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.
Read MoreOf 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.
Read MoreMurdered 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.
Read MoreLater known as Evita, Eva PerĂ³n was born with the name Eva Maria Ibarguren in Los Toldos, a small agricultural town on the plains of Argentina.
Read MoreYes, 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreBush 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.
Read MoreThis is the untold truth of the Big Show, one of the biggest wrestlers in WWE.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreEverybody 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreEleanora 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.
Read MoreThese are the craziest things that only cost a dollar. Act like a rich person with the change in your pocket.
Read MorePrincess Charlotte Augusta of Wales died from childbirth complications, which produced multiple tragedies and set into motion pivotal changes in history.
Read MoreSacagawea 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.
Read MoreThroughout its history, the Nobel Prize has been plagued by controversies and unfortunate decisions. Here's the messed-up truth of the Nobel Prize.
Read MoreFalse confessions, made because of a desire for attention, a delusion, or mental and emotional pressure, can have devastating consequences.
Read MoreCBS 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.
Read MoreLeif 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.
Read MoreNestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
Read MoreWhile there are laws to protect employees from certain conditions today, the industrial era was like a lawless world.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMany terrifying truths have been told of the infamous Medellin Cartel. There are many truths to be uncovered when it comes to the Medellin Cartel.
Read MoreFor Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.
Read MoreAndre the Giant's physical condition deteriorated heavily in his final years. He wrestled his last match in December 1992.
Read MoreFlea, 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?
Read MoreHere's everything we know so far about the Foo Fighters' foray into disco music as the Dee Gees -- their upcoming album Hail Satin.
Read MoreIn 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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