When trying to locate the physical, actual inspiration for the Garden of Eden, you might assume that we'd be looking for a pretty lush, verdant expanse stuffed full of bountiful fruits. But there have been a lot of climate changes in the Middle East going back to, oh, 10,000 BCE or so.
Read MoreMany people believe Alcatraz is one of the most haunted places in the United States -- it's featured in several haunted San Francisco tours. The Rock, as it's sometimes called, has seen death and violence in its long history, so it wouldn't be a surprise if restless spirits remained on the island.
Read MoreThe controversial, witty, brash, and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was a fan favorite back when the WWE was the WWF in the 1980s and early '90s. The mouthy wrestling superstar and somewhat successful actor had a reputation for creating a scene.
Read MoreIn a humble petri dish at The Institute of Physico-Chemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science in Moscow, two prehistoric creatures began to move and eat. Both are believed to be female. One is thought to be around 32,000 years old, while the other is pushing 42,000 years old.
Read MoreAs the cohost of the wholesome family show "Wheel of Fortune," Vanessa White has a good sense of humor about her job. Her life has been quite interesting too.
Read MoreIt was the Middle Ages; things were bound to be terrible compared to now. The sad thing is, even if people lived through the hunger and the wars, a doctor might end up killing them instead. Medicine, especially military medicine during the Crusades, was crude and often very dangerous.
Read MoreKitt wasn't done pushing boundaries, and the following year her headstrong attitude and fearlessness in the face of power would land her in hot water with one the country's most powerful and secretive federal agencies.
Read MoreThere are covers that are absurdly strange, with fans and critics alike agreeing that they flat-out shouldn't exist. Metallica's tribute to Prince in Minneapolis during the WorldWired Tour belongs in the latter category, as their cover of "When Doves Cry" made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Read MoreBefore Robert Koch discovered the tubercular bacillus in 1882, the lack of understanding of the bacteria and the disease it caused led to some wild theories and attempts to curb the spread of tuberculosis. Surprisingly, this intersected with vampire legends in an especially curious manner.
Read MoreFreddie Prinze, born as Frederick Karl Pruetzel, was an iconic actor and comedian who starred in The Chico and The Man, but he sadly lived a tragic life.
Read MoreThe United States has made some decidedly imperialistic moves in its history. Here are some islands that the United States has stolen.
Read MoreThe legend of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine is one of murder, secrets, and a lot of gold. For over a century, treasure hunters have sought the Lost Dutchman's treasures supposedly lost in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. This is the legend of the Lost Dutchman and his gold.
Read MoreWhat makes the Johnstown Flood so tragic isn't just the scale of the death and destruction: Had better decisions been made, disaster might have been averted.
Read MoreNina Simone is known as one of the most prolific vocalists and pianists of 20th-century American music. This is Nina Simone's tragic real-life story.
Read MoreHuey Lewis & the News were the kings of music for a few precious years in the 1980s. Here's a look at the real-life story of Huey Lewis.
Read MoreGeoglyphs are basically designs that someone's made on the surface of the earth, through etchings or piling up elements to create a picture. Geoglyphs can be found throughout the world. These are the most mysterious geoglyphs on the planet, from Peru to Ohio.
Read MoreIn today's cutthroat political era, Americans are used to hearing a lot about presidential elections, but it wasn't always like that.
Read MoreOf all the places one could imagine cutting an album, a casino falls on the list somewhere around "in the back of a semi on a busy highway" and "recording in the park during a Memorial Day barbecue." Casinos are loud places, and loud isn't exactly conducive to recording clean tracks.
Read MoreHis contributions to the film industry were acknowledged with a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of England at the turn of the millennium. He'd picked up an Academy Award in 1988 for Best Supporting Actor in The Untouchables, but as the wise old acting professor once observed, you can't eat awards.
Read MoreConnery was 18 when he first started the sport. After a couple of years he saved up enough to train with a professional named Ellington, a former gym instructor with the British Army. After two years of professional guidance, Connery stepped into the world of bodybuilding competitions.
Read MoreHe was working full time by the time he was 13, out of school and employed as a milkman for St. Cuthbert's Co-op.
Read MoreWhen Eddie Van Halen died at 65 on October 6, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, Roth was one of the people expressing grief over the rock world's loss. According to Today, Roth posted a photo of the two of them, with the words, "What a long great trip it's been.."
Read MoreSome suggest that Connery's knighthood -- finally bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 -- was delayed because of his political views. BBC America reports that he was blocked twice for the honor by England's Labor Party, in 1997 and 1998, because of his outspoken opinions regarding Scotland.
Read MoreOnce humans started eating more grain, "bacteria in the human mouth flourished, pouring out acids that eat away at the teeth." The Sudanese skeletons belonged to farmers, so why were their teeth in such great shape?
Read MoreMusician Lenny Kravitz is known for producing several hit albums such as Are You Gonna Go My Way. Here are just a few fascinating facts about his life.
Read MoreBritain destroyed and withheld evidence of crimes in Africa with the explicit purpose of being kept out of the hands of post-independence governments.
Read MoreWhen Billboard interviewed Todd Rundgren in 2017 about the experience of producing Meat Loaf's album Bat Out of Hell and asked him for his fondest memory from that time, Rundgren told an amazing story about Meat Loaf's proposal and subsequent marriage to his first wife, Leslie.
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