Here's How Much Trent Reznor From Nine Inch Nails Is Really Worth
Trent Reznor of the Nine Inch Nails has had an extraordinary career. And his net worth reflects that.
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The Untold Truth Of Glenn Frey's Son, Deacon
When founder, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Glenn Frey died at the age of 67 in 2016, his son Deacon stepped up.
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What Radioactive Doesn't Tell You About Marie Curie
Radioactive takes a few liberties on its way to present a true, if not entirely factual, sense of an historical individual.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Kanye West In Real Life. Here's Why
The details of Kanye West's bipolar diagnosis aren't anybody's business but his, but scattered interviews and public comments have given the public a fraction of a look at the tough position of living with both an intense personality disorder and an alien lifestyle of being a musical phenomenon.
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Details You've Never Known About Nine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machine
"Before I did the record, we went on tour with Skinny Puppy. That was the first time I played these songs live. It was a somewhat bad experience," said Trent Reznor.
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This Science Explains Why You Can Smell Rain
You're not dreaming. You can smell the rain...
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It Was Easy For The Goths To Invade Rome. This Is The Reason Why
In 410, Rome fell for the first time in 800 years and for the first time since the establishment of its imperial power. Though today we would date the end of the Western Empire sixty-six years later in 476, its days were now numbered.
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The Strange Truth Of Andrew Jackson's Burial
In June of 1845, Andrew Jackson was 78 years old -- roughly 248 in 19th century years. Soon he'd be buried -- but not how you might expect.
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David Bowie Identified Hitler As The First Rockstar. Here's Why
Most people don't remember watching certain animated movies as children. David Bowie, on the other hand, didn't remember recording an album as a 29-year-old.
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What Happened To The Slaves At The Alamo?
Part of the narrative of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo is that the defenders were there to liberate Texas from the tyranny of Mexico. One of the points that often gets lost amid the flag-waving and coonskin caps is that by the time of the Texas Revolution, Mexico had abolished slavery. Texas hadn't.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Nirvana's Polly
"Polly," which appears in the iconic Nirvana album Nevermind, is a disturbing song that's hard to forget.
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Why Mick Jagger's Solo Album Almost Destroyed The Rolling Stones
In 1985, Stones frontman Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, She's The Boss, and it nearly struck a killing blow to the band.
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Musicians Who Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Not every big rocker of the time showed up at Woodstock. Here are some musicians who turned down playing at Woodstock.
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How To Survive Sinking In Quicksand
Quicksand is probably more important as a motion picture plot device than as an actual natural phenomenon that's waiting to suck you to your death the next time you stroll in the woods/jungle/cursed mall.
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The Cosby Show Role That Whitney Houston Turned Down
Life for Whitney Houston — and pop music as you know it — may have gone very differently, had the musician made one different choice.
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The Mysterious Death Of Mt. Everest Explorer George Mallory
"He saw two black dots he assumed to be Mallory and Irvine near one of the final ridges before the peak before disappearing into the clouds again. It was the last time both of them were seen alive..."
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Why Lead Belly Might Have Been The Most Violent Musician Of The 20th Century
Ledbetter, later known as Lead Belly, was born in Louisiana in the late 1880s -- into a life of violence.
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Here's How Much Prison Guards Really Get Paid
This probably won't come as much of a surprise, but the life of a correctional officer is distinctly short on beer and skittles.
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Why Blondie's Debbie Harry Believes She Was Almost Abducted By Ted Bundy
It's a tale as old as time: a young woman encounters a creepy man late at night in a big city. For Debbie Harry, of the iconic rock band Blondie, this encounter was with serial killer Ted Bundy, as Harry recalled in an interview in 1989 — the same year Bundy was executed.
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Jason Bonham: The Untold Truth Of John Bonham's Son
Jason Bonham was just fourteen-years-old when his dad, John Bonham, passed away after a legendary bender of 40 shots of vodka. It was also from that moment that it seemed Jason Bonham would follow the footsteps of his dad, the drummer of Led Zeppelin, and become a drummer in his own right.
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There's A Chance The Kraken Might Have Existed. Here's How
There's a lot of ocean out there. And some of it's really deep. That's where the giant squid live. And maybe the kraken.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Cher
Having faced down poverty, illness, divorce, and ever-changing public tastes, Cher continues to beat the odds, winning over generation after generation of fans with her unwavering dedication and authenticity. This is Cher's tragic real-life story.
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Creepy Tales Of Haunted Las Vegas
Las Vegas is home to more than a few ghosts. Perhaps it's the place's dramatic and dangerous history. These are some creepy tales of haunted Las Vegas.
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The First Domesticated Animals Weren't What You'd Expect
Believe it or not, the first domesticated animals weren't for eating, or riding.
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What The Final 12 Months Of John Lennon's Life Were Like
1980 was a crucial year for John Lennon, who'd emerged from a hiatus ready to make music once again. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.
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Here's How Much Water Is Actually On Earth
From space, Earth resembles a deep blue marble with shots of browns and greens coursing through it. Its distinctive color is due to the sheer amount of water covering it. But even though we know there is a lot of water on the Earth, we do not really ever conceptualize how much water that truly is.
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The Truth About Depeche Mode Frontman Dave Gahan's Infamous Overdose
Dave Gahan, the illustrious singer of Depeche Mode, is without a doubt one of rock's great frontmen ... unfortunately, being a rock star can often mean living like a rock star, and Gahan certainly took part in some of the darker undercurrents of fame.
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