Take My Hand, Really
We’ve all been in a situation where we are in a room and just want to leave. Usually it’s because of the crowd: we don’t feel comfortable around the …
The “Big One” Hits the Midwest
No doubt you’ve heard about the giant earthquake known as the “Big One” that is supposed to hit California at some point in the future. Geologists are convinced that …
A Hunka Hunka Burning Love
On February 20, 1725, one of the strangest criminal cases in history happened in Rheims, France. On the morning in question, Jean Millet awakened in the inn he owned …
The State of Superior
The size of the United States is generally seen as one of its strengths—it contains enough natural resources to sustain its residents and also to help feed other parts …
The Haunted Town
If you’re ever passing through Kansas City and are up for a potentially frightening detour, you might be interested in driving just seven miles of Lawrence, Kansas to the …
Hatred for “Hogan’s Heroes”
You’ve probably seen reruns of the hit American television show Hogan’s Heroes and not really thought much about it. After all, it isn’t a particularly deep show with any …
November 15, 1915
When it comes to important dates in world history, November 15, 1915 doesn’t particularly stand out to most. For some, however, this day marked the occurrence of a strange, …
The British Archie Bunker
The 1970s American sitcom All in the Family remains one of the most popular and enduring shows in American history. It is nearly always in rotation on some network, …
Why Not Just Call It a Waiting Room?
At some point in your life you’ve probably watched a talk show, daytime or late night, and heard one of the guests talk about something he or she did …
Lay Down Your Head, Tom Dooley
Deep in the North Carolina Appalachians, the people believe passionately in a sense of justice and they also like to tell some stories. Both are perhaps a result of …