Adidas Is Nearly 100 Years Old. Here's Who Founded It
Some businesses come and go in a flash. Others have the benefit of just one, ultimately magnificent, insight which powers their success for decades.
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Mickey Mantle And Roger Maris' Friendship Was Overshadowed By A Media-Created Rivalry
The world of sports is a world of competition, whether an athlete strives for a new personal best or a team vies against another for the championship.
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Why Leslie Jordan's Gospel Album Meant So Much To Him
Leslie Jordan made his show business mark in television, with memorable work on "Will & Grace" and "Boston Legal." He also had a gospel music passion project.
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Star Trek Fans Are Mourning Leslie Jordan For This Little Known Role
A role Leslie Jordan once had on a "Star Trek" episode earned him some major merit among the sci-fi community.
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An Old Friend Of Steve Irwin's Once Roamed The Galápagos With Charles Darwin
An old friend of Steve Irwin's once roamed the Galápagos with Charles Darwin, or at the very least she was alive during Darwin's explorations of the Galápagos.
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Tom Petty's On-Set Encounter With Elvis Set The Stage For The Classic Rocker's Legendary Career
Tom Petty's on-set encounter with Elvis when Petty was just 10 years old set the stage for the classic rocker's legendary career.
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The Stranger: The True Story Behind The Hit Netflix Thriller
Netflix's hit thriller "The Stranger" is based on the true story of how undercover police in Australia lured a child killer into confessing.
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The Most Stressful Video Games Ever Made
These are the most stressful video games ever made. Sometimes, a game's version of "fun" involves pushing you to the breaking point.
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Professional Female Basketball Players Who Died Before Turning 50
Women's basketball has athletes whose legacies will outlast their brief time on Earth, especially those who died too young. Here are some who died before 50.
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Victor Hugo Went To Desperate Measures In Order To Stay Focused On His Writing
Novelist Victor Hugo ("The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," "Les Misérables") was enormously successful during his career as an artist, though not without quirks.
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The One Single Session That Changed Jimmy Page's Musical Career Forever
Before Jimmy Page was an icon, he was a sessions player. But one single session changed his musical career forever.
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How Harry Cohn Used CIA Tactics To Find Dissent Within Columbia Studios
In what's sometimes referred to as Hollywood's Golden Age, wonderful films were created, but the publicity hid secrets about studio bosses like Harry Cohn.
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Montgomery Clift's Disastrous Car Wreck Changed His Career Forever
Montgomery Clift was generally regarded as having it all: extraordinary talent for film acting, startling good looks, and dedication to his art.
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What Is The Watcher House?
There's a mystery haunting New Jersey. It doesn't feature ghosts, aliens, or devils, but one man called The Watcher, making life hell in the town of Westfield:
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Marlon Brando's Feud With Burt Reynolds Almost Changed The Godfather Forever
There are wonderful stories of Hollywood stars enjoying their working relationships with their colleagues, and then there are stories about Marlon Brando.
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The Connection Between BMF And Hip Hop Explained
Formed in the 1980s in Detroit, the BMF was among the most powerful organized crime families in the U.S by the year 2000. Here's its connection to hip hop.
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Why Demetrius 'Lil Meech' And Terry Flenory Of The BMF Never Reconciled
What would one day become the BMF was founded in the 1980s in Detroit by two brothers, Demetrius "Big Meech" and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory.
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Curly Howard Of The Three Stooges Hated Doing This For His Character
The Three Stooges became comedy legends for their wild physical comedy, their prolific film output, and each stooge's distinctive approach to hair.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Film Actress Carol Wayne
While Carol Wayne may have been a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show" and, by extension, beloved in countless homes, her story is far from happy.
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LeBron James And Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Feud Explained
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been vocal about his opinions on LeBron James.
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The One Musical Key Houseflies Always Buzz In
Sure, houseflies are annoying, and can in fact be a genuine health hazard. But their buzzing sounds the way it does, consistently, for good reason.
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Elvira: How She Became Mistress Of The Dark
Elvira is a bubbly, girly, ghoulish horror icon who rose to fame introducing B-movies on local TV and went on to become the undisputed "Mistress of the Dark."
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Famous Rock Star Best Friends
Famous rock stars have friends, families, break ups, and all the ups and downs of a human life. In fact, friendships often inspire great songs.
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Rock Stars With Partners More Famous Than Them
Rock stars attract famous lovers, many of whom somewhat overshadow the fame of their musician partners.
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How Germany Made A Competitive Sport Out Of 'Extreme Sitting'
"Extreme sitting" is a sport that was first created by Stephan and Michael Landschütz, who are also the co-owners of the company SALZIGdesign.
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The Entire Blink-182 Timeline Explained
Look no further, 30-something millennials who are busting out eyeliner for the first time since 2004: this is the only Blink-182 timeline you'll ever need.
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The Stories Behind Popular Halloween Songs
Some Halloween songs feature minor keys or use tritones to spook listeners. But what inspired them? Here's the story behind several popular Halloween songs.
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