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Onion Ring Scandals to Deadly Water Parks: Watch These 5 Docs When You Need a Break From True Crime

As we're more hopeful about the state of the world, here are some documentary viewing choices that are a little less grim.

Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong left the first footprint on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Are Any of the Scientific Instruments Left on the Moon By the Apollo Astronauts Still Functional?

The retroreflectors left as part of the Apollo Lunar Ranging Experiment are still fully functional, though their reflective efficiency has diminished over the years.

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek chats with the show's contestants.

What Happens During a Jeopardy! Commercial Break?

While 'Jeopardy!' fans are at home wishing the commercial break was over so they can get back to the trivia action, the contestants are preparing for the next stage of the game.

How Much Damage Does Marine One Cause to the White House Lawn When It Lands?

You might be surprised to learn that a few bent blades of grass are about the only damage that occurs when Marine One takes off and lands at the White House. But your ego could get bruised if you don't hold onto your hat—or any other garment that could go

Has An Element Ever Been Removed From the Periodic Table?

The short answer is: yes, elements have been removed from the periodic table. The longer answer is that what constitutes an 'element' can be complicated.

Can Birds Control Their Bladders and Bowels?

Birds take care of their bodily functions a little differently than we humans do—and sometimes seem to use them as a weapon for attacking enemies.

Why Do Tires Have to Be Filled With Air?

At a time when a new hatchback has exponentially more computing power than the Space Shuttle, pneumatic tires filled with air seem little more than an anachronism. But there's a reason they're still the standard.