What Olympic Gold Medals Are Actually Made Of
But what about the gold medal itself? Is the .63-inch-diameter, .12-inch thick disc colloquially called a "gold medal" actually made of gold? Or gold plated?
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The Stunning Number Of Years Greenland Sharks Can Live
Greenland sharks certainly have time on their side. For decades, scientists thought this species had a long lifespan, but they couldn't prove it — until now.
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Where Rosario DiGirolamo Is Today After Killing His Mistress In 2011
In June 2007, Amy Giordano went missing and her infant son with Rosario DiGirolamo was found abandoned with a note in a Delaware parking lot.
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Here's How Big Megalodon Sharks Really Were
The megalodon was the biggest shark known to have roamed the ocean, and scientists have studied fossils and megalodon teeth to learn more about the creature.
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The Famous Musician Tom Petty Received His First Guitar Lessons From
Petty, who grew up in Gainesville, Florida, went to a local music store to learn to play the guitar. There he met a teacher: Don Felder, future Eagles member.
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The Untold Truth Of First Native American Member Of Congress
Some sources say Kamala Harris is the first person of color to hold the second highest office in US government, but that honor belongs to Charles Curtis.
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The Tragic Death Of Jane Austen
For as studied as Jane Austen has been in the years since her early death, one thing no one can seem to agree on, is what killed her at the age of just 41.
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The 7 Best And 7 Worst Rock Hudson Movies
Rock Hudson appeared in some classic films ... and some not so classic ones. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst Rock Hudson movies.
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The Truth About Beethoven's Father
Ludwig van Beethoven's father, Johann van Beethoven, was a family man who loved teaching music, but perhaps his most powerful love was for alcohol.
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What You'll See If You Look Through This Famous Roman Peephole
Rome is full of rich history and places to put on your Instagram and boast your #blessed-ness. Rome also has some off-the-beaten-path gems, such as a keyhole.
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The Real Reason Fieldy Is Stepping Away From Korn
Korn bassist Reginald Arvizu aka Fieldy announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band and won't be joining them on the upcoming tour.
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Here's How Fast Mako Sharks Can Actually Swim
What about the fastest fish? The No. 1 title goes to the black marlin, which can reach speeds up to 80 mph. Among sharks, however, the mako takes the title.
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How NFL Player Carl Nassib Just Made History
Las Vegas Raider's defensive end Carl Nassib made history by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. The significance can't be overstated.
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The Real Reason Bob Seger Might Be Done Touring
Despite the fact that their last album release was in 1995, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band performed on tours, from their inception up until last year.
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Where Can The Aztec Sun Stone Be Found Today?
The Aztec Sun Stone was lost to history for centuries after a Spanish bishop ordered it be buried. It was found again in 1790. Here's where it is today.
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The Time Travel Grandfather Paradox Myth Just Got Busted
A physics student in Australia has figured out that time travel is possible without violating the grandfather paradox.
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The Disturbing Story Of Georgia Tann
Beulah George Georgia Tann was purportedly a child trafficker years before we started calling them that, tearing families apart all for her own profit.
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The Terrible True Story Of The Burning Of The Reichstag
The Reichstag fire in 1933 was a key event in the Nazis' rise to power. This is the terrible true story of the burning of the Reichstag.
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Incredible African Civilizations You've Never Heard Of
We're all familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about the other grand cultures of Africa? Here are some incredible African civilizations you've never heard of.
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Hilarious Artistic Fails That Look Nothing Like Their Subject
There's no better way to salute famous icons than through works of art ... unless the finished work winds up looking absolutely nothing like its subject.
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3 Things The Coronavirus Supposedly Does Not Like
Here are some things the virus itself does not like.
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Why The Moody Blues Wasn't At Woodstock
Several of the biggest names in music at the time performed at Woodstock, the three-day music festival in New York, but the Moody Blues was not there.
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The Tragic Murder Of Michael Jordan's Father
In 1993, just after Michael Jordan had won his third-straight NBA title, his father, James Jordan was robbed and murdered. This is the tragic story.
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Did Blackbeard Really Leave Behind Buried Treasure?
Of all the romantic notions of piracy that stick in the canon of popular culture today, one of the favorites seems to be the idea of a buried treasure.
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Sharon Tate's Onscreen Performances Ranked Worst To Best
Murdered at 26 by the Manson family, Sharon Tate's acting promise was left unfulfilled. Here are Sharon Tate's few onscreen performances ranked worst to best.
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The Tragic Truth About Evita's Childhood
Later known as Evita, Eva Perón was born with the name Eva Maria Ibarguren in Los Toldos, a small agricultural town on the plains of Argentina.
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The Real Reason A Gangster Tried To Steal Abraham Lincoln's Corpse
Yes, someone once put a lot of effort into trying to steal the corpse of a United States president ... and no, it wasn't Nicolas Cage.
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