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The clip of the solar eclipse, recorded by a magician Nevil Maskelyne in 1900, could be the oldest footage of an astronomical event ever filmed.

In 1990, Grammy-winning duo Milli Vanilli went from 'Top of the Pops' to laughing stocks when it was revealed that they had not sung a note on their own album.

Clichés may be annoying in everyday life. But within the scope of this clever illustration, you'll be excited to find them.

History's greatest hoaxes are proof that with effort and a little luck, you can fool a lot of the people, all of the time.

Cowboys in the Old West had all kinds of colorful terms for everyday items, from eggs (‘cackleberries’) to oysters (‘saltwater vegetables’) and beyond.

A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.

The history of sushi in the U.S. can be traced back to the 1970s.

Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but you’ll find they're pretty docile once you get to know them.

The snot-blocking glass has been keeping buffets (relatively) safe since the 1950s, and it's thanks to one germophobe.

The tragic deaths and mysterious events surrounding this classic horror franchise have given rise to the urban legend that a real-life “Poltergeist” curse exists.

The origins of 'with great power comes great responsibility' and the story of how it became a canon event for Spider-Man.

Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.