7 Major Mafia Murders [Warning: Gruesome Photos]
Indulge your inner goodfella by reading about some of the most gruesome and infamous mafia-related murders of all time.
Indulge your inner goodfella by reading about some of the most gruesome and infamous mafia-related murders of all time.
Many of the items we use every day, like zippers and escalators, were once brand names. Even heroin (which no one should use any day) was a brand name. Here are some trademarked names that are often used as generic terms.
You probably know that numismatists study and collect coins and currency, and you may even know that philatelists study and collect stamps. But other groups of collectors have their own less-heralded nouns, too.
It’s not always a trained negotiator who talks a potential jumper off the ledge. Sometimes it’s a shock jock, a rapper, or a hotel maid. 1. Howard Stern Keeps Caller On the Line, On the
Despite its status as a "dead" language, pretty much anything can be translated into Latin. Here are a few modern classics that might make Latin class more fun.
These lakes, pools, and beaches should be approached with caution—or not approached at all.
Everyone knows Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus. But do you recall these less-celebrated members of the Peanuts gang?
The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is perhaps the most famous duel in United States history.
These offbeat tax deductions worked at least once, but we can't guarantee they'll work again.
An illeist is someone who refers to himself in the third person, as Richard Nixon famously did when, after losing the bid for the California governorship in 1962, he said, "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore, because, gentlemen, this is my last p
At the risk of accidentally sounding biblical, we regret to report that gnomes have been banished from the garden.
(Not named Zuckerberg or Gates.)
We’ve all heard stories about schools banning books or gang-affiliated clothing, but there are many less-publicized bans in effect. Here are ten of the more interesting cases.
There's more than just football.
The Steel City is full of culture.
Enjoy these elf-sized facts about some of the movies you'll catch on TV every holiday season.
Here's how some popular traditions came about, including diamond engagement rings and the ubiquitous green-bean casserole.
When it gets this close to Christmas, you can barely turn around without spying someone in a Santa suit. Although most of these Saint Nicks are just old guys who happen to have the man in red’s robust physique, every year some famous Kris Kringles don th
This is the true story of three schizophrenics, who all believed they were Jesus Christ. It wasn’t long before they stopped being polite and started getting real crazy.
On what would have been his birthday, let’s celebrate the man and his creation by considering how similar Schulz was to good old Chuck.
Looking for a good way to advertise your business? Why not shape your headquarters like what you sell or offer? It’s worked out pretty well for these businesses and groups.
Most colleges have a campus-specific tradition or two that you simply must participate in before you graduate. Here are a few of them - be sure to leave a comment and tell us what your college or alma mater does!
Chewing bubblegum, eating a chocolate bar, and sucking on a lollipop are among the many innocent joys of childhood. But if you found one of these controversial sweets in your kid's trick-or-treat bag, it might leave a sour taste in your mouth.
With Halloween approaching you’ll be hearing lots about ridiculous fictional monsters like vampires and zombies. But what about the “real” monsters that may be skulking around the country undetected? Let’s take a look at a few of these scary cryptids that