From commentary on animal activism to stories of war heroes that rescued thousands, the documentaries on this list are the best of the best that Netflix has to offer.

The circumstances surrounding Nelson Rockefeller's final hours were highly contested in the days following his death.

By studying a pair of genetically identical twins, NASA discovered some of the strange things that happen when bodies experience zero-gravity.

According to the Canadian philosopher, the newly developed computer could aid the global village, as they could "enhance retrieval, obsolesce mass library organization" and offer "speedily tailored data."

The previous record holder was a full one million digits shorter.

If the Hope Diamond curse is to be believed, it has been responsible for revolts, decapitations, and bankruptcy.

From Charles Lindbergh's advances in cardiac medicine to Paul Newman's celebrated work as a race car driver, these people made waves in ways you'd never imagine.

The true story of the history of M&M's sounds like something out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

Scientists are now hoping that their research on the Great Smog of London will lead to other environmental breakthroughs and help solve problems in countries with high air pollution rates.

Lowly newspaper reporter John McPhee just wanted to surprise some kids at a Christmas parade, but actually ended up scarring them for life.