• Why Michael Jordan Really Went To The Wizards

    Ladies and gentlemen ... Michael Jordan! Considered by many to be the greatest baller to have ever played, Michael Jordan's legendary status even extended into fictional galaxies. Michael Jordan was so good that he retired twice during his peak playing years, ending up with the Washington Wizards.

    By Jim Dykstra October 7th, 2019 Read More
  • The Truth About Jean-Claude Van Damme's Crotch Punch

    In times of crisis, Jean-Claude Van Damme's hands famously gravitate towards the testicles of assailants like moths to flame. If it were lust, it would be blood lust; but it's sport... Bloodsport. You're probably thinking, "This guy's nuts." But there's logic behind Van Damme's banana split combo.

    By Jim Dykstra October 7th, 2019 Read More
  • Marlon Brando's Tragic Real-Life Story

    Marlon Brando was one of the greatest actors of all time, but beneath all the fame was a life marked by misery. Marlon Brando's life incorporated tragedy and a seemingly perennial decline, almost a paradox for a widely acclaimed actor. But Marlon Brando managed to find genius in his tragedy.

    By Chris Heasman October 7th, 2019 Read More
  • MMA Fighters Who Died During A Fight

    Modern MMA is a far cry from the lethal martial arts tournaments we saw in 1980s sports movies. But it's still two people pounding each other. That makes MMA a dangerous game where, sometimes, people even die in the ring. Here are the tragic stories of MMA fighters who died during a fight.

    By Pauli Poisuo October 4th, 2019 Read More
  • What Was Bruce Lee's Most Dangerous Fighting Style?

    Bruce Lee is a legend, having excelled as a martial artist, actor, philosopher, and even ballroom dancer, among other talents. He could turn a thought-provoking phrase just as easily as he could turn the insides of your stomach into porridge with a flurry of kicks and punches.

    By Jim Dykstra October 4th, 2019 Read More
  • What Mike Rowe Was Doing Before Dirty Jobs

    Mike Rowe's willingness to take on any work is no act, however. Long before his legendary run on his hit show Dirty Jobs, Rowe made a career for himself doing what he would eventually become famous for -- trying out all sorts of work. So just what did he do before he became a famous TV guy?

    By Jim Dykstra October 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Shannon Lee: What Bruce Lee's Daughter Is Doing Now

    It's always too soon to say goodbye to a loved one, but Shannon Lee has had to say it too soon and too many times. She was only four when her father Bruce Lee tragically died, and her brother was killed 20 years later. What's Shannon Lee doing now? For one, yelling at Quentin Tarantino.

    By A. C. Grimes October 2nd, 2019 Read More
  • The Biggest Scandals To Hit Spotify

    Thanks to Spotify, listening to your favorite tunes has never been easier than it is today. But the company's good name has been marred by numerous scandals that stained their slick user interface with a layer of controversy. Here are some of the biggest scandals to hit Spotify.

    By Pauli Poisuo October 1st, 2019 Read More
  • Linda Lee Cadwell: What Bruce Lee's Wife Is Doing Now

    When Bruce Lee died in 1973, the big screen lost a huge star in the making, but Linda Lee Cadwell lost her husband and the father of her children, Shannon and Brandon Lee. By then they had been together for a decade. But what is Bruce Lee's wife, Linda Lee Cadwell, doing now?

    By A. C. Grimes October 1st, 2019 Read More
  • The Truth About The Mr. Rogers Tattoo Rumors

    Mister Rogers was the kind of guy who probably used his spare time to teach angels how to be nice. But for decades now there have been rumors that Mr. Rogers was a Vietnam War veteran, a sniper with tattoos of his confirmed kills covering his arms. Here's the truth about the Mr. Rogers tattoo rumor.

    By A. C. Grimes September 30th, 2019 Read More
  • How Much Is Ric Ocasek's Estate Worth Now?

    Ric Ocasek, founding member of the Cars, died September 15, 2019, in Manhattan. Ric Ocasek was likely quite well off at the time of his death. Here's what Ric Ocasek's estate was probably worth.

    By A. C. Grimes September 27th, 2019 Read More
  • The Real Story Behind Ozzy Osbourne Biting The Head Off A Bat

    Ozzy Osbourne, also known as the Prince of Darkness, has long cultivated a reputation for doing insane, disgusting, attention-grabbing things. One of the oldest stories about Ozzy Osbourne's borderline behavior involves him biting the head off a bat. Here's the truth about Ozzy's bat-biting.

    By A. C. Grimes September 26th, 2019 Read More
  • The Most Hated Players In The NBA Right Now

    The kind of stardom and popularity the best NBA players have inevitably creates a hatred felt by passionate fans and casual observers, not to mention among peers. But really, fans only hate any of the NBA players spotlighted in this piece because those stars don't play for their favorite teams.

    By Zac Wassink September 26th, 2019 Read More
  • The Real Reason These Actors Turned Down Major Movie Roles

    Some characters are forever defined by the actors who brought them to life. However, casting a major role isn't a simple process. Whether you're trying to find a medieval wizard or a teenage science geek, it means auditions, picking the best match ... and even then, the actor might turn it down.

    By Nicholas Conley September 25th, 2019 Read More
  • How Much Do Game Show Winners Have To Pay In Taxes?

    Who wants to be a millionaire? Pretty much everyone who isn't a billionaire, which is why people love game shows. If you win big on a game show, the money could change your life. But the IRS also gets a cut of your game show winnings. Here's what taxes are like for game show winners.

    By A. C. Grimes September 25th, 2019 Read More
  • The Troubled History Of The Wu-Tang Clan

    It hasn't always been smooth sailing for the collective known as the Wu-Tang Clan. From their humble beginnings at Staten Island to the many hurdles they've had to climb since then, the story of the group is riddled with difficulties. Let's take a look at the troubled history of the Wu-Tang Clan.

    By Pauli Poisuo September 24th, 2019 Read More
  • The Most Impressive Bob Ross Paintings And Episodes

    Bob Ross, the very permed and oft-bespectacled star of PBS' long-running and beloved The Joy of Painting, is many things to many people. Through many seasons of The Joy of Painting, Bob Ross encouraged, enlightened and brought, well, joy, to everyone who watched. Here are Bob Ross' best paintings.

    By Deborah Kennedy September 20th, 2019 Read More
  • Dark Secrets Of The Vatican Revealed

    Through the Vatican's history, there are some stains. Aside from conspiracy theories and abuse scandals, there are lots of things it would rather you not know.

    By Benito Cereno September 18th, 2019 Read More
  • The Real Meaning Of Old Town Road

    What appeared on the surface to be a trite number ended up rewriting pop music and cultural history, setting myriad records. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X lasted 19 weeks in Billboard's number 1 spot before being dethroned. Yet the apparent simplicity of its lyrics belies a deeper meaning.

    By Jim Dykstra September 11th, 2019 Read More
  • Can You Buy A Bob Ross Painting? How Much Will It Cost?

    Bob Ross made more than 1,000 paintings for his PBS show. But there were certainly more than that. Ross himself claimed he'd made 30,000 paintings in his lifetime, roughly 15 times as many as Vincent Van Gogh is known to have made. With that many to choose from, you should be able to buy one, right?

    By Becki Robins September 10th, 2019 Read More
  • Here's How MC Hammer Lost All His Money

    There was a time when it seemed like the sun would never set on MC Hammer's fortune. But a life of excess and costly scandals would bring it all crashing down, and not even Hammer's trademark parachute pants would be able to soften the fall. Here's how MC Hammer lost all his money

    By A. C. Grimes September 8th, 2019 Read More
  • Creepy Things We Found In The Donkey Kong Games

    Upon closer inspection, there are some moments within the Donkey Kong games that come across as rather ... creepy. They'll certainly make you think twice the next time you come across them as a full-grown adult.

    By Robert Workman September 6th, 2019 Read More
  • Creepy Things We Found In Mega Man Games

    The modern Mega Man is a shining example of an all-ages hero, and the latter-day foes he encounters in his ongoing fight against Dr. Wily are a reflection of that. But back in the day, things were a bit different. A lot of subtle, sinister ideas made their way into those early releases.

    By Chris Lockey September 6th, 2019 Read More