The Disturbing History Behind The Thalidomide Scandal
Thalidomide has become the world's greatest cautionary tale against the use of pharmaceuticals before they have been fully tested.
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The Tragic Accident At A Naples Volcano That Led To The Deaths Of Several Family Members
Part of the draw for some areas of natural wonder is the inherent danger that the sites involve. Sadly, tragedy struck at one such site in Italy.
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Bill Russell's Felton X Nickname Explained
Bill Russell was not only a leader on the basketball court, but in the Civil Rights Movement as well. Here's how he got his Felton X nickname.
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Carol Burnett's Lawsuit With The National Enquirer Explained
Actress Carol Burnett is known for her charming personality and sketch comedy. Here is the explanation behind Burnett's lawsuit against the National Enquirer.
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What We Know About Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols' Tragic Conservatorship Battle
Nichelle Nichols, one of the original Star Trek cast members, has passed away at the age of 89. Her final years were fraught by a tragic conservatorship battle.
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The Real Story Behind Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb
Pink Floyd's The Wall brought us several timeless hits. But its greatest triumph may have been the last song on Side 3: "Comfortably Numb."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joan Jett
Joan Jett's first music teacher told her girls couldn't play rock and roll. Her first solo album was rejected by 23 record labels. None of that stopped her.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Def Leppard
Def Leppard spent years slaving over a single album, and they have withstood more than their fair share of tragedy, including divorce, addiction, and more.
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Marlon Brando Was An Unexpected Innovator In Another Artistic Industry
Marlon Brando is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Outside of acting, he was quite an unexpected innovator in another artistic industry.
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Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols' Dedication To NASA Was Nothing Short Of Remarkable
Nichelle Nichols' legacy is not only marked for her role as Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, but also her remarkable dedication to helping NASA.
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Bill Russell Led An NBA Boycott That Changed The League Forever
Bill Russell and four of his Boston Celtics teammates boycotted a game in 1961 due to racial inequality.
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The Tragic Story Of The Massacre At St. Oscar Romero's Funeral
The funeral of St. Oscar Romero started off peacefully with hymns, Bible scriptures, and prayers, but it didn't end peacefully.
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What Was Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols' Net Worth When She Died?
Among the first Black actresses to play a major role on network TV, Nichelle Nichols has died. What was the "Star Trek" star's net worth when she died?
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What Was NBA Great Bill Russell's Net Worth When He Died?
NBA great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed in a statement on Twitter. What was NBA great Bill Russell's net worth when he died?
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols was known, above all else, for her landmark role in the original "Star Trek" series as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura.
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How Sam Cooke Inspired One Of Smokey Robinson's Most Well-Known Songs
It's likely that every American soul singer has in some way been inspired by Sam Cooke — and Smokey Robinson is no exception.
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The B-52s' Classic Hit Love Shack Was Actually Inspired By This Real Life Place
The B-52s are known for their decades-long career highlighted by fun songs and performances. Here is the real place that inspired the hit song, "Love Shack."
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This Was Mickey Hargitay's Last On-Screen Role
Hargitay made his last film feature appearance in a 1973 Italian horror flick, but that wasn't the last time audiences had a chance to see him on screen.
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How Much Was Vicente Fernandez Worth When He Died?
Grammy award-winning singer Vicente "Chente" Fernández died after having a successful decades-long career. Here is Fernández's net worth when he died.
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Who Created The Little Miss Characters?
Little Miss has been taking social media by storm in 2022, and show no sign of slowing down. Here's who created the popular Little Miss characters.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 2003 European Heat Wave
As Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures in 2022, many are looking back at another devastating heat wave that took place nearly 20 years ago.
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Why Santa Claus Has Canadian Citizenship
On the one hand, everybody's got to be someplace. On the other hand, isn't Jolly Old Saint Nick more or less a citizen of the whole wide world?
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The Real Reason Humphrey Bogart Was Always Smoking In His Movies
There are some movies from Hollywood's Golden Age where it seems as though absolutely everyone is smoking in every single frame of the film.
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Inside The Relationship Between Paul McCartney And Julian Lennon
It can't be easy living in the spotlight as even a garden-variety celebrity. The public scrutiny is hard enough on the adults, let alone their children.
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Kurt Cobain Hated The Lyrics From Two Of The Biggest Rock Bands Of All Time
Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was apparently disdainful toward the lyrics of at least two 1970s rock heavyweights. Here's why.
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Celebrities Ozzy Osbourne Can't Stand
Over the decades, the list of celebrities that Ozzy Osbourne can't stand has grown to include everyone from former bandmates to the Kardashians.
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Charlton Heston's Unexpected Opinion On Gun Control In The '60s
It's not exactly news when someone changes their mind about their political views, unless that person is a celebrity-activist like Charlton Heston.
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