The Horrifying Pease River Massacre Of 1860
History scholars say the story of the horrifying Pease River Massacre of 1860 was greatly embellished by one participant who later became a Texas governor....
Mummified Bodies Uncovered In 17th-Century Italy Still Puzzle Scientists
If you were in Venzone, Italy in the country's northeast Alps circa 1647 or so, you might have spotted a mummy propped against a wall like a mannequin....
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Arnold Schwarzenegger
A legendary actor who is now a household name, Arnold Schwarzenegger's life has been extraordinary but far from perfect. Here are a few powerful stories....
Tragic Details About The Deadly Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
The collapse of two walkways at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City remains the deadliest accidental building collapse in US history....
These Were Leonard Nimoy's Final Words Of Wisdom Before His Death
Nimoy's death in 2015 provoked a massive outpouring of love and admiration, and at the time, Nimoy himself had wisdom to impart on par with Spock's own....
How The Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Took A Decidedly Dark Turn
There are lots of niche sports out there, for individuals and teams alike, but even competitive eating has its challenges when protesters take the stage....
The Truth About Ric Ocasek And Benjamin Orr's Relationship
The Cars were among the most successful bands to come out of the New Wave scene. Ric Ocasek is typically considered the frontman, but he and Benjamin Orr shared the role of lead singer. Did this make them close friends or breed contempt? It turns out it was a little bit of both....
Tragic Details About Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen is a gargantuan figure both on the stage and within the geek community. Here are some tragic details about his life you might not have known....
The Truth About Nikki Sixx's Strained Relationship With His Mother
Nikki Sixx's many exploits, highest highs, lowest lows, and even his insane near-death experiences are notorious....
Donnie Yen Vs Jackie Chan: Who Would Win?
Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan appeared together on screen, in 2003's pseudo-western comedy Shanghai Knights. But which of them would win in a fist and foot shootout?...
The Most Haunted Hotels In America
Haunted hotels across the U.S. are major tourist attractions. Here's a list of some of the most haunted hotels in America, so you can plan a visit if you dare....
These Are The 4 Types Of Serial Killers
Serial killers both frighten and fascinate us, to understand them better experts use their motivations to classify them into these four types of murderers....
Ranking The Best Superpowers Of All Time
Not all superpowers are a gift, obviously. However, the vast majority are the stuff that kids have dreams about. Here are the best superpowers of all time....
The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth....
The Tragic 1974 Deaths Of Stephen Colbert's Father And Brothers
In 1974 "The Late Show's" Stephen Colbert suffered a terrible loss at 10 years old when his father and brothers were killed in a plane crash....
Tina Louise's Relationship With The Gilligan's Island Cast Was Fraught With Conflict
The actress who played Ginger on "Gilligan's Island," Tina Louise, had a relationship with the show's cast that was fraught with conflict....
The Scary Story Behind The Most Haunted Rocking Chair In History
The self-proclaimed ghost hunters (and media personalities) Ed and Lorraine Warren famously kept a museum full of haunted objects in their home's basement....
The Tragic Story Of Jamison Bachman's Brother
Jamison Bachman was charged with murdering his brother, Harry Bachman, in 2017....
The Titanic's First Class Passengers Were More Likely To Survive. Here's Why
The tragic sinking of the British RMS Titanic cost more than 1,500 lives. The doomed liner, which was boldly and naively deemed to be unsinkable, sank in 1912....
Why Madonna's Career At Dunkin' Donuts Only Lasted A Week
Madonna is known for her stellar music career. She also had a brief, little-known stint at Dunkin' Donuts, but was fired after only a week....
Inside The Aztecs' Theory About Life After Death
The Aztecs were a Nahuatl-speaking civilization that dominated Mesoamerica for about two centuries until the arrival and subsequent conquest of the Spaniards....
Minnie Wallace: The Teen Accused Of Killing Her Husband In 1885
Minnie Wallace was just 16 in 1885 when she married a man more than three decades older than her. Months later, she was accused of killing her husband....
The Untold Truth Of Noah From The Bible
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is that of Noah's Ark, but few know the strange details of Noah's birth, or that he wasn't just the Flood Guy....
Here's Who Inherited Muhammad Ali's Money After He Died
Muhammad Ali, self titled (though accurately) The Greatest, had a long and successful career in the ring, as well as four marriages and nine children....
The Real Reason The Fugees Broke Up
There's no question that the Fugees were one of the biggest and most important of their time, consisting of three talented and vastly different personalities....
Were These David Bowie's Last Words?
David Bowie is a legend in so many different senses of the word, a superstar who transcended mediums, gender roles, and personas....
Where These Famous '80s Stars Are Buried
If you're sad about the loss of some of your '80s favs, you can at least go visit their final resting places. This is where these famous '80s stars are buried....
Salesforce's Super Bowl Ad Just Openly Mocked These Three Billionaires
The latest installment in the Matthew McConaughey commercial universe was released in the days leading up to Super Bowl LVI....
The Break Up Of The Beatles Explained
Yoko Ono looms large in most debates over the downfall of the Beatles, but a multitude of factors led to the Fab Four's split. This is the break up of the Beatles explained....
The Mysterious Deaths At Dyatlov Pass
In January 1959, Igor Dyatlov, a college student, and his cadre of nine fellow hikers set out to cross Russia's Ural mountains in the coldest part of the year....
The Hollywood Restaurateur Who Passed Himself Off As A Russian Prince
In the 1940s and 1950s, he owned one of Hollywood's most famous and popular restaurants: Romanoffs. He also passed himself off as a Russian prince....
A Famous WWI Flying Ace Was The Inspiration Behind The First Electric Guitar's Name
Spinal Tap might have had amplifiers that went up to 11, but those wouldn't have helped without the innovators who made electric guitars louder....
Kenny Loggins Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Kenny Loggins just might be worth a whole lot more than you think....
Where Do Deer Sleep In The Winter?
Come the cold winter months, some animals ride out the storms by hibernating, others by becoming dormant, and others head for warmer climates. And deer?...
The Tragic Death Of Legendary Serial Killer Detective Robert Keppel
Robert Keppel, who was instrumental in solving two of the most notorious serial killer cases in the U.S., died on June 14, 2021, at the age of 76....
