The Meaning Behind The Famous Four Horsemen Backfield Of Notre Dame Football
Death on a pale horse is just one of the apocalypse's Big Four, according to the New Testament. What does any of that have to do with college football?
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Gene Kelly Credited An Unexpected Sport For His Unique Dancing Skills
Gene Kelly was one of those performers who seemed to be able to do it all -- sing, dance, act, direct, and more. Some of his success he owed to a sport.
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Boxer Max Baer Was So Strong That He Accidentally Killed His Opponent
The history of sport has more than its share of accidental tragedies, some of them life-altering, and sadly, some of them fatal -- including boxing.
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The NYPD Origins Of The New York Yankees Logo
Any corporate marketing executive will tell you: Logos are utterly crucial to the success of a brand, whether its food, clothing, or a sports team.
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How The Reagan Administration Influenced This Legendary Prince Hit
As far as Prince was concerned, the political climate of the Reagan administration was an opportunity to write what would be a legendary song.
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The Story Behind Woody Guthrie's This Machine Kills Fascists Guitar
Acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie was famed for his lyrics celebrating ordinary people, as well as his staunch anti-fascism.
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What Is The Only Sport To Ever Be Played On The Moon?
Once humanity set foot on the lunar surface, it was just a matter of time before astronauts realized they needed ways to unwind.
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Musicians Who Tried To Prevent Their Song From Becoming A Hit
While these songs have reached the top of the charts and become classics on the radio, the musicians who wrote them didn't want them to be a hit.
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Disturbing Details About Robert Blake's Childhood
Actor Robert Blake has played more than his share of tough guys on the edge, from undercover cop Tony Baretta to a killer in "In Cold Blood."
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The Truth About Eric Clapton's Solo On While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Collaborations are often a major part of music. Let's take a look at the truth about Eric Clapton's solo on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
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The Creative Way Frank Oz's Father Mocked Hitler
Art has long been associated with education -- teaching about facts, or feelings, or speaking truth to power -- even if that means mocking Adolf Hitler.
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The Truth About Tony Curtis' Relationship With Janet Leigh
In the Hollywood of the 1950s, there was no hotter couple than Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. But there's a dark truth about their relationship.
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Jim Thorpe Is Finally Getting The Recognition He Deserves 110 Years Later
Jim Thorpe is widely considered the finest, most broadly gifted athlete of the 20th century. Finally, his two 1912 Olympic gold medals are being restored.
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Where Is Jayne Mansfield Buried?
Jayne Mansfield was a Hollywood star, bigger than life itself, with a high professional profile, when her life was cut short at age 34 in a car accident.
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Clark Gable's Grandson Looked Just Like The Famous Actor
Clark Gable III, the grandson of film star Clark Gable, inherited his grandfather's looks. But, Gable III led a troubled life in the shadow of his family name.
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How The Smiths Really Got Their Name
The Smiths were one of the most influential musical groups of the 1980s, but how did they get their band name? Here's how The Smiths really got their name.
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Why Did Dr. Dre Leave N.W.A?
Here's why Dr. Dre decided to leave N.W.A in the early 1990s after recording two albums with the group.
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The Theft Of The Original Hotel California Lyrics Explained
Hotel California is one of The Eagles' most popular songs, really putting them on the musical map. Here's what happened with the theft of the original lyrics.
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This Is The Only Original Surviving Cast Member Of The Beverly Hillbillies
The late 1960s were a boom era for TV series celebrating characters from rural backgrounds. One of the most successful was CBS' "The Beverly Hillbillies."
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Ivana Trump's Brutally Honest Opinion Of Frank Sinatra
During her life, Ivana Trump, first wife of former president Donald Trump, moved in social circles with notable celebrities, including Frank Sinatra.
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Ivana Trump Was A Much Better Athlete Than We Thought
Ivana Trump was a competitive skier in her younger years.
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The Tragic 1943 Death Of George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
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This Was The Last Song Recorded By All Four Beatles
The Beatles were probably the most popular and successful in all of music history. Here's the story of who was in attendance of their last ever recording.
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Wade Boggs' Strange Pregame Tradition Is A Real Eye-Opener
Numerous athletes are known to engage in some kind of near-superstitious ritual before an event. It seems baseball star Wade Boggs is one of them.
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Inside David Letterman's Special Relationship With Warren Zevon
David Letterman and Warren Zevon had a late-night relationship that continued for many years. Here's a look into the famed bromance of the two cutural giants.
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John Wayne Held Nothing Back In A Ruthless Rejection Of Clint Eastwood
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are two of Hollywood's most famous Western celebrities, but apparently Wayne once rejected Eastwood for a project.
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The Real Reason A 70-Year-Old Frank Sinatra Was Offered Die Hard's Lead Role
The art of casting movie actors is just that -- art, bordering on magic, with millions upon millions of dollars, as well as careers, hanging on the decisions.
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