The Scary Thing That Happened To Billy Idol's Eyes
In 1983, spike-haired Billy Idol had his first hit in the U.S. with the ballad-anthem "Eyes Without A Face." Turns out, that video landed him in the hospital.
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What Is The Jackie Chan Curse?
Bacteria in dumplings, a failed cola brand, a DOA gaming console ... were these products victims of the infamous Jackie Chan endorsement curse? Some think so.
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This Is How Tim Allen Ended Up In Prison
While some stars made headlines for receiving prison sentences after they were famous (Hi, Martha Stewart), Tim Allen's brush with the law came before TV fame.
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Olympic Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken
There are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
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The Hard Truth About Being An Olympian
Being an Olympic athlete is hard. It can be poorly paid, mentally taxing, and incredibly isolating. This is the hard truth about being an Olympian.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Elvis Died In 1977
The King of Rock and Roll was likely unconscious on the floor for the final hours of his life. Here's what we know about the day Elvis Presley died.
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Teddy Roosevelt Invented This Football Rule To Stop People From Dying
In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt came up with a much-needed football rule to address the increasing number of deaths on the field.
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Documentaries That Actually Changed The World
Here, we're documenting the incidents that happened as a result of somebody documenting. These documentaries arguably changed the world.
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The Real Reason Weezer Was Uncomfortable With Their First Album
In a recent interview, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo revealed that he initially wasn't comfortable with their self-titled 1994 debut album.
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You Won't Be Able To Guess Barbie's Full Name
Barbie has had an impressive number of careers in her traditional doll form -- over 200 professions since her introduction in 1959. But what about a full name?
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Whatever Happened To Sophie Toscan Du Plantier's Husband?
When she died, Sophie Tuscan du Plantier was married to film producer and promoter Daniel Toscan du Plantier, who was considered "French film royalty."
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The Truth About Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara's Childhood
Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on August 10, 1967. The western Massachusetts city is nowhere near a coastal area.
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Here's Why The Olympic Games Were Banned For 1,500 Years
The first record of the games comes from around 776 BCE, in a time when the Ancient Greek belief in their pantheon of gods was still alive and well.
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Tragic Details About Legendary Olympians
An Olympic win does not translate to a perfect past, present, or future. Here are some tragic details about legendary Olympians.
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All The Times Countries Have Been Banned From The Olympics
Being handed a ban from one of the governing bodies of the Olympics is a fairly rare occurrence, but that's not to say it hasn't happened, and for good reason.
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The Notorious Radio Incident That Made Orson Welles Famous
Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre moved into the then-cutting-edge format of radio, hosting a weekly program called "The Mercury Theatre On The Air."
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The Inspiration Behind Michael Jackson's Thriller Album
Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" sold 66 million copies and won eight Grammy Awards — but you might be surprised by the source of Jackson's inspiration.
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The Real Reason Cass Elliot Nearly Didn't Join The Mamas And The Papas
Here's the real story of how Cass Elliot nearly missed out on joining the Mamas and the Papas.
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The Real Story Behind Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl'
Aussie actor and singer Rick Springfield has only had one song top the American Billboard charts, but it's a really good one — but who inspired Jessie's Girl?
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The Truth About Surfer Garrett McNamara's Guinness World Record
Surfer Garrett McNamara has tackled some of Earth's biggest waves. He made it to Guinness World Records in 2011 for the largest wave surfed. Does it still hold?
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What Really Happened To Zeppo Marx After He Left The Marx Brothers
While the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
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The Real Reason Nicolas Cage Lost Most Of His Money
Where did all of Nicolas Cage's money go?
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The Exotic Pets Nicolas Cage Has Owned Might Surprise You
His cobras "were not happy," said Cage in an interview. "They would try to hypnotize me by showing me their backs, and then they'd lunge at me."
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Bill Cosby's Overturned Conviction Explained
Bill Cosby was convicted in 2018 of drugging and sexual assault charges stemming from a 2004 incident. However, Cosby effectively became a free man on June 30.
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Here's How Many People Have Died At Disney World
Walt Disney World, the mega-resort Florida theme park destination that draws tens of millions of visitors per year, goes to great lengths to promote its image.
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Tennessee Williams' Death
To deal with his paranoia surrounding his physical well-being, playwright Tennessee Williams ingested an excessive amount of alcohol and pills. He died in 1983.
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Why Ed Sullivan Banned The Doors After One Performance
The Doors never got to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show again after their September 1967 debut. Here's the reason behind their lifetime ban from the show.
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