The '90s Cover Song That Never Should Have Happened
For as long as popular music has been a thing, musicians have been performing and recording songs that were previously associated with another artist -- covers.
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Animals (4)
Is It Possible To Count To A Billion In One Lifetime?
Counting is one of those skills that most children learn before starting kindergarten. Easy, right? Sometimes things that are easy are still hard to pull off.
Read MoreThe Monkey That Is Closest To A Human
Everybody knows we have a lot in common with chimps, but are there any monkeys that are similar to humans? Well, as it turns out, the answer is yes.
Read MoreTimes Countries Used Weird Animals As Weapons
Humans have exploited animals for war since ancient times, sometimes in unusual and weird ways for bombing missions, bird hunting, and even map reading.
Read MoreBillionaires Who Are Actually Really Weird People
These billionaires are actually really weird people. Because why have a billion dollars and just be normal?
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Wrestlers Arrested For Disturbing Crimes
These wrestlers were arrested for some really disturbing crimes.
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Black History (2)
How Many Victims Were There In The Tulsa Race Massacre?
Once upon a time, Tulsa's Greenwood District was home to much of the state's Black population, as well as Black Wall Street. Until a massacre changed it all.
Read MoreForgotten African Americans You Never Learned About In School
You probably didn't learn about many African Americans in school and that's just wrong. Here are forgotten African Americans you never learned about in school.
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Conspiracy Theories (1)
The 18th Century Conspiracy To Make Kentucky Part Of Spain
James Wilkinson was a statesman and soldier who did his best to sell out America at every opportunity. This is the bizarre story of how that happened.
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Country Music (1)
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Tammy Wynette
Country superstar Tammy Wynette's real-life story was riddled with the tragedy of four failed marriages and chronic abdominal health problems.
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Crime (43)
People On Death Row That Were Exonerated By DNA
False confessions, police misconduct, and mishandling of evidence are just a few causes for wrongful murder convictions, sending innocents to death row.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Dirty John
A narcissistic psychopath, John Meehan conned women out of countless thousands by acting the part of the perfect beau.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Heather Tallchief Turned Herself In After 12 Years
In October 1993, Heather Tallchief and her boyfriend successfully nabbed millions in cash from a Loomis armored vehicle in Las Vegas.
Read MoreRoberto Solis: Was The Armored Car Robber Ever Found?
When the two moved to Las Vegas together, Roberto Solis casually encouraged Heather Tallchief to apply for a job as a Loomis armored car driver.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Ming Dynasty's Secret Police
These various secret police forces would become some of the most dangerous and hated figures of their era.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Legendary Serial Killer Detective Robert Keppel
Robert Keppel, who was instrumental in solving two of the most notorious serial killer cases in the U.S., died on June 14, 2021, at the age of 76.
Read MoreDerek Chauvin's Prison Sentence Explained
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison on June 25 for George Floyd's murder; the judge said Chauvin abused his position of trust and authority.
Read MoreThe Truth About Dorothea Puente's Death
When the police arrested Dorothea Puente in 1988, her neighbors and acquaintances could not believe it. How did the convicted murder meet her own end?
Read MoreThe Most Notorious Female Assassins In History
Female assassins have made it into the history, and they each have their own tales to tell, wielding guns, blades, or poisons against high-profile targets.
Read MoreThe Strange Death Of Iron Butterfly's Philip Taylor Kramer
From rock star to tech whiz with a normal family life, Philip Taylor Kramer walked a unique path. Unfortunately, that path may have led him into danger.
Read MoreHas The Zodiac Killer's Secret Code Finally Been Cracked?
Despite decades of experts and amateur sleuths attempting to solve The Zodiac Killer's letters, years went by with little progress — that is, until now.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Prison John McAfee Was In
John McAfee was found dead in his Spanish prison cell on June 23. Find out more about the facility he was kept in before he died.
Read MoreHow Many Victims Did Keith Jesperson Have?
Keith Jesperson became known as the "Happy Face Killer" after he took up the unusual habit of drawing smiley faces on his letters to the media.
Read MoreWhat It Was Like Serving On The Derek Chauvin Jury
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis resident George Floyd died after MPD officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.
Read MoreCan Your Personal DNA Code Be Sold To The Highest Bidder?
The safety of your genetic data often comes down to how carefully you read the fine print and check the boxes. Do you know how to ensure your data is safe?
Read MoreThe Truth About Serial Killer Israel Keyes' Childhood
As is the case with serial killers, Keyes' childhood might hold clues about the man -- whether he displayed any behaviors that may have predicted his crimes.
Read MoreWhere Rosario DiGirolamo Is Today After Killing His Mistress In 2011
In June 2007, Amy Giordano went missing and her infant son with Rosario DiGirolamo was found abandoned with a note in a Delaware parking lot.
Read MoreUniversal Traffic Laws That Nobody Obeys
When it comes to a few specific laws, drivers adopt a very broad interpretation of "the letter and spirit of the law," and pretty much do what they like.
Read MoreHere's How Easily People Are Hacking Into Cars Now
With an increase of over 600% in recent years, not only is car hacking a real thing, but automakers are struggling to stay ahead of it.
Read MoreWhy Ex-Marine Christopher Lee Murdered His Mistress
Christopher Lee is currently serving a life sentence at the California Institution for Men for the murder of his mistress Erin Corwin.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing That Happened To Jeffrey Dahmer In Prison
Throughout his incarceration, Jeffrey Dahmer maintained contact with his father, who was a born-again Christian. This led Jeffrey to make a surprising decision.
Read MoreHere's What Really Happened To Melissa Caddick
You may have never heard of Australian conwoman Melissa Caddick but that doesn't mean her crimes are unimpressive — and she may have gotten away with them.
Read MoreThe Mystery Of Sydney West's Disappearance
Sydney "Syd" West is a missing 19-year-old who hasn't been seen since September 30, 2020. Last seen near the Golden Gate Bridge, her family still seeks answers.
Read MoreMadeleine McCann: What We Know About The Latest Suspect In Her Disappearance
German authorities have a suspect in jail they believe is possibly responsible for the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Read MoreDetails You Didn't Know About The Russian Gang Solntsevskaya Bratva
One of the biggest crime gangs in the world is the Solntsevskaya Bratva, a Russian organized crime syndicate that was founded in the '80s.
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Prisons In The World
In the U.S. and elsewhere, there are prisons known for their deplorable conditions. Here are the most dangerous prisons in the world.
Read MoreThe Time Hall And Oates Stopped An Armed Robbery
As any pair together for five decades will tell you, some wild things happen along the way — like when John Oates caught an infamous Australian bandit.
Read MoreHow Many Victims Did The Green River Killer Actually Have?
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Washington State, where his violent streak emerged early in life.
Read MoreThe Staircase Theory You Didn't See In The Netflix Documentary
Despite all the questions raised during the murder trial of Michael Peterson, one of the most interesting Staircase theories to arise was this one.
Read MoreWhat Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long's Childhood Was Really Like
Serial killer Bobby Joe Long had a difficult upbringing fraught with physical and psychological trauma. Here's what we know about his childhood and adolescence.
Read MoreThe One Victim Who Got Away From Bobby Joe Long
Noland later said the serial killer "pressed a gun, with the tip of his cold steel barrel against my left temple ... I vowed to save my own life."
Read MoreThe Staircase: The Truth About Michael Peterson's Military Past
Before Michael Peterson was charged and convicted of his wife's 2001 death, he served in the military and was also a soldier in Vietnam.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Todd Kohlhepp's Real Estate Career
Kohlhepp's story as a serial killer took a marked departure in that he also spent a few years managing an exceptionally successful, award-winning business.
Read MoreJames Elliott: The Truth About The Man Who Killed Donald Harvey
At the age of 64, Donald Harvey was attacked by James Elliot in his cell, and the notorious serial killer died from his injuries shortly thereafter.
Read MoreThe Happy Face Killer: The Truth About Keith Jesperson's Childhood
Most serial killers had a tough childhood, and Keith Jesperson was no different. Though he claimed that he killed 180 victims, police can only pin eight on him.
Read MoreThe Truth About Casey Anthony's Relationship With Patrick McKenna
The 2011 trial of Casey Anthony, charged in 2008 with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, brought the single mother countrywide notoriety.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Men Suspected Of Killing Whitey Bulger
James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger was beaten to death in West Virginia's Hazelton federal prison on October 30, 2018. Bulger was serving two life sentences.
Read MoreJason Budrow: The Truth About The I-5 Strangler's Suspected Killer
Prison inmates do commonly kill each other, however, and it's happened to notorious serial killers who've found themselves on the fatal receiving end of crime.
Read MoreThe Sad Truth About Aileen Wuornos' Parents
Although it remains unclear why Aileen Wuornos killed seven men, it has been suggested that her difficult childhood may have been a contributing factor.
Read MoreHere's How Catherine Edwards' Killer Was Finally Caught
Clayton Bernard Foreman has been arrested and is facing charges for the 1995 sexual assault and murder of schoolteacher Catherine Edwards.
Read MoreDid Dorothea Puente Ever Confess To Her Murders?
At first glance, no one would think that a meek-looking grandmother like Dorothea Puente, running a boarding house, would be capable of being a serial killer.
Read MoreThe Unexpected Heir To Pablo Escobar's Drug Cartel
His clock ran out and it all came crashing down. After a year on the run from Colombian authorities and American DEA agents, Escobar was killed in a shootout.
Read MoreChristopher Scarver: Who Is The Man Who Killed Jeffrey Dahmer?
Scarver got to see more of Dahmer after both men were convicted murderers serving out life sentences together in the Columbia Correctional Institution.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Dictators
From being embalmed for eternal display to being stolen from their graves, here's what happened to the bodies of some of the most notorious dictators.
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Discoveries (2)
The Most Amazing Historical Discoveries Of 2019
Every year, discoveries change the things we know about history. Here are a few of the most amazing historical discoveries since the beginning of 2019.
Read MoreCrude Practices That Led To Great Discoveries
Some of the crude practices of the past brought about better ways to do things. Here are crude practices that led to great discoveries.
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Entertainment (129)
Here's How Much The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Is Worth
When Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in 1963, could he have imagined that he would still be in the band some 60 years on — or how much money he'd make?
Read MoreJulia Child's Secret Relationship With The CIA Explained
Julia Child is an American culinary icon — albeit a late-blooming one. Her career began, though, working for an agency that was a forerunner of the CIA.
Read MoreThe Dark Side Of Johnny Cash Everyone Likes To Ignore
While Johnny Cash's substance abuse issues and prison stints are common knowledge to fans, there are a few sordid details about his life that fans ignore.
Read MoreHow James Dean Predicted His Death
On September 30, 1955, James Dean was cruising when his new Porsche 550 Spyder collided with a Ford sedan at an intersection. Did Dean predict his own death?
Read MoreDid Blondie's Debbie Harry Ever Get Married?
Blondie stunner Debbie Harry has enjoyed her share of romances, most notably with bandmate Chris Stein. But did any of those relationships lead to the altar?
Read MoreA Look At Billy Preston's Time Working With The Rolling Stones
Billy Preston was a prolific musician who actually spent more time with The Rolling Stones than he did with The Beatles, with whom he's more often associated.
Read MoreEverything We Know About The Scott Weiland Biopic So Far
Dark Pictures is teaming up with producer Orian Williams to develop a movie based on the life of Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland.
Read MoreCourtney Love Comes For Olivia Rodrigo After 'Theft'
In June 2021, Courtney Love announced a new public beef, this time with an up-and-coming musician a third of her age.
Read MoreWhat We Know About The Death Of Skid Row's Johnny Solinger
Here's what we know about the recent death of Johnny Solinger, ex-frontman of hard rock/metal band Skid Row.
Read MoreThe Truth About Julio Iglesias' Terrible Car Accident
Julio Iglesias has melted the hearts of fans everywhere with his silky smooth, Spanish-accented crooning voice and has sold over 100 million records.
Read MoreWhy Rage Against The Machine Was Banned From SNL
Rage Against the Machine was banned from Saturday Night Live in 1996 for a controversial incident that never got to be seen on-air.
Read MoreThe Truth About Cher's Tragic Childhood
These days, Cher has everything money can afford. However, the singer grew up in a different reality.
Read MoreThis Was Huey Lewis' Biggest Regret Of His Career
Regrets, musicians have had a few. Huey Lewis is no exception to the rule but the '80s rocker's biggest regret is not exactly what you might be expecting.
Read MoreWhy We're Worried About Hall & Oates' Next Album
Lost in the shuffle of the pandemic and comeback tour, however, is the discussion of Hall & Oates' new album.
Read MoreThe Real Reason David Crosby Is Losing The Ability To Play Guitar
Nearing the age of 80, David Crosby is still passionate about music but, as he's confided in recent interviews, he may soon lose the ability to play guitar.
Read MoreWinston Marshall Just Quit Mumford & Sons. Here's Why
In March, Mumford & Sons' banjo player Winston Marshall received backlash after posting a specific tweet. He has now exited the band.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Brandon Lee's Engagement
Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in acting. Weeks before his wedding, though, he met his untimely death.
Read MoreThe Reason Stephen King Is Giving Away Some Of His Short Stories For $1
Curious about the story behind Stephen King's famous "Dollar Babies?" Aspiring filmmakers, take note of a pretty incredible deal the horror master is offering.
Read MoreHere's How ABBA Essentially Pioneered Reality Entertainment
When you think of reality TV, shows like "Keeping Up with the Kardashians,\" might come to mind. But the genre goes back earlier than you think — to ABBA.
Read MoreThis Is What Really Happened To Eddie Van Halen's Massive Estate
Eddie Van Halen, like most celebrities who have a large net worth, most likely had a last will and testament prepared well before his passing.
Read MoreThe Worst Green Day Hit Song Might Surprise You
The results of a recent survey revealed a rather surprising choice as Green Day's least popular hit song.
Read MoreThe Kitchen Item Vincent Price's Grandfather Invented
While actor Vincent Price may be best known for his horror movies, his grandfather created one of the most helpful kitchen items of all time.
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Nikki Sixx's Near-Death Experience
In 1987, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx was declared clinically dead before he was revived. Here's what you may not know about his near-death experience.
Read MoreWhy Ritchie Blackmore Was Happy To Be Replaced In Deep Purple
Deep Purple's original lineup consisted of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, singer Rod Evans, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord, and drummer Ian Paice.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Musical Stephen King Wrote With John Mellencamp
It all started with the purchase of a haunted Indiana lakeside cabin — this is the story of the John Mellencamp and Stephen King collaboration you never heard.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Dita Von Teese
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is often credited with bringing back the art form for current audiences. This is the untold truth of Dita Von Teese.
Read MoreThese Were Sci-Fi Writer Philip K. Dick's Warnings To The World
The mind of Philip K. Dick can be considered revolutionary, as he predicted many technological advancements that are in use today.
Read MoreThis Was The Last Major Movie Released On VHS
The last big Hollywood film released on VHS tape might be more recent than you think. It happened in 2006 after the movie hit theaters the year before.
Read MoreThe 7 Best And 7 Worst Rock Hudson Movies
Rock Hudson appeared in some classic films ... and some not so classic ones. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst Rock Hudson movies.
Read MoreThe Truth About Beethoven's Father
Ludwig van Beethoven's father, Johann van Beethoven, was a family man who loved teaching music, but perhaps his most powerful love was for alcohol.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Fieldy Is Stepping Away From Korn
Korn bassist Reginald Arvizu aka Fieldy announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band and won't be joining them on the upcoming tour.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Bob Seger Might Be Done Touring
Despite the fact that their last album release was in 1995, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band performed on tours, from their inception up until last year.
Read MoreWhy The Moody Blues Wasn't At Woodstock
Several of the biggest names in music at the time performed at Woodstock, the three-day music festival in New York, but the Moody Blues was not there.
Read MoreSharon Tate's Onscreen Performances Ranked Worst To Best
Murdered at 26 by the Manson family, Sharon Tate's acting promise was left unfulfilled. Here are Sharon Tate's few onscreen performances ranked worst to best.
Read MoreWhere Is Mike Mills From R.E.M. Today?
After drummer Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1996, lead singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills eventually called it quits in 2011.
Read MoreHow Bush Really Felt About The Smashing Pumpkins
Bush and the Smashing Pumpkins had an interesting relationship as two of the top rock bands of the 1990s. Here's how the former band felt about the latter.
Read MoreThe Biggest Scandals To Hit CBS
CBS has had plenty of bad moments over the course of its history. Here are some of the biggest scandals to hit CBS since its inception more than 90 years ago.
Read MorePink Floyd Legend Rejects Offer From 'Idiot' Mark Zuckerberg
Roger Waters has been known to speak his mind — so why should it be any different when he's approached by one of the most controversial companies in the world?
Read MoreThe Surprising Way Toni Morrison Took A Stand Against Hamilton
Author and activist Toni Morrison had never been one to shy away from controversy, and took a stand against Hamilton in a surprising way.
Read MoreA Look At Brandon Lee's Rebellious Teenage Years
It can be difficult following in the footsteps of a famous father, but that is what Brandon Lee attempted, despite numerous roadblocks he encountered.
Read MorePeople Are Split On The Worst Red Hot Chili Peppers Hit Song
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have cranked out hit after hit, but even hits can get old. We surveyed folks to find out which hit Peppers song is their worst.
Read MoreTragic Details About Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth was a revered icon, known for her sex appeal and strong onscreen presence. However, her life behind the scenes was full of tragedy.
Read MoreThe Truth About Bob Ross' Afro
Famous artist and TV personality Bob Ross sported an afro that was popular among his fans and got him a lot of attention. Turns out, it was really a perm.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Al Pacino
The tragic real-life story of Al Pacino includes early loss in his family, a struggle with his craft, and the truth of why he left acting in the 1980s.
Read MoreAwesome Uncut Versions Of Movies You Didn't Know Existed
Luckily for the movie-curious and fans of cinematic completionism, we live in a glorious age.
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About The Duran Duran Board Game
"Duran Duran: Into the Arena" was a board game produced by Milton Bradley in 1985. Players amassed cards until someone collected them all, winning the game.
Read MoreWhat We Know About J.J. Abrams' UFO Documentary
Famous Hollywood director and producer J.J. Abrams is producing a new show about UFOs for Showtime, which will explore some popular theories.
Read MoreThe True Story Of The Horror Movie That Caused A Riot
Now recognized as a classic of the silent era, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was received favorably in Germany and around the world but not in the U.S.
Read MoreFrank Sinatra's Friend Makes Bold Claim About Marilyn And JFK
When Marilyn Monroe sang a sexy happy birthday wish to JFK, it sets rumor mills ablaze. But is there even any truth to the idea that the two had a love affair?
Read More27% Of People Think This Drummer Is The Absolute Worst
The drummer is often the unsung hero in a band — but Grunge asked 597 U.S.-based readers which drummer was the absolute worst. Here are the poll's "winners."
Read MoreHow Much Money American Pickers' Frank Fritz Is Actually Worth
Frank Fritz from "American Pickers" has turned America's trash into his own personal treasure trove. Here's how much money he is actually worth.
Read MoreThis Is One Of Bryan Adams' Biggest Career Regrets
Rock stars you know and love will be the first to tell you that they've made mistakes in their careers, including Bryan Adams.
Read MoreThe Truth About John Wayne And Clint Eastwood's Relationship
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood never did bless the masses on screen, and their relationship was never fully realized either, despite their similarities.
Read MoreHow Much Bernie Taupin Is Really Worth
Lyricist Bernie Taupin has penned the words of some of Elton John's most recognizable staples, including "Rocket Man," "Bennie and the Jets,'' and "Your Song."
Read MoreHow Buddy Holly Got His Stage Name
In the music industry, image can be everything. In the case of Buddy Holly, that meant a stage name that was one-part childhood nickname and one-part typo.
Read MoreThis Is How Much Blondie's Debbie Harry Is Really Worth
Few musicians have had to rebuild from the ground up as often as Blondie's Debbie Harry has — but that hasn't stopped her from amassing a staggering fortune.
Read MoreHere's What Happened When Someone Tried To Sell New Zealand On eBay
One thing New Zealand is not is a property to be bought and sold. It is an independent nation, albeit ceremonially still a part of the British Commonwealth.
Read MoreThings You Might Not Know About Cher
Most people know Cher for her music, sultry voice, and acting roles. Here are some things you might not know about Cher.
Read MoreJohn Lennon FBI Files Explained
President Nixon and the FBI saw John Lennon as a threat, and Lennon's FBI files were not released for decades. Here are John Lennon's FBI files explained.
Read MoreHow Much Money Linda Lee Cadwell Inherited After Bruce Lee's Death
Legendary martial artist Bruce Lee became a Hollywood sensation — though much of his success (and fortune) came after his death. How much did his widow inherit?
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty MacColl's star was on the rise at the time of her tragic death on December 18, 2000, aged just 41. Was it an awful accident or a criminal coverup?
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens may be considered England's greatest novelist of the Victorian era for his stories, which include "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist."
Read MoreWhat Buddy Holly's Song Peggy Sue Was Originally Called
Though his career was cut short when he died on February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly laid the foundations for a musical movement that would stretch on for decades.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Randy Rhoads
Just 25 years old at the time of his death, Randy Rhoads changed the face of heavy metal guitar forever. This is the untold truth of Randy Rhoads.
Read MoreWhat Was Ned Beatty's Net Worth When He Died?
Ned Beatty cemented his place in the pantheon of top-tier Hollywood character actors in the 1970s with a notable role in 'Deliverance.'
Read MoreThe Heart-Wrenching Death Of Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty, a talented character actor with a repertoire that boasts 160 television and movie roles, including 'Deliverance,' died on June 13, 2021.
Read MoreThe 7 Best And 7 Worst Laurel And Hardy Movies
Even the greats can have an off day. Here is a rundown of the finest Laurel and Hardy flicks that you need to see ... and those that you can guiltlessly miss.
Read MoreWhy Is Supreme So Expensive?
Believe it or not, the global streetwear phenomenon Supreme was once a small skateboard shop in New York City just 25 years ago. So why is it so expensive now?
Read MoreThe Unexpected Thing Prince Had In His Recording Studio
Prince, for his part, was known throughout his life and career for his eccentricities. For example, there was his reliance on purple early in his career.
Read MoreThe Time Hall And Oates Showed Their Punk Side
If you were to compare the music and the "attitude" of punk rock to the zeitgeist of Hall and Oates, you'd see that the two things couldn't be further apart.
Read MoreA Look At Simon Le Bon's Yacht Incident
A month after Live Aid, the group's main vocalist would come close to death -- not from the usual rock star excesses of drink or drugs, but from salt water.
Read MoreThis Is How Genesis Got Its Name
Genesis was formed in 1967 by the remnants of two bands from Charterhouse School. Here's the story of how they got their now-familiar band name.
Read MoreThis Is Who Hall And Oates' Rich Girl Is Really About
The subject of Hall and Oates' first number one hit may seem pretty straightforward at first, but this is who "Rich Girl" is really about.
Read MoreThis Little-Known Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie Just Landed On Netflix
He's from Austria, and he got his start moving heavy stuff around.
Read MoreMovies You Need To See Before You Die
These films are required viewing because of what they teach us about love, hope, despair, faith, family, and even ourselves.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin Wins Big In 'Stairway To Heaven' Case
In a legal battle that dragged on for years, Led Zeppelin was accused of plagiarism for the song "Stairway to Heaven." But they came out on top in the end.
Read MoreThe Surprising Amount Of Time It Took For Bryan Adams To Write His Biggest Hit
Bryan Adams is a true musical icon. Songs like the seemingly-double-entendre-heavy "Summer Of '69" continue to be played and enjoyed (or overplayed and hated).
Read MoreThe Real Reason Chicago Didn't Play At Woodstock
Not every musical act that was big in the summer of 1969 performed at Woodstock, or was even invited. The Rolling Stones skipped out, as did Joni Mitchell.
Read MoreHere's How Much Simon Le Bon Is Really Worth
Le Bon auditioned for Duran Duran wearing a white evening jacket and his favorite pink leopard-print jeans, with a notebook full of his poetry under his arm.
Read MoreThe Strange Death Of Charlie Parker
While heroin use affected fellow mid-century jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Parker's use of the drug was especially fervent and especially destructive.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Roger Taylor
Born in 1949 in Norfolk, England, Roger Taylor is best known for being the drummer and songwriter of the English rock band Queen.
Read MoreA Look At Neil Young And David Crosby's Feud
Neil Young and David Crosby have had a bitter feud since 2014. Here's what we know about the two veteran musicians' long-running beef.
Read MoreFans Think This Iconic Rocker Should Never Have Left Their Band
For fans, band break-ups and members going solo can be akin to watching close friends get a divorce. But which bands' former members made a mistake going solo?
Read MoreThe Most Underrated 70s Rock Song, According To 25% Of People
Classic rock radio is awash in hits but just because a song's in rotation doesn't mean it's gotten its due. These are the most underrated classic rock songs.
Read MoreThe Sad Truth About Charlie Parker's Childhood
Charlie Parker's environment had an impact on him in destructive ways -- but it also arguably made way for the disruptive jazz for which he would become known.
Read MoreHow This Sharon Tate Film Led To A Stuntman's Death
Sharon Tate was an up-and-coming actress in 1966 when filming "Don't Make Waves," a "sex comedy" romp with an easygoing vibe on set until a horrible tragedy.
Read MoreThe Guinness World Record Jackie Chan Holds
From film stunts to his singing career and martial arts talents, Jackie Chan could break records in any field he wants to — so how many records does he hold?
Read MoreGrace Kelly's Marriage Was More Complicated Than You Thought
Grace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco, but was married life truly that luxurious? Here's why Grace Kelly's marriage was more complicated than you thought.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Karl Wallenda
Patriarch of the Flying Wallendas, Karl Wallenda, began the high-wire troupe as a teen in the 1920s and led them for more than five decades until a disaster.
Read MoreThe Surprising Places Marlon Brando's Ashes Are Scattered
Actor Marlon Brando managed to secure a somewhat dignified fate in death, having his ashes scattered in more remote locations. Mostly.
Read MoreThe Worst Member Of Red Hot Chili Peppers Might Surprise You
Based on a recent survey asking which Red Hot Chili Peppers member is the worst of the band, one former member surprisingly emerged as the least popular.
Read MoreThis Is What Happened To Truman Capote's Ashes
Those opting for cremation hit 54.6% in 2019, and by 2035, this is expected to reach 79.1%. Lots of celebrities chose cremation, then left specific directions.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing That Happened With Hunter S. Thompson's Ashes
On August 20, 2005, Hunter S. Thompson's ashes saw a send-off that was as risky and off-the-wall as his life and legacy, a send-off he orchestrated himself.
Read MoreThis Is How Much Paul Rodgers Is Actually Worth
With a 60-year career in rock, Paul Rodgers has been in a handful of uber-successful groups and hit the top of the charts — so how much is he worth today?
Read MoreThe Truth About Sonny And Cher's Divorce
One of the most famous couples of the 1960s was Sonny Bono and Cher, and their divorce was one of the most infamous of the 1970s.
Read MoreHow Much John Deacon Is Actually Worth
John Deacon wrote some of Queen's biggest hits, such as "Another One Bites the Dust." Here's how much he's worth.
Read MoreWhat's Really Going On With Donald Trump's Pants?
Former President Donald Trump appeared at the annual North Carolina Republican Party convention wearing pants, except they looked backwards.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Homeless Man Who Inspired A Daft Punk Song
The artist whose song was sampled on Daft Punk's One More Time has been dealing with homelessness for years and has yet to be paid or credited for the sample
Read MoreThe Incident That Inspired The Bruce Lee Scene In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Here's the story of the incident that inspired the controversial Once Upon a Time in Hollywood fight scene between Bruce Lee and fictional stuntman Cliff Booth.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Mountain Monsters
Even though Travel Channel's "Mountain Monsters" lost its leader in 2019, the show continues to seek out the unexplained in the wilds of Appalachia.
Read MoreThe Least Popular Member Of AC/DC Might Surprise You
AC/DC reached superstardom in the '70s, the personification of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. They're considered one of the most influential bands of all time.
Read MoreThe Truth About Steve Martin's Music Career
Depending on when you were born, you first knew of Steve Martin as a successful standup comedian, successful movie star, or recently, successful banjo player.
Read MoreThe Led Zeppelin Hit Song That Robert Plant Hates
Robert Plant wasn't always proud or fond of all of Led Zeppelin's songs. But the song he has stated publicly that particularly dislikes might surprise you.
Read MoreWilliam Shakespeare Probably Wore This Piece Of Jewelry
William Shakespeare could have worn a piece of jewelry that you may not have noticed, and it was depicted in one of his most famous portraits.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Tony Iommi Left Jethro Tull
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One of the most notorious serial killers of modern times is Todd Kohlhepp, whose killing spree began in 2003 and lasted until 2016. This is how he was caught.
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Charles Dickens pursued the dream woman he'd met in his youth for decades until they met again in person — a reunion that didn't go as Dickens anticipated.
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On August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley contacted the Pasadena Police Department to report he committed a murder. That was the beginning of the Candy Man saga.
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In western South Dakota lie the Black Hills, a mountain range covering an 8,400-square-mile area, where something was discovered that forever changed America.
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The Battle of Verdun in World War I was among the most devastating engagements of that war, a protracted and bloody conflict that lasted almost all of 1916.
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of The Kirk-Holden War
In 1870, one southern governor tried to fight back against the violence of the KKK. What ensued is known as the Kirk-Holden War.
Read MoreStories From History That Sound Fake But Are Completely Real
The truth is stranger than fiction. Here are some stories from history that sound fake but are completely real.
Read MoreHere's Why This Chemistry Pioneer Was Beheaded
French nobleman Antoine Laurent Lavoisier's work in chemistry has memorialized him as a pioneer that helped revolutionize the field.
Read MoreHow Many Victims Did Bobby Joe Long Really Have?
Bobby Joe Long was a serial killer who preyed on young women in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1984. In just eight months, he killed this many women:
Read MoreRobert Wilson: The Truth About The Man Suspected Of Killing The Boston Strangler
Many notorious killers have met their end at the hands of other murderers and didn't even get to live out their sentences — including Albert DeSalvo.
Read MoreThe Truth About Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long's Death
Bobby Joe Long was one of Florida's most notorious serial killers, responsible for murdering 10 women. This is the reason why his execution was so unusual.
Read MoreWhat Really Sparked The Tulsa Race Massacre?
The riots of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921 left somewhere between 75-300 people dead, and thousands of Black-owned homes and businesses destroyed.
Read MoreThis Piece Of Evidence Was Overlooked In The Green River Killer Case
Gary Ridgeway, known as the Green River Killer, literally got away with murder for nearly twenty years. Could a piece of evidence have stopped him earlier?
Read MoreHow Steamboat Warfare Can Be Traced Back To The Battle Of New Orleans
One facet of the battle comes across as almost anachronistic in hindsight: steam power, which saw its first recorded military use in the Battle of New Orleans.
Read MoreMessed Up Things That Happened During The Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was not at all a fair fight. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Mexican-American War.
Read MoreThe Tragic True Story Of The 1981 Brixton Riots
It's been 40 years since London's Brixton Riots, a major event in Britain's Black history, which changed a discriminatory Met Police practice for good.
Read MoreThe Controversial History Of Father's Day
Father's Day is the natural follow-up to Mother's Day. So it's kind of weird to think that Father's Day actually has a controversial history, but it does.
Read MoreHow Winning Baseball Games Temporarily Saved These Death Row Inmates
Once described as a place "of the Dark ages," Wyoming State Penitentiary was improved in 1911, providing reform programs and the formation of a baseball team.
Read MorePeople Ironically Connected To Famous Companies
In business, there are at least two interesting examples of people whose names somehow connected them to the company they were affiliated with.
Read MoreBizarre Facts About The Crusades
The Crusades were more than just a holy war: They had a strange side. Here are some bizarre facts about the Crusades.
Read MoreThe Man Behind The Worst Intelligence Disaster In U.S. History
Robert Hanssen, a church-going family man and FBI agent for 25 years, was actually working as a Soviet spy for well over 20 years. Here's his crazy story.
Read MoreThe Most Brutal Ruler In History, According To 46% Of People
Mad monarchs, military megalomaniacs, dictators: Some might have been bad at their job, but others will be remembered as among the most ruthless people ever.
Read MoreThe Historical Meaning Behind Prince Harry's Daughter's Name
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, welcomed their second child. What is the historical context of her name?
Read MoreWhy Jackie Robinson Couldn't Compete In The Olympics
While he played well in all the sports, Jackie Robinson might have had an equally successful track career if the opportunity had turned out differently.
Read MoreThe Truth About Leech Collecting In The 1800s
Leeches were highly sought-after, and when traditional suppliers failed to meet demand, enterprising individuals began harvesting the critters for medicine.
Read MoreThe Craziest Ways Prisoners Escaped The Tower Of London
It was incredibly difficult to escape the Tower of London, but some people did succeed. These are the craziest ways prisoners escaped the Tower of London.
Read MoreThis Is The Oldest Sport In Northern American History
One game played by pre-Columbian natives not only survived, but is still played to this day, although it underwent some revisions to reach its modern form.
Read MoreWhat Life Was Really Like In British India
India was ruled first by the private East India Company, and then by the British government. Here's what life was really like in colonial British India.
Read MoreThe Crazy True Story Of The New York Times
The New York Times started as a penny paper in 1851 and went on to become one of the world's most influential newspapers. But it wasn't always smooth sailing.
Read MoreThe Crazy Real-Life Story Of Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker used her ingenuity and business savvy to build an incredibly successful beauty empire and become the first self-made female millionaire.
Read MoreThe Real Reason This South Pacific Tribe Worships Prince Philip
In the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, the inhabitants believe the late Prince Philip is a "descendant of a powerful spirit that lives on their mountains."
Read MoreThe Real Reason The War Of 1812 Began
The War of 1812 pitted the United States against Great Britain, marking the first military conflict between the two nations since the Revolutionary War.
Read MoreThe War Of 1812 Resulted In A Split Between These Two States
One long-lasting effect of the War of 1812 on the new United States was the creation of a new state by turning one existing state into two.
Read MoreThe Number Of Languages The Queen Speaks Is Probably Fewer Than You Think
Since she has spent most of her life meeting with various foreign heads of state and dignitaries, you'd think Queen Elizabeth would know several languages.
Read MoreWho Was The Richest Drug Lord?
There's no doubt that drug trafficking is a profitable business. In the U.S. alone, people spend over $150 billion a year in drugs — so who does it all go to?
Read MoreThis Ireland Monument Is Older Than The Egyptian Pyramids
The history of Ireland goes back far further than many of us realize, as one unassuming site older than the Egyptian pyramids just north of Dublin testifies.
Read MoreDo We Know What The Sea Peoples' Ships Looked Like?
The identity of the Sea Peoples has long been in question. Do we know what their ships looked like?
Read MoreInside The Vanishing Of Daniel Lind Lagerlof
Lagerlof was last seen at the Tjurpannan nature reserve, where he was scouting locations for the project he died working on, "The Fjallbacka Murders."
Read MoreInside Japan's Horrifying WWII Biological Warfare Project
During World War II, Japan experimented on people in their infamous Unit 731. This is a look inside Japan's horrifying WWII biological warfare project.
Read MoreWhat Happened To Greg Witman's Parents, Sue And Ron?
Despite being convicted (and later released for time served) in the death of his brother, Greg, Zach Witman's parents have always maintained his innocence.
Read MoreWhy The Spanish Sent Soldiers After The Lewis And Clark Expedition
When Lewis and Clark famously went searching for a route to the Pacific in the American northwest, Spain sent soldiers to try and stop them. Here's why.
Read MoreThe Real Reason People Hated Michelangelo's David
Even Michelangelo's David, a seemingly innocuous statue, made a statement in its day.
Read MoreWhat Life Was Like For Women In Ancient India
In ancient India, women's roles have been subject to wide variation, with their rights gradually being withdrawn as time went by.
Read MoreWhat Was The World's First Website?
Thankfully, while the first website on Earth wasn't anything pretty, it also wasn't the sparkly mess that would overrun everybody's screens by the mid-'90s.
Read MoreHow Much Ray Kroc Really Paid For McDonald's
How much did Ray Kroc, the founder of the modern McDonald's, pay to acquire this dynasty of trans fats?
Read MoreHere's How Much Money The Rockefellers Are Actually Worth Now
We're all at least passingly familiar with the name "Rockefeller." Here's how much the Rockefeller family is worth now.
Read MoreWill The Coronavirus Have A Deadly Second Wave Like The 1918 Influenza Pandemic Did?
Could COVID-19 could do what the 1918 influenza pandemic did and launch a dangerous second wave?
Read MoreWhat You Didn't Know About Hetty Green's Marriage
Hetty Green, also known as the "Witch of Wall Street," was a successful businesswoman born to a well-established Massachusetts family in 1834.
Read MoreThe Tragedy Of Sisyphus In Greek Mythology Explained
While the image of Sisyphus rolling his boulder up the hill only for it to roll back down again is well known, other facets of his life remain obscure.
Read MoreThe Role This Woman Played In The Conquest Of Tenochtitlan
She's derided as a traitor even to this day, but the truth about Malinche, the woman who translated for conquistador Hernan Cortes, is more complex than that.
Read MoreHistory's Darkest Forms Of Execution And Torture
People have spent millennia perfecting ways to torment, kill, and mutilate their enemies. Here are some of history's darkest forms of execution and torture.
Read MoreWhy The Battle Of Bunker Hill Name Is Misleading
French fries aren't from France, red pandas are closer to raccoons, and cat burglars aren't stealing your feline. Even the Battle of Bunker Hill name is wrong.
Read MoreThe Trick Ed Kemper Used To Make His Victims Feel Safe
At 6'9" tall, serial killer Ed Kemper was hardly inconspicuous — which may be why he devised a clever trick to make unsuspecting women drop their guard.
Read MoreThe Odd Reason The War Of Jenkins' Ear Started
In perhaps one of the weirdest stories in military history, the War of Jenkins' Ear reportedly kicked off because of an odd attack on an English captain.
Read MoreThis Is The Most Pardons Any President Has Ever Made
As long as a criminal follows the proper procedures, then the head of state can grant them forgiveness and send them back to a somewhat normal life.
Read MoreWhat It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First U.S. Astronauts
The first group of astronauts became known as the Mercury Seven and were followed by several groups of men that would go down in history of U.S. space flight.
Read MoreThe Messed Up True Story Of English Occultist Aleister Crowley
Occultism was a common interest among the British upper classes at the turn of the 20th century, but Aleister Crowley was one of the most notorious.
Read MoreThe Real Reason You Can't Find The 1890 U.S. Census
Beyond the contemporary functional application of the census, it also offers a phenomenal glimpse into hundreds of millions of lives throughout history.
Read MoreThis Is Who Salmonella Is Named After
Very rarely, salmonella poisoning requires hospitalization, and even more rarely, it can be fatal. It's generally spread via contaminated foods.
Read MoreThe Surprising Way Ed Kemper Confessed
After killing his final two victims — including his mother — Ed Kemper may have gotten away with his crimes. Instead, he made a highly unusually decision.
Read MoreThe Dubious Legacy Of General Joseph Hooker
As it turns out, Union General Joseph Hooker's main concern was making sure his troops' spirits remained high while they were fighting the Confederates.
Read MoreWhat Happens When No One Claims A Dead Body?
There will always be unclaimed bodies, no matter how perfect the system may be. This is what happens when no one claims a dead body.
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Human Body (2)
This Might Happen To Your Body If You Land On Venus
While it's very, very unlikely that humans will ever be able to set foot on Venus, here's what may happen to the human body if you land on the planet.
Read MoreHere's Why You Shouldn't Swallow Your Own Blood
Swallowing too much of your own blood can bother the stomach -- it might induce vomiting. Instead of making the situation better, this can worsen the bleeding.
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Korean War (3)
How The United Nations Played A Major Role In The Korean War
We remember the Korean War, if at all, as one between the United States and North Korea, but the United Nations played a major role in the war.
Read MoreWhy The Korean War Technically Never Ended
The Korean War was put on hold with a ceasefire agreement in 1953, but the conflict technically never ended. Here's why.
Read MoreHow A Top-Secret Organization Secured An Early Victory In The Korean War
The Korean War isn't as talked about as others in U.S. history, but it had a huge impact on modern life. Here's the agency that found early success in that war.
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Messed-Up History (8)
Messed Up Things That Happened During The Gulf War
Although the Gulf War was shorter than most, countless atrocities still occurred. These are some of the messed up things that happened during the Gulf War.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth Of The Nobel Prize
Throughout its history, the Nobel Prize has been plagued by controversies and unfortunate decisions. Here's the messed-up truth of the Nobel Prize.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About The Dred Scott Case
Born into slavery, Dred Scott, along with his wife, Harriet, legally sued for his freedom in 1846. This is the messed up truth about the Dred Scott case.
Read MoreMessed Up Things That Happened During Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was devastating, but bad decisions made it worse than it had to be. Here are some messed up things that happened during Hurricane Katrina.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth Of Burke And Hare, Body Snatchers Turned Murderers
Around 1828, William Burke and William Hare would work together to become the world's most famous body snatchers and two of Scotland's most notorious killers.
Read MoreMessed Up Things You Didn't Know About The Spartans
The Ancient Greek city-state Sparta was a society of the toughest soldiers in the known world. To be so focused, the Spartans had some pretty crazy traditions.
Read MoreThe Messed Up Truth About D-Day
June 6, 1944—better known as "D-Day"—was the largest amphibious military operation in history. Here's the messed-up truth about D-Day.
Read MoreThe Messed Up True Story Of The Mexican Ripper
In the late 19th century, while Jack the Ripper was terrorizing London, the Mexican Ripper was on an almost identical killing spree over 5,000 miles away.
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Murders (8)
The Truth About Roberto Solis' Murder Conviction
They committed the perfect crime. Roberto Solis was a convicted murder, and his girlfriend, Heather Tallchief, was a former nurse turned armored vehicle guard.
Read MoreWhat Murder By The Coast Failed To Tell You About The True Story
'Murder By the Coast' tells the story up to a 2013 press conference, but Vázquez's story and the consequences of the false accusation go further than that.
Read MoreThe 'Giggling Granny' Serial Killer Relied On This Method To Murder Her Family
The 'Giggling Granny' Nannie Doss was an unusual serial killer in that all of her known and suspected victims were members of her family.
Read MoreThe Murderous Route Richmond Phillips Took To Avoid Paying Child Support
In May 2011, Richmond Phillips and Wynetta Wright were scheduled to appear in family court regarding their 11-month-old daughter. Wynetta never made it.
Read MoreWhy Assistant Principal Robert Marks Murdered His Mistress
In 2016, police found a 3-year-old girl wandering alone in a parking lot, her feet covered in blood. This is what happened to her mother, Lyntell Washington.
Read MoreHow Old Was Jeffrey Dahmer When He Committed His First Murder?
Shortly after his 1991 arrest, Jeffrey Dahmer was charged with the murders of 17 young men and boys. Here's how old he was when he killed his very first victim.
Read MoreFamous Murders That Remain Unsolved
No matter how hard the police and investigators try, no matter how famous the cases get, some murders remain solved.
Read MoreHelge Fossmo: What Happened To The Pastor Who Had His Wife Murdered?
What made the murder of Alexandra Fossmo so sensational had to do with the fact that she was killed on the orders of her husband, Helge, a pastor.
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Music (17)
The Real Reason Paul Stanley Didn't Like The First 3 KISS Albums
"I was never a fan of the first three albums, sonically."
Read MoreHow Liza Minnelli Ended Up Singing On A My Chemical Romance Album
Liza Minnelli did one surprising project when she was featured on an album from My Chemical Romance, an alternative rock band.
Read MoreHow Hall And Oates Really Felt About Their '80s Music Videos
Hall and Oates did take the initiative to make their own music video before MTV, for "She's Gone." That odd video from 1973 may have given them a slight leg up.
Read MoreThe Famous Musician Tom Petty Received His First Guitar Lessons From
Petty, who grew up in Gainesville, Florida, went to a local music store to learn to play the guitar. There he met a teacher: Don Felder, future Eagles member.
Read MoreHere's How Much Flea From The Red Hot Chili Peppers Is Really Worth
Flea, the bass player of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is one of the most influential bassists of his generation. But how much is that influence worth?
Read MoreThe Truth About The Foo Fighters' New Disco Album
Here's everything we know so far about the Foo Fighters' foray into disco music as the Dee Gees -- their upcoming album Hail Satin.
Read MoreAlbums That Tore These Bands Apart
The stories of albums that have torn bands apart involve similar elements: jealousy, betrayal, creative divergences. Yet each one is also a unique chapter.
Read MoreThe Duran Duran Album That You've Never Heard
Duran Duran, the band behind such hits as "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "The Reflex," created an album titled "Reportage" that has never seen the light of day.
Read MoreThis Was B.B. King's Net Worth At The Time Of His Death
Known as the King of Blues, B.B. King was one of the most recognizable, if not the most notable, figures of the blues music genre.
Read MoreWhy The Cure Haven't Released An Album Since 2008
The Cure released their last album, 4:13 Dream, in 2008. Here are the reasons why they haven't released a new album since then.
Read MoreTrue Stories Behind Popular Elton John Songs
Only a handful of musicians have earned the title of "legend," and one of them is Elton John. Here's what inspired these famous Elton John hits.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Rob Pilatus
Milli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus struggled for several years after the duo's lip-syncing scandal. Here's the story of his tragic 1998 death.
Read More40% Of People Think This Band Desperately Needs A Reunion Tour
Grunge surveyed nearly 600 readers to ask which bad they think needs to get back together to do one more tour.
Read MoreA Look At Bob Marley's Complex Relationship With His Wife
The late reggae musician Bob Marley's relationship with his wife Rita started off traditional, and the pair stayed committed despite the music and fame.
Read MoreThe Bizarre History Of Ska Music
Ska dominated much of the American mainstream rock sound of the mid-to-late '90s and hasn't totally gone away since. This is the bizarre history of ska music.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of The Band's Richard Manuel
Richard Manuel was a musician and songwriter for The Band, remembered as a supremely talented yet tortured soul whose demons eventually got the best of him.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Robert Plant
Robert Plant is one of the most legendary rock singers in history, but his life hasn't been all hit records and world tours.
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Mythical Creatures (1)
When Did Alcatraz Stop Functioning As A Prison?
Alcatraz required between $3 million-$5 million for restoration, on top of the prison's operating costs, which were three times that of other federal prisons.
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Native Americans (5)
The Untold Truth Of First Native American Member Of Congress
Some sources say Kamala Harris is the first person of color to hold the second highest office in US government, but that honor belongs to Charles Curtis.
Read MoreWeird Things About Sacagawea You Didn't Know
Sacagawea was a Shoshone guide and interpreter who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition...right? Mostly! Here are weird things you didn't know about Sacagawea.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Crazy Horse
For Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.
Read MoreA Look At The Legend Of The Cherokee Rose
17,000 Cherokee were forced to make the long walk west following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 — an arduous journey that called for strength and inspiration.
Read MoreThe Truth About Pocahontas' Death
Pocahontas has become an inseparable part of the American lexicon. Here's the truth of Pocahontas' death.
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Nature (3)
This Planet Has A Bigger Volcano Than Any On Earth
Though it's been eons since an eruption, at one time the planet Mars was volcanically active, melting ice deposits and releasing liquid water onto the surface.
Read MoreThe Most Incredible Wilderness Survival Stories Ever
These are the most incredible wilderness survival stories ever.
Read MoreThis Is Why Volcanoes Really Erupt
Eruptions occur because super-hot molten rocks called magma rise through the earth's crust and surface, according to Oregon State University's Volcano World.
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Politics (6)
The Death Of Donald Rumsfeld Explained
Donald Rumsfeld died on June 29 at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Find out what we know about his death here.
Read MoreWhat Happened To Howard Dean?
Howard Dean's infamous on-camera scream effectively ended his presidential campaign in 2004. What happened to Howard Dean after that?
Read MoreBizarre History Of Animals Being Town Mayors
No matter how many times the public hears about it, the notion of an animal holding any sort of public office will always sound novel enough to be newsworthy.
Read MoreThe Truth About Putin's Palace
If the recent revelations are true, Russian President Vladimir Putin likes to live in style. But is the million-dollar palace on the Black Sea even his?
Read MoreHere's What We Know About Vladimir Putin's Childhood
Vladmir Putin is considered one of the most powerful men in the word, rising up the ranks from being a member of the KGB to serving as the president of Russia.
Read MoreHere's Why The US Has The Most Prisoners
The U.S. is second to none when it comes to imprisoning human beings, with 5% of the world's population but 25% of its prisoners.
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Presidents (8)
How A Trip To Barbados Changed George Washington's Life
Catching a serious disease isn't usually the path to political success and military glory but George Washington may have won the war thanks to a family trip.
Read MoreThe Truth About George Washington's Single Mom
Not a lot of information is available regarding Mary Washington, and most stories simply rely on George Washington's descriptions of her. So who was she really?
Read MoreHere's How Many Slaves George Washington Actually Owned
George Washington, the first U.S. president, had owned slaves since he was 11 years old, when he inherited 10 slaves after his father died in 1743.
Read MoreThe Korean War Was The First Time A US President Did This
The Korean War marked a lot of firsts, including the first time in the modern age that a president sent U.S. troops to a war without congressional approval.
Read MoreJoe Biden And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
The relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is less than warm and cozy. Biden has said he thinks Putin has no soul.
Read MoreDonald Trump And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's "relationship" goes back to Russia's tampering with the U.S. 2016 presidential election. This gets very complicated very fast.
Read MoreHere's What Happened When Barack Obama Broke Royal Protocol With The Queen
U.S. Presidents have been known to make royal gaffes when meeting Queen Elizabeth — even the cool and collected President Barack Obama broke from protocol.
Read MoreThe Truth About George W. Bush's Military Career
It wasn't Bush's enlistment that would later be called into question during his successful presidential campaigns, so much as the lucky circumstances around it
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Royals (4)
Did Groundbreaking Scientist Galileo Galilei Ever Get Married?
Galileo, the famous Italian astronomer and accomplished physicist and mathematician, had an unconventional family life. Did he ever marry or raise kids?
Read MoreWhy Thurgood Marshall Wasn't A Huge Fan Of Martin Luther King Jr.
By becoming the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall made history on August 30, 1967. He had been nominated by President Lyndon Johnson.
Read MoreThe Truth About King Henry VIII's Wives Who Died In Childbirth
King Henry VIII ruled England for almost four decades, but it's his love life, rather than his politics or religious reform, that made his name famous.
Read MoreThe True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Winston Churchill's Relationship
The former Prime Minister's daughter said that he looked forward to his Tuesday afternoon meetings with his sovereign, and wrote of his admiration for her.
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Scandals (4)
The Dark Truth Behind Mother Teresa's Exorcism
Despite her work, Mother Teresa is also considered a controversial person by many people.
Read MoreA Look At Ian Gillan And Ritchie Blackmore's Feud
Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan and former guitarist Ritchie Blackmore have feuded for decades. Here's what we know about their long-running rivalry.
Read MoreA Look At Ponce De Leon's Feud With Christopher Columbus' Son
After his death, Christopher Columbus' son Diego took over and started to make trouble for Ponce de León. Here's the story of their feud.
Read MoreA Look At Poppy's Feud With Grimes
Poppy and Grimes worked on a song titled "Play Destroy," but less than two months after its release, the two singers were at odds.
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Science (55)
Is It True That Lightning Is Hotter Than The Sun?
People are fascinated by weather, and one natural event that exemplifies both the danger and beauty of nature is lightning during a thunderstorm.
Read MoreThis Is How Dangerous Botox Really Is
From Hollywood actors to regular folks, it seems like just about everyone is getting the smoothed forehead look that comes from Botox injections.
Read MoreThe Real Reason Your Cat Won't Stop Staring At You
Another cat behavior that can befuddle a human observer is The Stare. Why do they shoot those laser eyes into our souls?
Read MoreScientifically Proven Side Effects A Man Gets Shaving Their Head
For men, shaving the head isn't exactly news. But men might not have known the scientifically proven side effects you get from embracing the cueball look.
Read MoreThe Surprising Amount Of Time Giraffes Spend Sleeping Per Day
Giraffes' long neck affects many of their habits, including how they sleep and drink water.
Read MoreThe Scary Weapon People Can Create With 3D Printers
People have been creating everything from custom action figures, elaborate Iron Man costumes, and even homes using 3D printers.
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of Lucy The Chimp
In an unethical experiment, the chimpanzee known as Lucy was raised as a human for the first 12 years of her life. This is the tragic story of Lucy the chimp.
Read MoreThis Is What Makes Fangtooth Fish So Horrifying
As you prepare to venture out into the ocean deep this summer, small fish are likely the least scary thing that comes to mind.
Read MoreCould Megalodon Sharks Exist Today?
Heavy competition from other species and a shrinking habitat could have played a role in the disappearance of the megalodon, the world's largest shark.
Read MoreHere's What Happened To The Thick Atmosphere Mars Once Had
Want to know why the thickness of Mars' atmosphere is so important? Because it could have very serious implications for our future colonization efforts.
Read MoreWhy You'll Never Want To Cross Paths With Flying Ice Shards On Neptune
Neptune is pretty far out — literally and figuratively. Between its blue hue and diamond rain, you might not be surprised to learn it's not too safe for people.
Read MoreThis Might Happen To Your Body If You Land In The Heliosphere
The heliosphere is the region that surrounds the sun, and you do not want to be caught outside your spaceship in this region.
Read MoreThis Might Happen To Your Body If You Land On Mercury
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the sun. Size-wise, it's about as big as our Moon and just as gray and rocky.
Read MoreWhere Did Megalodon Sharks Live And What Did They Eat?
Not a lot is known about this massive creature, but scientists estimated it measured between 45 to 60 feet, with an average weight between 50-100 tons.
Read MoreHas Anyone Ever Been Swallowed Alive By A Whale?
A Massachusetts commercial lobster diver made headlines in June 2021 after ending up inside the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Herring Cove Beach.
Read MoreHere's How Astronauts Maintain Great Hygiene In Outer Space
You might also think that personal hygiene, like personal relationships, might have to be placed very much on the back burner while confined to outer space.
Read MoreThe Stunning Number Of Years Greenland Sharks Can Live
Greenland sharks certainly have time on their side. For decades, scientists thought this species had a long lifespan, but they couldn't prove it — until now.
Read MoreHere's How Big Megalodon Sharks Really Were
The megalodon was the biggest shark known to have roamed the ocean, and scientists have studied fossils and megalodon teeth to learn more about the creature.
Read MoreHere's How Fast Mako Sharks Can Actually Swim
What about the fastest fish? The No. 1 title goes to the black marlin, which can reach speeds up to 80 mph. Among sharks, however, the mako takes the title.
Read MoreThe Time Travel Grandfather Paradox Myth Just Got Busted
A physics student in Australia has figured out that time travel is possible without violating the grandfather paradox.
Read More3 Things The Coronavirus Supposedly Does Not Like
Here are some things the virus itself does not like.
Read MoreAll About NASA's Intense Plan To Touch The Sun
In 2018, NASA launched a probe on a mission to "touch the sun." It's not as literal as it sounds, but it will send back vital information about our star.
Read MoreNeptune Gets Rainfall Made Of Diamonds. Here's Why
It could make for the greatest get-rich scheme in history, but you need to hitch a ride to Neptune to do it.
Read MoreAre There Other Planets Better For Human Survival?
Scientists have identified at least two dozen exoplanets that might be better for life than Earth. There's just one catch: they're too far away.
Read MoreThis Is What Neanderthals' Voices Actually Sounded Like
While there's really no telling for sure, modern scientific research seems to suggest that the voices of Neanderthals were anything but deep and bestial.
Read MoreIs It Possible A Parallel Universe Has Been Discovered?
While many specific examples of parallel universes are, of course, fictional, the study of whether a multiverse exists at all is fairly comprehensive.
Read MoreWhat A National Quarantine Would Actually Mean In The US
The merest mention of a national quarantine is enough to have the old "What if?" hairs on the back of the neck stand up. Could it really happen?
Read MoreThe Real Reason Humans Have Fingernails
Humans are the products of hundreds of millions of years of evolution, ditching the body parts we no longer need. Yet, mysteriously, we still have fingernails.
Read MoreHere's What Shooting Stars Are Actually Made Of
Although they're only visible occasionally, shooting stars bombard the Earth on a regular basis. But, what exactly are they and what are they comprised of?
Read MoreThis Planet Has The Most Moons In The Entire Solar System
Saturn has a whopping 82 moons, but more are constantly being discovered. That makes it the planet with the most moons in the entire solar system.
Read MoreHow The Hottest Planet In Our Solar System Still Has Ice Buildup
These frozen elements take on a unique quality: Venus, hottest planet in the solar system, has an atmospheric layer that evidently rains frozen carbon dioxide.
Read MoreYou Have 94 Fewer Bones Than You Did As A Baby. Here's Why
Despite the fact that babies are, as a general rule, super, super small and adorable, they actually have a lot more bones than adults do: 300 of them in all.
Read MoreWhy Science Can't Figure Out How Old Saturn's Rings Are
Humans have been observing Saturn for as long as we've been looking up at the night sky, as it's one of the five planets visible to the naked eye.
Read MoreCan Science Finally Explain Why Venus Has No Moons?
The two innermost planets of our solar system, Venus and Mercury, are famously devoid of moons. The astronomy community has been unclear as to why that is.
Read MoreCan Someone 3D Print Your Face Using Your DNA?
These were supposedly the faces of random, anonymous New Yorkers, which Dewey-Hagborg had generated from samples of DNA she gathered from discarded artifacts.
Read MoreEverything You Never Knew About Dancing Lemurs
Called "dancing lemurs" because of their unique sideways hopping gait, Beatrice and Elliott are the beginnings of a conservation breeding program in England.
Read MoreThis Is How Heavy A Fluffy Cloud Can Really Be
You might want to revisit that idea that something you are talking about is "light as a cloud." Those white wisps of vapor weigh a bit more than a little mist.
Read MoreThis Is What Would Happen To Earth If Humans Went Extinct
If you're a normal human being, you've no doubt thought about the end of the world from time to time -- or, more specifically, the end of the human race.
Read MoreAnimals That Were Never Supposed To Be In The US
Some species have integrated into local environments but others cause havoc. Here are some animals that were never supposed to be in the U.S.
Read MoreThis Is How Long It Would Take To Drive To Space
What if you could drive all the way to space? Of course, the very concept is impossible on multiple levels: roads don't go straight up, for example.
Read MoreSmartest Dog Breeds In The World
These are the smartest dog breeds in the world. Probably smarter than the average toddler.
Read MoreThis Is What Happens Inside The Brain When You're Knocked Out
As anyone can say who has played a contact sport, been in an accident, or just happened to take a bad spill, being knocked unconscious is a scary thing.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Asteroid Named After Aretha Franklin
The space rock's formal designation as an asteroid came in February 2010, and it was officially named after the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, in 2014.
Read MoreThe Truth About The World's Fifth Official Ocean
If you'd asked National Geographic a week ago how many oceans there are, they would have told you "four." Now, that's changed. Introducing the Southern Ocean:
Read MoreElon Musk's Crazy Real-Life Story
Where did a comic book character like Elon Musk come from? What's his story?
Read MoreThings Science Got Wrong About The Dinosaurs
When you're working with fossils that are millions of years old, you're bound to be wrong a few times. Here are things science got wrong about the dinosaurs.
Read MoreHere's What Really Happens To Your Body If You Live To 150
Just because you can do something doesn't necessarily mean that you should, and when it comes to living to 150, you probably don't actually want to.
Read MoreHow This Man Earns A Salary From Apple Despite Doing Zero Work
It might seem insane that one Silicon Valley titan would brag about his $50 a week paycheck that comes from one of the wealthiest companies in the US.
Read MoreThe Major Difference Between Male And Female Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest animals on the planet. They spread everything from malaria and dengue to yellow fever and the West Nile and Zika viruses.
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing These Four Planets Have In Common
For thousands of years, humans had only a vague understanding of planets in the solar system, but now we know much more — including a quirk these planets share.
Read MoreThe Truth About The Rarest Blood Type In The World
There are four main blood groups — A, B, O, and AB — plus Rh factors that determine blood type. Yours is likely one of the most common — unless it's this one.
Read MoreThe Unnecessary Organ 10% Of Human Beings Have
Thanks to modern medicine, there are countless body parts we can get usually get along just fine without — but 10% of folks are born with this bonus organ:
Read MoreThe Stunning Number Of Years Charles Osborne Spent Hiccuping
Having hiccups can be annoying but, for most, the condition can go away as easily as it came — but not for Charles Osborne, who lived with them for decades.
Read MoreThe Truth About Turkmenistan's 'Gates Of Hell'
The "Gates of Hell," sometimes called "Gate to Hell," "Door to Hell" — you get the idea — is a one-of-a-kind landmark pockmarking the face of Mother Earth.
Read MoreWhy Some People Marry Inanimate Objects
Eija-Riitta Berliner-Mauer decried the fall of the Berlin Wall as a crime. "What they did was awful," she lamented. "They mutilated my husband."
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Everything We Know About Serial Killer Jerome Brudos' Wife
Darcie Brudos, was married to serial killer Jerry Brudos for eight years, yet — despite troubling red flags — she was unbothered by his strange behaviors.
Read MoreHow Serial Killer Joel Rifkin Was Finally Caught
In just four years, serial killer Joel Rifkin took the lives of an astonishing number of women. Here's the critical mistake he made that led to his capture.
Read MoreHerb Baumeister: The Truth About The Suspected Serial Killer
Reportedly suffering from mental illness since childhood, Herbert Richard Baumeister was suspected of killing at least 11 men in the '80s and '90s.
Read MoreThe Surprising Way Serial Killer Earle Nelson Was Caught
Before the Federal Bureau of Investigation was aware of the existence of serial killers, Earle Nelson became the first known serial sex murderer in America.
Read MoreHere's How Serial Killer Vlado Taneski Gave Himself Away
The killer's crimes were indeed monstrous, and shocking to Macedonia, a nation in which "almost nothing happens," according to one of its top journalists.
Read More16 Of The Most Dangerous Serial Killers Of The 1980s
In recent years, data has shown that serial killers peaked in the '80s. The decade featured some of the deadliest, and a lot of them you don't even know.
Read MoreWhat Serial Killer Jerry Brudos' Childhood Was Really Like
With nicknames such as "The Shoe Fetish Slayer" and "The Lust Killer," Jerome "Jerry" Brudos killed four women in Oregon in the 1960s.
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Technology We Wouldn't Have Without The Space Race
NASA doesn't just design space suits and space shuttles to get men on the moon and into space. There are other technologies NASA has developed or perfected.
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Sports (27)
The Reason Wimbledon Umpires Learn Other Languages Isn't What You Think
Wimbledon has been a tennis tradition for more than 150 years and is still steeped in protocol. Turns out, its umpires learn other languages for this reason:
Read MoreThe Real Reason The US Boycotted The 1980 Summer Olympics
At the start of the Soviet-Afghan war, the U.S., fueled both by anti-communism and horror at the casualties, planned to boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
Read MoreHere's Why Some Tour De France Riders Wear Special Jerseys
The Tour de France is the biggest professional bicycling event in the world and is currently taking place in France until July 18.
Read MoreWho Has The Most Wimbledon Titles In Women's Singles History?
Wimbledon has made household names out of female tennis players, such as Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf, for generations.
Read MoreWhy Simone Biles' Vault Move Is Really So Dangerous
Biles was seen doing an exceptionally risky and dangerous move that, if she pulls it off during the olympiad, could even bear her name going forward.
Read MoreAthletes Who Contracted The Coronavirus
Many celebrities have contracted the coronavirus, and even in a society where "the games must go on," the sports world was not immune to the virus outbreak.
Read MoreThe Baseball Hall Of Fame's Biggest Controversies Ever
From racism to cheating to steroids, here's the Baseball Hall of Fame's biggest controversies ever.
Read MoreHow Wilt Chamberlain Nearly Boxed Muhammad Ali
In the '60s and '70s, Wilt Chamberlain came very close to facing Muhammad Ali in a boxing match. Here's why that planned fight fell through multiple times.
Read MoreThis Is The Longest-Standing Olympic Record In The Modern Era
Several long-standing Olympic records remain unbroken to this day, but the oldest such modern record was originally set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Read MoreThese Are The Only Countries That Have Been In Every Summer Olympics
Countries have skipped the games for reasons as simple as not having any athletes to send to the competition to making a political statement.
Read MoreWhat Olympic Gold Medals Are Actually Made Of
But what about the gold medal itself? Is the .63-inch-diameter, .12-inch thick disc colloquially called a "gold medal" actually made of gold? Or gold plated?
Read MoreHow NFL Player Carl Nassib Just Made History
Las Vegas Raider's defensive end Carl Nassib made history by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. The significance can't be overstated.
Read MoreThe Tragic Murder Of Michael Jordan's Father
In 1993, just after Michael Jordan had won his third-straight NBA title, his father, James Jordan was robbed and murdered. This is the tragic story.
Read MoreWhatever Happened To Outcry's Greg Kelley?
In 2014, Greg Kelley was arrested, charged, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was eventually exonerated of all charges. Where is he now?
Read MoreThe Real Reason LeBron James Is Changing His Jersey Number
There were talks of LeBron James changing his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6, and the change has been made official by the Lakers.
Read MorePlayers Who Couldn't Stand Michael Jordan
Everybody was a Michael Jordan fan in the '80s and '90s. But he could be pretty unbearable to play with. Here are players who couldn't stand Michael Jordan.
Read MoreThe Dark Truth About Cave Diving
Whether it's for sport or research reasons, cave diving is an extremely dangerous activity. This is the dark truth about cave diving.
Read MoreThe Strange Underwear Requirement Baseball Umpires Have To Follow
Baseball games always take place under the watchful eye of another mainstay of the sport: the officiating umpire, the game's equivalent of a referee.
Read MoreHow Babe Ruth Got His 700th Home Run Baseball Back
In 1934, Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run. It was caught by a 17-year-old boy, putting The Bambino into the position of having to negotiate for a keepsake.
Read MoreThe Record Amount Of Money Secretariat Was Syndicated For
During the Belmont Stakes in 1973, the last stop in the Triple Crown, Secretariat outpaced his nearest competitor by an extraordinary 31 lengths.
Read MoreSports You Didn't Know Were Cut From The Olympics
The Olympic Games have been around long enough that some of the weirder sports have been cut. Here are sports you didn't know were cut from the Olympics.
Read MoreHow Dead Bodies Actually Help Hikers At Mount Everest
Almost 300 climbers have died on Mount Everest since the first attempt to reach the peak. Of those deaths, the majority of the bodies have not been recovered.
Read MoreThe Unlikely Friend Jesse Owens Made At The 1936 Olympics
In spite of the dehumanizing framing of the games by their host country, Owens left Germany having forged a surprising, yet meaningful friendship.
Read MoreBasketball Stars Who Are Surprisingly Poor
Basketball stars get ridiculously rich. It's the American way. But these ballers struggled with their finances, and found themselves far from the one percent.
Read MoreJackie Chan Vs Jet Li: Who Would Win?
Jackie Chan and Jet Li are two of the greatest martial arts actors to ever grace the silver screen But who would win if they squared off for real?
Read MoreThe 2020 Olympics Could Be Canceled And Here's Why
For athletes preparing to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the limit might be coronavirus.
Read MoreWhy A Fight Between Big Show And Shaq Ultimately Didn't Happen
The rivalry got pretty heated back in 2017, when the pair of towering titans tossed a volley of social media posts back and forth, egging each other on.
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The Most Dangerous Bridges In The World
The scariest bridges can be perfectly safe, and the most innocuous ones can be anything but.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (19)
The Tragic Death Of The Firstborn Marx Brother
One of the ongoing rumors regarding the Marx Brothers was that another brother that had died in infancy. This was written off by many as a myth until 1999.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Bane Bassist Brendan 'Stu' Maguire
After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in September 2019, Brendan "Stu" Maguire, a former bass player for the band Bane, died on June 28.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Edith Piaf
Edith Piaf's life and music were filled with sadness, tragedy, glamour, and triumph, and were so quintessentially French.
Read MoreThe Tragic Story Of The Colfax Massacre
150 Black people died in the Colfax Massacre, and the aftermath set a dangerous precedent in the United States. This is the tragic story of the Colfax Massacre.
Read MoreThe Tragic Life And Death Of Empress Sisi Of Austria
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, aka "Sisi," never wanted to be empress but never had a choice. This is the tragic life and death of Empress Sisi.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb was a music industry survivor, working alongside his brothers in the Bee Gees for decades. Unfortunately, his career was cut short at the age of 62.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of The Big Bopper
When the story of "The Day the Music Died" is told, J.P. Richardson is usually a supporting player at best. But the Big Bopper was there every step of the way.
Read MoreThe Tragic Real-Life Story Of Billie Holiday
Eleanora Fagan is one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the past century. Known as Billie Holiday, she emerged as a defining voice of her generation.
Read MoreThe Tragic Truth About Andre The Giant's Death
Andre the Giant's physical condition deteriorated heavily in his final years. He wrestled his last match in December 1992.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Jackie Robinson's Son
Jackie Robinson endured countless incidents of racism and hate, but one of the most difficult things he ever experienced was saying goodbye to his son.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Irving Lee Pulling
Irving Lee Pulling's parents were convinced his playing Dungeons & Dragons led to his suicide — but the case is more often viewed now as '80s moral panic.
Read MoreA Look At Donald Harvey's Tragic Childhood
Although a tragic childhood never excuses heinous crime, it's often a point of interest among social scientists and the public — such as with Donald Harvey.
Read MoreThe Tragic Truth About Dee Dee Ramone's Childhood
The late Dee Dee Ramone had a tragic childhood that was marked by abuse, an early introduction to drugs, and a stint in jail for armed robbery.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Anne Frank
For seven decades, historians believed Anne Frank died in March 1945, weeks before Bergen-Belsen death camp was liberated. New information suggests otherwise.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider
Before his untimely death in 2020, Florian Schneider had made music history as the co-founder of the legendary German electronic music group Kraftwerk.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Jackie Robinson
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson is not only one of the greatest athletes of our time, but he's a major figure in both American and Black history.
Read MoreTragic Details About The Founder Of America's First Lesbian Bar
Opened in 1925, Eve's Hangout can be considered the first lesbian bar in America. Here are tragic details about the founder of America's first lesbian bar.
Read MoreThe Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Wife
Oscar Wilde's wife died on April 7, 1898, at the age of 40. What happened that led to her early death?
Read MoreThe Tragic True Story Of The Hiawatha Insane Asylum
The Hiawatha Insane Asylum, built to incarcerate Native Americans, has been compared to a gulag. This is the tragic true story of the Hiawatha Insane Asylum.
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Untold Truth (10)
The Untold Truth Of Ray Charles
There's a trace of Ray Charles in every soul song. But Charles faced his share of early hurdles. Here's a look at the life and legacy of the Father of Soul.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters started as a small creative experiment and become one of the most enduringly popular rock bands ever. This is the untold truth of Foo Fighters.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Big Show
This is the untold truth of the Big Show, one of the biggest wrestlers in WWE.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of The Medellin Cartel
Many terrifying truths have been told of the infamous Medellin Cartel. There are many truths to be uncovered when it comes to the Medellin Cartel.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Eva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint is an award-winning actress with a wildly successful career that has spanned over 75 years, starring with both Marlon Brand and Carey Grant.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is one of the most hyped and recognizable athletes the world of tennis has ever seen. Here are things you might not have known about Rafael Nadal.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Leap Day
For something that happens almost every four years, it can still be a shock to wake up on leap day and notice that your calendar reads February 29th.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of HQ Trivia
HQ Trivia rode the mobile wave to fame in late 2017, lighting up the internet with swarms of excited participants.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Forged In Fire
Despite how Forged In Fire hasn't progressed to literal gladiator battles (yet), there's still a ton of super-interesting things about it.
Read MoreThe Untold Truth Of Trans Rights Hero Sir Lady Java
Although Sir Lady Java may not be a household name across the United States yet, during the 1960s she was a pivotal figure for transgender rights.
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Weird (14)
Here's Why This College Student Got Sued For Graduating Too Early
In 2012, a German university sued one of its students for finishing his bachelor's and master's degrees in just three semesters.
Read MoreThe Sad Truth About The Man Who Advocated For Snake-Handling Rights
Pastor Jamie Coots died for his beliefs. The Pentecostal preacher who practiced venomous snake handling as part of his faith could only be lucky so many times.
Read MoreThe Most Bizarre Weapons Used By Soldiers In War
When it comes to weapons, war is the mother of invention. Here are some of the most bizarre weapons used by soldiers in war.
Read MoreLegends About Dolls That Are Absolutely Creepy
Why do we like stories about haunted dolls? Whatever the reason, here are some legends about dolls that are absolutely creepy.
Read MoreWhat Heaven Is Really Like According To People Who've Been There
Is Heaven real? Those who are convinced it is often point to accounts of people who say they've actually been there.
Read MoreFourth Of July Celebrations That Went Terribly Wrong
Any time you get a large group of people together on the Fourth of July, there are risks. Here are some Fourth of July celebrations that went terribly wrong.
Read MoreThe Most Bizarre Thanksgiving Traditions
Not all Thanksgiving traditions have such a nostalgic feel to them. Some are just downright weird.
Read MoreThe Weird Truth About Tumors That Can Grow Hair And Teeth
Tumors can often bring to mind thoughts of cancer and the often tragic results that come with either recovering or not recovering.
Read MoreThe Strangest Things People Have Left Behind In Ubers
We've all left something behind in a ride share (or worry we will). Fortunately, Uber keeps track of lost items for our amusement (or maybe as a warning).
Read MoreThis Was The Most Bizarre Motley Crue Controversy
Based on a recent survey of 600 U.S. respondents, here's the most controversial moment in hard rock band Motley Crue's four-decade career.
Read MoreThis Is Where You'll Find The Remains Of Pringles Designer Fredric Baur
Fredric Baur, the Proctor and Gamble employee responsible for the design of Pringles, chose to have his ashes placed in his most iconic invention.
Read MoreThe Bizarre Tradition That Used To Accompany Royal Births
There was one British royalty tradition that was broken when Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles.
Read MoreWeird Things You Didn't Know About Helen Of Troy
As legendary beauties go, few are as legendary or as beautiful as the mythic Helen of Troy, who became the cause of the Trojan War. But who is this Helen?
Read MoreThe Hidden Danger Of Bald Eagles You Never Knew About
Now that bald eagle populations are rebounding, people are starting to see a scarier side of them. They're attacking our pets!
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