The Dog-Celebrating Holiday You Never Knew About
The whole world loves dogs. But in Nepal, they really show it. During the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, one day is set aside as "Kukur Tihar," or "Day of the Dogs."
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The Spanish Flu Was Worse Than You Thought
The Spanish flu was very different than seasonal flu - it kicked off in the spring of 1918 on the tail end of World War I, and it was downright brutal.
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The Real Reason Karl Malone Wasn't In The Last Dance
Mailmen deliver in any condition, day or night -- except, of course, on Sundays. That observation led to an inspired moment of trash which Scottie Pippen delivered to "Mailman" Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz during Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals.
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Clint Eastwood's Net Worth Is Even Higher Than You Might Think
Is there an actor who has done more in Hollywood than Clint Eastwood? The tall, darkly charismatic man has gone from one of the most esteemed Western stars in history to an acclaimed, award-winning director who keeps making quality movies six decades later.
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The Real Reason Kurt Cobain Hated Pearl Jam
Grunge circles weren't the cozy love-in that fans would perhaps prefer to imagine them as. "There was a rivalry to have your voice be heard, and be successful," is how Courtney Love described the situation.
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The Truth About Napoleon's Major Historical Discovery
Rosetta Stone: It's not just a linguistics software company. And Napoleon isn't just the name of a cream-filled dessert pastry. But they are inextricably linked, and for good reason.
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Here's How Many Albums Tupac Sold After His Death
Todd Boyd, one of the first U.S. professors to examine rap academically, said, "When you listen to Tupac, you feel something." And for some fans, those feelings have lingered for an incredibly long time.
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The Real Reason R.E.M. Broke Up
Regardless of what your opinion about R.E.M. is, there's no denying that they shaped the face of alternative rock for years. Heck, they've basically been every kind of alternative rock band themselves. They spent their formative years as cult favorite college rockers.
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The Truth About The Bulls' Intro Song 'Sirius'
Ah, nineties-era Chicago Bulls basketball. The lights would go down, the lightning effects would hit the court, bursts of flame would explode into the air, and Your Chicago Bulls would enter the arena ... to this song.
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Airplane Food Usually Tastes Bad. Here's Why
Most people see airplane food and think of slop. Airlines try their best, but unless you're in the most expensive airline seat, airplane food often brings joyless dining experiences. There's a reason for that, and part of the blame lies with the traveler.
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How Def Leppard's Rick Allen Returned To The Drums With Just One Arm
Rick Allen was a founder of the legendary heavy metal band, Def Leppard, but the musician would also be known for his miraculous comeback to the drums after an accident changed his life forever.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women At Versailles
Women at Versailles lived in the seat of political power but had none of it themselves. This is what life was really like for women at Versailles.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Duran Duran
Duran Duran was the 1980s, with two Grammys, several million records sold, and an absolute banger of a James Bond theme, a feat few musicians can claim. But along the way, Duran Duran encountered some events that would have shattered lesser bands. This is the crazy real-life story of Duran Duran.
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The Truth About America's Most Decorated War Dog
William Tecumseh Sherman famously observed that "war is hell," and Don Bluth asserted on several occasions that "all dogs go to heaven." They can't both be right.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Prince
Prince was practically worshipped by millions, but real life is rarely a fairy tale. Let's take a look at the tragic real-life story of Prince.
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The Helpful Advice Tom Petty Once Gave Stevie Nicks
Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks are each musical legends in their own right, but back in the day, Petty gave Nicks advice that would result in some great music.
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The Truth About The First Man To Reach The North Pole
In the 1890s, explorer Robert Peary (left) started an Arctic expedition with all ten of his toes. He returned with only two. As recounted in Explorers and Exploration, the other eight toes snapped off when fellow explorer Matthew Henson removed Peary's sealskin boots ...
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Here Are The Shoes Michael Jordan Wore During Each Championship
Michael Jordan's very own personal model of basketball (not baseball) shoes, the Air Jordan, created and marketed by Nike. Jordan himself, says Forbes, has taken home some $1.3 billion dollars for his troubles since the deal was inked in 1984. Here are the shoes he wore during each championship.
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The Real Reason Florence Nightingale Never Got Married
You'd think that being directly responsible for saving thousands of lives, of amassing and analyzing data that contributed to massive improvements in sanitation and health care, and honored by Queen Victoria herself would be enough. But no. Florence Nightingale never married.
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This Was The Earliest Attempt At A Self-Driving Car
It turns out that people have been trying to make self-driving cars a reality for quite a long time ... in fact, possibly even longer than you can imagine.
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Here's What The Descendants Of Mussolini Are Doing Today
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini doesn't typically top people's lists of role models. But some of his descendants have defended him. Here's what they're up to today.
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The Bizarre Story Of The Blue-Skinned Family From Kentucky
In the 1960s, a hematologist in Lexington, Kentucky embarked on a bizarre quest to find a group of blue people. At first blush, this mission smacks pure lunacy. Did this guy get high and convince himself he was Gargamel searching for Smurfs? Shockingly not.
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What Sports Looked Like During The 1918 Pandemic
If there is ever an appropriate time for an athlete to take their ball and go home, it's when they're playing the game of life against a deadly pandemic. But when the 1918 flu ravaged humanity, it turned daily life into a-life-or-death struggle.
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The Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Were Worse Than You Thought
An atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, instantly killing 80,000 people, and days later on Nagasaki, killing another 40,000. Thousands would die from radiation sickness. But that's just the beginning. Here's why the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were worse than you thought.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Andy Kaufman
Andy Kaufman was a true original, and there has never been anyone else like him. While Kaufman's life ended in tragedy, the stories he created on the way there are unforgettable.
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The Real Reason Airports Are Always Carpeted
If you take a moment to look around you in the short period of relative comfort before takeoff and after landing at an airport, you might notice a peculiar thing: The entire gate area is carpeted. Here's why.
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The Stunning Amount Of Money M.C. Hammer Owed The Government
It is an unfortunate fact that financial woes can come to any of us, no matter our level of success or our adamant stance on the subject of whether or not we can be touched. M.C. Hammer, born Stanley Kirk Burrell, came into money hard and fast when he released Please Hammer, Don't Hurt Em in 1990.
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