Why Victor Willis Has Sued Village People More Than Once
Victor Willis, performing with the Village People costumed variously as a police officer or a naval officer, suffered at the hands of the group's management.
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This Is How Much Andy Warhol Was Worth When He Died
Andy Warhol wasn't always the wealthy, eccentric artistic icon who created work in the 1970s and '80s that can now rake in more than $100 million per painting.
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What It Was Really Like To Watch The First Space Launches
The space race was as exciting for everyday people as it was for scientists. Here's What it was really like to watch the first space launches.
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The Time 60 Minutes Helped Send A Man To Prison
'60 Minutes' presents news that can change people's lives. One such story literally had an impact on someone's life, because it sent medical scammers to prison.
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The Truth About The Pope's Plane
When it comes to transporting the pope, the so-called "PopeMobile" is usually what comes to mind, but did you know that there's a papal plane, too? Sort of.
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What Was Helen McCrory's Net Worth When She Died?
The world lost a beloved and accomplished actress when Helen McCrory died on April 16, 2021. How much was the actress worth at the time of her death?
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The Time Ronald Reagan Was Almost Assassinated
Queen Victoria isn't the only high-profile target to have survived a brush with death. Presidents have survived assassination attempts, including Ronald Reagan.
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The Inspiration Behind The Beastie Boys' Sabotage
Although "Sabotage" does indeed sound like the Beastie Boys are extremely ticked-off, here is the real inspiration for the song.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Helen McCrory
British actress Helen McCrory has died of cancer at the far too young age of 52. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, made the sad announcement via Twitter.
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Megadeth Was Younger Than You Thought When They Wrote Rust In Peace
After Metallica fired him, guitarist Dave Mustaine vowed to form a band that was heavier and louder, and Megadeth was born in 1984.
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Details You Didn't Know About Lobster Boy
Known as "Lobster Boy" because of a genetic deformity in his hands and feet, Grady Stiles Jr. was among the last of the performers known as a circus "freaks."
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The Song Eddie Money Wished He Hadn't Written
If you've ever killed some time roaming the aisles of a drugstore, listening to the store's musical soundtrack, you've probably heard an Eddie Money song.
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The Dark History Of The Barbershop
Monks taught barbers the process of bloodletting, or cutting a vein to release blood in an effort to cure an ailment, a popular treatment for many conditions.
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The Dark Side Of Hosting The Olympics
It sounds like a tourism board's dream, which is why there's always a hot competition to be named the host city every time the Olympics roll around again.
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Here's How Whitesnake Fell Apart In 1982
Written by the group's lead singer and frontman David Coverdale in 1981, 'Here I Go Again' earned Whitesnake their first No. 1 in the U.S.
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The Tragic Death Of Prince William Of Gloucester
Britain's royal family has suffered its share of tragic deaths throughout its history. Members have died painfully and slowly, and have died in accidents.
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What It Was Really Like To Attend The Imperial Ballet
Ballet and Imperial Russia are as entwined as dancers in a pas de deux, with famous ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake premiering in Russian theaters.
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The Bizarre Stalkers Nicolas Cage Has Had
Stalkers are one of the occasional harsh realities of fame. It's reasonable that someone as outlandish as Nicolas Cage would attract some bizarre stalkers.
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What's Come Out About Alex Trebek Since His Death
It's impossible to think of Jeopardy! without envisioning Alex Trebek, who sadly died in 2020. Here's what's come out about Alex Trebek since his death.
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How Paisley Park Has Changed Since Prince's Death
When Prince died on April 21, 2016, he left behind an incredibly rich and varied legacy, including his famous home and recording studio, Paisley Park.
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This Is Why We Probably Haven't Encountered Alien Life Yet
Where does this obsession with alien life come from? Is it sheer terror of being truly alone in the cosmos, in an atomized, existentially senseless world?
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The Untold Truth Of Tank Man From The Tiananmen Square Protests
In mid-1989, China was swept by protests, and anti-corruption demonstrators occupied Tiananmen Square. One protestor who stood off with tanks remains a mystery.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Oscar Zeta Acosta
A legend in his own lifetime and immortalized by Hunter S. Thompson, activist and writer Oscar Zeta Acosta vanished without a trace in 1974.
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The Tragic Death Of Lord Louis Mountbatten
Mountbatten was a remarkably powerful man, as well as a very public figurehead of the monarchy, and so was a compelling target for the Irish Republican Army.
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The Tragic True Story Of Joanna The Mad
Today, some historians wonder if Spain's Joanna the Mad was "mad" at all. Wherever the real truth lies, it's clear that Joanna's story is a real tragedy.
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How Much Prince Was Really Worth When He Died
Legendary singer/songwriter Prince died without having made a will, and it has caused problems for both his family and those trying to value his estate.
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Why The Royals Always Travel With Their Own Blood
The British royal family has numerous traditions and regulations that run their day-to-day lives, and that includes their medical care, at home and afield.
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