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  • Metallica
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Pauli Poisuo June 17th, 2020

    The Real Reason Metallica Once Lived In Their Rehearsal Room

    As the biggest metal band out there, Metallica hasn't been short of petty cash in a while. However, everyone has to start somewhere. Sometimes that means living out of your rehearsal room.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Carl Perkins
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Eric Meisfjord June 17th, 2020

    The Real Reason Elvis Presley Covered Blue Suede Shoes By Carl Perkins

    Carl Perkins wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," and Elvis covered it. But he had a good reason.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Elizabeth I
    History
    History By Emilia David June 17th, 2020

    Myths About Elizabeth I You Can Stop Believing

    Queen Elizabeth I of England ruled over what many call the Golden Age. This was a time when the country flourished. So of course, over time, legends around her grew. She called herself the "Virgin Queen" and historians generally believe Queen Elizabeth I actively encouraged these myths about her.

    By Emilia David June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Starman
    Space
    Space By Eric Meisfjord June 17th, 2020

    The Real Reason A Tesla Was Launched Into Space

    Thanks in large part to Brad Pitt, society bumped up their Latin vocabulary last year. Added to "et cetera" and "in vino veritas," everyone now knows "ad astra," the title of Pitt's movie about space travel, meaning "to the stars."

    By Eric Meisfjord June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Olmec statue
    History
    History By Richard Milner June 17th, 2020

    What Happened To The Olmec Civilization?

    The Olmecs are the lesser-known cousins to the Aztec and Maya, and predate them as the oldest Mesoamerican civilization on record.

    By Richard Milner June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Steve Miller and Jimi Hendrix
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Pauli Poisuo June 17th, 2020

    Steve Miller Hated Jimi Hendrix's Guitar Burning Stunt. Here's Why

    Steve Miller and Jimi Hendrix are both iconic musicians and guitarists, though their approach to the artform is radically different.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Charlemagne
    History
    History By Eric Meisfjord June 17th, 2020

    The Truth About Charlemagne's Legendary Sword

    Back in the 8th Century, you couldn't very well have a rifle fit for a king -- but you could have a sword. And you did, if your name was Charlemagne, King of the Franks.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • John Lennon and George Harrison
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Pauli Poisuo June 16th, 2020

    The Real Reason John Didn't Want George To Join The Beatles

    Being lead guitarist in The Beatles might seem like a pretty sweet gig, but Geirge Harrison almost missed his place among the gods of rock 'n' roll simply because John Lennon was heavily against him in the beginning. Why was Lennon so adamant about letting young Harrison in the band? Let's find out!

    By Pauli Poisuo June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020

    Doctor Who's Eleventh Doctor Almost Had A Very Different Look

    Writing about 2500 years ago, the philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus observed that the only constant in life is change -- "life is flux." Rarely has popular culture embraced that as thoroughly as the BBC's Doctor Who, a time travel/sci-fi series that ran from 1963-89 before relaunching in 2005.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • virtual reality
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Nicole Rosenthal June 16th, 2020

    Here's What Happens When You Use A VR Headset Every Day

    Many can agree that, like all things, VR is served best with a healthy dose of moderation. But what happens when you use it too much? Like every day?

    By Nicole Rosenthal June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • curse of la llorona
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Benito Cereno June 16th, 2020

    The Legend Of La Llorona Explained

    The most famous ghost of Latin America is undoubtedly La Llorona, the crying woman. Her eerie cries foretell death and danger for naughty children, or maybe unfaithful husbands. She's been in movies, but what do you really know about the wailing woman? This is the legend of La Llorona explained.

    By Benito Cereno June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Patsy Cline
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020

    The Real Reason Patsy Cline Covered Crazy By Willie Nelson

    At age 27, Willie Nelson moved to Nashville and got a job as an in-house songwriter, crafting songs like "Hello Walls," a hit for Faron Young, and "Crazy," a huge seller for Patsy Cline. And it almost wasn't.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Styx
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Pauli Poisuo June 16th, 2020

    The Real Reason Styx Never Performed Mr. Roboto Live Until 2018

    Styx is the river between the lands of the living and the dead in Greek mythology. Another, extremely different Styx makes music, and is quite good at it. But they wouldn't play Mr. Roboto for the longest time. Here's why.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Civil War Ironclad battle
    Scandals
    Scandals By A. C. Grimes June 16th, 2020

    The Dark Truth About The Civil War's Ironclads

    The very first Civil War ironclads and the first in the world to fight warships were armored gunboats built by Union Captain James Buchanan Eads, the cousin of future President James Buchanan. This led to some of the earliest Union victories of the entire conflict. But they were kind of cartoonish.

    By A. C. Grimes June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Garfunkel and Simon
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020

    Why Simon And Garfunkel Couldn't Use Their Real Names In The '50s

    What's in a name? People are still asking it, all these centuries later. And for good reason. Pink Floyd wasn't always Pink Floyd. Nor was The Grateful Dead born that way. But what about Simon and Garfunkel?

    By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Basquiat at work
    Tragic Real-Life Stories
    Tragic Real-Life Stories By Emilia David June 16th, 2020

    The Tragic Death Of Basquiat

    Jean-Michel Basquiat, an artist whose roots in graffiti made his work stand out among others, left a legacy of stunning paintings. But his sudden popularity in his 20s caused him to spiral into a drug habit that eventually cost him his life. His death cemented his status as an art world rockstar.

    By Emilia David June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Nat Love
    Untold Truth
    Untold Truth By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020

    The Untold Truth Of Black Cowboys

    Research shows that the population of cowboys in the Old West was at least 25 percent black. Yet you'd never know based on traditional history.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • manson
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Nicole Rosenthal June 16th, 2020

    The Real Reason Marilyn Manson Hated My Chemical Romance

    In case you've forgotten, Marilyn Manson and My Chemical Romance have also been sparring for over a decade in a feud that will most likely never be resolved.

    By Nicole Rosenthal June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Shadow image of a killer
    Untold Truth
    Untold Truth By Allison Matyus June 16th, 2020

    The Untold Truth Of The Chicago Strangler

    While the "Chicago Strangler" might sound like a historical villain who stalked the Windy City sometime during the Great Depression, this possible serial killer — or killers — has claimed victims as recently as 2018.

    By Allison Matyus June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • just like it says on the bottle
    Tragic Real-Life Stories
    Tragic Real-Life Stories By Tom Meisfjord June 16th, 2020

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Hank Williams Jr.

    Hank Williams Jr. found some success, working more or less as a tribute act and playing plenty of his old man's standards. Critical reception was lukewarm -- The New Yorker pointed out that he "was raised to be an echo, not an influence," changing his name to better pull a nostalgic crowd.

    By Tom Meisfjord June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Jimi Hendrix
    Music
    Music By A. C. Grimes June 16th, 2020

    The Real Reason The BBC Banned Jimi Hendrix

    That brilliant, unapologetic individuality made for musical voodoo that only he could do so well. But it could also cause discord.

    By A. C. Grimes June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • The Ramones
    Tragic Real-Life Stories
    Tragic Real-Life Stories By Pauli Poisuo June 16th, 2020

    The Tragic Deaths Of The Ramones

    Unfortunately, The Ramones only seemed like a tight unit from the outside. They may have made rock history, but the band's internal affairs were full of arguments, feuds and disappointment ... and ultimately, several untimely deaths.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Ripper coverage
    Royals
    Royals By Eric Meisfjord June 15th, 2020

    The Truth About Jack The Ripper And Queen Victoria's Relationship

    Queen Victoria's grandson, Prince Albert Victor was known to those who loved him as "Eddy," (also great uncle to the present Queen, Elizabeth II), and a proposed candidate for true identity of Jack the Ripper.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Freedom RIders
    Untold Truth
    Untold Truth By A. C. Grimes June 15th, 2020

    The Untold Truth Of The Freedom Riders

    When protests erupted in response to footage of a Minneapolis police officer killing George Floyd — a helplessly handcuffed man who cried out for his mother as a uniformed government official kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes — a few familiar scenes played out in the media.

    By A. C. Grimes June 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Pauli Poisuo June 15th, 2020

    How A Shootout Resulted In Daryl Hall And John Oates' First Meeting

    Daryl Hall (the tall, blond one) and John Oates (the one with the mustache) are one of the greatest duo acts pop-rock has ever seen. And it all started with... a shootout.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Back to the Future
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Eric Meisfjord June 15th, 2020

    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.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Ronnie James Dio
    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Pauli Poisuo June 15th, 2020

    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?

    By Pauli Poisuo June 15th, 2020 Read More
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