James Holzhauer is obviously a trivia genius. As a result, most people probably assume that he got onto Jeopardy! as soon as he started trying. As it turns out, however, Holzhauer spent a long time attempting to get onto the show before he ever got accepted. How long, exactly?
Read MoreSpencer Silver discovered that his glue had microspheres that retain stickiness. He couldn't think of a use for his invention; after all, the goal was to find a new adhesive that could stick anywhere. So his microsphere-filled, removable adhesive sat on a shelf for several years.
Read MoreThe bounty hunters that were despised by outlaws, lawmen, and citizens alike for making a living off hunting down fugitives isn't really historically accurate.
Read MoreOn October 26, 2020, two articles were published in the scientific journal Nature, which may change the whole future of space travel and the coming decades for humanity as we know it. Namely, that the Moon appears to harbor far more water than scientists have previously thought.
Read MoreIf a friendship could survive one friend's team (Jordan's) beating the other's (Barkley's) for the NBA championship, seemingly nothing could come between them.
Read MoreSteve Austin retired from competition in March of 2003 after losing to The Rock in WrestleMania 19, but there has been chatter -- often spouted by the Stone Cold wrestler himself -- that he would come out of retirement to give the new generation of contenders a beer-soaked lesson in respect.
Read MoreThe Amish have a bit of a reputation as a devoutly religious group who live simply, without modern conveniences. But there is a dark truth to the group.
Read MoreThough each of the knights that took his seat at the table was considered equal in voice, their stories and personalities were anything but. Well, some of them.
Read MoreThere are covers that exist that are absurdly strange, which by many accounts, flat-out shouldn't exist. Unfortunately, new wave band Duran Duran's cover of Public Enemy's "911 is a Joke" is an example of the latter, an acoustic blues-rock rendition of a serious critique on race in America.
Read MoreFannie Lou Hamer was a force to be reckoned with. This is the tragic real-life story of Fannie Lou Hamer.
Read MoreOpened in 1925, Eve's Hangout can be considered the first lesbian bar in America. Here are tragic details about the founder of America's first lesbian bar.
Read MoreDef Leppard is a quintessential hard rock band of the 1980s, laying out the blueprint for a generation of rock bands. This is the untold truth of Def Leppard.
Read MoreSiberia covers about 75% of Russia, and it's about the same size as Canada. Still, Siberia's home to only about 27 percent of Russia's entire population.
Read MoreLon Chaney's skills as a makeup artist combined with his mastery of physical expression made him the silent era's most important character actor.
Read MoreAt the age of 77, Joe Biden would be the oldest president in United States history were he to win the 2020 election. That's why many wonder if Joe Biden would run for president in 2024 if he loses to President Donald Trump.
Read MoreNearly 60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, if not the world.
Read MoreWe can all be thankful to actor Jim Nabors for his fantastic portrayal of Gomer Pyle, but few realize just how rich and diverse his life was beyond that role.
Read MoreNine Inch Nails was formed in 1988. The history of Nine Inch Nails is full of tragedy, including struggles with addiction, censorship, and band conflicts.
Read MoreA lot of people are unfamiliar enough with the Bible that filmmakers can throw pretty much anything in a movie. Here are some fake bible verses used in movies.
Read MoreIf President Donald Trump loses the 2020 US election, what happens then? Some think he'll refuse to peacefully hand over the presidency. Others think he'll try to become president again in 2024, which begs the question: Can Donald Trump run for president in 2024 if he loses to Joe Biden?
Read MoreIn the constitution, the rules for future presidents were outlined, including a natural citizenship requirement and an age requirement. The age requirement to run for president of the United States starts at 35. The president's age was of great debate in the 1700s.
Read MoreSome candidates try again and again to be president, but success forever eludes their grasp. So you might be wondering, what's the most times someone has run for president of the United States?
Read MoreHundreds of years ago, though, our ancestors made up their own mythology about the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis.
Read MoreChristmas will never be immune to buzz-killing shortages. These are the worst Christmas shortages in history.
Read MoreAt the time the Irwins put together their plan to save endangered animals from rapidly growing habitat destruction, they didn't believe the problem would end any time soon. It's a man-made problem caused by a mindset that will take a lot of time, dedication, and societal rebuilding to control.
Read MoreThe rocker's lowest financial point likely came in 2005, when he had to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after amassing a hefty $1.5 million in debts, including $714,000 in secured claims and $784,000 in unsecured claims, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Read MoreSure, Megadeth has sold millions of albums and have gone platinum and won several awards, but one of those awards was a Humane Society Genesis Award, reports Rockapedia, which is given to members of the entertainment industry for raising awareness of issues relating to animals.
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