Steven Van Zandt's meeting with one of his heroes wasn't what he expected when he just wanted an autograph. It ended with Van Zandt getting a gun pulled on him.
Read MoreArtists find inspiration just about anywhere, creating works, even entire imaginary universes, from the merest suggestion found in everyday life.
Read MoreThey happened over 300 years ago, yet the Salem witch trials still haunt the imagination. Yet multiple misconceptions abound, some of which are listed below.
Read MoreSportswriters are justifiably famous for inventing their own language as they go, whether nicknaming a sport, a play, a team, or an outstanding athlete.
Read MorePaul Revere is well-remembered (if occasionally inaccurately) as an important figure in the American Revolution, a dynamic individual in 18th-century Boston.
Read MoreAs a category, no question but that true crime tales, in all their various forms, is a hot commodity in the media markets of today -- and in the past, too.
Read MoreEli Wallach was truly a chameleon of an actor, able to thoroughly disappear into a role, whether a contemporary drama or a period western.
Read MoreThe J.C. Penney department store was once a beacon of the American shopping experience. But who was the real J.C. Penney? Let's take a look.
Read MoreSome see elected political office as a solemn responsibility, an opportunity to contribute to the common good; sadly, sometimes it also comes with risks.
Read MoreSince they're human, too, perhaps the megastar artists of popular culture have their own heroes, people they look up to and would love to actually meet.
Read MoreIt sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond when WWE star Chris Benoit killed himself and his family, and the crime scenes were horrific.
Read MoreNext time you find yourself stuck with a bad roommate, consider yourself lucky you didn't end up with one of these college students who killed their roommates.
Read MoreA little extra income through a side hustle can come in handy for many people, with all sorts of potential, if perhaps unlikely, opportunities available.
Read MoreDavid Parker Ray didn't work alone. His most enthusiastic participant was his girlfriend, Cindy Hendy.
Read MorePatti Smith is a writer, artist, singer, and songwriter who was instrumental in the budding punk rock scene in 1970s New York City
Read MoreThe late Jerry Lee Lewis was widely considered one of the original wild men of rock music, with fiery stage performances and violence in his wake.
Read MoreAlthough much of American law is derived from England, there are differences; recently the U.K. allowed live broadcast of criminal sentencing.
Read MoreDoom and gloom are the norm these days, especially when thinking of the future of our species. Could another intelligent species ever arise on Earth?
Read MoreRay Combs was a comedian, actor, and game show host who performed on the Tonight Show. This is the story of his tragic death in 1998.
Read MoreA discovery in Ethiopia revealed that lion-sized otters once roamed the planet -- just one one of several massive animal species that once existed on Earth.
Read MoreMany countries have released stamps that offended their own citizens or ruffled international feathers. These are the most controversial postage stamps ever.
Read MoreFor the most part, people can legally change their names to whatever they wish, however weird. Here's how one man's lost poker bet led to a name change.
Read MoreThe seven hills of Rome form the foundation of Rome, with legend and history linking the city's founding and subsequent rise to these geographical markers.
Read MoreSeven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly undergoing a rough time on and off the field. Why?
Read MoreThough perhaps not as popular today, Warner Baxter had a solid acting career in old Hollywood, including an Academy Award. He also suffered from chronic pain.
Read MoreIn addition to a number of hit singles, one memorable moment in Jerry Lewis' long career happened in 1958. Or did it? Let's take a look at the story.
Read MoreIn the U.S., fan violence at sporting matches is generally limited to vandalism. Outside of North America, however, things can be a bit different.
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