The Messed Up Truth Of Burke And Hare, Body Snatchers Turned Murderers
Around 1828, William Burke and William Hare would work together to become the world's most famous body snatchers and two of Scotland's most notorious killers.
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The Dark Truth About Cave Diving
Whether it's for sport or research reasons, cave diving is an extremely dangerous activity. This is the dark truth about cave diving.
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Messed Up Things You Didn't Know About The Spartans
The Ancient Greek city-state Sparta was a society of the toughest soldiers in the known world. To be so focused, the Spartans had some pretty crazy traditions.
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What Happened To The Stonewall Inn?
The name Stonewall is a reminder of the struggles queer ancestors went through in their fight for basic human rights and tolerance in American society.
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Fans Think This Iconic Rocker Should Never Have Left Their Band
For fans, band break-ups and members going solo can be akin to watching close friends get a divorce. But which bands' former members made a mistake going solo?
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The Truth About The Asteroid Named After Aretha Franklin
The space rock's formal designation as an asteroid came in February 2010, and it was officially named after the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, in 2014.
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What You Didn't Know About Charles Dickens' Affair
Charles Dickens pursued the dream woman he'd met in his youth for decades until they met again in person — a reunion that didn't go as Dickens anticipated.
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The Tragic Death Of Ponce De León
You might remember studying Juan Ponce de León in grammar school -- he's the one who explored Mexico and Florida in the 16th century for Spain.
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The Weird Truth About Tumors That Can Grow Hair And Teeth
Tumors can often bring to mind thoughts of cancer and the often tragic results that come with either recovering or not recovering.
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How Many Members Of The Chicago Seven Were Actually Found Guilty?
In the weeks surrounding the August 1968 Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, became the epicenter of several contentious demonstrations.
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The Most Underrated 70s Rock Song, According To 25% Of People
Classic rock radio is awash in hits but just because a song's in rotation doesn't mean it's gotten its due. These are the most underrated classic rock songs.
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The Sad Truth About Charlie Parker's Childhood
Charlie Parker's environment had an impact on him in destructive ways -- but it also arguably made way for the disruptive jazz for which he would become known.
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How This Sharon Tate Film Led To A Stuntman's Death
Sharon Tate was an up-and-coming actress in 1966 when filming "Don't Make Waves," a "sex comedy" romp with an easygoing vibe on set until a horrible tragedy.
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The Strange Underwear Requirement Baseball Umpires Have To Follow
Baseball games always take place under the watchful eye of another mainstay of the sport: the officiating umpire, the game's equivalent of a referee.
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The Truth About The World's Fifth Official Ocean
If you'd asked National Geographic a week ago how many oceans there are, they would have told you "four." Now, that's changed. Introducing the Southern Ocean:
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A Look At The Legend Of The Cherokee Rose
17,000 Cherokee were forced to make the long walk west following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 — an arduous journey that called for strength and inspiration.
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The Guinness World Record Jackie Chan Holds
From film stunts to his singing career and martial arts talents, Jackie Chan could break records in any field he wants to — so how many records does he hold?
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The Richest Hip-Hop Stars In The World
Hip-hop has earned some individuals wealth they would have never dreamed of. Here are The richest hip-hop stars in the world.
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The Least Popular Member Of The Beatles Might Surprise You
Looper polled readers and one in three respondents whose the same person as their least favorite member of the legendary rock band.
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40% Of People Think This Band Desperately Needs A Reunion Tour
Grunge surveyed nearly 600 readers to ask which bad they think needs to get back together to do one more tour.
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The Strangest Things People Have Left Behind In Ubers
We've all left something behind in a ride share (or worry we will). Fortunately, Uber keeps track of lost items for our amusement (or maybe as a warning).
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How Many Victims Were There In The Tulsa Race Massacre?
Once upon a time, Tulsa's Greenwood District was home to much of the state's Black population, as well as Black Wall Street. Until a massacre changed it all.
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The One Hair Color Vikings Most Commonly Had
The word "Viking" might commonly bring to mind images of warriors with flaxen blond hair, but scientific research has shown that was likely not the case.
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Grace Kelly's Marriage Was More Complicated Than You Thought
Grace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco, but was married life truly that luxurious? Here's why Grace Kelly's marriage was more complicated than you thought.
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A Look At Ponce De Leon's Feud With Christopher Columbus' Son
After his death, Christopher Columbus' son Diego took over and started to make trouble for Ponce de León. Here's the story of their feud.
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Did Julius Caesar Really Burn The Library Of Alexandria?
The Library of Alexandria was a vast collection of knowledge never before assembled in recorded history. But is the story of its famous destroyer even true?
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This Is What Really Happened To Florida During The French And Indian War
The French and Indian war was fought between France and Britain, but Spain hopped in later. This is what happened to Spanish Florida after the war.
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