Why The FBI Kept Files On Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie is one of the most influential and legendary figures in American folk music. He was born Woodrow Wilson Guthrie in 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma.
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The Oldest Person To Climb Mount Everest May Surprise You
As Earth's highest mountain at 29,035 feet above sea level, Mount Everest has been attracting daring climbers, adventurers, and dreamers for decades.
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The Crazy True Story Of Satirist Dorothy Parker
Behind the hilarious lines, Dorothy Parker was a fascinating woman who lived a pretty wild life. Here's the crazy true story of satirist Dorothy Parker.
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The Real Reason Tom Petty's Band Hated Mary Jane's Last Dance At First
Here's why the Heartbreakers didn't like Tom Petty's original draft for the band's 1993 hit Mary Jane's Last Dance.
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The Sad Reason You Rarely See Michael Schumacher Anymore
There are more specific reasons why Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has yet to reemerge in the public eye since his 2013 skiing accident.
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The Iconic Gone With The Wind Line That Nearly Didn't Happen
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." So says Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) in the 1939 movie adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel "Gone with the Wind."
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Why Ingrid Bergman Was Once Considered A Powerful Influence For Evil
When their affair began, both Bergman and Rossellini were married to other people. It didn't take long for the affair to become public and cause a scandal.
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The Reason Jackie Robinson Was Court-Martialed
Had the outcome of Jackie Robinson's court-martial been different, the baseball world might never have known one of its greatest players ever.
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Here's What The Snow From The Wizard Of Oz Is Actually Made Of
The Wicked Witch's broom and the Scarecrow costume were partly made of a deadly material that the rest of the core cast ended up exposed to as well: asbestos.
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The Truth About Mike Tyson's One And Only Playboy Mansion Invitation
Most people know Mike Tyson for being quite a character, and that was something he quickly demonstrated when he visited the famous Playboy Mansion.
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The Time Someone Sued American Pickers' Frank Fritz
Being a picker seems like one of the most enjoyable jobs a person can have, especially when you're fortunate enough to turn your passion into a hit TV show.
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Inside Elvis Presley's Friendship With Richard Nixon
The day an American president met with an American king, of sorts, produced a photo that has endured as one of the most requested from the National Archives.
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The Truth About Peter Lawford's Right Hand
A second-tier member of the so-called "Rat Pack," which included names such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., Lawford married into the Kennedy family
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The Dark Reason Actors Refuse To Say The Word Macbeth
If you've ever been part of a theatrical production, particularly a Shakespeare, you've heard the superstition: Never, ever say "Macbeth" aloud in a theater.
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How Accurate Are The Portrayals Of Nunchucks In Movies?
There's a good change that most of what you know about martial arts is wrong, particularly if you learned it from popular culture such as TV and B-movies.
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The Tragic Death That Almost Ended Marvin Gaye's Career
Marvin Gaye had undeniably one of the most illustrious musical careers of all time, but his success was almost derailed after Gaye suffered a massive tragedy
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The Real Reason These Classic Rock Hits Were Never Performed Live
No one agrees on what constitutes "good" music. And even legendary musicians have produced work that falls flat with their most dedicated fans.
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The Sad Reason Phil Collins Stopped Playing The Drums
In a recent interview, Phil Collins revealed why he won't be playing the drums during Genesis' upcoming The Last Domino? tour.
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The Reason Some Are Convinced Andy Kaufman Is Still Alive
Some performers tend to exist in a sort of cult-like state after their deaths, with fans refusing to believe they actually died, including Andy Kaufman.
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The Dark Truth About Radical Group Boko Haram
Imperialism in Nigeria led to another important tenant of Boko Haram, which is "Western education is forbidden." That's actually what Boko Haram means.
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The Surprising Thing You Should Know About Bela Lugosi's Broadway Debut
Bela Lugosi is remembered mostly for the role of Count Dracula in the seminal 1931 movie "Dracula," and his later work in horror films.
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The Truth About Motley Crue's First Sober Album
Aside from its huge success and the fact it was Motley Crue's first sober album, there are several interesting facts about Dr. Feelgood that are worth noting.
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Rules Old Hollywood Stars Had To Follow
Hollywood was determined to keep the image of its stars intact; it also demanded a lot from them. Let's look at the rules Old Hollywood stars had to follow.
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The Real Reason These '90s Bands Broke Up
A few '90s bands faded away; several burnt out in big ways. Here's why some of the defining voices of alt-rock, Britpop, dream pop, and grunge called it quits.
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Every Actor Who Has Played Charles Manson In A Movie
From the scores of books, shows, and films based on the infamous murders, true crime enthusiasts still can't get enough of Charles Manson.
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The Untold Truth Of Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner went from working at a grocery store while playing semi-professional football to keep his dream alive to playing in the NFL.
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Everything The Women And The Murderer Didn't Tell You About The True Story
Netflix's documentary "The Women and the Murderer" follows a French police chief and a victim's mother as they track down notorious serial killer Guy Georges.
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