A shocking number of musicians have gone from rags to riches and back to rags again. Some have clawed their way back to the top, but others weren't so lucky.
Here's a look at billionaires from around the globe who died in tragic accidents -- sometimes in spite of their ultra-wealth, and sometimes because of it.
Fireworks have long been a spectacle during large celebrations and the bigger and brighter the better. Here's what really makes fireworks different colors.
Bear attacks can be deadly, and the Huckleberry Lookout Trail in Glacier National Park is notorious for its bear activity, resulting in annual closures.
Debonair southern gentlemen Tennessee Williams was without a doubt one of America's greatest playwrights; but his inspiration came from his own tragic life.
We think of professional athletes as being in top physical form, but even that's not enough to keep a person from tragically drowning in some circumstances.
The East Germans could put up with a lot under socialism, but going without coffee was a red line. Here is the East German coffee crisis of the 1970s explained.
It can be exciting and unnerving to see a large wild animal roaming a town. Here's the real reason some wandering animals are euthanized while others are not.
The Vietnam War is known for its many tragedies, but the U.S.'s use of herbicides is often overlooked. Here are the devastating effects of Operation Ranch Hand.