The Strange History Of Phrenology
Phrenology, if you're not familiar, is a thoroughly debunked old-timey pseudoscience.
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The Wild Bunch: The Truth About These American Outlaws
Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch, set in 1913, is a 1969 film about the death of the American Frontier, but it has nothing to do with history.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Vincent Van Gogh
Despite his mental health struggles, Vincent Van Gogh painted amazing works throughout his short life. This is the tragic real-life story of Vincent Van Gogh.
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The Real-Life Event That The Strangers Is Based On
Some stories, such as The Haunting In Connecticut or The Rite bear many similarities to real-life occurrences, other horror films turn out to be quite a stretch to apply to real-life events. Whether you mind it or not, 2008's "The Strangers" falls into the latter category.
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The Most Notable Treasure Hunters In History
Treasure hunters have inspired books and movies throughout history. Who wouldn't want to strike it rich by finding a pirate's buried treasure or taste immortality from the Fountain of Youth or the Holy Grail? But it's not easy. These are some of the most notable treasure hunters in history.
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What Nobody Told You About Cain And Abel
Everyone knows that in the Bible, Cain killed Abel, but here's what nobody told you about Cain and Abel.
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The Messed Up Real-Life Story Of Pablo Picasso
Picasso was mainly a painter, dabbling in sculpture and other media, and he certainly didn't lead a boring life. Here's the messed up truth about Pablo Picasso.
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The Dupont De Ligoness Family Murders Coverup Theory Explained
Here's a quick primer on the Ligoness family murders, and the bones of one of the stranger theories for why it all went down: that this is all part of an elaborate, decade-long cover-up.
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The Hit Psychological Thriller You Need To Watch On Netflix
Offering to the Storm has taken Netflix by storm. Here's why.
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What Happened To The Man Who Killed Jesse James?
Spoiler alert: Things didn't end well for the man who killed Jesse James.
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The Grim Life Of The Man Who Created The Atomic Bomb
J. Robert Oppenheimer gave the atomic bomb life while becoming Death. This is the grim life of the man who created the atomic bomb.
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The Terrifying Legend Of Stull Cemetery
For some people's money, you just can't find a more hellish spot than Stull, Kansas, a small, unincorporated community in the Northeast quadrant of the Sunflower State, where the local cemetery reportedly houses a gateway to the fiery inferno of the underworld.
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Here's How Crassus Became The Wealthiest Man In Rome
Today, when you think of the richest people in the world, billionaire businessmen and tech giants come to mind, like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. But have you ever wondered who the richest people were throughout history?
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The Mysterious Origin Of Playing Cards
Playing cards -- 52 cards divided into four suits, numbered 2-10, three royalty, an ace -- hearken back to a long ago time, when amusements were simpler and performed by hand. But when, and where, did they first appear?
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Creepy Tales Of Prison Ghosts
The shadow of misery and death haunts a lot of prisons, such that the ghosts of inmates reportedly stick around. Here are some creepy tales of prison ghosts.
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The Truth About Fred Hampton's Tragic Death
In the predawn morning of of December 4, 1969, 14 police officers surrounded 2337 W. Monroe St, the Black Panther stronghold in Chicago. The raid about to be carried out was organized specifically to kill Fred Hampton.
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Whatever Happened To Third Eye Blind?
Third Eye Blind were at the top of their game upon the release of their self-titled debut in April 1997, with three singles dominating the airwaves and claiming countless MTV spots with the music video for "Semi-Charmed Life."
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You Wouldn't Have Wanted To Meet Frank Sinatra In Real Life. Here's Why
Frank Sinatra was a Hoboken, New Jersey boy, born in 1915 to an Italian Catholic family. Some say it's his family that gave him his temper.
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Why This Ocean Sink Hole Is So Important To Scientists
"Blue holes" is a term that scientists use for sinkholes on the ocean floor. And later this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, alongside the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will continue their collaborative exploration of these holes, by sending a "benthic lander."
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What Life Was Like For Women In Ancient India
In ancient India, women's roles have been subject to wide variation, with their rights gradually being withdrawn as time went by.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Tom Petty And The Heartbreaker's American Girl
'American Girl' is hailed as one of the best guitar songs of all time by Rolling Stone, but its narrative hasn't always been agreed upon. While some fans take the song literally—a story about an American girl who most likely jumped to her death from a balcony—that's not the case at all.
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What Disneyland Was Like On Opening Day In 1955
Now it's known officially as Disneyland Park, but when the doors opened on July 17, 1955, it was simply Disneyland.
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The Dark Parts Of The Flintstones Went Over Your Head As A Kid
The Flintstones appealed to adults more than you probably realized as a child. These are the dark parts of The Flintstones that went over your head as a kid.
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The Reason Real-Life Hackers Love The '90s Film Hackers
The 1995 movie Hackers is beloved for introducing much of the world to Angelina Jolie, but it also reached cult status for its visuals, nineties slang, and surprisingly bomb soundtrack ... though the technology it features has not aged well.
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Famous Works Of Art With Messed Up Backstories
The world of art is filled with messed up stories. Here are some famous works of art with messed up backstories.
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This Is Why You'll Probably Never See A Great White Shark At An Aquarium
Plenty of facilities have tried to keep a great white shark alive in captivity but there are lots of reasons why you'll probably never see one at an aquarium.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of John Candy
Here's a look at the sometimes difficult and challenging life of John Candy.
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