• The Untold Truth Of Jefferson Starship

    The groovy Jefferson Airplane became the spacey Jefferson Starship, which became the overproduced Starship. But no matter what the group called itself, it was always stacked with rock legends. Here's a look back at the long, strange trip of Jefferson Starship (or whatever you want to call it).

    By Brian Boone April 14th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Pikotaro

    If you've been living in a cave the last few months (and that's not unusual) you've probably revisited Pikotaro and his ubiquitous "Pen Pineapple Pen" (PPAP) song. Here's his story.

    By Eric Meisfjord April 9th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Bill Withers' Most Popular Songs

    Bill Withers, the soulful singer-songwriter who gave us such classic tunes as "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," died March 30, 2020, at the age of 81. He had been suffering from heart problems, said his son, quoted in the obituary in The New York Times.

    By Eric Meisfjord April 7th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Jean Macnamara

    Google Doodles crop up every so often -- according to the company's web site, over 4,000 have appeared over the years -- celebrating a person, place, thing, or event. Recently, the Doodle featured Jean Macnamara, a pivotal figure in helping rid the world of polio.

    By Eric Meisfjord April 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of The Screaming Mummy

    Nothing screams "mummy's curse" quite like an actual screaming mummy. And if you stare long enough at the open-jawed, desiccated corpse of Prince Pentawere, even if a banshee-like wail or 10 billion bees don't fly out of its damnable maw, you might do all the screaming and cursing on its behalf.

    By A. C. Grimes April 1st, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of William McKinley's Assassination

    Modern historians have come to see William McKinley as an important POTUS who advanced America's global standing through assertive foreign policy. But Leon Czolgosz saw McKinley through the eyes of a man who had lost his standing in America and had possibly lost his mind, and wanted him dead.

    By A. C. Grimes April 1st, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of The Only UK Prime Minister To Be Assassinated

    The English, on the other hand, have had a prime minister since Robert Walpole in 1721, generally considered the first of the line of 77. Unlike the U.S., of that select group of elected leadership, the Brits have had to work through only one assassination: of Spencer Perceval, in 1812.

    By Eric Meisfjord March 31st, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Jimmy Hoffa

    Long before Jimmy Hoffa became a punchline or a Scorcese movie he was one of the most powerful union organizers and leaders in American history. Here's his story.

    By Eric Meisfjord March 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of The Pandemic Board Game

    Pandemic is one of the best-selling board games of all time. But who made this peculiar game about disease? Why is Pandemic so popular? And what untold truths can a strange board game reveal about how pandemics spread in the real world? Here's the untold truth of the Pandemic board game.

    By Mark Lambert March 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Bizarre History Of The Razzies

    The story goes that around 1980, John J. B. Wilson went to see a 99 cent double feature that ended in an impassioned plea to get his money back. It would be this experience which led to the fittingly bizarre rise of the Razzies.

    By Tom Meisfjord March 26th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Sting's Wife, Trudie Styler

    It doesn't hurt to be married to a rock legend who genuinely loves you, especially if it's someone like Gordon Sumner, known to most of the world as Sting, former front man for The Police. However, Trudie Styler has a life and legend of her own, thank you very much.

    By Eric Meisfjord March 26th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Bush

    With frontman Gavin Rossdale, Bush sold millions of albums and churned out big, bombastic hits. But there’s a lot more to this band than meets the eye, and today, we’re taking a look at the untold truth of Bush.

    By Brian Boone March 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Tennessee Williams' Bizarre Death

    Tennessee Williams lived a life every bit as dramatic as the subjects of his stories. It seems only natural that the practiced showman would go out in the color he loved best: high drama. But it was an anticlimactic ending. Here's the truth about Tennessee Williams' bizarre death.

    By Tom Meisfjord March 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Dr. Fauci

    The head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has more than a little experience, as well as education. Dr. Anthony Fauci has been head of NIAID since 1984, appointed during the Reagan administration, which means he's worked successfully for six different presidents.

    By Eric Meisfjord March 19th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Difference Between A Recession And A Depression

    What with the coronavirus, rumbling of a coming depression tumbled out of the Twitter feeds of pessimists, while the more pragmatic but still not-fun-at-parties crowd foresaw a fast-approaching recession. And that begs the question: what's the difference?

    By Tom Meisfjord March 18th, 2020 Read More
  • What To Do If You Really Run Out Of Toilet Paper

    Americans like to smell good, groom, and generally bathe regularly. We like our plumbing and ready access to potable water, hot when we need it and cold when we don't. And we like our toilet paper.

    By Eric Meisfjord March 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Did A Psychic Really Predict The Coronavirus Outbreak Back In 2008?

    If the name Sylvia Browne rings a bell, you may recall her as the self-described psychic who routinely appeared on The Montel Williams Show and Larry King Live. Browne, who died in 2013, wrote that, "In around 2020 a severe pneumonia-like illness will spread throughout the globe..."

    By A. C. Grimes March 15th, 2020 Read More
  • How Much Was Grumpy Cat Really Worth When She Died?

    Born April 4th, 2012 and affixed with the moniker Tardar Sauce, the mixed-breed dwarf kitten with a perpetually perturbed outer appearance became known to the world at large as Grumpy Cat, an internet celebrity of such ubiquity as to command her own personal brand.

    By Tom Meisfjord March 15th, 2020 Read More
  • This Is The Most Expensive Toy In The World

    If you want to thrill and amaze the young ones in your life, just open up as many credit cards as you can find and pick up the Astolat Dollhouse Castle, AKA the most expensive toy in the world. How expensive are we talking? Try "very."

    By Tom Meisfjord March 13th, 2020 Read More