How many people does it take to keep a conspiracy alive?

The Apollo 11 moon landing was one giant leap for mankind, but a string of conspiracy theories have since tried to ground the 1969 spaceflight as a staged production on a Hollywood backlot. The false claims range loud enough that…

Tina Fey Reveals Trauma Behind Her Scar

Since shooting to fame and winning Emmys as the star and creator of 30 Rock, Tina Fey has remained quiet about the dramatic story behind the faint scar that lines the left side of her face. “It’s impossible to talk about it without…

Worst chess defeat

In simultaneous play, a chess master competes against multiple opponents at the same time. In 1951, International Master Robert Wade began such an exhibition match with 30 teenage schoolboys from Moscow. He would not win one game. Robert Wade was…

Here’s why Aretha Franklin always carried her purse on stage

The late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who passed away at 76 on Thursday was beloved by many worldwide. More than just the title of Queen, she had something in common with Queen Elizabeth—both were rarely spotted without their handbags. While Aretha…