• The Truth About The Time Marilyn Monroe Sang To JFK

    After a series of gags concerning her famous lateness that culminates in the later ironic "the Late Marilyn Monroe", she brought the fundraiser for John F. Kennedy's early birthday celebrations to its conclusion. Singing Happy Birthday to JFK, Marilyn Monroe stole the night.

    By Felix Behr September 7th, 2020 Read More
  • How Lynyrd Skynyrd's Street Survivors Foreshadowed Their Plane Crash

    Following the crash and the subsequent press coverage, the album became the band's second platinum record and reached number five on the U.S. album chart. But given the increased focus on the band, some spooky details surrounding Street Survivors surfaced in the media, sparking conspiracies.

    By Nicole Rosenthal September 5th, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Fate Of America's First Modern Singer-Songwriter

    New Hampshire-born Connie Converse is considered to be the first modern singer-songwriter. She settled among the beatniks and bohemians in New York City's Greenwich Village in the 1950s, writing hauntingly raw lyrics over guitar melodies.

    By Nicole Rosenthal September 5th, 2020 Read More
  • The Hidden Meaning Of Iron Butterfly's In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

    The epic song that Ultimate Guitar posits as a contender for the first heavy metal song ever was written as a love song from Adam to Eve. The mystery behind the slurred lyrics gave the song the right kind of controversy it needed to stand out in the world of 1960s psychedelic rock.

    By Cody Copeland September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • Times Grant Lied To You

    History's 3-part miniseries Grant details the life of 18th president and celebrated Union general Ulysses S. Grant. However, the series isn't always accurate.

    By Daniel Leonard September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Hidden Meaning Of Radiohead's Street Spirit

    When singer Thom Yorke calls one of the band's own songs the most "hopeless" out of anything they've ever written, that's a sign that there's some seriously heavy, tragic, and horrifically mournful music at hand.

    By Richard Milner September 4th, 2020 Read More
  • Details You Didn't Know About Madonna And Dennis Rodman's Relationship

    The power forward legend and the Queen of Pop dated for a while around 1994, and while Rodman has told several versions of the story over the years, Madonna has been rather more reluctant to spill the beans. Still others have told versions that differ significantly from Rodman's.

    By Pauli Poisuo September 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Bestselling Book Of All Time Might Surprise You

    A quick, anecdotal survey of "What do you think is the most widely-sold book of all time?" might result in predictable answers like the Bible (King James version, perhaps?), or The Holy Quran. Of course, there are a lot of under-the-hood factors that need to be considered.

    By Richard Milner September 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • What You Didn't Know About Monopoly

    the game of Monopoly was actually invented by a Left-wing activist who meant for the game to teach children the evils of capitalism, rather than extol the virtues of price-gouging landlords?

    By Dani Lee Damas September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • What The MMA Has Proven About Heavier Fighters

    MMA allows fighters to train in whatever discipline they want and fight with a myriad of styles that keep viewers pawning their stereos to afford the pay-per-view specials. Two fighters, male or female, sweaty and rolling around or the ground while they beat each other's brains out.

    By Nick Vrchoticky September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • How George Martin Made The Beatles Possible

    Search the internet for the Fifth Beatle, and you'll find a long list of potential candidates. But the one without whom The Beatles would not have been possible was producer George Martin. He was heavily involved in the unique sound.

    By Cody Copeland September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Worst Thing That Happened At Woodstock

    Woodstock was plagued by a number of unfortunate mishaps and the results of bad planning, but there's one event that is a strong contender for the worst thing that happened at the legendary 1969 hippie hoedown: the death of Raymond Mizsak.

    By Cody Copeland September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • This Is The Richest Member Of The Eagles

    All members of the Eagles have impressive net worths; according to Forbes, the band was the 75th highest-grossing celebrity of 2020 as of June 1st, earning $41 million dollars. They grossed $73.4 million dollars in 2019, despite only playing 29 shows. One member, however, has out-earned the others.

    By Karen Corday September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Childhood Of Axl Rose

    And though Axl Rose's childhood isn't an excuse for any unpalatable behavior he may have exhibited, it certainly gives us a little insight into the trouble he's had in his past.

    By Nick Vrchoticky September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Life Of Roy Orbison

    In 1965, after more than a decade of struggling to become the musician he dreamed of being and joining the ranks of the budding rock 'n' roll royalty, Roy Orbison began to see his fame fade...

    By Cody Copeland September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Legend Of Jason And The Argonauts Finally Explained

    If there were such a thing as the Avengers of the Greek world, it would be the Argonauts, a ragtag group of mythical heroes assembled to save the day. And they're a fascinating group, especially when you realize they gathered to help one person get his kingdom back.

    By Emilia David September 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Tragic Childhood Of Dennis Rodman

    Rodman had hard times. If you were to spot him as a kid, you'd never know that he'd someday be shooting hoops for the NBA. His childhood goes far beyond everyday hardships, which makes his story of success all the more fantastic.

    By Nick Vrchoticky September 2nd, 2020 Read More