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This 1984 Classic Still Fools Listeners Into Thinking It's A Patriotic Anthem

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

If you just listen to the chorus, this 1984 song could fool you into thinking it's a patriotic anthem, but if you really listen, the lyrics tell another story.

These Music Legends Had Surprising Military Careers

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0000

Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.

The Sickest Album Closers In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Sometimes, albums reward listeners with a cinematic climax - a closer on which the artist goes all out and rounds things off with a sense of occasion.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son Was A Seething Anti-War Protest Song Until Movies Ruined It

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" is a serious protest song, but oversaturation in movies stripped the power and meaning from the anti-war anthem.

11 Strange Stories You Forgot Were In The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000

From a talking donkey and rampaging bears to a prophecy delivered by a disembodied hand, here are some bizarre biblical stories you may have forgotten.

The Entire Timeline Of The Bible's Old Testament Explained

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

From Genesis to Malachi, the events of the Old Testament span thousands of years, which we've condensed and laid out for you in neat, chronological order.

Bizarre Secrets Behind History's Most Famous Funerals

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The real story of some of the most famous funerals is in the details - those little elements that make state funerals or celebrity tributes truly memorable.

High School Hits From The '50s Millennials Should Check Out ASAP

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000

The '50s was the decade teens became important as a cohort, and early rock catered to them. For a fun history lesson, Millennials should check out these hits.

5 Iconic Tracks The Beatles Biopics Better Not Mess Up

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000

Four Beatles biopics are in the works, each focusing on an individual Beatle. The actors will play and sing, and we hope they do these iconic songs justice.

5 Songs From 1980 That Define Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:07:00 +0000

In the evolution of rock much has changed, and in the '80s, songs from artists like Joy Division, Motörhead, and Kate Bush helped define the genre.

The Real Story Behind Stevie Wonder's Iconic 1981 Hit Happy Birthday

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:37:00 +0000

Stevie Wonder's iconic 1981 hit "Happy Birthday" came from a dream and it was the catalyst for a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Most Controversial Toys Ever Sold In Stores

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Did you know that Sea Monkeys had Nazi ties, and Labubus are (probably) emissaries of Satan? Here's a roundup of controversial toys through the decades.

What Happened To The Survivors Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Hundreds of thousands were killed and injured when the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima And Nagasaki, but here's a look at the stories of 12 survivors.

The Smash Hit Songs On Trump's Playlist Are As Random As You'd Expect

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:07:00 +0000

You may not think you have much in common with Donald Trump, but odds are, you like at least one of the 13 random mix of hit songs on his Spotify playlist.

Lottery Winners Who Reportedly Got Ripped Off By The System

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Plenty of cautionary tales have come out of the lives of lucky lottery winners, but in these cases, it was the system itself that ripped them off.

The Truth About The Man Who Killed Jesse James

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Robert Ford thought he would be hailed as a hero for killing Jesse James. The fate that awaited him was nothing like what he expected.

What Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Concert Was Really Like

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0000

Over the course of a day in 1968, Johnny Cash played a collection of his best-known hits - and one brand new song - to the general population of Folsom Prison.

Nostradamus' Predictions For 2026 Are Pretty Spooky

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0000

Nostradamus had a lot of predictions - like a lot - and if we dig deep enough, we can find some that might look into the crystal ball of 2026.

The 11 Strangest Jobs Done By Women That No Longer Exist

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Professions come and go, and some female-only roles have not stood the test of time - you probably won't find women doing these jobs any time soon.

What It Was Really Like To Be A Teenager In The 1980s Vs Today

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0000

The teenagers of the 1980s were a force to be reckoned with, and their lifestyles were both similar to and different from those of the modern world.