Whatever Happened To The Paintings Bob Ross Made On His Show?
Bob Ross became a PBS sensation during his series "The Joy of Painting." He also claims to have painted 30,000 pieces in total but only 1200 were from the show.
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Marvin Gaye Said This Motown Singer Had A Voice Stronger Than His Own
Marvin Gaye was one of the most famous Motown artists ever, with a voice like none other. Yet he said this singer had a more powerful voice than him.
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One Of Dr. Seuss' First Books Was Definitely Not Meant For Kids
Dr. Seuss — or Theodor Seuss Geisel — is famous as the author of beloved children's classics, but one of his earliest works was not meant for kids.
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Even Deion Sanders Was Humiliated Thanks To Bo Jackson's Elite Talent
The names Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson are memorable among the great athletes of this age, multi-sport achievers who encountered each other in college play.
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The Health Condition That Led To Bo Jackson's Unique Speech Patterns
Bo Jackson is known as a remarkable athlete, a man who played both baseball and football professionally. His signature "Bo Knows" catchphrase has its own story.
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Inside Vince McMahon And Oliver Luck's Tense Relationship
Sports fans were intrigued when WWE honcho Vince McMahon announced the resurrection of his failed XFL football league. Alas, the relaunch had problems, too.
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Vince McMahon Has A Very Predictable Favorite Band
Watch Vince McMahon in action during any of his WWE events, and it's no stretch to say the man brought a rock music sensibility to pro wrestling.
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The Truth About Bob Dylan's Relationship With Tom Petty
There are few figures in the history of popular music more important in terms of their impact or the respect they elicit than Bob Dylan or Tom Petty.
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Tragic Details About The Beastie Boys
The American rap group Beastie Boys has had a somewhat complicated past. Read on to discover their road to success as well as some of their tragic details.
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An Alleged Shady Deal Turned Bo Jackson Into A Baseball Legend
Some athletes seem born to a particular sport -- a combination of genes and life circumstances. Others have what seems like an abundance of options.
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Weird Al's 'Trapped In The Drive-Thru' Samples A Band That Once Refused To Work With Him
"Weird Al" Yankovic has been creating his parodies of pop music and culture for decades. Some artists are more cooperative with the effort than others.
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Noah Lyles Swiftly Stole This 26-Year-Old Title From Sprinter Michael Johnson
The old adage, of course, is that records are made to be broken. But there are some athletic records that stand for a good long time before toppling.
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Dark Secrets Of The Tattoo Industry
Tattoos may be more mainstream, but regulations and industry best practices have unfortunately remained a problem.
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What Is The Bo Jackson Curse?
Numerous professions have singular superstitions which may (or may not) be taken seriously by the participants. Pro athletes are no exception.
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Gamers Aren't The Only Creatures Captivated By This Popular Video Game
The animal kingdom is pretty generally a source of intrigue and mystery for human beings, even animals with whom we have longstanding relationships, like cats.
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Don McLean Reveals The True Meaning Of American Pie And Puts Decades Of Theories To Rest
Since rock n' roll has been a thing, more than one song has spurned listeners to scratch their heads over the seemingly inscrutable lyrics within.
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The Controversy Over The Benin Bronzes Explained
The Benin Bronzes, stolen in a raid of Benin City in 1897, largely remain in the hands of others today, while calls for their repatriation grow ever louder.
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Rosanne Cash's Take On This Classic R.E.M. Song Has Fans Pointing Out Her Error
Rosanne Cash tweeted an interesting observation about R.E.M.'s hit "Losing My Religion" — but fans were quick to point out it isn't exactly true.
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An Unusual Side Effect Of The Wildfires In France Caused Pearl Jam To Cancel A Show
In July 2022, places all across the globe saw temperatures creeping into the triple-digits (or if you prefer to measure temperature in Celsius, the high 30s)
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How A Doctor's Prescription Led Golfer Eben Byers' Jaw To Fall Off
Here's how a doctor's prescription for arm pain led to golfer Eben Byers' jaw falling off before he died from the same newly discovered chemical element.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 1980s Music Industry
The 1980s were a wild time, and the music of the decade remains popular today. But the music industry at the time did some really messed up things.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World
Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World is somewhat of an anthem. Here is the story of the song and the hidden meaning behind it.
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Don McLean's American Pie Was Stripped Of A 50-Year Record By An Unexpected Pop Star
For decades, the longest song to reach No 1. on the Billboard charts was Don McLean's "American Pie." Here's the pop star who took his spot.
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Inside The Unique Friendship Of Richard Pryor And Gene Wilder
When Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder starred in "Silver Streak" together, their powerful on-screen chemistry helped push them both to Hollywood's highest heights.
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Behind The Two Paul McCartney Songs That Expressed His Unhappiness With John Lennon
Here's the story behind the two songs where Paul McCartney vented out against John Lennon following the Beatles' 1970 breakup.
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How Did Dizzy Gillespie Get His Name?
John Birks Gillespie earned his nickname early on in his career. Here's how got the name people recognize him by -- Dizzy Gillispie.
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