
10 Historical Details Surrounding Alcatraz, America’s Most Notorious Prison
America is a land of the free and home of strict laws carrying long-term punishments, including time in prison. Many jails around the country keep...
America is a land of the free and home of strict laws carrying long-term punishments, including time in prison. Many jails around the country keep...
Great White sharks are the world’s largest predatory fish. They’re not giant sharks. However, the title goes to the filter-feeders whale sharks. Female great whites...
L.A. is one of the hippest places in the country. It’s the origin of so many scenes, the birthplace of cultural movements, and the breeding...
Everybody knows who Rocky Marciano was, but much fewer have heard of Harry Haft’s boxer. In July 1949, Harry met his most threatening opponent ever....
A cyst is a pocket of tissue that contains air, fluid, or other substances. Cysts are quite common, and most are noncancerous or at least...
The lifestyle of a working musician, more specifically a rock star, can be full of ridiculous antics, from reckless adventures to borderline suicidal. There have...
Movies based on true stories are appealing. Viewers know better than believing every exchange between the characters, but sometimes the dialogues and facial expressions feel...
In an investigation of a crime where the suspects are identified, DNA samples obtained from the individuals are compared to evidence from the crime scene....
Back in the 1980s, the National Crime Prevention Council’s “Stranger Danger” campaign was in full effect. The term “don’t talk to strangers” became a mainstay...
Great filmmakers can be divided into two major categories: Hollywood directors who keep doing artful work for a popular audience despite commercial demands and peculiar...
Over a century between 1900 and 2000, there were 909 (reported) victims of mass murder (defined as at least four killings in a period of...
Teachers are entrusted with educating children. It is a massive responsibility as they often have to play the role of second parents who teach school...