The Untold Truth Of Counting Crows
Counting Crows burst onto the scene in the early '90s and are still going today. This is the untold truth of Counting Crows.
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The Messed Up History Of Stanford University
Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, but it has a checkered past. This is the messed up history of Stanford University. -
The Untold Truth Of A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest was one of the quintessential early hip-hop groups and inspired artists who followed. This is the untold truth of A Tribe Called Quest. -
John Lennon FBI Files Explained
President Nixon and the FBI saw John Lennon as a threat, and Lennon's FBI files were not released for decades. Here are John Lennon's FBI files explained. -
The Earth's Most Dangerous Mountains To Climb
Thousands of climbers and adventure enthusiasts attempt summits to these treacherous peaks every year, despite risky and dangerous conditions. -
The Untold Truth Of Wallis Simpson
Wallis Simpson was, and may still be, the ultimate antihero of the Windsor family and the modern monarchy. -
The Dark Truth About Being A Pop Star In The '90s
The world of '90s pop music wasn't nearly as glamorous for its stars as you might think. Here's the dark truth about being a pop star in the '90s. -
The Untold Truth Of David Byrne
David Byrne, the eccentric frontman of the Talking Heads, is a man of many talents and endeavors. This is the untold truth of David Byrne. -
The KGB Was More Messed Up Than You Thought
The KGB is an acronym most people associate with dark alley espionage, heavy Russian accents, and Vladimir Putin. But do those stories have any merit? -
Judas And The Black Messiah: The True Story Explained
Judas and the Black Messiah depicts Fred Hampton's betrayal and murder and sticks pretty close to the truth. Here's the film's true story explained. -
The Untold Truth Of The Graduate
The Graduate has become one of the most important classics of the latter half of the 20th century. This is the untold truth of The Graduate. -
The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad changed the U.S. by allowing easy travel from coast to coast. This is the crazy real-life story of the Transcontinental Railroad. -
The Untold Truth Of Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris is one of the most respected and award-winning country performers of the past few decades. Read on to get to know the woman behind the music. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Fonda Family
There's much more to the Fondas than their time in the Hollywood spotlight. This is the tragic real-life story of the Fonda family. -
The Tragic Life And Death Of Sid Vicious
Sid Vicious' life was turbulent from the moment he was born and would stay that way until his death. From drug addiction to alleged murder, here is his story. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Hilton Family
The Hilton name is one of the most recognized in modern American history, but the family's history is fraught with drama and tragedy. This is their story. -
Tragic Details About The House Of Windsor
Since its official inception in 1917, the House of Windsor has been wrought with tragedy and scandal. From forbidden love affairs, to sex scandals, to a struggle to stay legitimate in an ever-modernizing world, here are the tragic details of the House of Windsor. -
The Criminal Organization Behind The American Mafia
The birth of the American Mafia started when a handful of Sicilian immigrants landed in New York in the mid-1800s to escape their crimes. -
Tragic Details About These Heirs And Heiresses
Being born into a rich family is not always good times and good fortune. As the saying goes, money can't buy happiness. -
The Real Reason You Didn't Learn About These Female Scientists
These female scientists invented and discovered remarkable things that turned into lifesaving breakthroughs. Here are some of the women of scientific history. -
Outbreaks That Led To Civil Unrest
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is the latest in a litany of pandemics that have been unleashed upon society, a powerful threat with a global impact. It's no wonder that pandemics throughout history have more often than not coincided with significant civil unrest. -
Things You Didn't Know About It's A Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life is one of the most highly regarded, quintessential films in America's canon, but it wasn't always a roaring, beloved success. -
Dolly Parton's Best Movie And TV Appearances
Dolly Parton has found a way to appeal to people of all different backgrounds, sexual orientations, political views, and musical preferences, and she's done her fair share of acting as well. Here are some of Dolly Parton's best movie and TV appearances. -
The Bizarre History Of The Statue Of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was first dedicated in 1886 and stands on Liberty Island in New York harbor as a gift from France to the United States. The bizarre history of the Statue of Liberty includes its time as a lighthouse, its shutdown during war, and how it came to be associated with Emma Lazarus. -
What It Was Really Like Being A Grave Robber
Robbing graves was common in the 17th to 19th centuries, when doctors needed cadavers to experiment with. This is what it was really like being a grave robber. -
The Messed Up History Of Disco
Disco culture emerged from underground house parties which showcased the music of Black, LGBT, and Latino cultures in the early 1970s. The history of disco is full of tragedy, from Freddie Mercury's death, to the shuttering of Studio 54, and the riots of Disco Demolition Night. -
Politicians Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
After gaining political rivals and leading through dangerous times, many politicians have predicted their own deaths to contemporaries and in personal letters.
