What Was Wyatt Earp's Buntline Special?
Perhaps even larger than Earp's myth was that of his signature weapon, the epic "Buntline Special," a .45 Colt single-action revolver with a 12-inch barrel.
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How Old Angus Young Really Was When AC/DC Wrote Back In Black
Lead guitarist Angus Young of the legendary band AC/DC has been on stage playing some of rock's biggest hits for several decades. -
Here's How Much J.D. Salinger Was Worth When He Died
J.D. Salinger, best known for his one-and-only, but classic, novel The Catcher in the Rye, was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. -
How Old Black Sabbath Was When They Wrote Their Debut Album
In 1969, after Black Sabbath signed with Vertigo Records, they recorded their debut album, Black Sabbath, at Regent Sound Studios in London. -
The Tragedies And Triumphs Of Scott Hall
Wrestling superstar Scott Hall would wrestle for multiple pro wrestling companies starting in the '80s, and would rise to fame as Razor Ramone in the '90s. -
What Has Randy Meisner Been Up To Since Eagles?
At the height of their career in the '70s, the Eagles were on tour promoting their hit album "Hotel California," but bassist Randy Meisner called it quits. -
Here's How You Can Watch Every Episode Of Very Scary People
Fans of HLN's chilling series Very Scary People enjoyed a second season in 2020. If you missed it, here's how you can watch every episode of Very Scary People. -
The Truth About Sister Norma Pimentel's Relationship With The Pope
Sister Norma Pimentel was selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People of 2020 by Time, which referred to her as "the Pope's favorite nun." -
The Real Reason Terrell Owens Went Broke
Terrell Owens became a humanitarian, actor, motivational speaker, and a businessman — all of which were successful, except for the businessman part. -
The Day Hollywood Marched With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Among those in the audience were some of Hollywood's most prominent celebrities, who showed their support and helped ensure the media would be there. -
How Old Metallica Really Was When They Recorded 'Master Of Puppets'
It's been 35 years since the release of Metallica's metal magnum opus Masters of Puppets, which has gone on to sell nearly 10 million copies worldwide. -
The Most Powerful Vice President In US History
While many are familiar with the powerful responsibilities of a United States president, far fewer people are aware of the vice president's responsibilities. -
This Is How Ted Bundy Was Captured For The Last Time
Ted Bundy made headlines for murdering at least 30 women while traveling throughout the United States before he was finally captured. -
The Truth About Mobster Henry Hill
In the 1990 classic crime film Goodfellas, Henry Hill's life story is told from the perspective of a former Lucchese crime associate turned FBI informant. -
What Has Henry Padovani Been Doing Since Leaving The Police?
Before Andy Summers, there was another Police guitarist who was just as skilled and influential in his musicianship, and who happened to help found the band. -
The Truth About Judas Priest And Subliminal Messages
Judas Priest was exonerated in August 1990 of hiding harmful subliminal messaging in their music, with the band themselves finding a way to win the case. -
Whatever Happened To Bill Wyman From The Rolling Stones?
Bassist Bill Wyman decided to leave the Rolling Stones in 1992, and many fans wonder what happened to him and what he is doing now. -
This Is How Johnny Cash Proposed To June Carter
Whenever Johnny Cash comes to mind, there's another country singer, just as iconic, who also comes to mind: his wife of 35 years, June Carter Cash. -
How John Daly Gambled Away All His Money
Daly spoke of how he gambled away over $55 million. He admitted he had to go through all his tax records in order to find out the amount of money he lost. -
Here's How People Stopped Crime Before Modern Police Forces
According to Dr. Gary Potter, a crime historian at Eastern Kentucky University, the concept of the police has only been around since the 1600s. -
The Time Tommy Chong And The Wolf Of Wall Street Were Roommates
Jordan Belfort, who was sentenced to 22 months in prison for fraud and money laundering, soon befriended Chong, and the two shared stories every night. -
Whatever Happened To Brian May From Queen?
While many know of May's work with Queen — he's credited with writing "We Will Rock You," among others — the music virtuoso has also released solo albums. -
What You Should Know About Kansas City Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt
Led by CEO Clark Hunt, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year and are making another appearance again this year. -
The Dramatic History Of Cliffhanger Endings
We've all experienced them — figuratively — and they're one of the most popular and effective plot devices used in storytelling in any medium: cliffhangers. -
Why Hines Ward Was One Of The NFL's Dirtiest Players
During his NFL career, Hines Ward was a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and helped the team win two Super Bowl championships. -
What Has Terence Butler Been Doing Since Black Sabbath?
Terence "Geezer" Butler is best known as Black Sabbath's bassist and the songwriter who contributed lyrics to some of the band's biggest hits, like "Iron Man." -
Here's How Much Hank Aaron Was Worth When He Died
Hank Aaron, one of baseball's greatest players, has died, and this was his net worth after baseball and other business pursuits.
