Why Living On The Starship Enterprise Would Actually Be Awful
Living on the USS Enterprise had some serious downsides.
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The Real Reason Insane Clown Posse Sued The FBI
Feeling insane in the membrane, and need a little magic in your life? Watch the video for Insane Clown Posse's "Hokus Pokus." If Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope's magic is just too dope for you to resist, you might become one of their devoted Juggalos.
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These Were Henry VIII's Greatest Military Achievements
Henry VIII captures the popular imagination for mostly the wrong reasons. 'Tis a pity, because there was much, much more to his story, not the least of which were Henry's military accomplishments.
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Did Camelot Actually Exist?
Camelot. Few names in the public domain evoke the same reaction in the imaginations of the young at heart, nor the same public displays of musical number memorization from British comedy nerds. More than just a place, it represented an ideal: The best and noblest of man's potential, turned real.
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Comedian Jerry Stiller Dead At 92
Jerry Stiller, father of comedian and filmmaker Ben Stiller, has died at the age of 92 of natural causes. Ben announced the death May 11, 2020.
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Here's How Much Disney Parks Could Lose Due To The Pandemic
The good news is that money can't buy happiness, so the joy quotient at Disneyland shouldn't be affected. The bad news is, money can — and has — paid for every other aspect of Disney's iconic vacation spots, so the rest of the experience is in a lot of trouble.
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Here's How B.J. Armstrong Helped Bring Michael Jordan Back To The Bulls
There was a time when Michael Jordan quit basketball and started playing baseball. Sensing this was not how destiny was to unfold, B.J. Armstrong stepped in.
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Paul McCartney Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Sir Paul McCartney is so good that when his name pops up in a conversation, there's a chance people won't even make bassist jokes. Of course, that has something to do with the fact that he also plays a few other instruments. And sings. And has a stellar solo career.
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The Untold Truth Of Elon Musk's Brother
So yeah, Elon Musk has a brother. His name is Kimbal.
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The Mysterious Disease That Ravaged 16th Century England
The University of Cambridge's Gonville and Caius College has a rather grim connection to a mysterious 16th-century epidemic. Symptoms kicked off with abrupt feelings of dread followed by headaches, neck pain, a profuse cold sweat, delirium and giddiness. Often, people died within eighteen hours.
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Here's How Much Uber Has Lost During The Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic came along, the gig economy was already a treacherous road for drivers to travel. But things have only gotten worse for Uber. Here's how much they've lost so far.
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The Real Reason Why Nick Oliveri Left Queens Of The Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age is one of the great survivors of the nineties rock scene. Formed in 1996 on the foundations of stoner-rock cult outfit Kyuss, according to AllMusic, the hard-rocking band not only flourished, but actually shot to the major leagues in the 2000s ...
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito is in a class all his own, and that's "national treasure that must be protected at all costs." It doesn't matter when you grew up, there's something he's been in that's shaped your childhood. But there's a lot of tragedy in his past. This is the tragic real-life story of Danny DeVito.
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The Truth About The Worst Wax Museum In The World
Yes, there was another Tussaud in the pantheon of wax figure entrepreneurs, and according to popular opinion, his museums are just the worst.
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The Real Reason You Shouldn't Keep Wolves As Pets
If you love your dog, but wish that your life was more like those Kato attack scenes from the Pink Panther movies, a wolf might just be for you. And that's the whole list of reasonable excuses to own a wolf as a pet. But if you're not convinced, read on!
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The Truth About Fiona Apple's Time In Jail
Fiona Apple, that '90s musical wunderkind, a classically trained pianist who dropped an album at age 17 and has been selling recordings and racking up awards ever since, also spent some time behind bars. Here's why.
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Mike Tyson Vs. Tyson Fury: Who Would Win?
Even if your only exposure to boxing comes in the form of a few seconds of idle channel-surfing every now and then, you're probably aware of Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury. But which is faster and more furious? Who would win in a matchup?
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What Colors Do Cats Actually See?
Elegant and marble-like, cat eyes have a hypnotic quality to them and do a fantastic job of scaring the bejesus out of unsuspecting people when those peepers creepily glow in the dark. But what colors do they actually see?
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Facebook Just Made A Major Decision Amid The Pandemic
Facebook has magnanimously decided not to needlessly endanger its employees. Good job.
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Here's How Elon Musk Really Feels About Warren Buffett
Elon Musk and Warren Buffett: two guys who really are toward the top, if not at the top, of their respective games. So what's the beef?
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The Reason The Founder Of Mother's Day Tried To Abolish The Holiday
Despite creating the holiday, Anna Jarvis was aghast at what it had come to represent, ultimately fighting to have it abolished, before the task eventually took its toll.
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Creepy Things About Living In China
From everyday decisions to tracking apps, here are some truly creepy things about living in China.
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The Truth About The Rarest Snake In The World
At 18 registered specimens left, this snake species is now considered the most endangered snake species in the world.
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Here's What The 'I' In iPhone Really Stands For
iPhone. iPod. iPad. iOS. iWork. iTunes. iPhoto. The modern society is so inundated with Apple's admittedly pretty neat "i" products and apps that it's hard to avoid mentally associating a product with that particular letter. But what does the "i" in iPhone really stand for?
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The Truth About The First Ever Death Caused By A Meteorite
There are many highly unlikely ways to die, and unless you count the increasingly convoluted Rube Goldberg deathtraps of the Final Destination franchise, a meteorite strike is doubtlessly at the top of the list.
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The Untold Truth Of The Supermoon
The word "supermoon," according to NASA, was first coined in the year 1979 by one Richard Nolle. Britannica notes that Nolle, an astrologer, claimed at the time that supermoons were portents of oncoming calamities such as earthquakes and severe weather patterns.
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The Worst Things About Being An Amazon Employee
Amazon worker horror stories are nothing new, but low wages are merely one of the worst things about being an Amazon employee.
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