Study Suggests Neither Nature Nor Nurture Is What Makes Us Individuals
The "nature vs. nurture" debate which has raged for ages between scientists. But now, some experts point to a third option: neither.
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How Did Cowboys Brush Their Teeth In The Wild West?
You could make the argument that cowboys had no excuse not to brush their teeth.
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Doctors Alter DNA For The First Time Inside Living Human
Move over Doctor Moreau, scientists at the Casey Eye Institute are honing in on your territory, only instead of creating hideous mutants they're trying to cure blindness.
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The Bizarre History Of The Palace Of Versailles
From its surprising origins to some shocking modern-day developments, here's the bizarre history of the Palace of Versailles
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Tsutomu Yamaguchi: The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs
A stamp may have sealed the fate of Tsutomu Yamaguchi on August 6, 1945, leading him to a remarkable feat of survival.
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The Truth About The Student Who Just Discovered 17 New Planets
Here's the truth about Michelle Kunimoto, the University of British Columbia student who recently discovered 17 new planets with nothing but her wit, her will, and publicly available NASA internet archives.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of The World's First Movie Star
Florence Lawrence is often labeled as the first movie star in history, but in her personal life, she struggled against depression, heartbreak, and disease.
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The Real Reason The DOW Is Crashing
It all started the week of February 24th. The markets opened on Monday morning and began a steady two-day decline. Here's why.
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Melvin Purvis: The Incredible Life Of The Man Who Brought Down John Dillinger
It was the heyday of organized crime and celebrity gangsters with various levels of achievement and notoriety. John Dillinger had escaped custody yet again and driven a stolen vehicle across state lines, which qualified him for special attention from the feds. Hoover put Melvin Purvis on the case.
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New Study Shows How To Slow Brain Aging
Pretty much everyone would love to live a good, long life. However, the whole "not dying until you're really old" thing is a bit of a two-edged sword: Unless your brain manages to keep up with the rest of your body, your golden years probably won't be quite as cozy as you'd hope.
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The Real Reason Steve Perry Is Getting Paid Not To Sing For Journey
Life is a journey, not a destination. But the band Journey always seemed destined to succeed with Steve Perry at the helm. Until they started paying him not to sing...
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Extreme Reasons Musicians Canceled Tours
Every so often, famous musicians have to cancel their tours, and every so often, the reasons behind those cancellations are pretty extreme.
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The Incredible Life Of The Real Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous and brilliant fictional detectives of all time, wasn't entirely fictional. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most prominent creation was heavily based on a real person, Dr. Joseph Bell. Here's the incredible life of Joseph Bell, the real Sherlock Holmes.
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The Most Petty Lawsuits Band Members Have Ever Filed Against Each Other
The music industry has seen plenty of strife, not to mention a steady string of litigation, and here are some of the silliest lawsuits that band members have ever filed against each other.
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The Real Reason Bonnie Parker Had A Limp
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, infamous thieves and murderers who cut a swath of violent crime across America in the 1930s, had lots of things in common. Including a limp.
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Scientists Are Using 'Tissue-Digging Nanodrills' To Kill Bacteria
Through the combined efforts of researchers at Rice University, Biola University, and the Texas A&M Health Science Center, the human race now possesses tiny, molecule-sized drills capable of destroying not just diseased cells, but entire multicellular microorganisms.
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Why Is Benjamin Franklin On The $100 Bill?
It's all about the Benjamins. But what did he do to get his face on the $100 dollar bill?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is a household name. But the members of this group have suffered their fair share of setbacks. Here’s the tragic real-life story of Bon Jovi.
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Company Testing 'Robocop' Facial Recognition Software With US Police
Despite the objections of privacy advocates, the Los Lunas Police Department is now running beta tests for a new form of built-in body camera facial recognition, paving the way for a more RoboCop-ish future.
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Here's How Much Samuel Colt Was Worth When He Died
From cowboys to bank robbers to noir detectives, those pieces of rapid firing machinery have been omnipresent in the country's culture since the 19th century. And we have one man to thank for that: Samuel Colt, the inventor of the revolver.
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Inventions You Had No Idea Bill Nye Came Up With
Airplane parts to ballet shoes. Mars Rover calibration gear to a digital abacus. Bill Nye, famously the Science Guy, is also the Busy Guy.
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How Deadly Is The Banana Spider To Humans?
Of the arachnids who do pose a real risk to humans few have garnered as much media attention as the Brazilian wandering spider, sometimes referred to as the banana spider.
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This Is How Much Fiona Apple Is Really Worth
Fiona Apple might be famous, but her relationship with the limelight has always been a double-edged sword. But when it comes to money -- how big is her cut?
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The Most Obedient Cat Breed In The World
When you think of the word "obedient", all manner of examples come to mind. But it's a safe bet that none of those examples include the word "cat." But take heart, because there are indeed some breeds of cat that can be considered obedient. Even trainable.
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The Real Truth Behind The Maria Sharapova Doping Scandal
Professional tennis superstar and five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova shocked the world on March 7th, 2016, when she announced that she had been suspended from professional play after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. Reaction to the revelation was swift.
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Paula Nelson: The Truth About Willie Nelson's Daughter
It wasn't immediately clear to Paula Nelson that her father was a bonafide country music star. But when that realization came, it wasn't exactly wine and roses.
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The Truth About The U.S. Government Poisoning Booze During Prohibition
In 1919, prohibition became, as they say, "a thing," and bootlegging became America's new favorite pastime.
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