The Untold Truth Of Andrew W.K.
After a decade of disaffected, maudlin grunge rockers, W.K. emerged as a happy, exuberant, infectious jester of rock, encouraging listeners to enjoy life.
Read MoreAfter a decade of disaffected, maudlin grunge rockers, W.K. emerged as a happy, exuberant, infectious jester of rock, encouraging listeners to enjoy life.
By Brian Boone Read MoreOne of the greatest singers of all time is Sam Cooke, and his influence is felt with artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
By Emilia David Read MoreThe necropants ritual was widely-believed in Iceland since at least the 11th century to bring wealth when performed.
By Richard Milner Read MoreNat King Cole was, without a doubt, a pioneer, but that doesn't mean his many successes came without struggles. Here's the untold truth of Nat King Cole.
By Therese Nguyen Read MoreThere are many words and ideas in other languages that don't have an English equivalent. Here are some that don't exist in English.
By Daniel Leonard Read MoreGiven the Kennedys' fame, it's surprising that the efforts of the Boiler Room Girls aren't often mentioned. This is the untold truth of the Boiler Room Girls.
By Mina Nakatani Read MoreIf ever there was a wild mountain man in the wilderness of the 1800's, it was James Pierson Beckwourth. Here is his wild untold truth.
By Jan MacKell Collins Read MoreCooper boarded a plane, had a cocktail, announced he had a bomb, and later jumped out of the plane with a parachute and $200,000 strapped to his back.
By Jeff Somers Read MoreThe casting directors must have thanked their lucky stars the day they found their McCartney type, an actual Brit who had show business chops to spare.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreThe most dangerous active serial killers in 2021 are still at large, and one active serial killer has been out there for two decades.
By DB Kelly Read MoreActor Paul Newman was a bit of a legend and a man who inspired others with his talent. He also persued other endeavors, such as philanthropy and racing cars.
By Boshika Gupta Read MoreAntonio López de Santa Ana was a conniving leader who liked to play both sides of a conflict for his own personal gain, and he was both lionized and reviled.
By Cody Copeland Read MoreThe Ghost Army was a group of just a few hundred men tasked with using artistic and creative ability to change the course of entire battles in WWII.
By DB Kelly Read MoreJuliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and free fall into the Peruvian rainforest.
By Mina Nakatani Read MoreFor some, one hit can be a career-wide ride. And for a very few others, that one hit is a return ticket to the top of the charts, as it was for Benny Madrones.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreMost people who made it through elementary school in the US can relate at least an overview of the now-mythologized "Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock" tale.
By Richard Milner Read MoreThe Beatles are considered to be the greatest rock-and-roll band of all time, despite an acrimonious breakup and including a notorious final concert.
By S. Flannagan Read MoreNorth Carolina's Fort Bragg is the largest military installation in the U.S. It's also one of the most gruesome, with multiple murders and disasters.
By Jenna Inouye Read MoreFamous film composer John Williams has developed a prolific career. HIs relationship with Steven Spielberg has led to some of the most iconic scores.
By Branden C. Potter Read MoreChristmas is a summer holiday in Australia. That means it's different, and yet weirdly the same in many ways. Here's how it's celebrated.
By Emilia David Read MoreThe madams who ruled during the 1800s and early 1900s were more than just sex workers. They were actually businesswomen who contributed to their communities.
By Jan MacKell Collins Read MoreThe Cash-Landrum UFO incident left its witnesses both traumatized and physically ill. This is the terrifying true story of the Cash-Landrum UFO incident.
By William J. Wright Read MoreAykroyd not only believes in the paranormal, he finds the whole idea "entertaining." He grew up with ghost stories that put most campfire tales to shame.
By Nick Vrchoticky Read MoreDolenz was 20 years old, and The Monkees, which debuted in 1966, was a hit -- for two seasons, anyway. The studio provided the musicians and the songs.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreCountry singer Charley Pride interpreted dozens of classic songs in the 1970s and defined the rapidly changing genre for a generation.
By Brian Boone Read MoreBarry Bonds was voted Most Valuable Player a record seven times (and finished second in the MVP voting twice). Second, there's his offensive output. Bonds holds the all-time record for career home runs at 762, a number so enormous there's almost no chance anyone will beat it.
By Jeff Somers Read MoreAlthough Sir Lady Java may not be a household name across the United States yet, during the 1960s she was a pivotal figure for transgender rights.
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