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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You Had To Be Careful About What You Ate At Woodstock. Here's Why
There's nothing like the smell of mud, sweat, and "dirty hippies" in the morning, three days in a row. Man, Woodstock must have been great. But you had to be careful what you ate.
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Voodoo Zombies Might Actually Have Existed
Zombies are actually from the Haitian tradition of Voodoo. They're corpses reanimated by Voodoo practitioners to act as slaves. The tradition is an old one.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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The Reason Marilyn Manson Was Blamed For The Columbine High School Tragedy
Those of us born in the last century will never forget what Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold did on April 20, 1999. And at the time, none other than Marilyn Manson was blamed.
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Chuck Norris Vs. Jean Claude Van Damme: Who Would Win?
This is a fight every kid who grew up in the 1980s or '90s wanted to see at some point. Two martial artists, two action stars: Jean Claude Van Damme vs. Chuck Norris. The highlight of the night.
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The Tragic Childhood Of The Who's Pete Townshend
All four members of The Who had significant moments of tragedy and tribulation throughout their lives, but guitarist and singer Pete Townshend's childhood had a series of particularly sad and disturbing moments.
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Here's How Elton John Remembers Freddie Mercury
Their personalities were just outrageous enough to enjoy each other. Mercury said of John, "The first time I met him he was wonderful, one of those people you can instantly get on with. He said he liked 'Killer Queen' and anyone who says that goes into my white book."
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The Real Reason Andre The Giant Was So Big
Andre the Giant, whose real name was André René Roussimoff, was literally larger than life, humongous in person as well as in the hearts of his fans. Probably everyone. At least everyone who saw The Princess Bride.
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What Steve Perry Worries Will Happen If He Starts Performing Again
When Perry insisted that he doesn't sing his own songs because they're too high, it comes across as disingenuous. To a fan's breath-held delight, however, he also hinted at the possibility of a comeback.
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How Bob Ross' Military Career Led To His Calm TV Persona
the road to Bob Ross' TV persona was paved through an institution that depended on quite the opposite: the military.
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The Tragic Death Of General George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr. -- a four-star general at the end of his career -- is arguably a prime example of the right man in the right place at the right time. Then again, maybe he just hit his head too often.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Prince's Life Were Like
The musician Prince Rogers Nelson tragically died after an accidental overdose of fentanyl on April 21, 2016. In Prince's final 12 months, he started a memoir, advocated for the Black Lives Matter movement, signed with Tidal, and embarked on his intimate, improvised "Piano and a Microphone" tour.
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The Dark Side Of John Wayne
John Wayne's dark side stayed fairly hidden from the general public for a long time until a Playboy interview from 1971 resurfaced in 2019. In the interview, Wayne lays out a side of him that many didn't know existed. A dark side that's as deeply rooted in American culture as apple pie.
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The Reason Woodstock Was A Financial Disaster For Its Organizers
With the soon-to-become-legendary Woodstock music festival completed the day prior, now was time to calculate the losses. And there were a lot.
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This Was Tom Petty's Greatest Skill
Tom Petty has a hidden talent that casual fans of the "I Won't Back Down" singer may not be aware of: the late rocker could easily ad-lib entire songs.
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The Dark Side Of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs has been lionized for the effects that Apple's technologies have had on modern life, but his sleek image as some kind of tech guru star child ushering the world into a new era conceals a rather shady past.
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The SNL Performance That Ruined Ashlee Simpson's Career
If you grew up in the 2000s, you're sure to remember the SNL Ashlee Simpson lip-syncing incident that pop culture news outlets talked about for weeks afterward.
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This Boxer Was The Inspiration For Rocky Balboa
"Even if I don't win, I just want to prove I belong there." This line, an iconic moment in Rocky, is reportedly what Chuck Wepner told his wife before he faced Muhammad Ali.
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The Woman Who Inspired Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine
Rose called Everly his "best friend" at times, while also saying that "Erin and I treated each other like crap ... Sometimes we treated each other great, because the children in us were best friends. But then there were other times when we just messed up each other's lives completely."
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