12 Things You Might Not Know About Elton John
Elton John's career has spanned five decades and dozens of hits. And he still does weddings. Find out some other details about the man born Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
Elton John's career has spanned five decades and dozens of hits. And he still does weddings. Find out some other details about the man born Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
At the "Bone Church" (a.k.a. the Sedlec Ossuary), you can see a chandelier made from almost every bone in the human body.
Theodor Seuss Geisel—who you probably know better by his pen name, Doctor Seuss—came into the world on March 2, 1904. In the more than 100 years since, he has changed it for the better for readers all over the planet.
Authors have written in all sorts of locations, and literature lovers today can still visit many of these sources of inspiration.
It's a very good time for comic book movies, as Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther' just proved with its three Oscar wins. Here are 14 other fantastic titles in the genre, all of which are streaming on a device near you.
Joe Dante's dark comedy classic is partly responsible for the PG-13 rating. But that hasn't stopped WarnerMedia from turning it into a new animated series.
Whether you’ve made the trek yourself or seen it on a postcard, the Grand Canyon is one of the most instantly recognizable sights in the United States. But how well do you really know the Colorado River’s most famous handiwork?
According to Herodotus—known as "the Father of History" as well as "the Father of Lies"—the ancient world was a very weird place.
George Harrison, who was born on February 25, 1943, was only 27 years old when The Beatles broke up.
On February 24, 1969, Johnny Cash performed "A Boy Named Sue" for the first time at California's San Quentin State Prison. The words, however, were written by Shel Silverstein.
Oscar producers imposed a 45-second time limit on speeches in 2010, but not every winner would have needed it.
Although Oscars are usually set in stone, there have been some very rare instances where the Academy has revoked or disqualified a nomination.
The Oscar-nominated musical is also a history lesson about Hollywood in the late 1920s, when silent pictures were giving way to talkies.
Our first president's hair was all real (no wig for him!) but his teeth definitely were not (they may have originally belonged to a hippo). Read on for more George Washington facts.
Need something to watch this weekend? Cuddle up and enjoy more than 90 years of Academy Awards history from the comfort of your very own living room. No formalwear required.
If you're a 'Game of Thrones' fan who wants to know how to ask "Where are my dragons?" or say "Happy birthday!" in Dothraki, this is the list for you.
Steve Irwin faced off against some of the world’s most frightening predators, but he was afraid of parrots.
Opticians rarely get as much credit as their optometrist counterparts, but they're a vital part of the eyewear world. Here is what they actually do.
For a very select group of filmmakers, one's first "big break" has ended in Oscar glory. Here are 19 of the lucky ones.
Although the towering tribute to President George Washington is an icon of the Washington, D.C. skyline, there might be a few things you don't know about the Washington Monument's history.
Nina Simone—who was born as Eunice Waymon on February 21, 1933—was known for using her musical platform to speak out.
On January 14, 2016, the world lost one of its most enigmatic actors when Alan Rickman passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. We’re looking back at 10 surprising facts about the beloved actor.
Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer—who passed away on July 12 at the age of 96—used television, radio, the written word, and the internet to speak frankly on topics relating to human sexuality.
The celebrated photographer—who was born on this day in 1902—once mutilated his own negatives. On purpose.