Dying in orbital limbo would have been a depressing contradiction. But the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 had more important matters to consider, like surviving.
Some people get to live the dream of having a cameo in Star Trek. Some make you say, "Is that... no, it can't be!" Here are the weirdest Star Trek cameos.
In 2019, we got the follow-up to 2017's highly-successful It, an adaptation of Stephen King's 1986 novel of the same name. It: Chapter Two is great and very scary, but there are a few moments that left us scratching our heads.
While Rebel Without a Cause is considered a classic, a lot of its cast met tragic, mysterious, and untimely ends. Here are all of the dearly departed cast members of the seemingly cursed film.
Behind Louis Armstrong's career, success, and fame, there was tragedy. The man nicknamed Pops and Satchmo didn't have an easy life by any stretch of the imagination, and even as he was taking to the stage and wowing fans, he struggled. Here's the tragic real-life story of Louis Armstrong.
Alice in Chains was the first band to bring grunge into the mainstream. But despite their considerable fame and fortune, the band had more than their share of disasters, thanks to an array of drama, unfortunate incidents, and rock star excess. This is the tragic real-life story of Alice in Chains.
Lots of presidents have had public and semi-public meltdowns — and it's not really surprising. Just try to take on all the problems of the free world and try not to have an occasional meltdown. And with that context, let's take a look at some of the times that American presidents totally lost it.
James Dean became a heartthrob in a way wannabes only dreamed about. Little did everyone know his struggle. This is the tragic real-life story of James Dean.
On a film set, sometimes a stunt seems minor and like no big deal. If the actor is feeling bold and the production's insurance will cover it, it's probably fine, right? But sometimes, accidents can happen and actors can end up majorly hurt. Here are actors who were tragically injured on set.
You'd think that being a UPS driver might be a pretty chill gig, right? Guess again. There are tons of strict rules all UPS truck drivers have to follow.
The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient civilization located in Northeast Africa, just south of Ancient Egypt. The Kushites were winners and losers; underdogs and overlords; aggressively expanding and defensively skulking into the historical shadows. This is the true history of the lost Kingdom of Kush.
While all royal deaths are impactful, they're even more affecting when they happen in public. This is what happens when they die in front of their subjects.
Just how bad was the Great Depression? That depends which expert you ask. Here is a list of some false things you probably believe about the Great Depression.
Only a few Jeopardy! contestants have had the juice to become household names. And with that said, the following article gives information on these notable people. Answer: Who are the best players in Jeopardy! history?
These fan theories actually transform their subject films from comedies, romances, or musicals into bone-chilling horror movies. The best (worst) part? They're so fiendishly clever and work so well that you won't ever be able to think of these movies the same way again.
NCIS boasts some seriously impressive longevity — it still draws some impressive ratings and brings in huge guest stars. Much of the appeal comes from its impressive cast, as actors like Mark Harmon, David McCallum, and Pauley Perrette have done a great job of creating rounded, dynamic characters.
David Bowie died from cancer on January 10, 2016, leaving behind one of the most eclectic catalogs in music history. Let's take a look at what the last 12 months of David Bowie's life were like.
The groovy Jefferson Airplane became the spacey Jefferson Starship, which became the overproduced Starship. But no matter what the group called itself, it was always stacked with rock legends. Here's a look back at the long, strange trip of Jefferson Starship (or whatever you want to call it).