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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Where Is Mike Mills From R.E.M. Today?
After drummer Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1996, lead singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills eventually called it quits in 2011.
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How Bush Really Felt About The Smashing Pumpkins
Bush and the Smashing Pumpkins had an interesting relationship as two of the top rock bands of the 1990s. Here's how the former band felt about the latter.
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The Untold Truth Of The Big Show
This is the untold truth of the Big Show, one of the biggest wrestlers in WWE.
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The Tragic Death Of The Big Bopper
When the story of "The Day the Music Died" is told, J.P. Richardson is usually a supporting player at best. But the Big Bopper was there every step of the way.
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The Monkey That Is Closest To A Human
Everybody knows we have a lot in common with chimps, but are there any monkeys that are similar to humans? Well, as it turns out, the answer is yes.
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Universal Traffic Laws That Nobody Obeys
When it comes to a few specific laws, drivers adopt a very broad interpretation of "the letter and spirit of the law," and pretty much do what they like.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Billie Holiday
Eleanora Fagan is one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the past century. Known as Billie Holiday, she emerged as a defining voice of her generation.
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Craziest Things That Only Cost A Dollar
These are the craziest things that only cost a dollar. Act like a rich person with the change in your pocket.
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The Tragic Childbirth Death Of Princess Charlotte Augusta Of Wales
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales died from childbirth complications, which produced multiple tragedies and set into motion pivotal changes in history.
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Weird Things About Sacagawea You Didn't Know
Sacagawea was a Shoshone guide and interpreter who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition...right? Mostly! Here are weird things you didn't know about Sacagawea.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Nobel Prize
Throughout its history, the Nobel Prize has been plagued by controversies and unfortunate decisions. Here's the messed-up truth of the Nobel Prize.
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The Craziest False Confessions In History
False confessions, made because of a desire for attention, a delusion, or mental and emotional pressure, can have devastating consequences.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit CBS
CBS has had plenty of bad moments over the course of its history. Here are some of the biggest scandals to hit CBS since its inception more than 90 years ago.
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How Leif Erikson Became A Legend
Leif Erikson is one of history's most important explorers. But while the legend of Erikson has become widely known, the real man remains shrouded in mystery.
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The Tragic History Of Australia's Ayers Rock
Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
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What It Was Really Like As A Worker In The Industrial Revolution
While there are laws to protect employees from certain conditions today, the industrial era was like a lawless world.
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What The Palace Of Versailles Is Being Used As Today
The Palace of Versailles, which began life as a small hunting lodge, has exchanged purpose and ownership countless times in the course of its 360-year history.
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The Untold Truth Of The Medellin Cartel
Many terrifying truths have been told of the infamous Medellin Cartel. There are many truths to be uncovered when it comes to the Medellin Cartel.
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The Tragic Death Of Crazy Horse
For Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.
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The Tragic Truth About Andre The Giant's Death
Andre the Giant's physical condition deteriorated heavily in his final years. He wrestled his last match in December 1992.
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Here's How Much Flea From The Red Hot Chili Peppers Is Really Worth
Flea, the bass player of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is one of the most influential bassists of his generation. But how much is that influence worth?
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The Truth About The Foo Fighters' New Disco Album
Here's everything we know so far about the Foo Fighters' foray into disco music as the Dee Gees -- their upcoming album Hail Satin.
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The Heroic Story Of The Island That Inspired The American Revolution
In the 1700s, the people of Corsica mounted an independence struggle against European powers in defense of their constitution, the oldest in the modern world.
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