The History Behind Mary Todd Lincoln's Famous Purple Velvet Dress
Mary Todd Lincoln had a favorite seamstress, a formerly enslaved woman who bought her own freedom to go on to make the first lady's famous purple velvet dress.
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12 Facts About Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Activist, writer, humanitarian, Rosalynn Carter is the person most responsible for shaping the role of first lady of the United States in the modern era.
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The Secret Code Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter Have Been Using For Decades
Jimmy Carter: definitely the most genteel and mannerly president to hold the office. Here's the secret code he and Rosalynn Carter have been using for decades.
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The Tragic 1975 Murder Of Kelsey Grammer's Sister, Karen
Actor Kelsey Grammer has experienced a lot of tragedy in his life, including the loss of his sister, Karen. Here's the story of her brutal murder.
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The Mystery Surrounding Michael Jackson's Final Meal And Last Hours Alive
Singer Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. But there are conflicting reports around his final meal and last hours alive. Here's what we know.
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The Untold Truth Of Brigham Young
Brigham Young was a pioneer in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a force unto himself. His life is more interesting than you may think.
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Uncomfortable Congressional Moments Caught On Camera
If you see the Congressional outtakes that make it to the news and social media, it's clear that the members are far from perfect or professional all the time.
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Why Do The Cowboys And Lions Always Play On Thanksgiving Day?
Football on Thanksgiving is tradition, as is the fact that the Lions and the Cowboys each play host on the day. This is why this is, and when it all began.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joe Strummer
The Clash's longest lead singer, main songwriter, and guitarist, Joe Strummer had a lot of influence on the band's music. Here's a look at his tragic story.
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Do Mausoleums Smell Like Decay?
The centuries-old practice of laying loved one's to rest in mausoleums isn't extremely common these days, but the curious may wonder if they smell like decay.
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dead At 96
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96, The Carter Center reports.
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Why Leonard Bernstein Was A Person Of Interest For The FBI
Did you know composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was a person of interest for the FBI years ago? Here's how he ended up in the bureau's crosshairs.
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Dark Secrets Of '70s Sitcom Stars
Sitcoms of the '70s often showed the sunnier side of life and family, but behind the scenes their stars often hid tragedy and trauma they wanted to keep secret.
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The Sad Truth About Madonna's Marriage To Guy Ritchie
Madonna's marriage to Guy Ritchie ended in divorce after eight years. Here's the sad truth about why it didn't work out and the aftermath of the split.
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Bizarre Things Lee Harvey Oswald's Mother Did After JFK's Assassination
After Lee Harvey Oswald infamously assassinated John F. Kennedy in 1963, his mother, Marguerite, did some pretty bizarre stuff. Here's the full story.
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The Tragic Death Of Dolly Parton's Baby Brother Days After His Birth
Dolly Parton is one of 12 siblings, but her baby brother Larry tragically died just days after his birth when the country icon was 9 years old.
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Inside Leonard Bernstein's Complicated Relationship With Felicia Montealegre
Felicia Montealegre and Leonard Bernstein seemed like a perfect match, but as their relationship unfolded over the decades it was tumultuous and complicated.
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This Is Where Abraham Lincoln Is Buried (And It's Nowhere Near Washington DC)
Former President Abraham Lincoln's body has been moved around a few times since his assassination in 1865. Here's where it's buried as of today.
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What Happened To The Wailers After Bob Marley Died?
When Bob Marley died in 1981, he left behind a band of remarkably talented reggae legends known as the Wailers. Here's what happened to them.
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Here's Who Inherited Leonard Bernstein's Money
Beyond leaving behind his fortune to specific individuals, Leonard Bernstein also made sure his estate and legacy would help further art and music education.
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What Manson Family Member Tex Watson's Life In Prison Is Like
Charles Manson family member Tex Watson was sentenced to life in prison in 1972. Here's what his life behind bars has been like over the years.
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The Legend Of Drop Bears Explained
The first and most important thing you need to know about drop bears is that they don't actually exist. Here's what we know about this myth.
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The Grim 2019 Massacre Of A Mormon Community In La Mora, Mexico
On November 4, 2019, a group of Mormon families were massacred en route to a wedding, near their community in Mexico. These are the grim details of that day.
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The Tragic 1992 Death Of Queen Latifah's Brother
In 1992 Queen Latifah's brother died tragically in a motorcycle crash while riding the Kawasaki she had given him as a birthday gift for his 23rd birthday.
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The Troubling Reason America's Plant Hardiness Zone Map Gets Updated
America's USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map got updated in 2023 for the first time since 2012. And there's a troubling reason it happened - here it is.
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The Real Reason Hearses Have This Decoration Instead Of Windows On The Back
You've probably seen a hearse at some point in your life, and maybe you noticed a particular decoration on the back in place of windows. Here's why.
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Tragic Details About Lee Harvey Oswald's Childhood
Lee Harvey Oswald went down in history as the man who shot and killed President John F. Kennedy. Here's everything we know about his childhood.
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