Tragic Details About Joey Ramone
His influence can be seen in the music and acts that came after the Ramones, but it wasn't all fun and games. Here are some tragic details about Joey Ramone.
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The Practice Of Preserving Literal Pieces Of Saints In Catholic Altars
It's generally not okay to store pieces of dead people in the cupboard. The medieval Christian world used to be full of relics of the famously holy dead.
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Stars That Were On The Andy Griffith Show Before They Were Famous
Who would have thought "The Andy Griffith Show" would have been a launching pad for some of the most notable actors and comedians.
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The Torino Scale: The Measurement Of Asteroid Impact Explained
Scientists say an asteroid is poised to possibly hit Earth in 2046, but it's only a 1 on the Torino scale. Here's the measurement of asteroid impact explained.
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The Tangled Life Terry Bradshaw Made For Himself
Terry Bradshaw has become a polaraizing figure -- both lauded for being outspoken and condemned for some of his comments.
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The Scary Way Neil DeGrasse Tyson Thinks The Universe Will End
The scary way Neil DeGrasse Tyson thinks the world will end is dramatic, but no need to worry. If it happens it will be a cool 22 billion years from now.
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Baseball Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Baseball has its fair share of wild stories. From playing without umpires to assassinating doves, here are the top baseball stories that sound fake but aren't.
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A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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The Egyptian God Of Death, Anubis, Explained
The ancient Egyptian deity Anubis was associated with death and the transition to the afterlife, but there are details about this god that are not well-known.
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Dictators' Wives Who Died Awful Deaths
Whether they were assassinated, executed, or died from illness, the deaths of these women who were married to dictators were all awful.
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The Devastating Effects Of A Supervolcano Explosion Explained
A supervolcano is a massive, destructive volcano. The consequences of this event could be nothing short of disastrous and would affect humans the world over.
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The Odd Connection Between Reagan's Assassination Attempt And Clapton Drummer Jim Gordon
There's an odd connection between Ronald Reagan's assassination attempt and Eric Clapton drummer Jim Gordon. Can you guess what it is? We bet not.
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How America's Pharmaceutical Industry Got Out Of Control
Drug companies in America have long enjoyed less oversight of their business practices. Here's how America's pharmaceutical industry got out of control.
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Bizarre Things These Saints Were Buried With (Or Next To)
Sometimes, a saint's remarkable life followed them to the grave. Here are some of the bizarre things these saints were buried with or next to.
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The Undeniable Evidence Of Ancient Brain Surgery Found In A Bronze Age Tomb
An ancient Israeli tomb offers evidence that a certain type of brain surgery was more common in the Middle East region than once thought, according to a study.
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Francisco Goya's Creepy Black Paintings Explained
Goya decorated the walls of his home with a series of frightening works later known as the "Black Paintings." Here is what the art world has to say about them.
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The Deadly Trend Behind Australia's Push To Impose Nighttime Curfew For Cats
Are domesticated cats actually decently murderous enough to raze the terrain of all manner of creatures small enough to fit between their teeth?
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What Exactly Is A Bank Run?
Bank runs have occurred several times throughout United States history. But what are they, exactly? Here's what you need to know about bank runs.
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The Tragic History Of The New York Knicks
It's not just a lack of trophies that makes the Knicks' history so tragic. Saddening as these people and events may be, they are all part of the Knicks' story.
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How Harvey Carignan, The Want-Ad Killer, Got His Nickname
Convicted of only three murders, the "Want-Ad Killer" is believed to have killed at least five women in his lifetime - maybe more.
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Musicians Who Couldn't Stand The Beatles
The Beatles may be nearly universally beloved, but they still have their fair share of haters. Here are the musicians who can't stand the Beatles.
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The James Webb Telescope Discovery That Defies How We View The Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken pictures of entire galaxies spinning in the void 500 to 700 million years after the universe formed.
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Football Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Some footballing feats sound too crazy to be believed, but truth can be stranger than fiction. Here are some football stories that sound fake, but aren't.
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The Final Performance Of These Legendary Acts
The artists on this list are all legends, but even for them, the party had to wind down eventually. These are the final performances of these legendary acts.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Lena Horne
Lena Horne was the first Black actor to sign a long-lasting contract with MGM, but her rise to fame wasn't easy. Here's Horne's tragic real-life story.
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A Look At The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth's Sister, Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret's funeral didn't draw the same crowds as Princess Diana's, but it was unique in bucking some royal traditions.
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What Is Atlanta's Cop City And Why Is It So Controversial?
The growing tension around Atlanta's proposed Cop City has resulted in protests, fires, property damage, arrests, and most tragically, the death of an activist.
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