The Mysterious Disappearance Of Alfred Loewenstein
The disappearance of Captain Alfred Loewenstein from his Fokker Tri-motor private airplane while crossing the English Channel is still puzzling.
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What It Was Like For Andre The Giant To Work On The Princess Bride
If you're a millennial, you most likely remember Andre the Giant from his role as Fezzik in the classic 1987 fantasy movie The Princess Bride.
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This Papal Decree Made Black Cats Illegal
Some people think that cats are devils incarnate: clawed and fanged fear-balls that plot to assassinate you in your sleep. And push glassware off the table.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Evita
Eva Perón, better-known as Evita had more tragic life story than many realize.
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This Is What Angels Really Looked Like In The Bible
If you've ever been told "You look like an angel!", you probably took that as a compliment. But according to the Bible, you probably should have felt insulted.
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The Truth About Ed Gein's Mother
Norman Bates was based on the so-called Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein. However, the true nature of Gein's fixations was more complex.
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The Unique Medieval Christmas Tradition That's Still Practiced Today
The tradition of mummering dates all the way back to Medieval England and Ireland, when Christmas celebrations were a time for drunken revelry.
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This Is Why Scotland Banned Christmas For 400 Years
While those of us in the 21st century may think of the so-called "war on Christmas" as a relatively new idea, the vehement opposition dates back centuries.
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Here's What You Need To Know About Giannis Antetokounmpo
Basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was named Most Valuable Player twice, just signed a record $228 million deal to play for the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The Biggest Danger At The North Pole May Surprise You
The North Pole can be a dangerous spot. That danger lies not in its climate or wild animals; the most dangerous thing at the North Pole is the ice.
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How Mathew Brady May Have Helped Abraham Lincoln Get Elected
Before Brady, Lincoln had little street cred. He was rustic, literally born in a log cabin, rural -- hardly the politico poster boy of the 1800s.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is a versatile actor with a career that has let him experiment with many roles. Despite tragedy and failure, he's remained successful.
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The Time Cherie Currie Was Kidnapped By A Serial Killer
Currie had come from a difficult background, and her upbringing appeared to set the stage for the kinds of situations she would either find or put herself in.
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This Is How Eels Powered The Economy In Medieval England
In England in the Middle Ages, there was one form of payment that stood out from the others: eels. Tenants used eels to pay their rent to English lords.
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The Reason Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Decided To Record His Hit Christmas Song
It's pretty surprising that Dee Snider of Twisted Sister is the author of a hit Christmas song, of all things -- and Snider himself agrees.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sammy Davis Jr.
Before his death in 1990, Davis became a showbiz pioneer, a virtuoso entertainer who helped bring the visibility of Black entertainers to new heights.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Teenager During The Civil War
The Civil War was by far the bloodiest conflict on American soil. It was difficult for all Americans, including teenagers of the time.
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The Bizarre Life Of The Man Who Killed Spartacus
If you only know Marcus Crassus as the man who killed Spartacus, there's much to learn about him and the odd and crooked ways he made his money, as well as his almost comically tragic end. Here are some of the strangest details in the bizarre life of the richest man in Rome.
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Wizard Rock, A Famed 1-Ton Boulder, Has Disappeared In Plain Sight
If you think lifting a dresser upstairs is hard work, here's a riddle for you: how do you go about stealing a 1-ton chunk of solid rock without breaking your spine? Wait, that's not hard enough. What if the rock sits on the side of a highway, and is a popular roadside attraction named Wizard Rock?
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Winchester Mystery House Offers Virtual Tours To Quarantined Horror Fans
On March 12th, the Winchester Mystery house, located in San Jose, California, announced via its website that it would be closing its doors until at least April 7th, citing concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now the location is open to the public, if only virtually.
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Will The MyPillow Guy Really Run For Office?
While many political candidates would have been nuts to think they could win an election, the same can't be as easily said for the MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell, who may very well have a soft place to lay his political aspirations in the near future, thanks to a Trump endorsement.
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Why Is Healthcare So Expensive?
Why is it that citizens in the richest country on Earth are charged so much money for not dying that many go broke and even end up living on the streets? Let's take a look at the history and the travesty of American healthcare.
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Whatever Happened To The Car Connected To James Dean's Death?
James Dean was at the apex of his fame when he was killed in an automobile accident on September 30th, 1955. At the time of his death he was driving a customized 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little Bastard," which would go on to become almost as famous as its owner.
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What The Park From Class Action Park Looks Like Today
Action Park officially opened on May 26, 1978, and for the first few years it was a huge success. Waves of visitors flocked to what was then the state's first and largest modern waterpark... but it would also become its most dangerous.
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This Is Why Elton John Can't Stand Madonna
As one would expect from the pop stardom sphere, Elton John and Madonna have been feuding for years.
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This Is The Safest Country In The World To Visit
Travel will always come with a few attendant risks, but some locations are certainly riskier than others. For those cautious globetrotters looking for the cultural experience with the lowest threat level, there's one international destination that scores better than all the rest for traveler safety.
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The Truth Of Benedict Arnold's Death
It's not everybody who gets an entire classification of something named after them. Yet so it is with Benedict Arnold, an otherwise hit-or-miss military commander during the American Revolution who is now well and truly and forever associated with traitors.
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