Here's What Shooting Stars Are Actually Made Of
Although they're only visible occasionally, shooting stars bombard the Earth on a regular basis. But, what exactly are they and what are they comprised of?
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Awesome Uncut Versions Of Movies You Didn't Know Existed
Luckily for the movie-curious and fans of cinematic completionism, we live in a glorious age.
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The Bizarre Ancient Rituals Involving The Nile River
Egyptians would occasionally build mud sculptures of their god Osiris studded with barley seeds on the banks. That's not the weirdest thing they did, however.
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Details You Didn't Know About The Russian Gang Solntsevskaya Bratva
One of the biggest crime gangs in the world is the Solntsevskaya Bratva, a Russian organized crime syndicate that was founded in the '80s.
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Here's How Neanderthals Handled Funeral Arrangements
According to new evidence, Neanderthals cared enough to bury their dead. What's more, it looks like they even adorned the bodies and graves with flowers.
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Why Thurgood Marshall Wasn't A Huge Fan Of Martin Luther King Jr.
By becoming the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall made history on August 30, 1967. He had been nominated by President Lyndon Johnson.
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The Mystery Of Marjorie Wilson's Disappearance
Marjorie Flewellin Wilson, a petite 66-year-old, went missing from a parking lot over 40 years ago, and the case has never been solved.
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This Was Serial Killer Richard Chase's Motive
Richard Chase earned the nickname "The Vampire of Sacramento because he drank the blood of his 6 victims. But why would anyone do something so horrific?
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What You Didn't Know About The Duran Duran Board Game
"Duran Duran: Into the Arena" was a board game produced by Milton Bradley in 1985. Players amassed cards until someone collected them all, winning the game.
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What We Know About J.J. Abrams' UFO Documentary
Famous Hollywood director and producer J.J. Abrams is producing a new show about UFOs for Showtime, which will explore some popular theories.
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The 18th Century Conspiracy To Make Kentucky Part Of Spain
James Wilkinson was a statesman and soldier who did his best to sell out America at every opportunity. This is the bizarre story of how that happened.
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The True Story Of The Horror Movie That Caused A Riot
Now recognized as a classic of the silent era, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was received favorably in Germany and around the world but not in the U.S.
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The Reason The Freeway Phantom Has Been Hard To Catch
The deaths of six young girls have gone unsolved for fifty years. Why has it been so hard for authorities to catch the Freeway Phantom and bring them justice?
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Here's How Serial Killer Jerry Brudos Was Caught
Despite a years-long string of murders and assaults, "Shoe Fetish Slayer" Jerry Brudos was not caught until a college co-ed reached out to police with a lead.
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This Planet Has The Most Moons In The Entire Solar System
Saturn has a whopping 82 moons, but more are constantly being discovered. That makes it the planet with the most moons in the entire solar system.
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The Most Dangerous Prisons In The World
In the U.S. and elsewhere, there are prisons known for their deplorable conditions. Here are the most dangerous prisons in the world.
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The Truth About Marco Polo's First Solo Expeditions
Marco Polo's first solo missions were under the auspices of Mongolian emperor Kublai Khan. Here's how those first expeditions on his own went for him.
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How The Hottest Planet In Our Solar System Still Has Ice Buildup
These frozen elements take on a unique quality: Venus, hottest planet in the solar system, has an atmospheric layer that evidently rains frozen carbon dioxide.
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These Are The Requirements To Become A Freemason
How would you characterize your repute? Good? Excellent, you may be on your way to becoming a Freemason. Here are the next steps to join the mysterious group.
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Frank Sinatra's Friend Makes Bold Claim About Marilyn And JFK
When Marilyn Monroe sang a sexy happy birthday wish to JFK, it sets rumor mills ablaze. But is there even any truth to the idea that the two had a love affair?
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Whatever Happened To Outcry's Greg Kelley?
In 2014, Greg Kelley was arrested, charged, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was eventually exonerated of all charges. Where is he now?
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The Duran Duran Album That You've Never Heard
Duran Duran, the band behind such hits as "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "The Reflex," created an album titled "Reportage" that has never seen the light of day.
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The Tragic Death Of Jackie Robinson's Son
Jackie Robinson endured countless incidents of racism and hate, but one of the most difficult things he ever experienced was saying goodbye to his son.
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You Have 94 Fewer Bones Than You Did As A Baby. Here's Why
Despite the fact that babies are, as a general rule, super, super small and adorable, they actually have a lot more bones than adults do: 300 of them in all.
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27% Of People Think This Drummer Is The Absolute Worst
The drummer is often the unsung hero in a band — but Grunge asked 597 U.S.-based readers which drummer was the absolute worst. Here are the poll's "winners."
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Marco Polo
The name Marco Polo has remained famous for centuries and inspired generations of subsequent explorers. This is the crazy real-life story of Marco Polo.
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Why Science Can't Figure Out How Old Saturn's Rings Are
Humans have been observing Saturn for as long as we've been looking up at the night sky, as it's one of the five planets visible to the naked eye.
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