The Bizarre Thing That's Illegal For Performers To Do In Miami, Florida
There are plenty of bizarre American laws, and in Miami, Florida, there's one in particular that prohibits performers from doing something you wouldn't expect.
Read MoreThere are plenty of bizarre American laws, and in Miami, Florida, there's one in particular that prohibits performers from doing something you wouldn't expect.
Read MoreThe impact of Martin Luther King Jr. on the history of the United States and the world beyond is undeniable, but the final year of his life was not easy.
Read MoreInbreeding isn't as common as it used to be, but it still exists in some parts of the world, and even in the United States. And one family is the most inbred.
Read MoreThe next time you're in Massachusetts, you might want to be careful how what you do with the national anthem - or you could be hit with a fine.
Read MoreOne thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
Read MoreArcheologists spent a decade deciphering one Roman court document found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it was eye opening. Here's what they learned.
Read MoreAncient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
Read MoreIn the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
Read MoreRoman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
Read MoreAurochs were the ancestors of modern cattle, and they roamed the earth until the 17th century, when they went extinct for a few different reasons.
Read MoreThe dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy traveled to Texas on November 22, 1963, to shore up support. He left in a casket. Here's what it was really like the day JFK was assassinated.
Read MoreThe mystery behind Lee Harvey Oswald's motives for assassinating JFK has lingered for decades, and new details have continued to emerge long after his death.
Read MoreThere are plenty of bizarre things about JFK's death that still make no sense. Some mysteries have been solved, while others remain, even all these years later.
Read MoreThe assassination of President John F. Kennedy was one of the most tragic events in U.S. history, but some of the details are even worse than many people know.
Read MoreAstronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom died in a spacecraft fire in 1967, and though his autopsy report was never made public, we do know some of its details.
Read MoreIn 1985, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash formed The Highwaymen. Here's a look at the tragedies that shaped their lives.
Read MoreThanks to post-mortem exams and official records, the world learned tragic new details about these country music legends after their deaths.
Read MoreThe murder of a celebrity greatly magnifies an already dreadful crime, and the added attention often leads to many more details being revealed afterward.
Read MoreSean "Diddy" Combs was arrested in September 2024 on charges of kidnapping, drugging, and violently coercing women in order into depraved sexual acts.
Read MoreThanks to survivor accounts, forensic evidence, and Jim Jones' own tape recordings, we know exactly how the 1978 Jonestown massacre unfolded.
Read More"Adolf Hitler" — it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.
Read MoreWe've seen plenty of amazing historical discoveries over the years, and when it comes to rare weapons, some have been unearthed in some pretty unlikely places.
Read MoreRock star and front man Marilyn Manson is famous for shocking on-stage performances, but occasionally, when he lost it, his live theatrics became all too real.
Read MoreBeing a musician can be a pretty dangerous job. Many have died over the years, though some in freak accidents that you probably didn't believe were possible.
Read MoreThe months leading up to John Candy's death were marked by fear of rejection, a relentless work pace, and hints that he was regaining his footing.
Read MoreWill Ferrell rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" before launching a successful career as a movie star and producer. Here's what you might not know about him.
Read MoreSince the 1950s, rock stars have entertained and delighted us, however, many have died over the decades. Here's where some of them were laid to rest.
Read MoreHere are a few things you might not know about "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis," which subjected celebrity guests to hilariously awkward interviews.
Read MoreDirector Nev Schulman rose to fame after his 2010's "Catfish" and the popular MTV show of the same name that followed. And his life has been an interesting one.
Read MoreThere is the rare time that Jamie Hyneman mentions being sort of fond of a particular experiment or myth ... so let's take all of those best moments.
Read MoreThere's so much people don't know about Bob Ross, the soft-spoken painter who became a pop-culture icon thanks to his PBS show "The Joy of Painting."
Read MoreGene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home, and the details surrounding their passing have finally been revealed.
Read MoreProlific actor Gene Hackman was found dead at his home on February 26, 2025, alongside his wife Betsy Arawaka, and their family pet. He was 95 years old.
Read MoreDuring Mick Jagger's surprise appearance at the 2025 Academy Award ceremonies, he showed everyone he can laugh at himself.
Read MoreBeloved comedian, TV star, and big-screen actor John Candy delighted audiences in the 1980s and early '90s, but the iconic funnyman has some hidden truths.
Read MoreYou've probably noticed those orange balls on power lines and come up with a few theories about what they're for. The real answer makes perfect sense.
Read MoreA lot of rock stars really did live lives of excess that almost seemed mythological. Some faced deadly consequences, while others lived to tell their stories.
Read MoreBilly Idol took the punk aesthetic into the mainstream in the 1980s with his signature sneer and blond spikes. Here's what you might not know about the singer.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 at age 66 of an accidental drug overdose. It was just one week after his final performance on September 25.
Read MoreWhether you know people in the military or have watched a movie or TV show covering it, you might have wondered what the four stars on a U.S. Army uniform mean.
Read MoreCharles Manson was possibly the best-connected killer in American history, with acquaintances across the acting and music industries.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, winning the lottery sucks. Yes, it really does. You'll probably go broke in no time, if you don't get swindled first.
Read MoreJesus is believed to have been crucified in the spring of A.D. 30 or A.D. 33, and his death was probably even more gruesome than you thought.
Read MoreThe legend of Japan's black-clad shinobi no mono, better known as the ninja, is famous in popular culture. But the historical truth is often exaggerated.
Read MoreIt makes sense that bikers have a lot of hand signals to use while they ride motorcycles. Here's what it means when they point down with two fingers.
Read MoreMI6 may have a glamorous image, but Britain's famous intelligence agency has managed to land itself in hot water by breaking the rules more than a few times.
Read MoreEarly explorers learned by trial and error as they scouted new territories. Here's why people thought that California was actually an island for centuries.
Read MoreIt's said that if you land in water from great heights, it feels like falling onto concrete. Here's the estimated height you'd have to fall from to feel that.
Read MoreDeath is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
Read MoreIf you've ever been on the road, whether as a driver or passenger, you might have noticed that some semi-trucks have spiked wheels.
Read MoreLike many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
Read MoreWhen it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.
Read MoreAncient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.
Read MoreMinister Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple took followers down a dark path that ended with mass suicide at Jonestown. His death scene was just as disturbing.
Read MoreJoran Van Der Sloot confessed to killing Natalee Holloway and Stephany Flores, but he was problematic early on. Everyone ignored these warning signs.
Read MoreMurderer Brian Laundrie's parents, Christopher and Roberta, stayed out of the spotlight after the disappearance of Gabby Petito. But we have some details.
Read MoreThe Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, brutally murdered their parents at their home in 1989. They remain in prison, and they even receive some perks.
Read MoreBrian Laundrie murdered his fiancé, Gabby Petito, in August 2021 while on a road trip. As of now, there are five main theories on why he killed her.
Read MoreLyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for 1989 murder of their parents. Here's why it took over 20 years for them to reunite in prison.
Read MoreCelebrities hooking up with younger partners is a common sight, but these rock stars had or are still in relationships with an uncomfortably large age gap.
Read MoreLive performances are often designed to grab and keep the attention of audiences, but some musicians have employed bizarre tactics to keep their fans watching.
Read MoreThese musicians each had precisely one moment that destroyed their careers. You just can't recover from goofs like these.
Read MoreRock stars don't always view themselves as normal humans, laying out extravagant demands everywhere they go. These bands that are absolute nightmares on tour.
Read MoreThe 1980s rock scene was a hedonistic one, with hard-partying band members and fans alike, and sometimes those rock stars would be just as wasted on stage.
Read MoreThroughout the 1970s and 1980s, Boston scored some of the biggest hits on the pop and rock charts. Here's the story behind the iconic rock band.
Read MoreWe don't expect one-hit wonders to be fabulously wealthy, but some either made way less money than you would think, or lost it all over the years.
Read MoreSome of these artists knew they were saying goodbye; others thought their best years were yet to come. Either way, their final songs are tinged with tragedy.
Read MorePlenty of musicians achieve commercial success, but are unable to maintain it. Here's why these one-hit wonders released a single album and then vanished.
Read MorePantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was assassinated by a fan on December 8, 2004. Since then, we've learned a lot more about the legendary musician.
Read MoreAs fashions change, many one-time hits that used to sound cutting-edge can start to sound dated. Here are some popular songs that have aged poorly.
Read MoreWhen rock stars die on tour, not only is it shocking regardless of the cause, but it becomes part of their legacy. That was the case for these 11 musicians.
Read MoreThese rock stars died before their time, with autopsies and post-mortem investigations shedding new light on the tragic circumstances that led to their deaths.
Read MoreRock stars aren't exactly known for modeling good behavior, but the ones on this list have done, or been accused of doing, some truly awful things.
Read MoreSlipknot is one of the most recognizable and controversial heavy metal bands out there, but there were times when even its mask-wearing members went too far.
Read MoreElvis Presley rubbed shoulders with countless celebrities during his meteoric career. Turns out, meeting the King was as rock and roll as you might expect.
Read MoreOn April 14, 2016, the legendary musician Prince took to the stage in Atlanta. The two intimate yet classic concerts would also be his final performances.
Read MoreSammy Hagar aka The Red Rocker has been one of the most iconic rock stars since the 1970s, and his five-decade-long career has had many hidden twists and turns.
Read MorePlenty of rock stars have reached fame only to then fade away, and there are a few once-great rock musicians that have died without much fanfare at all.
Read MoreAncient Egypt was quite a fascinating time, and it is still studied heavily today. While many mysteries about the era remain, a lot of them have been solved.
Read MoreThe Oscars always set aside a moment to honor film legends lost over the past year, but this time, some major names were shockingly left out.
Read MoreDiane Warren lost again at the 97th Academy Awards, meaning her sad losing streak continues for another year. But she's one step closer to breaking a record.
Read MoreOld Hollywood was considered by many to be the pinnacle of film, but it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, some actors refused to work together.
Read MoreThere is an old and dark myth that connects Clark Gable to a 1933 hit-and-run that left a young woman dead.
Read MoreClark Gable and Hattie McDaniel starred together in "Gone with the Wind," and the two were friends in real life. He even stood up for her at the Academy Awards.
Read MoreAmerica's Camelot was steeped in glamour and tragedy. The death of John F. Kennedy sent a nation reeling, but his assassination was just part of the story.
Read MoreIf you've ever been to a Christian funeral, you've probably noticed that the priest swings incense around the casket. And there's a reason for that.
Read MoreEven the humblest of popes can expect to have a relatively elaborate, highly ritualized funeral. Here's what happened to the bodies of these popes.
Read MoreThe 1970s was wild time for music, and it spawned many iconic acts. However, some of these people displayed some pretty awful off-stage (and onstage) behavior.
Read MoreOligarchs are people who use their substantial wealth to influence politics for their own gain. Here are five such men who lost their billionaire fortunes.
Read MoreShock rocker Marilyn Manson is known for pushing the envelope with his music, but the details of his temper paint an even darker picture.
Read MoreThe long-extinct dodo bird died out due to human activity on the small island where they lived. But here's why they may not be extinct forever.
Read MorePhysicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking had several theories for the future, but one of his predictions for the end of the world seems closer than ever.
Read MoreNeil deGrasse Tyson predicts the end of the world with the death of the sun in about 5 billion years, but says humanity may only have another 100 years.
Read MoreBritish serial killer Peter Tobin was convicted of three murders, but his crimes went unpunished for many years. Here's what happened to his son, Daniel Wilson?
Read MoreJeffrey Dahmer is one of the most notorious serial killers in history, and after he was murdered in 1994, more disturbing details about him trickled out.
Read MoreGeorge Foreman weathered poverty and tragedy to become a champion boxer, a minister, a father, and an entrepreneur. He died in 2025 at the age of 76.
Read MoreAndre The Giant was one of the most unique entertainers in living memory. After he died, several things came out about him that gave insight to his character.
Read MoreAfter rocketing to fame on the back of "American Idol," Kelly Clarkson has endured as a household name for decades, but her personal life has been a tragic one.
Read MoreProp comedian Carrot Top is one of the most successful and recognizable stand-up comics in the world, but his path to fame wasn't always an easy one.
Read MoreReporting from dangerous locations or on controversial topics is risky business, and these reporters tragically paid the ultimate price for their art.
Read MoreEven though he was a member of the Beatles, Ringo Starr’s success hasn’t saved him from the upsetting, depressing, and unseemly side of life.
Read MoreLooking back at the final year in the life of legendary Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell makes his untimely death in December 2024 all the more tragic.
Read MoreRock and roll has more than its fair share of drams, emotional highs, and devastating lows. These groups were never the same after tragedy struck.
Read MoreThe worlds most famous musicians may have an aura of immortality about them, but behind the scenes, a few are dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
Read MoreAdopted as a child from Ukraine, Natalia Grace's early life took her through several foster homes, and numerous disturbing details have since emerged.
Read MoreOzzy Osbourne was a Black Sabbath vocalist and a reality show dad, but that doesn't mean his life was easy. Here's the tragic real-life story of Ozzy Osbourne.
Read MoreKurt Angle has battled all kinds of tragedy in his time, more than his fair share. Here's the tragic real-life story of Kurt Angle.
Read MoreDolly Parton has encountered a number of challenges, obstacles, and tragedies in her life. Here's the tragic real-life story of Dolly Parton.
Read MoreAs the now-iconic Australian rock band AC/DC was just starting to gain fame in 1980, lead singer Bon Scott tragically died after a tough and short life.
Read MoreIn October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on the set of "Rust." Here's what we've learned in the wake of the tragedy.
Read MoreThe 1970s were a funky time. The styles and the music left a lasting imprint, but you may not be aware of these '70s musicians who died in bizarre ways.
Read MoreAndre the Giant became a wrestling legend in the 1970s and '80s. Despite his resume, Andre perpetually battled health problems and unwanted attention.
Read MoreActress Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, and before making it big, she faced quite a few tragedies in her younger years.
Read MoreNew York Dolls singer David Johansen died on February 28, 2025 after almost a decade of illness, and he faced many tragedies throughout his life.
Read MoreBeing a musician isn't always easy, and it can also be very dangerous. In the 1980s, plenty ended up dying in some pretty bizarre ways.
Read MoreAt the 2025 Oscars, Morgan Freeman gave a heartfelt tribute to fellow actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home on February 26, 2025.
Read MoreRock star Dave Grohl, former drummer of Nirvana and current front man of the Foo Fighters, is a household name. But there's a lot more to him under the surface.
Read MoreFrom teen heartthrob to acclaimed artist to activist, the controversial life and career of Cat Stevens has plenty of hidden truths even his fans are unaware of.
Read MoreThere's plenty of Weird Al info that hasn't yet pervaded the mainstream. These truths should successfully make your head explode just like Scanners.
Read MoreWhat do we really know about the Holy Grail? Does the Holy Grail come from the Bible, from stories of King Arthur, or what? Is the Holy Grail even a cup? Is the Holy Grail real? Where would you go to look for the Holy Grail? Here's the truth about the Holy Grail.
Read MoreThe Vietnam War was a notoriously horrific conflict. Here are some of the worst fates that befell the combatants and civilians who didn't survive.
Read MoreThese creepy coincidences from history would feel unrealistic if they appeared in a movie.
Read MoreA city in Idaho once made it illegal not to smile in public for a well-meaning reason. The law is still on the books and is celebrated for a week every year.
Read MoreAnother year, another set of doomsday prophesies. Here are several disturbing prophecies for the end of the world in 2025 from those who claim to know.
Read MoreWorld War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
Read MoreAnne Frank's diary gave the world a unique view of the terror of Nazi occupation. The last months of her life were darker than any page of her journal.
Read MoreIn August 1945, after atomic strikes and facing huge losses, Japan surrendered, ending WWII. But what if they had kept fighting? The U.S. had plans for that.
Read More