MLK's Last Days
on Apr 30, 2009 in Martin Luther King Jr. On April 3, 1968, at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee (top left), renowned civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I have been to the mountain top" speech, in which he seemed to prophesy his own death. The next day,...

MLK's Last Days
on Apr 30, 2009 in Martin Luther King Jr. On April 3, 1968, at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee (top left), renowned civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I have been to the mountain top" speech, in which he seemed to prophesy his own death. The next day,...

Shakespeare Was An April Baby
on Apr 27, 2009 in William Shakespeare On April 26, 1564, the newborn William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church (left) in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. On April 25, 1616, the literary legend was buried in the chancel of the same church, which is...

Shakespeare Was An April Baby
on Apr 27, 2009 in William Shakespeare On April 26, 1564, the newborn William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church (left) in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. On April 25, 1616, the literary legend was buried in the chancel of the same church, which is...

Orlando's Oddities
on Apr 16, 2009 in Orlando Florida Orlando, Florida is home to two spots of interest for fans of the unusual. Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium features an array of wacky displays, such as a petrified man, the world's smallest and tallest men, a shrunken head, and a Rolls Royce ma...

The Origin of Captain Fantastic
on Apr 16, 2009 in Elton John That impish leprechaun on the left is music legend Elton John, who celebrates his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, March 25. The self-styled "Captain Fantastic" was born Reginald Dwight in his grandparents' home at 55 Pinner Hill Road in Pinner, a suburb...

The Serious Side of St. Patrick's Day
on Apr 16, 2009 in St. Patrick's Day In America, St. Patrick's Day is all about parades and green beer, but in Ireland it is still viewed primarily as a religious holiday. March 17, AD 461 is believed to be the date St. Patrick drew his last breath. The site of his death is believed to...

The Origin of Captain Fantastic
on Apr 16, 2009 in Elton John That impish leprechaun on the left is music legend Elton John, who celebrates his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, March 25. The self-styled "Captain Fantastic" was born Reginald Dwight in his grandparents' home at 55 Pinner Hill Road in Pinner, a suburb...

So Long, Solange!
on Apr 15, 2009 in Beyonce Solange Knowles Singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of superstar Beyoncé Knowles, has officially been dropped by Geffen/Interscope Records, leaving father/manager Matthew Knowles unable to duplicate his success with Beyoncé. Who's to blame for this music caree...

The Serious Side of St. Patrick's Day
on Mar 30, 2009 in St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in America with green beer-fueled madness, but the history behind the holiday has a serious side. March 17, A. D. 461 is believed to be the date St. Patrick drew his last breath. The site of his death is believed to be...