The Untold Truth Of The Harlem Globetrotters
If you want to know more about the fascinating and untold truth of the squad, here's a look into the rise, dominance, and unique appeal of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Read MoreIf you want to know more about the fascinating and untold truth of the squad, here's a look into the rise, dominance, and unique appeal of the Harlem Globetrotters.
By Brian Boone Read MoreIf you've been living in a cave the last few months (and that's not unusual) you've probably revisited Pikotaro and his ubiquitous "Pen Pineapple Pen" (PPAP) song. Here's his story.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreIt's estimated up to 3 percent of all unsolved murders are the work of serial killers. Let's take a look at some of the most dangerous active serial killers.
By Pauli Poisuo Read MoreBill Withers, the soulful singer-songwriter who gave us such classic tunes as "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," died March 30, 2020, at the age of 81. He had been suffering from heart problems, said his son, quoted in the obituary in The New York Times.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreJohn Wayne was famous for delivering a fairly predictable cinematic product: manly men of few words and much action. But his real name wasn't so manly.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreIf you only know Marcus Crassus as the man who killed Spartacus, there's much to learn about him and the odd and crooked ways he made his money, as well as his almost comically tragic end. Here are some of the strangest details in the bizarre life of the richest man in Rome.
By Benito Cereno Read MoreGoogle Doodles crop up every so often -- according to the company's web site, over 4,000 have appeared over the years -- celebrating a person, place, thing, or event. Recently, the Doodle featured Jean Macnamara, a pivotal figure in helping rid the world of polio.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreAmerica's Gilded Age was a time of industrial advances, a soaring economy, and an honest-to-goodness debate about whether or not doctors should wash their hands before sticking them into a bullet wound.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreFew bands have lasted as long as Genesis. And there are some fascinating and curious stops on the journey of Genesis. This is the untold truth of Genesis.
By Brian Boone Read MoreNothing screams "mummy's curse" quite like an actual screaming mummy. And if you stare long enough at the open-jawed, desiccated corpse of Prince Pentawere, even if a banshee-like wail or 10 billion bees don't fly out of its damnable maw, you might do all the screaming and cursing on its behalf.
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreSteven Seagal doesn't need an introduction as much as he'd require an explanation. His oldest son, Kentaro, might agree.
By Pauli Poisuo Read MoreModern historians have come to see William McKinley as an important POTUS who advanced America's global standing through assertive foreign policy. But Leon Czolgosz saw McKinley through the eyes of a man who had lost his standing in America and had possibly lost his mind, and wanted him dead.
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreThe English, on the other hand, have had a prime minister since Robert Walpole in 1721, generally considered the first of the line of 77. Unlike the U.S., of that select group of elected leadership, the Brits have had to work through only one assassination: of Spencer Perceval, in 1812.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreThe story goes that around 1980, John J. B. Wilson went to see a 99 cent double feature that ended in an impassioned plea to get his money back. It would be this experience which led to the fittingly bizarre rise of the Razzies.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreIt doesn't hurt to be married to a rock legend who genuinely loves you, especially if it's someone like Gordon Sumner, known to most of the world as Sting, former front man for The Police. However, Trudie Styler has a life and legend of her own, thank you very much.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreLong before Jimmy Hoffa became a punchline or a Scorcese movie he was one of the most powerful union organizers and leaders in American history. Here's his story.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreWith frontman Gavin Rossdale, Bush sold millions of albums and churned out big, bombastic hits. But there’s a lot more to this band than meets the eye, and today, we’re taking a look at the untold truth of Bush.
By Brian Boone Read MoreTennessee Williams lived a life every bit as dramatic as the subjects of his stories. It seems only natural that the practiced showman would go out in the color he loved best: high drama. But it was an anticlimactic ending. Here's the truth about Tennessee Williams' bizarre death.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MorePandemic is one of the best-selling board games of all time. But who made this peculiar game about disease? Why is Pandemic so popular? And what untold truths can a strange board game reveal about how pandemics spread in the real world? Here's the untold truth of the Pandemic board game.
By Mark Lambert Read MoreIf all you know about Joseph from Genesis is his Technicolor Dreamcoat, there's a lot more to him. Here is the untold truth of Joseph in the Old Testament.
By Benito Cereno Read MoreFor one cat breed, it's as if someone thought, "That kitty would sure be even more lovable if it pulled a 'Gremlins 2' and turned itself into a gargoyle."
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreThe head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has more than a little experience, as well as education. Dr. Anthony Fauci has been head of NIAID since 1984, appointed during the Reagan administration, which means he's worked successfully for six different presidents.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreYou don't normally call someone a caveman as a compliment, but Ice Age humans were way cooler than stereotypes or even scientists have given them credit for.
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreWhat with the coronavirus, rumbling of a coming depression tumbled out of the Twitter feeds of pessimists, while the more pragmatic but still not-fun-at-parties crowd foresaw a fast-approaching recession. And that begs the question: what's the difference?
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreThe coronavirus has been terrible for much of the economy. But as people embrace social distancing and prepare to weather the pandemic storm, some companies have had a much sunnier financial outlook throughout.
By A. C. Grimes Read MoreIt's been more than a decade since the great Balloon Boy shenanigans of 2009.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreAmericans like to smell good, groom, and generally bathe regularly. We like our plumbing and ready access to potable water, hot when we need it and cold when we don't. And we like our toilet paper.
By Eric Meisfjord Read More