What Dolly Parton's Mountain Upbringing Was Really Like
Dolly Parton's huge family might have been monetarily poor, but they were rich in love and values. Here's what her mountain upbringing was really life.
Read MoreDolly Parton's huge family might have been monetarily poor, but they were rich in love and values. Here's what her mountain upbringing was really life.
Read MoreCaves are common settings in folklore and mythology throughout history from all over the world. In many legends, humans encounter creatures in the dark.
Read MoreHistory and legend are full of objects that are said to have had magical or miraculous powers Some of them even exist in the material realm in the present day.
Read MoreMarijuana use, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes, has a long history. Some of the historical figures linked with marijuana use may surprise you.
Read MoreIn music as in life, nothing lasts forever, and the curtain will one day fall on even the most legendary acts. Here are some who've called it quits in 2023.
Read MoreThe U.S. is supposedly home to a large pantheon of cryptids, from paranormal celebs like Bigfoot and Mothman to D-listers like the New Jersey Mantis Man.
Read MoreWorld War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
Read MoreChild stars grow up far to fast in Hollywood. Here is a look at some of the many child stars who were famous in their time and have since sadly passed away.
Read MoreThe 20th century was full of predictions that came true, from the atomic bomb and new technology to the deaths of historical figures.
Read MoreDolley Madison is known for the myth that she rescued a portrait from a burning White House, but her real life was exciting enough. Here are her many tragedies.
Read MoreBad Wolves might not be a household name, but their cover of "Zombie" launched their fame. Like any other metal band, though, they have had their ups and downs.
Read MoreThe murder case involving Kouri Richins is by far one of the most bizarre to take place in recent years. This is the complete timeline of the case so far.
Read MoreKnown for such classic songs like "Smoke on the Water" and "Woman for Tokyo," Deep Purple has been cranking out music for decades, amidst personal tragedies.
Read MoreMy Pillow founder Mike Liddell is more famous for his conspiracy theories and right-wing politics than his actual product.
Read MoreMaritime disasters are always a tragedy, made worse by the lives lost. As ships radioed for help, captured were final messages of crew and passengers.
Read MoreMany recognize Anne Boleyn as the doomed second wife of Henry VIII. But her sister Mary was also a key court figure, and their kinship was fraught with drama.
Read MoreIn 1915, a German U-boat sank the passenger cruiser Lusitania, with 1,198 souls lost. From unheeded warnings to leaky lifeboats, that fateful day is explained.
Read MoreFrom the controversial to the sublime, here are a handful of live performances so powerful that they turned these musicians into larger-than-life legends.
Read MoreThe Regency Era has often been depicted as austere and proper, when it fact it was a period of wild behavior and upheaval.
Read MoreThe decline of Creed -- and Scott Stapp in particular -- was as spectacular as the band's rise. Here's the long, strange story of Creed's fall from grace.
Read MoreBeing born in the White House has been a rare occasion throughout American history. Here are all the members of this exclusive club, and how they fared.
Read MoreFor fans of film history, The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a fascinating destination in LA. There, you can see the graves of many stars of Old Hollywood.
Read MoreJean-Claude Van Damme might not be the box-office powerhouse he was in the '80s and '90s, but that doesn't mean he's been resting on his laurels.
Read MoreNot all of the stars of famous 1990s sitcoms are still with us today, as nature takes its inevitable path. However, some died in tragic circumstances.
Read MoreMatthew Perry is best known for his loveable yet sarcastic "Friends" character Chandler Bing. But his on-screen persona hid much about the tragedy in his life.
Read MoreHaunted bridges are a pretty common trope in spooky stories. Whether fact or fiction, many bridges across the globe have a scary story attached to them.
Read MoreEllis Island, New York, was the first port of call for immigrants for over half a century. Masses of people have passed through, including a few famous ones.
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