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Aliens (1)

• 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?

  By Richard Milner Read More

Animals (1)

• Impressive Animals Who've Accomplished Amazing Things

  All animals — regardless of shape or size — are awesome. But some animals are a little more impressive than others.

  By Nolan Moore Read More

Assassinations (3)

• What It Was Really Like The Day Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated

  For most people, there was probably little to note about April 14, 1865. However, this warm spring day would end in tragedy for President Abraham Lincoln.

  By Sarah Crocker Read More

• Inside The Assassination Attempt Against Herbert Hoover

  President Herbert Hoover certainly had his share of detractors and enemies, and even had an attempt on his life before entering office.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• 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.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

Black History (2)

• The Truth About Malcolm X's Death

  One of the most controversial civil rights activists ever, Malcolm X, was passionately vocal in his advocacy of Black rights.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Rosa Parks

  Rosa Parks was a civil rights activists who made a lasting impact on history. This is the untold truth of Rosa Parks.

  By DB Kelly Read More

Crime (57)

• Why People Don't Believe Son Of Sam Killed Alone

  Once Berkowitz pleaded guilty, many considered the 'Son of Sam' case finished at that point, but there are others who suspect Berkowitz didn't work alone.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Here's How John DeLorean Was Acquitted Of All His Charges

  In June 1982 DeLorean met James Hoffman, who said he could help the car company financially. Hoffman was a convicted drug smuggler turned informant.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• What Really Happened With Son Of Sam's First Attempted Murder

  For Berkowitz, evading the police was just as thrilling as the murders themselves. By the time he was caught, 'Son of Sam' had injured seven and killed six.

  By Allen McDuffee Read More

• What Happened To Zachary Witman After His Conviction?

  Zachary Witman was 15 years old when he murdered his 13-year-old brother, Gregory Witman, by stabbing him more than 100 times with a penknife.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Strange Letters The Relatives Of The Dupont De Ligonnes Family Received

  In the lead-up to his family's disappearance, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès allegedly sent strange letters to nine different relatives.

  By Aimee Lamoureux Read More

• Here's What We Know About Casey Anthony's Investigation Firm

  Casey Anthony's murder trial lasted about a month. Against the expectations of many observers across the country, a jury acquitted her of all major charges.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• These Are The Most Common Crimes Among Hollywood Stars

  The history of the entertainment industry is littered with the stories of high-profile celebrities who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• Pedro Lopez: Here's How Many Victims The Monster Of The Andes Had

  Part of what earned Pedro López his nickname wasn't just the breathtaking number of people he's killed. It was also that he preyed specifically on little girls.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Hays Code: How Hollywood Tried To Police Itself

  Once upon a time in Hollywood, the movie industry decided that a return to morals and values was needed. But this wasn't last year, or even 10 years ago.

  By Sandra Mardenfeld Read More

• The Disappearance Of Gangster Anthony Zizzo

  Anthony Zizzo, also known as "Little Tony," saw his time in the criminal underworld come to a mysterious end when he disappeared on August 31, 2006.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• The Truth Behind The Hog Trail Murders

  Daniel Conahan was ultimately sentenced to death after being convicted of just one of the "Hog Trail" murders, though it is suspected he killed up to 19 men.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• How One Man Bankrupted One Of The World's Oldest Banks

  We all tend to think of banks as invincible -- they're literally in the business of making and saving money, so you'd think they'd be pretty good at both.

  By Luke T. Harrington Read More

• What You Didn't Know About The Grim Sleeper

  Few serial killers' tales match that of Lonnie David Franklin Jr. Branded the Grim Sleeper, Franklin was responsible for the deaths of at least 10 people.

  By Jesse Gormley Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Robert Chambers, The Preppy Killer

  Robert Emmet Chambers Jr. was the prime suspect in the death of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin. Here's the untold truth of Robert Chambers, aka the Preppy Killer.

  By Pauli Poisuo Read More

• A Look Into The Disappearance Of Xavier Dupont De Ligonnes

  One murder case that desperately needs more light shed upon it is that of the Dupont de Ligonnés killings. This terrible crime was uncovered in April 2011.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• What You Should Know About Serial Killer Israel Keyes

  Israel Keys was a serial killer who the FBI says murdered 11 people before being arrested for the death of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig in Anchorage, Alaska.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Truth About Laci And Scott Peterson's Relationship

  One of the most shocking cases to happen in the early 2000s was the death of Laci Peterson and the trial of her husband, Scott Peterson, for her murder.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• This Was The First Documented Starlight Tour Case

  'Starlight Tours' refer to a practice by some Canadian police that is rarely documented but has resulted in at least five First Nations men freezing to death.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• This Is What Sent Andrew Cunanan Into A Downward Spiral

  Fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot to death in front of his Miami mansion on the morning of July 15, 1997, by Andrew Cunanan.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• How Many Victims Did The Grim Sleeper Actually Have?

  Much like his time as a serial killer in South Central Los Angeles, the mind of Lonnie Franklin Jr. -- 'The Grim Sleeper' -- remains shrouded in mystery.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Jeffrey Dahmer

  Jeffrey Dahmer remains one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. What was never revealed until much later and how much has the world forgotten?.

  By DB Kelly Read More

• 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.

  By Emilia David Read More

• 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."

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• How Crystal Theobald's Mother Used MySpace To Find Her Killer

  The Netflix true crime documentary "Why Did You Kill Me?" tells the story of Belinda Lane and her search for justice for her daughter, Crystal Theobald.

  By Sandra Mardenfeld Read More

• What Happened To Crystal Theobald's Killers?

  Crystal Theobald was 24 years old when she was gunned down outside her home by members of the La Sierra-based Varrio 5150 gang in Riverside, California.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Kristin Smart Disappearance Case Explained

  Kristin Smart was a 19-year-old college student at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, who disappeared on May 25, 1996.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• How Son Of Sam Really Got His Name

  What made "Son of Sam" unique from other serial killers was the fact that he taunted the police, as well as neighbors and the media, with a series of letters

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• This Is What Bonds Yakuza For Life

  The Yakuza, an infamous and powerful Japanese crime syndicate, takes immense pride in its ceremonies, especially the sakazuki.

  By Anna Harnes Read More

• The Truth About Jillian Lauren's Relationship With Sam Little

  Sam Little might be the most prolific serial killer in United States history, and journalist Jillian Lauren got him to tell his story.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• How Many Victims Did Serial Killer Sam Little Actually Have?

  Sam Little terrorized women across the United States for over a quarter of a century, and he is believed to have been the nation's most prolific serial killer.

  By Aimee Lamoureux Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Confronting A Serial Killer's Jillian Lauren

  If you're not familiar with the name "Samuel Little," you soon will be. He's the subject of several high-profile projects, including a multi-part documentary.

  By Samantha Sanders Read More

• Was Bernie Madoff Worth Anything At The Time Of His Death?

  Bernie Madoff went to jail for carrying out the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. Was he worth anything at all at the time of his death?

  By Cody Copeland Read More

• Bernie Madoff's Death Explained

  Bernie Madoff, the former investment adviser and Ponzi swindler, died in prison Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, according to a statement from his attorney.

  By Aimee Lamoureux Read More

• Britain's Notorious Great Train Robbery Explained

  For sheer audacity, profit, and old-school cool, nothing beats the Great Train Robbery of 1963. Here's Britain's notorious Great Train Robbery explained.

  By Jeff Somers Read More

• The Most Disturbing Things Found In True Crime Ransom Notes

  Kidnapping has been a thing for a long time, but ransom notes are a fairly new addition. Some are lists of demands, but others are more disturbing than that.

  By DB Kelly Read More

• The Hatton Garden Heist And The Elderly Thieves Who Made It Happen

  In April 2015, six elderly professional thieves broke into the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company in London and made off with some £14 million.

  By Jan MacKell Collins Read More

• The Truth About The Golden State Killer's Ex-Wife, Sharon Marie Huddle

  Most narratives about Sharon Marie Huddle focus on one question: How could she be married to a serial killer for decades and never know the truth about him?

  By Samantha Sanders Read More

• How Many Victims Did Daniel LaPlante Really Have?

  The life of Daniel LaPlante is both disturbing and tragic, leading to three murders, but he had other victims that were not killed.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• What Really Happened With John And Lorena Bobbitt?

  The sensational John and Lorena Bobbitt story of 1993 was one part a shocking story of violence between a married couple and about five parts media sensation.

  By Asher Cantrell Read More

• The World's Biggest Art Heist Is Still Unsolved, Here's Why

  The biggest art heist in US history happened in 1990, and none of the paintings that disappeared into the Boston night have been recovered.

  By DB Kelly Read More

• This Is Why The Public Loved John Dillinger

  John Dillinger's crimes would help some poor Americans. Despite committing a series of crimes, and even a murder, the American public loved John Dillinger.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of The Black Dahlia

  Thanks to a distinctive name based on a well-timed movie release (The Blue Dahlia), the Black Dahlia murder has stuck in our consciousness for nearly 75 years.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• What Happened To Crystal Theobald's Mother?

  In 2006, Crystal Theobald was driving with her mom, Belinda Lane, when shots were fired at their vehicle, hitting and killing Crystal.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• How Many Victims Did Bruce McArthur Really Have?

  Bruce McArthur would become known as the deadliest murderer in Toronto's history and the most prolific serial killer of LGBTQ victims in Canada.

  By Allen McDuffee Read More

• The True Story Of The Disappearance Of The Sodder Children

  On Christmas morning 1945, the Sodder home burned down, but five children were never found. This is the true story of the disappearance of the Sodder Children.

  By Thomm Quackenbush Read More

• How Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo Became A Notorious Drug Lord

  Drug lord Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, portrayed in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, capitalized on the burgeoning cocaine trade in the 1980s.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• Here's What We Know About Serial Killer Bruce McArthur's Childhood

  Bruce McArthur was a self-employed landscaper and conflict-averse married man with children who came out as gay in the early 2000s and started murdering people.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• The Truth About The First Known Survivor Of Serial Killer Bruce McArthur

  Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder in 2019, but one victim survived an attack from the serial killer.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• This Is How The Gainesville Ripper Was Finally Caught

  Danny Rolling, known as the Gainesville Ripper for killing college students in Florida, was the inspiration for the famous Scream movies.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• The Mysterious Death Of Kendrick Johnson

  There many who've long believed Kendrick Johnson's death, initially ruled an accident, was something far more troubling.

  By Samantha Sanders Read More

• The Untold Truth Of The Colonial Parkway Murders

  The Colonial Parkway was home to what's believed to have been perhaps 10 murders. At least eight of these killings comprise the actual Colonial Parkway murders.

  By Nick Vrchoticky Read More

• A Look At Jesse James' Failed Bank Robbery Attempt

  One bungled hold-up in Minnesota ended with two of his own men dead and two or three wounded (accounts vary), with Jesse James himself fleeing for his life.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• The Truth About Serial Killer Fred West's Childhood

  Fred and Rosemary West went on a killing spree that took place over decades, beginning in the 1960s, and were not caught until 1994.

  By Allen McDuffee Read More

• This Is How Ed Gein Was Really Captured

  The wild nature of Ed Gein's crimes inspired a wave of horror movies that are cemented in pop culture today, such as The Silence of the Lambs and Psycho.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• The Disturbing Truth Of Serial Killer Joel Rifkin

  For a span of four years in the early 1990s, serial killer Joel Rifkin left a string of terror across New York City.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• This Is The Only Living Suspect In The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

  On March 18, 1990, an art heist took place at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and only one living person may know who did it.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• Here's Why Lorena Bobbitt Never Remarried After John

  Lorena Bobbitt — now known as Lorena Gallo — is reframing her own story. Why didn't she ever get married again?

  By Samantha Sanders Read More

Entertainment (157)

• The Kevin Bacon Horror Movie That Everyone's Watching On Netflix

  The Darkness is absolutely worth checking out if you're looking to join the hordes of viewers who have chosen it for their horror movie fix.

  By Pauli Poisuo Read More

• The Real Reason Netflix Still Mails Out DVDs

  Netflix's once-mighty DVD-by-mail service now seems as quaint as a carrier pigeon, but still it lives on.

  By Kellen Perry Read More

• The Shady Side Of Netflix

  Netflix is an inseparable part of our culture, but few people know the company's secrets: deception, secret warehouses, and a foundation story based on lies.

  By Grunge Staff Read More

• The Darkest Shows You'll Find On Netflix

  What are the weirdest, darkest shows on Netflix? Hey, glad you asked.

  By Grunge Staff Read More

• What Was Johnny Crawford's Net Worth When He Died?

  Johnny Crawford, the former child star known as one of the original "Mickey Mouse Club" Mouseketeers and for his role in "The Rifleman," has died.

  By Allen McDuffee Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Run The Jewels

  Since forming Run the Jewels, the rappers have successfully connected with their fans, weaving political and societal themes into their music with ease.

  By Marta Djordjevic Read More

• The Devastating Death Of Johnny Crawford

  Child actor Johnny Crawford died April 29 at the age of 75. Crawford was already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when he contracted COVID-19 and pneumonia.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• The Truth About Booker T's Falling Out With WWE

  Despite being in his early 40s, Booker T was one of the hottest acts in WWE in 2006, but before the end of 2007, he was gone from the company.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• Elton John's Biggest Vice May Surprise You

  Elton John has grappled with many vices in his long career — and won fans for his candidness about his struggles — but his current vice may surprise you.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• Mistakes That Are Hard To Ignore In Star Trek

  With all the movies and TV series out there, it’s no surprise that over the years, there have been plenty of mistakes in Star Trek productions.

  By Jeff Somers Read More

• Why Phil Collins Nearly Left Genesis

  Phil Collins was a driving factor in Genesis' emergence as a commercially successful band, but in 1978, he considered leaving the band.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• The Reason Richard Dawson Kissed Female Contestants On Family Feud

  Richard Dawson was the first host of the game show 'Family Feud,' and if you were a female contestant on the show, you were going to get a kiss.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• Jimmy Page Had A Hard Time With This Led Zeppelin Song's Guitar Solo

  Jimmy Page has a place among music's greatest guitarists — but there's one solo that the Led Zeppelin star really struggled with. Think you know what it is?

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• The Reason Joe Walsh's Supergroup Only Played Five Shows

  Cream, Traveling Wilburys and ... The Best? Yep, they just might be the biggest rock supergroup you've never heard of — so why call it quits after five shows?

  By Jeff Somers Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Marilyn Vos Savant

  Think someone with a high IQ can't make mistakes? Marilyn vos Savant has made her share — but she's also been proven correct when others have doubted her.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• Nearly 30% Of People Agree This Iconic Rock Star Had The Worst Solo Career

  A survey of 669 people asked which rock star had the worst solo career, and the results revealed one individual got nearly 30% of the total vote.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• The Best Westerns Starring Clint Eastwood

  If you need a reminder of what makes Clint Eastwood one of the greatest actors of all time, here are the best westerns starring Clint Eastwood.

  By Jeff Somers Read More

• The NASA Job You Never Knew Jack Black's Mom Had

  Jack Black's mother, Judith Love Cohen, was involved in some high-profile projects at NASA, including the Hubble Telescope and Apollo program.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• Most Viewers Missed This Small Detail In The Office's Timeline

  You've seen every episode of The Office (maybe twice), but were you able to catch this very subtle Easter egg the show's producer's left for you in Season 5?

  By Jesse Gormley Read More

• Whatever Happened To Mr. T?

  For a while in the 1980s, there was no escaping Lawrence Tureaud, or as he was more commonly known, "Mr. T," a former bouncer turned TV star ("The A-Team").

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• How James Taylor Basically Witnessed John Lennon's Murder

  John Lennon's 1980 murder rocked the world, but James Taylor had another very personal reason for being traumatized by it — an unlucky encounter with a killer.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• This Is Paul McCartney's Biggest Regret

  Yes, Sir Paul has regrets about The Beatles, but which of them is his biggest? Here's how he really feels about the band, the bad marriage, and Amy Winehouse.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• A Look At Elton John And Freddie Mercury's Relationship

  Superstars Elton John and Queen's Freddie Mercury had a fantastic friendship until Mercury's unfortunate death on November 24, 1991.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• Here's What You Never Knew About Audrey Hepburn

  Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn was much more than a glamorous, doe-eyed, pixie celebrity, and here are some things you never knew about her.

  By Kirstie Bingham Read More

• The Least Popular Member Of The Rolling Stones Might Surprise You

  Grunge checked to see how people really feel about the Rolling Stones, who made a lucrative life out of music, partying, and doing whatever they felt like.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The True Story Of The Time Jane Fonda Saved Her Grandson From A Bear

  Not only did the bear manage to enter her New Mexico ranch house, it found its way into her bedroom and was nearing the crib of her three-month-old grandson.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• This Was The Net Worth Of Charles Bronson When He Died

  When original tough guy and action-adventure star Charles Bronson died in 2003, he had come a long way from his humble beginnings.

  By Sandra Mardenfeld Read More

• This Is How Elvis Presley Was Almost Murdered

  During a frightening and bizarre evening in a hotel room, Elvis Presley was almost murdered by the most unlikely of assailants.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• Celebrities Elvis Couldn't Stand

  Though Elvis Presley was known to be intently devoted to those he loved, he also had a short temper, and he had little patience for those he didn't like.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• The Hit '90s Song 28% Of People Consider To Be The Absolute Worst

  The '90s churned out its share of musical clunkers, and there are several songs from the era that most people still can't stand to this day.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• The Two Famous Bands That Rejected Elton John

  Given how long Sir Elton John has been making music as a successful solo artist, it might be hard to believe he was rejected by two famous bands.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• Bryan Adams Wrote KISS' War Machine. Here's How It Happened

  When it comes to the rock 'n' rock history, it's unlikely that people would think to pair up Canadian rocker Bryan Adams with New York's infamous KISS.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Strange Things That Happened On The Sets Of DC Movies

  Sometimes the stories behind the scenes of DC movies are just as interesting as what ends up on the big screen.

  By Steve Ronaldson Read More

• The Crash That Nearly Killed Stevie Wonder

  The legendary musical icon known as Stevie Wonder almost didn't see the fame he earned for himself for the better part of the last 40 years.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• The Hit 80s Song 23% Of People Agree Is The Absolute Worst

  The '80s produced its share of great songs as well as some absolute duds, and a recent survey revealed the very worst song of the decade.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• The Untold Truth Of David Byrne

  David Byrne, the eccentric frontman of the Talking Heads, is a man of many talents and endeavors. This is the untold truth of David Byrne.

  By Gina Scanlon Read More

• This Is How Much Sam Kinison Was Really Worth

  Sam Kinison took the world of stand-up comedy by storm in the 1980s, becoming an inspirational and influential figure to a generation of comedians.

  By S. Flannagan Read More

• The Bet Elton John Made With John Lennon

  The year 1974 was difficult for John Lennon. He had split from his wife, Yoko Ono, embarked on what he would later call his "lost weekend," and had an affair.

  By S. Flannagan Read More

• A Look At Anton Lavey's Affair With Jayne Mansfield

  Was Mansfield cursed? That might seem dramatic, but when you spend your time hanging out with guys in Satan suits and playing with skulls, well, that happens.

  By Luke T. Harrington Read More

• The Heartbreaking Love Triangle Oscar Wilde Was Involved In

  In 1878, writer Oscar Wilde found himself the unwitting third party in a heartbreaking love triangle with another writer who would become a household name.

  By Cody Copeland Read More

• The Tragic Death Of Stevie Ray Vaughan

  Three decades after Stevie Ray Vaughn's tragic death, an attorney and former helicopter pilot finally figures out what went wrong that night in August 1990.

  By Cody Copeland Read More

• Why Yelawolf Can't Stand Post Malone

  In his 'Bloody Sunday' freestyle, Yelawolf didn't have kind words for Post Malone, ripping him for his musical style and for putting on a front.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• The Stunning Net Worth Of Roman Reigns

  WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has only recently returned to the ring after a prolonged absence, including a match at Wrestlemania 37.

  By Jesse Gormley Read More

• The Real Reason Les McKeown Left The Bay City Rollers

  Scottish pop singer Les McKeown was perhaps best known for his stint as the lead singer in the plaid-clad 1970s bubblegum boy band the Bay City Rollers.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• The Truth About LeVar Burton's Stint On Jeopardy!

  Jeopardy! has been without a permanent host since former host Alex Trebek died, and it appears LeVar Burton may be in the running to replace him.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• How Paul McCartney Really Felt About The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

  Paul McCartney seems to have great respect for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, so why did he choose to skip a very meaningful induction ceremony?

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• What Was Les McKeown's Net Worth When He Died?

  The rock and roll world was shocked on Thursday when the family of Bay City Rollers' lead singer Les McKeown announced on Twitter that he had died unexpectedly.

  By Kirstie Bingham Read More

• The Truth About Mel Brooks' Time In World War II

  Like tens of thousands of other men of his generation, Mel Brooks found a ticket out of his situation via serving in the military during World War II.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• How Curb Your Enthusiasm Helped Save A Wrongfully Accused Killer From Prison

  HBO comedy hit Curb Your Enthusiasm, created by Larry David, once saved a wrongfully accused killer from being sent to prison.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• How The Cars Got Their Name

  The Cars were at the forefront of the New Wave movement and remembered for a string of hits in the '80s. So how come the iconic band's name was so plain?

  By Jesse Gormley Read More

• What You Didn't Know About Lenny Kravitz's Acting Career

  Rock icon Lenny Kravitz is as known for his music as his style — but don't forget about his acting career. Here are some of his most noteworthy roles.

  By Branden C. Potter Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Ringo Starr

  Ringo Starr is a bona-fide superstar, but behind the musical phenomenon is a man. Here's the untold truth of Ringo Starr.

  By Therese Nguyen Read More

• What Blondie Chaplin Has Done Since The Beach Boys

  After making a name with The Flames, Blondie Chaplin joined the Beach Boys in 1972 and lent his unmistakable sound to the group's 18th and 19th albums.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• The Untold Truth Of The Highwaymen

  The Highwaymen were a group made up of the cool guys of classic country: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• Crazy Stories People Have About Meeting Ozzy Osbourne

  Meeting the Prince of Darkness is bound to leave an impression. These are some of the craziest stories people have about meeting Ozzy Osbourne.

  By William J. Wright Read More

• How Much Groucho Marx Was Worth When He Died

  At the time of his death, legendary performer Groucho Marx's family was embroiled in a battle over his estate. Here's how much was at stake when Groucho died.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• What The Final Days Of Randy Savage's Life Were Really Like

  The muscle-bound, charismatic Macho Man Randy Savage was undoubtedly one of World Wrestling Federation's biggest stars in the 1980s.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• How Busta Rhymes Really Got His Name

  Busta Rhymes didn't come up with his cool stage all on his own. Luckily, he had a little help from his friends.

  By Cody Copeland Read More

• Why Hattie McDaniel's Oscar Win Was So Significant

  Hattie McDaniel made history at the 12th Academy Awards show in 1940, when she took home an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role in 'Gone with the Wind.'

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• Characters Worthy Enough To Wield Thor's Hammer

  There have been several characters who were, at one time or another, worthy of wielding the power of Mjolnir, Thor's hammer.

  By Jonathan H. Kantor Read More

• Celebrities Elton John Can't Stand

  Elton John has a well-documented history of behaving like a diva. Let's take a look at the many celebrities Elton John hasn't been able to stand.

  By Pauli Poisuo Read More

• The Person With The Most Oscar Wins For Acting Might Surprise You

  When it comes to nominations, Meryl Streep leads the pack by far with an astounding 21 nominations, starting in 1978 with a Best Supporting Actress nomination.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Why Did You Kill Me?: The Truth About Crystal Theobald

  When gang members killed Crystal Theobald, her mother went after them online and ended up helping bring them to justice.

  By Cody Copeland Read More

• How Jerry Lee Lewis Went Broke

  Jerry Lee Lewis topped the music charts in the late '50s, until one mistake cost him nearly everything. This is the story of how "The Killer" went bankrupt.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• Buffy Sainte-Marie: The First Indigenous Person To Win An Academy Award

  Despite the fact that over 3,000 Oscar statuettes have been given out in the history of the Academy Awards, very few have been awarded to an Indigenous person.

  By Marina Manoukian Read More

• Here's Who Won The Most Individual Oscars In History

  Winning just one Academy Award is a truly impressive and rare accomplishment, but there is one person who has won more than 20 Oscars. They hold the record.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• The Huge Oscar Statue Heist You Probably Forgot About

  The 2000 Oscars -- 55 of them, imprinted with serial numbers 3005 through 3059 -- were sent to Los Angeles through Roadway Express. And vanished.

  By Sandra Mardenfeld Read More

• The Real Net Worth Of Gold Rush's Parker Schnabel

  Discovery Channel's Gold Rush follows several miners, including Parker Schnabel, as they trek and mine for the precious metal.

  By Alexandra Simon Read More

• The Tragic Death Of Fleetwood Mac's Bob Welch

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• One Of Weezer's Most Famous Songs Was A Rip-Off Of This Band

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• The Feud Between DMX And Ja Rule Explained

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• The Difference Between State And Ceremonial Royal Funerals

  State and ceremonial funerals are both honors that are bestowed on high-ranking public figures. What is the difference between the two types?

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• The Truth About The Woman Who Transformed Electronic Music

  Delia Derbyshire was a woman from Coventry, England who had a natural talent for both music and mathematics. She transformed electronic music as we know it.

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• The Truth About The San Antonio Railroad Children

  The urban legend about the San Antonio railroad children has been around for decades and possibly dates back to the 1930s.

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National Parks (1)

• The Truth About Yellowstone's Zone Of Death

  Yellowstone National Park rests at the intersection of three states, and a legal loophole has created a potential Zone of Death.

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Nature (1)

• The Most Valuable Treasure Ever Discovered In The Ocean

  The world's biggest ocean jackpot is Spanish galleon San José. Sunk in 1708, the ship may contain the biggest sunken treasure on Earth.

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Paranormal (1)

• The Ghost Army That You Didn't Learn About In School

  The Ghost Army was assigned with deceiving the Axis forces. They did so by "[employing] an array of inflatables (tanks, airplanes), sound trucks," and more.

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Politics (6)

• The Truth About Caitlyn Jenner's Run For California Governor

  Caitlyn Jenner has announced she is running for governor of California.

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• The Devastating Death Of Walter Mondale

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• The Tragic Truth About The Arab Spring Protests

  The Arab Spring protests from 2011 were a major turning point in the Middle East and had an impact on several regions from Tunisia to Syria, Libya, and Egypt

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• Is There A Way To Spot Deepfakes?

  Doctored videos called deepfakes are eroding our trust in visual media, and the technology is getting better. Still, there are ways to spot them.

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• The Biggest Threats North Korea Made To The US

  North Korea has been at the propaganda and hating America game for over 70 years. Here are some of the comical, inflammatory, and dangerous threats posed.

  By Thomas A Brown Read More

• Here's What That Strange Tweet From US Strategic Command Really Meant

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Presidents (1)

• The Real Reason Prince Philip Apologized To Richard Nixon

  A letter unearthed from the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum reveals Prince Philip agonized over a speech he made during a 1969 visit with President Nixon.

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Religion (1)

• How Ed Gein's Religion Influenced His Crimes

  His mother lectured them about the evil of drink (using their father as an example), the world's immorality, that all women were prostitutes/the devil's agents.

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Royals (15)

• What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Boris Johnson's Relationship

  Queen Elizabeth and Boris Johnson didn't have the best start. What is their relationship like now?

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• The Heartbreaking Death Of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins

  Astronaut Michael Collins, who famously orbited the moon alone during the Apollo 11 mission, died at the age of 90 on April 28.

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• The Strange Way Queen Elizabeth Is Woken Up In The Morning

  Queen Elizabeth eats a bowl of cereal in the morning and reads the newspapers — maybe like your a.m. routine. But her morning snooze alarm is cooler than yours.

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• The Real Reason The Queen Doesn't Need A License Plate To Drive Her Car

  Unlike nearly every other head of state in the world -- for instance, President Biden -- the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth is often seen driving a vehicle.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• What Are The Queen's Beasts? We Explain

  There are tons of heraldic devices. Some have become not just symbols of families, but symbols of English nobility. And that's where the Queen's Beasts come in.

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• The Real Reason The Queen Celebrates Her Birthday Twice Every Year

  Among a slew of other perks, Queen Elizabeth II also gets two birthdays each year. But why?

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• The Massive Number Of Wives King Solomon Had

  King Solomon was a wealthy ancient king of Israel whose wisdom made him a key figure in the historical narrative of the Old Testament.

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• The Truth About Queen Elizabeth's Lady-In-Waiting

  When Prince Philip was laid to rest in St. George's Chapel on April 17, Queen Elizabeth was joined at the funeral by her personal assistant, a lady-in-waiting.

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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.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• The Dog Breed You Didn't Realize Was Created By The Queen

  Queen Elizabeth has owned dogs almost her whole life, and there have almost always been multiple dogs accompanying her around Buckingham Palace.

  By Aimee Lamoureux Read More

• The Tragic Death Of Anne, Queen Of Great Britain

  By all accounts, Queen Anne (1665-1714) was a tragic historical figure beset by constant poor health and frustrated circumstances.

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• This One Man Always Travels With The Queen. Here's What He Does

  The Queen's Piper travels with her to all of her royal residences, though Royal Central notes he doesn't travel to Sandringham, due to limited lodging space.

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• These Are The Longest Living British Royals Ever

  When Prince Philip died on April 9, he was the third longest-lived British royal in history, but other royals have achieved similar longevity.

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• Here's How Prince Philip And Queen Elizabeth II Were Related

  Queen Elizabeth II and her late husband Prince Philip met when they were very young. Oddly enough, they are both related to England's Queen Victoria.

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• The Maritime Torture Worse Than Walking The Plank

  Keelhauling combines the best parts of waterboarding, rusted razor shaving, and literal salt in wounds that will leave you wishing you'd walked the plank.

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Science (25)

• Here's What It's Like To Die

  There's one thing that every person has in common, and that's death. Death can come any number of ways, but it will come. Here's what it's like to die.

  By Kelly McClure Read More

• What Really Happens To Your Body When You Smoke Marijuana

  As marijuana legalization continues its steady success at the state level, it's a good time to gain knowledge of exactly how the plant affects the body.

  By Grunge Staff Read More

• The Surprising Reason Mosquitos Are Being Genetically Altered

  Some folks in the Florida Keys are freaking out about the idea of having 144,000 genetically altered mosquitos released into the environment.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• Genuphobia: The Truth About The Fear Of Knees

  Have you heard of genuphobia -- the fear of knees? It's very real, and those who suffer from it are probably bracing themselves as the weather gets warmer.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Study Uncovers Surprising News About Chernobyl Survivors And Their Children

  When a safety drill at the Chernobyl power plant went wrong, it resulted in a meltdown of one core, killing 31 people and releasing radioactive material.

  By Luke T. Harrington Read More

• Coulrophobia: The Truth About The Fear Of Clowns

  For some people, clowns cause such fear that the victims experience nausea, accelerated heart rate, or other symptoms typically associated with intense terror.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• The Real Reason Experts Are Concerned With The First Human-Monkey Embryos

  In the case of mixing human and monkey cells together, there are moral concerns and potentially unintended consequences of chimera experiments.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• Here's What You Need To Know About 'Biting Worms'

  The sea is full of creepy yet fascinating creatures, and clam worms, sometimes called biting worms, are certainly no exception.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Weird Thing Pavlov And His Mistress Tried To Turn Dogs Into

  Ivan Pavlov's groundbreaking research into learning and behavior laid the foundation for a significant amount of psychological understanding, using dogs.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• The Truth About Jonas Salk's AIDS Vaccine Work

  Although Dr. Jonas Salk's work with the polio vaccine is well known, fewer people are aware of the effort he put towards developing an AIDS vaccine.

  By Aimee Lamoureux Read More

• What It Means When You See A Dead Body Move

  There are actual, legitimate scientific reasons for why you might be able to see a dead body start moving around on its own.

  By Mina Nakatani Read More

• Could A Solar Megastructure Unlock Human Immortality?

  Dyson Spheres are exactly what imagineer, physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson envisioned them to be: sources of nigh-limitless energy.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• Can A Mosquito Get Drunk?

  Do mosquitoes like sucking down booze as much as blood?

  By A. C. Grimes Read More

• The Real Reason Your Cat Is Twitching In Its Sleep

  Mitten's sleepy zone twitches can be quite expressive, as its paws, tail and/or whiskers can all get in the moving-about game.

  By Pauli Poisuo Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Body Farms

  Used by forensic scientists, body farms are research facilities where human remains are left in a variety of conditions to study their decomposition.

  By Marina Manoukian Read More

• Your Brain May Realize You're Dead. Here's How

  In 2014, scientists performed the largest study concerning the experiences of people declared dead but then brought back to life after their hearts had stopped.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Everything You Need To Know About Cicada Invasions

  Cicadas are known for their unusual life cycles, which include spending a decade or more under the ground, only to emerge for the last few weeks of their lives.

  By Aaron Homer Read More

• What Is Ball Lightning?

  Have you ever seen ball lightning? The natural phenomenon is rare. It appears as a ball of light that moves horizontally across the sky before disappearing.

  By Samantha Sanders Read More

• The Real Reason Astronauts Can't Cry

  "In space no one can hear you scream," said the tagline of the advertisements for the 1979 hit sci-fi film Alien. It's true. Nor can astronauts cry in space

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• Why Your Heart May Restart Itself After You Die

  It's easy to think of life and death as a binary, but it turns out that like a lot of supposed binaries, the concepts of "life" and "death" aren't well-defined.

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• Here's How Much A Dead Body Is Worth

  Our bodies cost us a lot of money while we are alive. You'll be pleased to know that the bodies we maintain fetch a pretty good price after we die.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Truth About The Black Market On Snake Island

  Brazil's Snake Island is slithering with thousands of the world's deadliest snakes. So why would anyone go there? The black market, of course.

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• The Weird Thing People Are Using A Volcano For

  When Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall, near the capital city of Reykjavik, started showing signs of an eruption, some people got an idea.

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• The Truth About Planet Nine

  On the edge of the solar system, at the border of observable space, are a multitude of assorted objects, including a possible Planet Nine.

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• The Real Reason Astronauts Don't Burp In Space

  Astronauts can't even burp normally while in space without suffering uncomfortable consequences. But why is this the case?

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Serial Killers (6)

• This State Has Produced The Most Serial Killers

  There are different ways to measure the "most" known serial killers per state. One is the actual number of serial killers who are known to have operated.

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• What Happened To The Wives Of These Infamous Serial Killers?

  What if someone you love turned out to be a serial killer? Would you stand by them? What about the women who were actually married to serial killers?

  By DB Kelly Read More

• What Happened To Serial Killer Son Of Sam?

  One of the most notorious 1970s serial killers was David "Son of Sam" Berkowitz, who killed six people and injured seven others before he was arrested in 1977.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• Here's What We Know About Serial Killer Sam Little's Childhood

  It's not clear why or how Little became such a prolific killer, but as is often the case with serial killers, maybe his childhood had something to do with it.

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• The Truth About Serial Killer Sam Little's Death

  When serial killer Samuel Little was alive, he showed very little mercy for his victims. He took great joy in relating the details to journalist Jillian Lauren.

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• Things You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Linda Hazzard

  Linda Hazzard, known as "the Starvation Doctor," is one example of a female serial killer, responsible for at least 15 deaths in the early 20th century.

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Sports (34)

• Here's How Much Booker T Is Worth Today

  Booker T, or Booker Tio Huffman, made it big in the WWE. He entered its Hall of Fame twice: 2013 and 2019. He overcame a difficult childhood and a prison term.

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• The Surprising Inspiration Behind Kobe Bryant's Name

  After 20 seasons, Kobe Bryant ended his NBA career with five championships and a third-place ranking among the league's top all-time scorers.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• Players Who Can't Stand LeBron James

  LeBron James is one of the most polarizing figures in basketball history, and the man has his haters, both off and on the court. Here are his biggest rivals.

  By Zac Wassink Read More

• This Is The Longest Boxing Match In Recorded History

  It was 3:45 in the morning. Of the 85,000 who had showed up to the Olympic Club in New Orleans to watch the what would become the longest fight ever.

  By Felix Behr Read More

• How Much Is Randy Orton Worth?

  Randy Orton comes from a long line of professional wrestlers. But he worked for every accolade and dollar he's earned. So just how much is Orton worth?

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• Did Roddy Piper Really Wrestle A Bear?

  "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was one of the most memorable fighters to enter the ring, and one of the biggest stars during the pro wrestling boom of the 1980s.

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• The Wrestling Feud That Landed Macho Man Randy Savage In The Hospital

  There was one feud involving 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts that was memorable for the wrong reasons: it sent Savage to the hospital.

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• This Is How Much Roddy Piper Was Worth When He Died

  Beyond the wrestling world, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper appeared in a number of TV shows and played the lead role in John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic "They Live."

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• Sports Records That Only Exist Because Of Drugs

  Modern sporting is red-eyed, veiny, and sick with doping scandals, so some of sports' most jaw-dropping records would not have been possible without drugs.

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• People Keep Dying At This Skydiving Center

  From 2016 to 2020, there were 84 skydiving deaths in the United States, and nine of those deaths happened at one skydiving center.

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• Why Ronda Rousey's Time Is Already Up

  Ronda Rousey shot to fame in the UFC before disappearing as quickly as she'd shown up. Here's why Ronda Rousey's time is already up.

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• This Is How Macho Man Randy Savage Got His Nickname

  Promoter Ole Anderson told him he needed a nickname that reflected his wrestling style -- "savage." But where did the "Macho Man" portion of his name come from?

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• This Is The Actual Net Worth Of Stone Cold Steve Austin

  Stone Cold Steve Austin helped bring the WWE to the global stage. So how well did that pay off for him?

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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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• The Real Reason Race Cars Don't Have Airbags

  Race cars go fast, plain and simple. Seems like they'd need some pretty good airbags, then, right? Actually, no. Here's why race cars don't have them.

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• Details You Didn't Know About Aron Ralston

  A boulder pinned Ralston's right arm against a canyon wall, trapping him there for days and forcing him to cut off his own arm with a dull pocket knife.

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• CM Punk's Net Worth May Surprise You

  CM Punk was a WWE superstar who moved his skills to the UFC cage in 2014, but his net worth after such a stellar career may surprise you.

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• A Look At Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal's Rivalry

  Federer and Nadal first played against each other at the Miami Open in 2004. At the time, Federer was ranked number one in the world; Nadal was a newcomer.

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• The Best Female Wrestlers In AEW

  AEW's biggest weakness when it first began airing Dynamite on TNT was its women's roster. These are the best female wrestlers in AEW.

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• Michigan's Fab Five Changed Basketball Forever. Here's How

  There's no denying the influence Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson -- Michigan's Fab Five -- have had on the sport in general.

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• Brock Lesnar's Net Worth May Surprise You

  Brock Lesnar dominates any combat sport he participates in, and is rewarded handsomely for it. His net worth may surprise you.

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• The Youngest Professional Athletes To Win A Championship

  These athletes all have one thing in common: they've gone down in history as the youngest people to win the top spot in their sports.

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• How Baseball Star Rick Wise Ended Up Bankrupt

  After retirement, numerous former sluggers barely have the money that made them rich. For baseball player Rick Wise, he saw that path very early.

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• The Truth About Stone Cold Steve Austin And The Rock's Friendship

  By the peak of WWE's Attitude Era in the late '90s, there was hardly anyone out there who didn't recognize the names "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock.

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• The Tragic Death Of All-American Swimmer Fran Crippen

  Maybe it was all the success or the confidence of an athlete in his prime, but swimmer Fran Crippen craved greater challenges than the pool could offer him.

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• How Much Money Is Brooks Koepka Really Worth?

  Koepka started playing golf at just 10 years old after he was involved in a car crash that caused him facial injuries that meant contact sports were a bad idea.

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• Jon Rahm Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think

  Jon Rahm, the Spanish pro golfer, entered the upper echelons of golf by winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2017, a year after he turned pro.

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• This Is How Much Former Football Star Joe Namath Is Worth

  Legendary quarterback Joe Namath is worth more than you think.

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• Dustin Johnson Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think

  In 2018 Johnson became the third golfer to reach 17 career wins before age 34. He has more career wins in World Gold Championships than anyone but Tiger Woods.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Bryson DeChambeau Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think

  So far, Bryson DeChambeau has achieved over nine wins, winning 8 PGA Tours, and even won his first international tournament in 2019 at the Dubai Desert Classic.

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• Justin Thomas Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think

  Justin Thomas won his first tournament as a pro on the 2014 Web.com tour and his first PGA tournament at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia in 2016.

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• This Is How Much Seth Rollins Is Really Worth

  Seth Rollins is undoubtedly one of the biggest pro wrestlers to emerge in WWE over the last decade and has amassed quite a fortune.

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• The Real Reason Trish Stratus Retired From The WWE

  Trish Stratus, born Patricia Anne Stratigeas in Toronto, Canada, started out her career as a fitness model, then segued into the WWE.

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• Athletes With Criminal Pasts That Are Playing Sports Right Now

  These athletes were convicted of or pleaded guilty to crimes, and they're still playing sports.

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The Wild West (1)

• The Untold Truth Of The Old West

  Much of the romanticized and glorified American Old West is still very much a mystery, so sit back on the porch, poor some whiskey, and let us fill you in.

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Tragic Real-Life Stories (22)

• The Tragic Death Of Charles Darwin's Oldest Daughter

  Annie Darwin was born March 2, 1841, the second child of Charles Darwin and his wife, Emma Wedgewood, who was also his first cousin.

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• The Tragic Fate Of Oscar Wilde's Half-Sisters

  Oscar Wilde, the 19th Century Irish writer, is largely remembered for his humor and wit, but less well-remembered are his two half-sisters and half-brother.

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• The Tragic Death Of Judy Garland

  Judy Garland's early treatment at the hands of studio executives would almost be par for the course in her life. She saw the best and worst of stardom.

  By Chris Littlechild Read More

• The Tragic Death Of Slipknot's Paul Gray

  Slipknot bassist Paul Gray struggled with addiction for years. Here's the story of his career with one of heavy metal's biggest bands — and his untimely death.

  By Lorenzo Tanos Read More

• The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Three Stooges

  Moe, Larry, and Curly grew up in the school of hard knocks. The knocks didn't stop coming once they hit it big. Here's the tragic story of the Three Stooges.

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• The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Curly From The Three Stooges

  Of the Three Stooges, Curly is generally the most fondly remembered. Which makes his tragically short life all the sadder.

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• The Tragic Death Of Anneliese Michel

  Anneliese Michel was 23 years old when she died of malnutrition and starvation in 1976 after enduring nearly a year of weekly exorcisms.

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• The Lockerbie Bombing: The Tragic True Story Of Pan Am Flight 103

  The 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 continues to baffle intelligence and law enforcement agencies. This is the tragic true story of the Lockerbie bombing.

  By Michele Gama Sosa Read More

• 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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• 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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• The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Larry From The Three Stooges

  Remember that Larry of The Three Stooges did that job -- he was the middle Stooge -- from March of 1928 until illness abruptly stopped his career in 1970.

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• The Tragic Death Of Richard The Lionheart

  After Richard the Lionheart died in 1199, people removed portions of his corpse and buried them separately in accordance with royal custom.

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• The Tragic Life And Death Of The World's First Movie Star

  Florence Lawrence is often labeled as the first movie star in history, but in her personal life, she struggled against depression, heartbreak, and disease.

  By Nicholas Conley Read More

• The Tragic Death Of Prince Philip's Sister, Princess Cecilie

  Princess Cecilie was the third of Prince Philip's siblings, but her life ended unexpectedly in 1937.

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• The Tragic Story Of Dancer Isadora Duncan

  A pioneering dancer with an outsized personality, Isadora Duncan's bizarre life was rife with tragedy.

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• The Tragic Death Of Mac Miller

  When rapper Mac Miller died on September 7, 2018, from an accidental drug overdose at just 26, it was the end of a years-long struggle: drugs, depression..

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• The Tragic Real Life Of Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard

  As the vocalist of Death Cab for Cutie and one-half of The Postal Service, Ben Gibbard wrote songs that millennials would turn to when feeling some type of way.

  By Emilia David Read More

• The Tragic Death Of Errol Flynn

  Legendary swashbuckling screen actor Errol Flynn died as he lived: with a drink in his hand and braggadocious swagger in his voice.

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• The Tragic Death Of Suffragette Emily Davison

  Emily Davison collided with Amner, the royal racehorse owned by King George V, and fell under the horse's hooves. Davison died of her injuries four days later.

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• The Tragic Death Of John Lennon's Uncle

  John Lennon's uncle practically raised him, but he died tragically when the future rock star was just a teenager.

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• Tragic Details Of The MCU Cast

  The Marvel Cinematic Universe is box office gold, but its actors haven't always had it so easy. Here are some tragic details of the MCU cast.

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Unsolved Mysteries (1)

• The Mysterious Disappearance Of Amy Lynn Bradley

  In March 1998, after a night of dancing on a cruise ship during a vacation in the Caribbean, Amy Lynn Bradley vanished without a trace.

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Untold Truth (14)

• The Untold Truth Of Mike Tyson

  Mike Tyson's life has seen success, failure, marvelous deeds, and tragic missteps. This is the untold truth of Mike Tyson.

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• The Untold Truth Of Ronnie Wood

  Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is rock star royalty, in it from the early days when London was rife with blokes looking to make a mark in the music world.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Joseph Rainey, The First Black Congressman

  Postbellum Americans committed to their racism found a formidable opponent in Joseph Rainey, the first Black person elected to the House of Representatives.

  By Luke T. Harrington Read More

• The Untold Truth Of The Seven Wonders Of The Natural World

  People have seized on the "Seven Wonders" idea and taken it to new places. This list will focus on the untold truth of the seven natural wonders of the world.

  By Becki Robins Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Bruce Lee

  Few people have had the impact Bruce Lee did. Everyone knows who he was and what he did, but there're many aspects of his life that the public never got to see.

  By Jonathan H. Kantor Read More

• The Untold Truth Of The Bay City Rollers

  Like a lot of bands that have been around in one form or another for decades, the Bay City Rollers dealt with their share of adversity. Here's their story.

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• The Untold Truth Of The Florida Skunk Ape

  Whatever your beliefs on Skunk Apes may be, these creatures have become a cult-favorite in cryptozoology circles, and here's why.

  By Nicholas Conley Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Lou Reed

  Lou Reed's creative life was one of the towering musical accomplishments of the century, yet a decade after his death he remains a mysterious, mythic figure.

  By S. Flannagan Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Grumpy Cat

  The world lost a role model, a true patriot, and a meme goddess when Grumpy Cat died. Here are answers to the things you've always wondered about Grumpy Cat.

  By Becki Robins Read More

• The Untold Truth Of Neil Young

  Neil Young has been a world-renowned musician since the '60s, and he's still going. This is the untold truth of Neil Young.

  By Daniel Johnson Read More

• The Untold Truth Of The Unsolved Murder Of Alonzo Brooks

  Alonzo Brooks disappeared in Kansas on April 3, 2004. This is the untold truth of the unsolved murder of Alonzo Brooks.

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• The Untold Truth Of Serial Killer Bruce McArthur

  Bruce McArthur terrorized Toronto's Gay Village for years until finally being brought to justice just as he was in the act of claiming another victim.

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• The Untold Truth Of Creedence Clearwater Revisited

  You can almost say that they're CCR, but they aren't. Creedence Clearwater Revisited is essentially Creedence Clearwater Revival without the Fogerty brothers.

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• The Untold Truth Of Iggy Pop

  Iggy Pop is one of the most fascinating rock legends, known for his fearless stage persona with the proto-punk band The Stooges and later for his solo career.

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• These Were The Last People To Die In Major Wars

  One bit of trivia that is often overlooked in these discussions is the name of the last person to die directly in a war -- the last fatality in the conflict.

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• Does A Person's Hair And Fingernails Really Keep Growing After Death?

  According to legend, your hair and fingernails keep growing after death. But does a person's hair and fingernails really keep growing after death?

  By Becki Robins Read More

• So-Called Classy Drinks That Aren't Classy At All

  Some drinks exist to make you look classy, sophisticated, and more interesting than you actually are. But order these drinks, and you won't look classy at all.

  By Albert Lakey Read More

• Toilet Cobras Terrorize Jakarta Citizens

  This is the tale of how on December 15th, a man went to the bathroom and found eighteen cobras in his toilet.

  By Tom Meisfjord Read More

• The Bizarre True Story Of The Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abduction

  On Nov. 30, 1989, an abduction occurred that revolutionized how ufologists approached the subject, or an erratic woman and a few ufologists spun a tale.

  By Thomm Quackenbush Read More

• Where Do People Say Sasquatch Lives?

  Sasquatch has reportedly been sighted throughout the United States, roaming dense forests everywhere from Florida to Washington State.

  By Amy Beeman Read More

• Here's What Happens To A Body When It's Cremated

  Cremation is an increasingly popular way to dispose of a love one's remains after death. Here's what happens to a body when it's cremated.

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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.

  By Karen Corday Read More

• Deaf Jams: How Beethoven Was Able To Hear His Final Symphony

  There is evidence that Beethoven retained at least partial hearing in his left ear until shortly before he passed away.

  By Tom Meisfjord Read More

• The Oldest Memes On The Internet

  What were the earliest internet memes? Now that time has gone by, we know. These are the oldest memes on the internet.

  By Asher Cantrell Read More

• The Creepy History Of Sculptures Made From Human Corpses

  Sculptures made from human corpses have a creepy history that goes back centuries when they were used for medical science.

  By Richard Milner Read More

• Bizarre Things We've Sent To Outer Space

  When it comes to all the possible things that could be launched up into outer space, it goes without saying that the sky is really not the limit at all.

  By Therese Nguyen Read More

• The Bizarre True Story Of The Man Who Was Airmailed Home

  In 1965, a 19-year old Welshman was so, so homesick; however, he couldn't afford the plane ticket home. To solve his issue, he airmailed himself home.

  By Emilia David Read More

• A Look At H.P. Lovecraft's Bizarre Love Life

  H.P. Lovecraft overcame his apparent aversion to physical affection and kissed just one woman: Sonia Greene, a fellow fiction writer and Jewish immigrant.

  By Tyler MacDonald Read More

• The Truth About The World's Weirdest Collections

  From creepy dolls to even creepier people, the world of collectors is definitely a weird one.

  By Cody Copeland Read More

• The Craziest Creatures To Come Up A Toilet

  Here are the craziest creatures to come up a toilet. Watch your six.

  By Benito Cereno Read More

• Famous People With Really Eccentric Graves

  Some people might find cemeteries to be depressing, but maybe they haven't seen famous people's graves.

  By Chris Sims Read More