge Roy Bean, known as the Texas hanging judge since the late 1800s, never actually hanged anybody despite his reputation.
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What It Was Really Like To Party Like An Ancient Roman
The Ancient Romans are famous for feasting and drinking. Here's what it was really like to party like an Ancient Roman.
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The Evolution Of The Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
The evolution of the Doctor's sonic screwdriver reveals all the technological and as-needed changes the sonic went through on Dr. Who.
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The Real Reason D.A.R.E. Never Worked
The real reason D.A.R.E. never worked involves how police officers taught the program, which led to significant changes to D.A.R.E.
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False Things You Believe About Attila The Hun
Attila the Hun cuts an intimidating figure across history, but not much is really known about him. Historians suspect that many ideas about Attila are false.
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The Truth About The First Commercial Plane Hijacking
The first commercial plane hijacking happened in 1948 and made hijacking an airplane a crime for the first time ever.
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The Strangest Things NASA Astronauts Left On The Moon
Some of the strangest things NASA astronauts left on the moon after several missions include items of symbolism and astronaut debris.
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The Tragic True Story Of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis remains one of the most iconic figures in history. Despite her legacy, her life was filled with complications and loss.
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