The Messed Up Truth About The Angola Prison Rodeo
Although prison rodeos have been around as early as 1931, none of them have outlasted the Angola prison rodeo in Louisiana. Here's the messed-up truth about it.
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Here's What It Was Like Going To A Speakeasy During Prohibition
Ever imagine what it was like visiting a speakeasy during Prohibition? These underground clubs have a somewhat complicated history. Read on to learn more.
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The Beastie Boys Are Really The Ones To Thank For The Term Mullet
Love it or hate it, the mullet is an iconic hairstyle, and it's a lot older than many realize. Here's a look at the history of both the hairstyle and its name.
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The Sex Pistols' John Lydon Once Had A Terrifying Brush With Death
John Lydon, otherwise known as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols had a near-miss with death which almost made him collapse. Here's how it all happened.
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How Much Was Tony Sirico Worth When He Died?
Tony Sirico played one f the most memorable mob-character on TV in recent memory that of Paulie Walnuts. After his death his net worth was not a small amount.
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Why The Meaning Of A Lead Balloon Might Not Be As Accurate As We Thought
You've heard 'going over like a lead balloon,' but it may not be as straightforward as you thought.
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What Happens If You Don't Have A Will When You Die
A will is one of the most important documents people can create, yet many die without ever writing one. Here's what happens when someone dies without a will.
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The Unexpected Criminal Ties To Tony Sirico's Acting Career
Tony Sirico, who played Paulie Gaultieri on HBO's hit series "The Sopranos," has actual real-life criminal ties in his youth. These were Sirico's criminal ties.
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Bill Wyman's Son Did Not Marry Who You'd Expect
Ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman dated 13-year-old Mandy Smith and then married her at 18, divorcing two years later. Then his son Stephen got in on the act.
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Disturbing Details Found In Brittany Murphy's Autopsy Report
Brittany Murphy made it big in Hollywood when she starred in the 1995 cult classic "Clueless." But what was found in her autopsy report?
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The Untold Truth Of Yes
Yes remains, to this day, one of the most intricate, intriguing, and flamboyant rock bands out there, despite only ever making it with one hit.
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What These Iconic Olympians From The 1990s Look Like Today
During the 1990s, several athletes from around the world made waves on Olympic stages. Check out what some of the top '90s Olympians look like today.
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Chilling Details About The Father Of Gynecology
The Father of Gynecology, J. Marion Sims, often experimented on enslaved women against their will, but his work has earned him acclaim from the medical field.
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How Much Money Did Warren Buffet Lose During The Pandemic?
Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the world, but, like everyone, the pandemic affected his earnings. So how much money did Buffet end up losing?
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Here's What Happened To Amy Fisher
In the early 1990s, actual news outlets and tabloids alike lit up with the story of the "Long Island Lolita" -- teenager Amy Fisher, who shot her lover's wife.
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What Joe Cocker Really Thought About John Belushi's Famous Impersonation Of Him
John Belushi once did and impression of Joe Cocker on Saturday Night Live. Here's what Joe Cocker really thought about the comedian's impression.
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The Tragic Murder Of Jenny Maxwell Explained
Jenny Maxwell had a successful, though brief, run at Hollywood stardom, with supporting roles in films and television. And then she was murdered.
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Why Sandy Koufax Refused To Pitch In The First Game Of The World Series
Sandy Koufax refused to pitch in Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because of his Jewish faith, and because it was the Yom Kippur holiday.
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Margaret Hamilton Did The Most Heartwarming Thing With Her Wizard Of Oz Fame
Due to her role in "The Wizard of Oz," the masses have associated Margaret Hamilton's image with pure villainy. But in real life, this is far from the truth.
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Here's How Joseph Stalin's Cannibal Island Was Discovered By The Public
Russia's Joseph Stalin was famous for his brutality, but few knew about Cannibal Island, a particularly sadistic labor camp. Here's how the public found out.
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The Biggest Losses In Sports History
From last-minute football fumbles to humiliating hockey blowouts, here are some of the most surprising, shocking, and embarrassing losses in sports history.
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Whatever Happened To Mick Taylor From The Rolling Stones?
Guitarist Mick Taylor was only with The Rolling Stones for five years, but during his stint, the band put out some of its most critically acclaimed albums.
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Carrie Fisher Once Sent A Godfather-Like Package To An Abusive Producer
Carrie Fisher sent a special gift to a producer who reportedly harassed her friend.
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The Forgotten Pennsylvania Oil Tragedy That Killed 19 People
The beginnings of the oil exploration industry in the United States was, like most new industries, a product of trial and error -- sometimes fatal error.
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What Was Mary Kay Letourneau's Relationship With Her First Husband Like?
The story of teacher Mary Kay Letourneau, convicted of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old student, includes the story of the man to whom she was married at the time.
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How A Lightning Strike Cured A Man Of His Blindness
In the old Frankenstein movies, lightning is harnessed to give life to what once was dead. Oddly enough, something like that happened in 1980 in Maine.
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How The Battle Of The Milvian Bridge Forever Changed The Roman Empire
Throughout recorded history, there are those singular events that, certainly in hindsight, take on enormous meaning for peoples and nations.
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