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This 1984 Classic Still Fools Listeners Into Thinking It's A Patriotic Anthem

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

If you just listen to the chorus, this 1984 song could fool you into thinking it's a patriotic anthem, but if you really listen, the lyrics tell another story.

These Music Legends Had Surprising Military Careers

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0000

Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son Was A Seething Anti-War Protest Song Until Movies Ruined It

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" is a serious protest song, but oversaturation in movies stripped the power and meaning from the anti-war anthem.

Bizarre Secrets Behind History's Most Famous Funerals

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The real story of some of the most famous funerals is in the details - those little elements that make state funerals or celebrity tributes truly memorable.

The Real Story Behind Stevie Wonder's Iconic 1981 Hit Happy Birthday

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:37:00 +0000

Stevie Wonder's iconic 1981 hit "Happy Birthday" came from a dream and it was the catalyst for a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Smash Hit Songs On Trump's Playlist Are As Random As You'd Expect

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

You may not think you have much in common with Donald Trump, but odds are, you like at least one of the 13 random mix of hit songs on his Spotify playlist.

The Truth About The Man Who Killed Jesse James

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Robert Ford thought he would be hailed as a hero for killing Jesse James. The fate that awaited him was nothing like what he expected.

What It Was Really Like To Be A Teenager In The 1980s Vs Today

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0000

The teenagers of the 1980s were a force to be reckoned with, and their lifestyles were both similar to and different from those of the modern world.

5 News Headlines From 1975 That We Can't Believe Were Real

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Every year, we think we've seen it all. The good people in 1975 probably felt that strongly after a year of unbelievable headlines and fully real events.

Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0000

1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us.

Popular Things From The 1960s That Are Totally Banned Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

There are lots of retro elements born in the 1960s that retain their charm today, but there are also plenty of pastimes that haven't aged well at all.

Donald Trump Just Can't Beat This US President's Hollywood Record

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

While Donald Trump built his career on real estate and eventually Hollywood, there is still one U.S. president that has him beat in terms of movie appearances.

Why Aerial Footage From 1938 Might Be Final Clue In Solving The Amelia Earhart Plane Mystery

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Newly uncovered 1938 aerial photos may contain the evidence needed to end the search for Amelia Earhart's plane and solve aviation's greatest mystery.

What It Was Like To Be Filthy Rich 100 Years Ago

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

The Roaring Twenties are most commonly associated with the United States - a time of liveliness, materialism, and excess. And being wealthy meant having it all.

The Biggest Thing Everyone Gets Wrong About Sacagawea

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Sacagawea's story is understood through the lens of a few white men who were around her for two years, but new research shows big mistakes in that narrative.

The Wildest Shootouts In American History

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Shootouts aren't too common, but given modern firepower, when they happen, they're often quite deadly, with innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.

The Horrific WWII Plane Crash That Shook New York City

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Just after World War II ended, New Yorkers were shocked when a military plane crashed into the Empire State Building. Here's how the tragic accident happened.

Tragic Life Details Of Widowed First Ladies

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:37:00 +0000

For first ladies such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Mary Todd Lincoln, being widowed by an assassin's bullet was just one in a long line of tragedies.

The Most Daring Rescue Mission Of The Vietnam War

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Just one year before America withdrew from the Vietnam War, the U.S. Air Force made multiple desperate attempts to find and rescue its navigator.

The Forbidden High-Speed Race Across America

staff@grunge.com (Lorenzo Tanos) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Since the early 20th century, the allure of setting a cross-continental record across the U.S. has proven irresistible, resulting in the famed Cannonball Run.