The Hit Song That Huey Lewis Almost Didn't Record
Huey Lewis and his band contributed a track to Back to the Future that helped make history, both for the movie and for their careers. But it was almost never recorded.
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The Real Reason Ronnie James Dio Left Black Sabbath
Dio joined Black Sabbath when the band fired the increasingly unreliable Ozzy Osbourne in 1979, and his powerful voice was a perfect match for the band's signature sound. So why'd he end up leaving?
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The Truth About Steven Spielberg's Lost Feature Film
One of the most successful Hollywood directors of all time, Spielberg has formed quite a legacy. Fans would undoubtedly be interested in viewing his first feature, if only to see just how far the movie legend has come. The catch is, Spielberg's earliest film doesn't exist anymore.
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The Real Reason Elvis Was Betrayed By His Bodyguards
Elvis Presley was a man who spent his later years surrounded by two things: the adulation of his hangers-on, and comfy cozy velvet. His followers, dubbed the Memphis Mafia, filled numerous roles in the singer's life -- including that of bodyguards.
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Sammy Sosa Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
These days, Sammy Sosa might not look anything like he used to during his active playing career, but the baseball great's considerable achievements remain etched in the annals of the sport. Does his net worth reflect that success?
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The Sad Truth About The Nazi's Animals
Whether it's the horrific experiments led by "angel of death" Josef Mengele, the horrors of concentration camps like Ravensbruck — or, you know, Hitler — you won't be hard-pressed to find examples of Nazis being unspeakably awful.
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Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
What is the most definitive rock band of all time? That question is prime fodder for an entertaining evening of argument, but you can be dead certain of one thing: At some point, someone's bound to mention Led Zeppelin.
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The Untold Truth Of America's Robotic War Donkeys
There's a long and storied tradition of enlisting animals to assist humans in times of war or straight-up attempting to weaponize them against enemies. In WWII alone, the British sabotaged Nazis with exploding rats, the U.S. tried planned to make bat bombs, and Polish soldiers adopted a ...
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The Messed Up Truth About Gone With The Wind
Gone with the Wind presents a sentimental view of the old South—and slavery. It's impossible to ignore the messed up truth about Gone with the Wind—truths that include overt racism, love affairs, protests, and one of the most chaotic and poorly-run film productions in history.
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Here's How Dogs Can Actually Detect Cancer
Over the ages, dogs have been used to perform many odd jobs alongside humans. From working in public safety, mental health and criminal justice sectors, the addition of a canine pal can prove beneficial in many situations. Can dogs detect cancer, though?
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The Strange Deal That Gave Pepsi A Military Force
The eighties were a pretty weird and wild decade. Hair was at its all-time high, people actually listened to Cutting Crew, shoulder pads were worn far and wide ... and, for a moment in time, Pepsi became the sixth largest military force in the world.
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The Truth About Steve Buscemi's Life As A Firefighter
Steve Buscemi (pronounced "buss-ehm-ee," says Snopes) is one of those character actors who keeps surprising the audience. He's displayed a remarkable range over the course of his nearly 40 years in the business. Surprisingly enough, though, he also used to be a firefighter.
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The Chilling Star Wars Easter Egg We All Missed
Now, there's a new hidden detail in Star Wars making its way across the internet, rounding out a galaxy far, far away just that much more. It regards Yoda's living situation, and friends? It's a stone cold bummer.
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Here's How Earth, Wind & Fire Got Their Name
Founded in 1969, it's no doubt that funk group Earth, Wind & Fire is considered one of the most commercially successful acts of all time. However, amid all this overwhelming success and an iconic status lasting fifty years, one question remains: Where did the group's legendary name come from?
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The One Question That's Troubled Doctor Who Fans For Years
There's one mystery that's had the very cool bow ties of the Whovians all mussed up for years. And it's not "why does the Doctor's age fluctuate so much?," or "What was the Doctor talking about when he said he was half-human in that TV movie?"
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The Real Reason Baby Yoda Is So Cute, According To Science
On November 12th, 2019, myriad viewers from around the world looked to their television sets and, irrespective of their places on the gender identity gradient, felt sudden and intense maternal impulses. The reason? Baby Yoda.
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The Mystery Thriller That's Crushing It On Netflix Right Now
Five years ago, moviegoers were treated to Dan Stevens' performance in an indie thriller/mystery titled The Guest. Now it's crushing it on Netflix.
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The Reason Nike's Juneteenth Announcement Is So Important
When the world's largest athletic apparel and equipment company makes a statement, people listen. That company, Nike, just made a big announcement about Juneteenth -- the oldest national celebration commemorating the official end of slavery. Here's what you need to know.
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The Real Reason The White Stripes Broke Up
Remember The White Stripes? The band that consisted of Jack and Meg White had a good run during their 14-year career. In the band's heyday, they peaked at number three on Billboard 200 with their 2005 album, Get Behind Me Satan, and their single Seven Nation Army is still an anthem today.
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The History Of Juneteenth Explained
In the United States, June 19th marks an auspicious day in history. It's Juneteenth. Here's why that's important.
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The Untold Story Of The Real Betty Boop
Betty Boop first showed up in 1930, though not in human form... at first she was an anthropomorphic french poodle.
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Here's What Your Dog Really Sees On The TV
If you've ever left the TV running and have dogs, you might have noticed they sometimes stare raptly at the screen. Why is it that dogs seem to really love watching TV?
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The Tragic Death Of Metallica's Cliff Burton
For a band as longstanding and storied as Metallica, they have not been without ups and downs. No event had such a dramatic impact on Metallica's history, though, as the death of the bassist Cliff Burton.
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The Real Difference Between Tear Gas And Pepper Spray
Tear gas and pepper spray are both "riot control agents." But what's the real difference between them?
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The Real Reason Loving Day Is So Important
There was a time when it was illegal for blacks and whites to marry, or have children together, or love one another in committed, legal relationships. But along came the court case of Loving v. Virginia
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The History Of NASCAR Explained
For longer than most of us have been alive, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (or NASCAR, to its friends) has been rattling the ground beneath Daytona. But how did it get its start?
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The Messed Up Truth About The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery bus boycott is often hailed as the opening act of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. But the version you're taught in school leaves out the heroic efforts of multiple people who worked tirelessly towards desegregation. This is the messed up truth about the Montgomery bus boycott.
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