How George Lucas And Don McLean Really Reacted To Weird Al's Famous Star Wars Parody
Weird Al Yankovic has made for himself by parodying songs by major entertainers, but when he tried to tackle the "Star Wars" universe, everything changed.
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Marilyn Monroe Had A Half-Sister That Not Many People Knew About
Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe had an older half-sister that she hid from the public.
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The Science Behind How The Human Body Can Grow Back Fingertips
The human body is an astounding piece of work with many complex systems working in synchronicity. It can even regrow certain limbs, but there are some caveats.
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Cult TV Shows That Only Gained A Following After Ending
Some TV shows start off strong and keep going, while others are quickly canceled. But sometimes, canceled shows come back and gain a following, becoming cult TV hits. These cult TV shows were canceled before eventually gaining steam in reruns and movie spinoffs.
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What Fans Might Not Know About Magic Johnson
It's undeniable that Magic Johnson is one of the very best professional basketball players of all time. This is what fans might not know about Magic Johnson.
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Disturbing Details Found In Jim Jones' Autopsy Report
Jim Jones orchestrated the largest mass murder-suicide in recorded history. Most of his followers died by ingesting cyanide. Here's what his autopsy said.
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Celebrities Prince Couldn't Stand
As we honor Prince's legacy, let's not forget his Purpleness was also known for being the definition of a diva. Here are the celebrities Prince couldn't stand.
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Canadian Wild Pigs Building 'Pigloos' To Survive Winter
Truffle is brewing throughout North America as feral hogs rampage through billions of dollars of crops. Now they've taken to living in hideouts like "pigloos."
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The Time The CIA Overthrew The Government In Guatemala
The CIA has a much maligned reputation and has been associated with a stream of scandals. This is the time the CIA overthrew the government in Guatemala.
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Who Is Ukranian Billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky?
Russian, Ukrainian, and Western forces are clsoely interconnected through individuals like Ihor Kolomoisky. Who is Ukranian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky?
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What Was Naomi Judd's Net Worth When She Died?
Country singer Naomi Judd, mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died at age 76. How much was she worth when she died?
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What Those Symbols On Babylonian Map Of The World Really Mean
Long before GPS in cars and phones, there were maps -- often artistic representations of how the world's physical characteristics were perceived.
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How Many Times Has Steve Earle Been Arrested?
Many's the artist who has achieved almost unhoped-for success, only to fall prey to the demons that seem to chase them wherever they might go.
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How The Vedas And The Mahabharata Influence Modern Weapons
As humans engage in speculation about the distant past, there are bound to be dots connected to modern times -- perhaps even to modern technology.
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The Careers Of Cheech Marin's Father And Uncle Are The Definition Of Ironic
Cheech Marin is famous for being half of the Cheech and Chong pot-smoking duo, which is why what his father and uncle do for a living may surprise you.
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The Wild Story Of The Man Who Invented The Spork
The Swiss army knife. The multi-tool. The all-in-one survival ax. One item, multiple uses -- in the garage, in the woods, and of course, at the table.
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New Research Could Prove A Link Between Humans And Aliens
One of the unique aspects of human beings is the capacity to speculate and philosophize -- what's it all about? More fundamentally, where did it all start?
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The Science Behind Trypophobia Explained
Phobias are not unusual. Whether it has to do with black cats, or heights, or something else entirely -- holes, for instance -- quality of life can be impaired.
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The NBA Player Who Once Played And Scored For Both Teams In The Same Game
You'd think that NBA players can only score for one team per game, but that's not true. Here's the story of a player who scored for two teams in a game.
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This Steely Dan Song Was A Diss Directed At A Beatle
A Steely Dan song was actually a diss track aimed at John Lennon, calling him out of touch and lambasting him for claiming to identify with the poor.
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How Did Babe Ruth Get His Name?
Babe Ruth was one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and the "Babe" name is famous. Here's how the legendary Babe Ruth got his nickname.
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Bizarre Details About Roswell That Still Don't Make Sense
It's the world's most debunked UFO claim but there are parts that don't add up. Here are some bizarre details about Roswell that still don't make sense.
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Beauty & The Beast's Inspiration Was Too Dark For Disney
Everyone loves the story of Beauty and the Beast. The Disney version of Beauty and the Beast was so good it was the first full-length animated feature film to be nominated for Best Picture. But Beauty and the Beast is based on a true story, and it's pretty dang dark.
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Athlete Deaths That Changed Sports History
It's impossible to eliminate risks from sports, but when safety is ignored, the consequences can be tragic. Here are athlete deaths that changed sports history.
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Are Centipedes Poisonous To Humans?
Centipedes are actually venomous. Orkin tells us that they produce a toxin in a gland behind their fangs, and they're capable of delivering a painful bite.
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Animals That Live Insanely Hard Lives
Humans like to complain a lot, but life is pretty sweet for most, at least compared to animals. Here are animals that live insanely, ridiculously hard lives.
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Air Force Torches Drones With New Laser Defense System
Lockheed Martin has announced a successful test of their ATHENA anti-drone weapons system. And brother, you'd better believe it's a giant laser beam.
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