Banksy's works and very existence continue to entice, entertain, provoke, and baffle audiences all over the world. But where did he come from? What motivates him to create artwork after artwork? What kind of person is he? Let's take a look at the untold truth of Banksy.
Read MoreWhile countless naysayers of the post-grunge four-piece will rip apart their music, others will point out a less-frequented topic of debate in the Nickelback sphere: the fact that many of their songs sound almost exactly the same.
Read MoreLoretta Lynn has gone through a lot, and her career has been massively successful. As such, her net worth is frankly massive. Here's how much she's worth.
Read MoreThe name Kimbo Slice became synonymous with "I wouldn't want to get hit by that guy" back in the early 2000s.
Read MoreBruce Lee was an enigma, and when he suddenly passed away in 1973, he left behind plenty of unanswered questions. Here's what the last 12 months of Bruce Lee's life were like.
Read MoreMost icons who died too soon -- Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley and Jimi Hendrix, have famous graves people can physically visit to pay their respects. Weirdly, that's not the case with Mr. Mercury. But where do the rock icon's remains rest? Let's take a look at the mystery of Freddie Mercury's ashes.
Read MoreBy most accounts, Texas-born Paris Bennett had a happy childhood. That is, until he hit 13 years old. It was in 2007 when the young teen committed a crime that would tear apart his family for years to come.
Read MoreEven though Thorpe was on set for two weeks (and actually filmed some scenes) between October 12 and 24, he was quickly fired. All footage filmed by Thorpe was scrapped.
Read MoreAs Variety noted in his obituary, "No matter how old he was, his bride always was a teenager," which isn't entirely accurate, but it's close.
Read MoreIt was October 2, 1977 and the baseball season was coming to an end when Dusty Baker, a left fielder for the Dodgers, hit his 30th home run. And as Baker approached home plate, Glenn Burke, an outfielder and the next at bat, raised his hand over his head. The high five was born.
Read MoreHe was a hypochondriac, according to History Collection; rarely expressed emotion, beyond an occasional temper tantrum; had virtually no sense of humor. With everything we know of the man taken into consideration, there are those who would posit that he was autistic -- specifically, Asperger's.
Read MoreIt may appear to be obvious propaganda, but what do historians have to say regarding the truth about Cleopatra's descendants?
Read MoreAlan Freed's poverty came not from a backlash against his more progressive views; it was the FBI convicting him of bribery.
Read MoreWe know that ancient peoples landed on the idea of dragons, and that stories of dragons have been around for centuries. They aren't merely a flight of fancy for fantasy writers.
Read MoreSaartjie Baartman, known in her time as the "Hottentot Venus," was a South African Khoekhoen woman who was taken from her home and exhibited in 19th-century European freakshows. Exploited for her buttocks and African features, Saartjie Baartman became a victim of racialized scientific study.
Read MoreThe Irish were already dressing in costume for samhain, to confuse any ghosties who might be on the hunt that night. Gifts of food would be left out on doorsteps -- a way to appease any wandering spirits who, apparently, worked up an appetite as they scared the bejabbers out of the population.
Read MoreAs anyone who has sat through a Thanksgiving dinner with two vocal uncles from opposite ends of the political spectrum can readily attest, politics can be divisive, and party lines are not easily crossed. Still, at least it tends to be a tug-of-war between the Republicans and the Democrats.
Read MoreThe War of the Currents (1880s) between inventors Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla has become one of nerddom's most widely-discussed rivalries.
Read MoreEvery hero has his weak spot, and in Jean-Claude Van Damme's case, it was his tragic penchant for a certain substance. Here's the true story about the crippling addiction that almost killed Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Read MoreThere was one person above all others who was truly capable of absurd, godly feats of alcohol consumption: wrestler and actor Andre the Giant.
Read MoreWoodstock was the very first music festival of its kind and one of the most iconic events in music history.But not every performance at the festival was groundbreaking. One of those shows that ended up failing miserably was the Grateful Dead's set on Saturday, August 16.
Read MoreThe Royal Library of Alexandria was a wonder of the ancient world, built to house all knowledge. Nevertheless, tragedy struck the Great Library and all of its invaluable manuscripts were lost. But how could such a thing happen? Read on for the tragic fate of the Library of Alexandria.
Read MoreThe ancient historian Plutarch, per Ancient History Encyclopedia, wrote that the two were buried together, probably at Cleopatra's request, though Plutarch never revealed the location of their tomb.
Read MoreWhen the ancient Romans saw Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII immortalized in gilded bronze in the Temple of Venus Genetrix, they were puzzled as to what Julius Caesar's side piece was doing next to the mother of Aeneas, the mythical founder of Rome, as Encyclopedia Britannica explains.
Read MoreWas he murdered? The investigation was perfunctory at best, the evidence was tampered with, and nobody ever explained the bruises on his face and body. Officially, the case remains unsolved.
Read MoreThree things are most important in Oymyakon: alcohol, meat, and fur.
Read MoreThe direct, personal hatred of the Canadian band Nickelback is one of those aspects of popular culture that seem to simply exist.
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