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Why You Should Never Ignore A Helmet On The Ground Behind A Motorcycle

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 11 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

If you're ever on the road and see a helmet on the ground behind a motorcycle, don't ignore it - it has a very particular meaning.

The Hidden Truth Of Cat Stevens

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

From teen heartthrob to acclaimed artist to activist, the controversial life and career of Cat Stevens has plenty of hidden truths even his fans are unaware of.

The Hidden Truth Of John Candy

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:30:55 +0000

Beloved comedian, TV star, and big-screen actor John Candy delighted audiences in the 1980s and early '90s, but the iconic funnyman has some hidden truths.

The Hidden Truth Of Gene Hackman

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:47:47 +0000

Actor Gene Hackman starred in some of Hollywood's most iconic films from the 1960s through the 1990s, and his life's hidden truths were just as extraordinary.

The Hidden Truth Of Dennis Rodman

staff@grunge.com (Philip Trapp) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:30:27 +0000

Dennis Rodman rose to basketball stardom in the '80s and '90s, but has gained more notoriety than fame since. The hidden truth behind Rodman is strange indeed.

The Hidden Truth Of Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif

staff@grunge.com (Simon Barnes) — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:34:45 +0000

Imane Khelif came from rural Algeria to become a world-class contender in women's boxing. Her journey to Olympic stardom has been as tough as her punches.

The Hidden Truth Of The Oregon Trail

staff@grunge.com (Genci Papraniku) — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:30:29 +0000

In the 1800s, the Oregon Trail was used by thousands of settlers to seek a brighter life in the West. The complex history behind the journey might surprise you.

The Hidden Truth Of Christa McAuliffe

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Sat, 18 May 2024 13:30:46 +0000

Set to be the first civilian in space, Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger disaster. She was more than just a hero and a teacher astronaut, though.

The Hidden Truth About Mansa Musa: The Richest Man In History

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:30:42 +0000

One might think today's multibillionaires are humanity's pinnacle of wealth. In fact, an enigmatic African king from the 1300s knocks them all off the list.

The Untold Truth Of Tracy Chapman

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:30:06 +0000

Whether you're a longtime fan or a new convert, here are a few things you probably don't know about singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman and her remarkable career.

The Untold Truth Of America's WWI German POW Camps

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:30:55 +0000

After the U.S. entered WWI, German citizens and civilians in the states, along with soldiers, were detained in POW camps in Georgia and Utah.

The Untold Truth Of McDonald's Evil Grimace

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:30:47 +0000

You may know him as an affable purple lump, but McDonald's Grimace made his debut in 1971 as something a little more sinister: Evil Grimace.

The Untold Truth Of JFK's Three Grandchildren

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:30:51 +0000

JFK's three grandkids have been in the spotlight because of their Kennedy pedigree, but there's still a lot to learn about the three siblings.

The Untold Truth Of Mr. Wizard

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:30:20 +0000

From the 1950s, Don Herbert's Mr. Wizard inspired generations of future young scientists, as well as modern TV science stars such as Bill Nye and Mythbusters.

The Untold Truth Of The Magic School Bus

staff@grunge.com (Mike Floorwalker) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:30:44 +0000

A generation of budding scientists found inspiration in the fun yet educational kids cartoon "The Magic School Bus." Here's what you didn't know about it.

The Untold Truth Of The Roots

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:30:30 +0000

Grammy award-winning hip-hop group The Roots have made their mark in music, most recently as the house band for Jimmy Fallon's talk show.

The Untold Truth Of The Gabor Sisters

staff@grunge.com (Genci Papraniku) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:30:14 +0000

In many ways the Gabor sisters were famous for being famous thanks to their wealth, celebrity, and many marriages. But they were icons nonetheless.

The Untold Truth Of Enya

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:30:48 +0000

Enya has become a byword for haunting, evocative music. But, despite her massive success, Enya is notoriously private, and there's much more behind the voice.

The Untold Truth Of Brigham Young

staff@grunge.com (Michele Gama Sosa) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:30:13 +0000

Brigham Young was a pioneer in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a force unto himself. His life is more interesting than you may think.

The Untold Truth Of Bad Wolves

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:30:06 +0000

Bad Wolves might not be a household name, but their cover of "Zombie" launched their fame. Like any other metal band, though, they have had their ups and downs.