How The Knights Templar May Have Inspired Star Wars
When Muslim-held Jerusalem fell in 1099, devout Christian pilgrims rejoiced and journeyed to the Holy Land. The Knights Templar formed to protect the travelers.
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How Fred Astaire Influenced Jackie Chan
Though many Americans may not know it, Jackie Chan is arguably the biggest worldwide film star — and his trademark slapstick fights have some unique influences.
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Tony Blair's Relationship
Tony Blair was prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 until 2007, and reportedly his relationship with Queen Elizabeth got off to a shaky start.
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The 2002 Moscow Hostage Crisis Explained
Here's how 2002's Moscow Hostage Crisis allowed a newly elected Vladimir Putin to "consolidate his grip on power," despite actions that killed more than 100.
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Here's How Much Richie Sambora Is Actually Worth
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora is worth more than you probably think.
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The Disturbing Death Of The Love Has Won Cult Leader
The corpse of Lia "Amy" Carlson, leader of the new-age religious group called "Love Has Won" was found mummified and decorated with Christmas lights April 28.
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Why You Won't See Mötley Crüe In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Anytime Soon
Mötley Crüe is arguably the most influential and successful band to come out of the 1980s, but the Rock & Roll Fall of Fame is unlikely to induct the group.
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These Are Ozzy Osbourne's Three Biggest Regrets
Ozzy Osbourne has become famous for doing all manner of dangerous, frightening and ridiculous things. It's incredible that he's still alive at all. Any regrets?
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The Biggest Lies The British Royal Family Ever Told
The British royal family has a history of unsolved mysteries and odd occurrences, almost all of which seem to have involved some secrecy or even blatant lies.
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Winning A Million Dollars On Wheel Of Fortune, Explained
Created by the late entertainment mogul Merv Griffin, "Wheel of Fortune" has been a mainstay on American television since its debut in 1974.
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The Truth About The Musician Who's Released Around 400 Albums
"I had one fan, and that was my uncle," Moore stated in a recent interview (posted on YouTube). Today, things are a little different. Not much, but a little.
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Adam Lambert Is Actually Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Adam Lambert may be one of the most successful alums of "American Idol," and you might even be surprised by how much money this runner-up has in the bank.
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What Is Manna?
One common English phrase from the Bible is "manna from Heaven," referring to an unexpected gift that comes at just the right time. What was manna originally?
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The Chilling Mystery Behind The Dardeen Family Murders
Quiet life in Ina, Illinois, was irreversibly changed in 1987 when Keith and Elaine Dardeen, their son Peter, and their newborn child were murdered.
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The Shady Truth About The Bill Gates Foundation
While founder Bill Gates has been praised his foundation, there are plenty of critics that don't believe he is as benevolent as he is portrayed.
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How The Butcher Baker Was Eventually Caught
Robert Hansen, who earned the nickname "The Butcher Baker," could have been caught for good a decade before he was, saving at least 10 lives.
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The Tragic Death Of Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
Floyd was determined to get a piece of the tourist cave pie. He knew of one called Sand Cave that was located on the road ahead of most of the other show caves.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Mother Teresa
"I think it is very beautiful for the poor ... to share (their suffering) with the passion of Christ ... the world is being much helped..."
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This Is Guns N' Roses' Most Underrated Song Ever
Rolling Stone did a deep dive of rare tracks and alternative track versions that includes rap-rock hybrid "It Tastes Good, Don't It."
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When Is It Too Cold To Snow?
In order for snow to fall, three specific conditions need to be present in the atmosphere: cold temperatures, moisture, and rising air.
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A Closer Look At Shou Zi Chew, TikTok's New CEO
Shou Zi Chew is taking the reins at TikTok after a stint as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.
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The Jaw-Dropping Amount Of Money Bill Gates Has Donated
Even though Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in 2007, he's still the fourth-richest person in the world at $130.5 billion.
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US Presidents Who Suffered The Most Tragic Deaths
Some presidents were doing the job while facing secret struggles and confronting their mortality. Here's the US presidents who suffered the most tragic deaths.
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The Tragic Story Of The Mount Erebus Disaster
The Mount Erebus disaster was (and still is) New Zealand's worst peacetime disaster, killing 257 people. Here's the tragic story of the Mount Erebus disaster.
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Tragic Details About The SNL Cast
Some of Saturday Night Live's most memorable actors have faced their share of trauma and heartbreak. Here's a look at the tragic lives of some SNL standouts.
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The Weirdest Things Spotted On Google Earth
When Google Earth launched in 2001, it was possible to explore the whole world from a brand new angle. Here are the weirdest things spotted on Google Earth.
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The Untold Truth Of Your Favorite Christmas Carols
Here's the untold truth of your favorite Christmas carols. They've got adultery, alcohol, violence, and even Nazis.
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