A 2008 study led by the Smithsonian Institute found that likely all the 13 life-size quartz crystal skulls are likely fakes.

The case of Dr. Sam Sheppard was so controversial from the outset that the federal court later ruled his initial trial a "mockery of justice."

Historians disagree on how cruel Shaka truly was as a ruler, but his military prowess was indisputable.

Conjoined twins occur in just one out of every 200,000 live births.

Ueli Steck may have been Earth's best mountaineer, but one tragically bold attempt on Mount Everest brought his impressive life to an end.

While we know Dr. Seuss best for his tongue twisters and whimsical characters, the famed children's author actually got his start by drawing some rather controversial ads.

What are subliminal messages? Do subliminal messages work? Though everyone from Coca-Cola to Disney has been accused of using these tactics, few of us seem to know the truth about what these messages are and whether or not they're effective.

After her husband was executed by the King of France, Jeanne de Clisson set off on a quest of piracy and bloody justice.

Born with severe deformations, Thalidomide babies were the result of one pharmaceutical company's coverups and dark past.

Michael Malloy was a down-on-his-luck drunk during the Great Depression when he was targeted for murder as part of a life insurance scam. The only problem was, he wouldn't die.