During Operation Paperclip, the records of premier German scientists were expunged so that they could secretly work in American labs to give the U.S. a leg up over the Soviets in the Cold War.

The mystery of Earhart's disappearance remains haunting over 80 years later, but this newly uncovered clip shows the pioneering pilot in her prime.

After staging a two-day lock-in of King and the other trustees of Morehouse College in 1969, Jackson ended up on the FBI's watchlist.

A ventilation problem in the section of the factory that creates "cocoa nibs" combined with strong morning winds made for the perfect storm.

The wolf-dog hybrid was dated at 14,000 years old — and woolly rhinos are believed to have gone extinct around the same time.

In the dead of night, an auxiliary cable meant to last another 15 years inexplicably snapped. The incident created a 100-foot gash in the dish — halting the search for extraterrestrial life.

In a world where 39 percent of all carbon emissions in the world stem from building and construction industries, this beautiful piece of architecture is not only appealing — but vital.

This 33-foot crocodile also had teeth the size of a banana.

As Indian lawyer and activist Mahatma Gandhi typically wore nothing but loincloth and glasses, finding a pair of his spectacles dangling out of a mailbox is a historic incident in and of itself.

Boasting a wingspan of up to 11 inches, the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is a magnificent sight in the forests of Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, it's also in danger of going extinct.