History Of The Transatlantic Accent Explained
You've probably heard the transatlantic accent without even realizing it - and you might not know that unlike other accents, its origins were intentional.
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The Controversial Conspiracy Theory Surrounding Anne Heche's Death
Actress Anne Heche died nine days after crashing her car into a California home. These are the controversial conspiracy theories surrounding her death.
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Why Is Travelers' Diarrhea Called Montezuma's Revenge?
If you've ever traveled south of the U.S. border, you might have experienced travelers' diarrhea, or Montezuma's revenge. Here's the story behind the name.
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What You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter's Literary Career
Though he had a tough time in office, Jimmy Carter is one of the most well-liked presidents in American history. He also had a long literary career.
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The Disorder That Drives People To Sever Their Own Limbs
First documented in print in 1785, there's a rare disorder that drives people to sever their own limbs. Here's the complicated history behind it.
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The Disturbing Crimes Of Cop-Turned-Serial Killer Anthony Sully
Anthony Sully was a police officer before he fell into a life of substance abuse and murder. Here are the details of the disturbing California Bay Area case.
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Why Dreadlocks Are So Important To Rastafarians
Though all people who have dreadlocks are not Rastafarian, all Rastas have dreads. Here's why the hairstyle is an integral part of the religion.
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The Untold Truth Of Sofia Coppola's Priscilla
Sofia Coppola's is known for highlighting the female perspective in her films, and making her 2023 film "Priscilla" was no different.
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14 Of The Biggest Scandals To Hit Ivy League Schools
From the embarrassing to the horrific, here are a few of the biggest scandals to ever hit the elite universities known collectively as the Ivy League.
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Talk Show Hosts Who Are Terrible People
Talk show hosts have entertained TV and radio audiences for generations, banking on carefully managed reputations. But some are truly terrible people.
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Everything We Know About The Alleged Alien Bodies Found In Peru
A new claim of the discovery of alleged fossilized alien bodies found in Peru was presented to Mexican Parliament. Here's everything we know so far.
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What BTK's Life In Prison Is Really Like
The BTK serial killer began murdering in the 1970s; in 2005 Dennis Rader was convicted of the string of brutal murders. So what is prison life like for him?
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How Many People Died During The Salem Witch Trials?
The Salem witch trials ended in the deaths of several men, women, and children who were accused of practicing witchcraft in 1692. Here's how many people died.
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Why Oktoberfest Leaves Many With Alcohol Poisoning
Large quantities of Bavarian beer are synonymous with Oktoberfest, so it's not surprising the event leaves many with alcohol poisoning. Here are the numbers.
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20 Of The Most Sampled Songs Of All Time
The rise of rap in the early '80s coincided with a new piece of hardware: the sampler. Here is the musical motherlode - the most sampled songs of all time.
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Families Who Fought On Both Sides Of The American Civil War
Here are some of the families whose loyalties were divided between the North and the South in the American Civil War, often with tragic results.
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Everything We Know About The New JFK Assassination Revelations
One of the secret service agents who was there when JFK was shot has revealed new information. Here's everything we know about the new allegations.
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The Church Where JFK And Jackie Got Married Is Older Than You May Think
JFK and Jackie Kennedy got married at the Gothic Revival Church of St. Mary's in Newport, Rhode Island. But it has a long history before that.
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The Most Popular Jobs 100 Years Ago
Some jobs seem timeless, resistant to the relentless march of technology and society. But 100 years ago, the most popular jobs were not so similar as to today.
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Theories About What The Golden Orb Found At The Bottom Of The Ocean Might Be
On August 30, 2023, the Okeanos Explorer found a strange golden orb at the bottom of the ocean. Here are some of the theories about its origins.
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The Tragic 1980 Bombing Of Oktoberfest
The 1980 Oktoberfest event in Munich turned deadly thanks to the actions of 21-year-old student Gundolf Köhler. Here's the story of the tragic bombing.
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Musicians Who Died Of Liver Failure
The death of Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell has shone a spotlight on a condition that has claimed the lives of more than a few musicians: liver failure.
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The Origins Of Hispanic Heritage Month Explained
Hispanic Heritage Month was the result of United States legislation all the way back in 1968, and it has evolved since then. Here's how it all started.
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What Being A Groupie In The 1970s Was Really Like
There are countless pictures of groupies who hung out with all the big bands of the 1970s, but the term "groupie" means different things to different people.
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The Most Terrifying Human Experiments In World History
Scientific progress can come with a heavy cost, potentially hurting a lot of people. Here are a few of the most terrifying human experiments ever conducted.
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Tragic Reasons Why People Fell From The World Trade Center On 9/11
That many people fell from the highest floors of the World Trade Center on 9/11 are deeply unsettling. This is the likely reason they fell from the building.
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Who Was Lady Columbia, The First Symbol Of Hope In The US?
Before the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam, there was Lady Columbia, the first symbol of hope in the United States. Here's how she came to be.
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