The Tragic Death Of Matt Cappotelli
Some contestants found success, but Tough Enough's third-season co-winner, Matt Cappotelli, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor just a few years later.
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The Serpent: Whatever Happened To Ajay Chowdhury?
One of Sobhraj's most trusted associates was Ajay Chowdhury, who helped the Frenchman commit a series of passport thefts, robberies, and murders in the 1970s.
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The Truth About The Curse Of The Getty Family
People know the Getty family as one of the wealthiest dynasties in the world. But over the years, the Gettys have become better known for being cursed.
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The Fascinating History Of Japanese Origami
Origami has a low initial cost for entry -- the paper -- and can be finished, barring creative excursions, by following instructions found in numerous books
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The Band That Over 35% Of People Think Gets The Most Unwarranted Hate
Whenever people have conversations about music, it's not unusual that one person will say with the utmost of conviction that a certain band or singer is awful.
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When You Hold In Your Fart, Here's What Actually Happens To Your Body
The average person cuts the proverbial cheese between five and 15 times each and every day. That's a whole lot of gas, friend. What happens if you hold it in?
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The Truth About The Queen Of Cuba, Ana Montes
Truly effective spies keep their head down, do their jobs well, but not fantastically. And they never show their hands. Ana Montes knew this well.
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The Untold Truth Of Pope Francis
It's not always clear just what exactly a pope does, but many people seem to agree that the incumbent, Pope Francis, looks pretty great doing it.
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The Wild And Deadly True Story Of The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake killed tens of thousands of people and shook the Portuguese empire to its core.
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This Is Roger Federer's Incredible Net Worth
Roger Federer's sponsorship deals with companies like Rolex and Mercedes-Benz far outweigh anything he could possibly earn during his best year on the court.
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Classic Pin-Ups With Incredibly Tragic Stories
It seems like pin-up models would have the life. They have the world at their feet. Right? Not exactly. Here are classic pin-ups with incredibly tragic stories.
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Guinness World Records That Are No Longer Accepted
Though Guinness logs a whole lot of records today, adding categories and entries regularly, there are also many it has discontinued over the years.
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The Truth About The Chinese Female Pirate Who Led Thousands
Over the course of her life, with the help of her husband, Ching Shih amassed a fleet of 1,800 sailing ships that were crewed by upwards of 80,000 pirates
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This Is What's Really Scripted About Pawn Stars
While not fully scripted, the History channel show Pawn Stars isn't what you'd call completely unfiltered reality.
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The Untold Truth Of The Wrecking Crew
A loosely-knit group of studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew played on many a future classic recording, from the Byrds to the Beach Boys to Sinatra.
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This Is The Most Powerful Mafia In History
The Chicago Outfit (yes, the one run by the infamous Al Capone) might be one of the most impressive mafia families of all time.
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The History Of The Native Americans' National Day Of Mourning
For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday full of feasting and family. But the fourth Thursday in November is also the Native Americans' National Day of Mourning.
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Details You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Peter Kurten
Peter Kurten, the Düsseldorf Vampire, became the prime example of the sexual-sadist-type murderer. He's believed to have murdered at least 11 people.
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What You Didn't Know About Sally Scull
Legends talk about Sally Scull riding her magnificent horse, Redbuck, and killing one husband when he woke her up by pouring water over her head.
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The Shady Side Of Police Psychology And False Confessions
The polygraph test, or lie detector, has been used extensively by police and other official bodies in the US and beyond for more than a century.
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What Happened To Alan White From Oasis?
Alan White was the drummer who managed to keep time for Oasis longer than any other, staying with the band from 1995-2004. Here's what happened to Alan White.
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What Does It Mean To Be Pope Emeritus ?
In February of 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in modern times and the first in over 600 years to choose retirement. He became Pope Emeritus.
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Why Quantum Mechanics Tells Us That Nothing Exists By Itself
Ancient philosophies, modern neuroscience, and quantum mechanics are together arriving at the same conclusion: everything does and doesn't exist.
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How One Man Used The Spanish Flu Pandemic To Change The Movie Industry
The 1918 flu completely upended the movie industry. Yet, while theaters were closing and studios were struggling to make films, one producer saw an opportunity.
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This Is Why Creedence Clearwater Revival Really Broke Up
Success doesn't always guarantee a band will work well together, and the members of Creedence developed a particularly acrimonious relationship.
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What Was Jessica Walter's Net Worth When She Died?
Fans of hilarious portrayals of shockingly non-maternal mothers are mourning. Beloved, award-winning actress Jessica Walter died in her sleep on March 24, 2021.
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What You Didn't Know About Russia's Vodka Museum In St. Petersburg
Russia's vodka museum honors the invention, ingredients, packaging, history, and traditions of the proper way to consume the colorless spirit.
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