The true stories behind America's most infamous bad guys: Al Capone, Benedict Arnold, Jesse James, and Billy the Kid; and the truths behind America's notorious secret societies are investigated: Freemasons, Mafia, and Skull and Bones.

The myths surrounding popular favorite vices (smoking, drinking, gambling, and marijuana) and the facts behind the most-liked holidays are explored (4th of July, Saint Patrick's Day, and Weekends).