Felines, believed to be domesticated first in Egypt, were held in such high regard that anyone who killed a cat, even by accident, was in turn sentenced to death. What is up with Egyptians and cats?
Read MoreThe 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a nightmarish fiasco of human errors. Here's why the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was worse than you thought.
Read MoreThe first Juggalos were arguably born before the word 'Juggalo' existed. That sounds a bit like fodder for a chicken-and-egg debate, but as Shaggy 2 Dope told the Metro Times, avid fans painted their faces before there was a label for it.
Read MoreIn 1983, Randy and Vicki Weaver packed up their belongings and moved to a place in rural Idaho, just 40 miles south of the Canadian border, known as Ruby Ridge. A decade later, an 11-day standoff with the government ended in tragedy. Here's why the Ruby Ridge standoff was worse than you think.
Read MoreLou Costello, the other half of the classic comedy duo Abbott and Costello, appeared lively and fun, but behind the laughter was a life marred by tragedy.
Read MoreColumbia Pictures, where The Three Stooges had labored since the early 1930s, never had a reputation for generosity with its players...
Read MoreNearly everything involved currently with space travel involves pots and pots of money. Space suits are no exception.
Read MoreAn average of only 10 alligator attacks occur in the U.S. per year -- but it's a more exciting prospective nightmare than realizing you're locked into an upside down mortgage. What do you do when Florida's biome decides to turn you into a Peter Pan villain?
Read MorePresident Trump outlined the U.S. Space Force project in an address in 2018, but he later said he wasn't serious. So why is the Space Force a real thing now?
Read MoreThe whole world loves dogs. But in Nepal, they really show it. During the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, one day is set aside as "Kukur Tihar," or "Day of the Dogs."
Read MoreThe Spanish flu was very different than seasonal flu - it kicked off in the spring of 1918 on the tail end of World War I, and it was downright brutal.
Read MoreMailmen deliver in any condition, day or night -- except, of course, on Sundays. That observation led to an inspired moment of trash which Scottie Pippen delivered to "Mailman" Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz during Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals.
Read MoreIs there an actor who has done more in Hollywood than Clint Eastwood? The tall, darkly charismatic man has gone from one of the most esteemed Western stars in history to an acclaimed, award-winning director who keeps making quality movies six decades later.
Read MoreEven as a world record holder, life is anything but easy for the World's Shortest Living Man.
Read MoreChuck Berry was the first rock star, living a life full of headlines, scandal, and controversy. Here's a look at the untold truth of Chuck Berry.
Read MoreRosetta Stone: It's not just a linguistics software company. And Napoleon isn't just the name of a cream-filled dessert pastry. But they are inextricably linked, and for good reason.
Read MoreTodd Boyd, one of the first U.S. professors to examine rap academically, said, "When you listen to Tupac, you feel something." And for some fans, those feelings have lingered for an incredibly long time.
Read MoreRegardless of what your opinion about R.E.M. is, there's no denying that they shaped the face of alternative rock for years. Heck, they've basically been every kind of alternative rock band themselves. They spent their formative years as cult favorite college rockers.
Read MoreAh, nineties-era Chicago Bulls basketball. The lights would go down, the lightning effects would hit the court, bursts of flame would explode into the air, and Your Chicago Bulls would enter the arena ... to this song.
Read MoreMost people see airplane food and think of slop. Airlines try their best, but unless you're in the most expensive airline seat, airplane food often brings joyless dining experiences. There's a reason for that, and part of the blame lies with the traveler.
Read MoreRick Allen was a founder of the legendary heavy metal band, Def Leppard, but the musician would also be known for his miraculous comeback to the drums after an accident changed his life forever.
Read MoreRiver Phoenix was Hollywood's "It Boy" when tragically, he died at the age of 23. His death left his fans in mourning, shocked by the unexpected event.
Read MoreWomen at Versailles lived in the seat of political power but had none of it themselves. This is what life was really like for women at Versailles.
Read MoreThe world of rock 'n' roll is full of legendary bands and talented solo artists, but great rock duos? That's a territory with much more breathing space.
Read MoreWilliam Tecumseh Sherman famously observed that "war is hell," and Don Bluth asserted on several occasions that "all dogs go to heaven." They can't both be right.
Read MorePrince was practically worshipped by millions, but real life is rarely a fairy tale. Let's take a look at the tragic real-life story of Prince.
Read MoreTom Petty and Stevie Nicks are each musical legends in their own right, but back in the day, Petty gave Nicks advice that would result in some great music.
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