Why David Lee Roth Almost Didn't End Up In Van Halen
While the name "Van Halen" is universally known, there was a time when things were very different for arguably one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
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This Volcano In Ethiopia Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
Travel for the sake of travel is enlightening, exciting, educational even. Sometimes there are thrills involved, too -- tourists courting danger.
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Weirdest Laws In North Carolina
A lot of laws on the books are still there from decades and even centuries ago, and some are just plain odd. Here are the weirdest laws in North Carolina.
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The Real Reason Snoop Dogg Stopped Rapping About Death
Snoop Dog used to rap about murder and death, but decided to stop glamorizing those subjects after beating a murder rap himself. Here's what happened.
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This Is How Mexico Got Its Name
The story is told that the city of Portland, Oregon, was so named because of a coin toss. (The other option was Boston." Where does the name Mexico originate?
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Who Is The Steve Perry Song Oh Sherrie Really About?
Steve Perry became famous for being the frontman for the rock group Journey. "Oh Sherrie" was one of the first singles off Perry's 1984 debut solo album.
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Weirdest Laws In Minnesota
Every state has weird laws, and the state of Minnesota is no exception. You'll find that there are plenty of wacky things supposedly passed by this state.
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Banksy's Net Worth Is Higher Than You May Think
Banksy is an anonymous graffiti artist from the U.K. who has produced some of the world's most famous street art. But how much is Banksy actually worth?
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This Is Pink Floyd's Only Song To Top The Billboard Hot 100
Lots of actors work for decades without winning an Academy Award. Lots of bands sell lots of records without a lot of Top 100 airplay -- Pink Floyd among them.
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This Is How Norway Got Its Name
Norway sits in the Scandinavian region of Northern Europe. It's known for its towering fjords, the Northern Lights, oil production, and Viking folklore.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Sappho's Lost Poems
It's one of the great mysteries of world civilization. A brilliant, universally respected poet produces a large body of work -- and somehow, it disappeared.
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This Is Jon Bon Jovi's Real Name
Jon Bon Jovi might sound like a pretty believable name for a rock star, but it's actually not the famous artist's real name. This is Jon Bon Jovi's real name.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Peking Man Fossils
The tragic costs of warfare include the loss of lives, both military and civilian, young and old. Property of all kinds is also lost -- buildings, artifacts.
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Whatever Happened To Hugh Scully From Antiques Roadshow?
Hugh Scully rose to fame on the popular British show "Antiques Roadshow." He and his wife Barbara also created their own company, Fine Art Productions.
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This Was The Last English King To Die In Battle
Good leaders often pride themselves on not asking their subordinates to do anything they themselves wouldn't do. Like, a king leading his forces into battle.
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What Are The Mystical Akashic Records?
Imagine that every thought, every experience, every moment of every person's life — all knowledge of all humans who've ever existed, and will exist — exists.
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What Happened To The Tinder Swindler, Shimon Hayut
Shimon Hayut is a conman who hustled women in order to support his lavish lifestyle. Here is what happened to the so-called Tinder Swindler.
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The Tragic Murder Of Helen Mintiks At The Met Explained
In 1980, Helen Mintiks was murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, and her killer was swiftly found. Here's the story behind her murder.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Walt Disney's Brother
Walt's older brother, Roy O. Disney, used his financial acumen to put a small animation studio on the path to becoming a massive media conglomerate.
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This Is How Italy Got Its Name
The origin of the name "Italy" actually dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and even to the writings of Aristotle. Here's how Italy got its name.
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How Big Can A Black Hole Get?
How big is big? When it comes to the size of black holes, the numbers are almost inconceivably large -- billions upon billions upon billions.
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Blondie Went By This Before Settling On Their Final Name
The band Blondie didn't start out using that moniker. This is what they went by before settling on their final name.
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Weirdest Laws In Nebraska
In a region of the central Midwest lies Nebraska. All of its residents are governed by a state legislature, which has some weird laws Nebraskans have to follow.
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This Is How Canada Got Its Name
There are many theories surrounding how Canada got its name. It's most likely rooted in the language of First Nations people, or Spanish explorers.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 40s
They say life begins at 40, but sadly, for other celebrities, life ends at 40. Or at least, in their 40s. These celebrities all tragically died in their 40s.
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The Real Reasons Your Ancestors May Have Changed Their Names
Life often means change. The lives of immigrants reflect that boldly, particularly when it came to their names as they entered a new country, for a new life.
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The Untold Truth Of The Oldest Known Board Game
People have been playing board games for thousands of years. Here is the untold truth of the oldest known board game.
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