Who Was The Last Recorded Sin-Eater?
Sin-eaters were hired to absorb the sins of the dead, and the last recorded sin-eater died in 1906.
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How Olivia Newton-John Became An Unexpected Advocate For Medicinal Marijuana
Olivia Newton-John used medicinal marijuana to relieve pain and other symptoms she had from cancer.
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How Nirvana Got Their Name
Kurt Cobain called his band Nirvana. But it didn't start out that way. How did the iconic band's name come to be?
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What Was Olivia Newton-John's Net Worth When She Died?
Olivia Newton-John died on August 8, 2022, at 73 years old.
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Olivia Newton-John's Smash Hit Was Originally Meant For A Hard Rocker
Ranked as one of the sexiest songs of all time, Olivia Newton-John's racy 1981 hit, "Physical," was originally intended for a musician with a different sound.
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How Chuck Berry Inspired One Of Bruce Springsteen's Greatest Songs
Though they differ lyrically and musically, Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Berry wrote songs with the same name that dealt with the promise of the American dream.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John has died after a long struggle with breast cancer. The actress and singer had been diagnosed with the disease three times since the 1990s.
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One Of The Most Popular Sports In The World Is Not What You'd Expect
While soccer (or football) dominates the list of most popular sports worldwide, badminton ranks highly as well, especially in certain countries.
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What Is A Gigantic Jet Lightning Burst?
According to Yahoo News, scientists believe that 50,000 gigantic jets occur yearly. This phenomenon can be likened to a lightning bolt on steroids.
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Woodstock 99: How Much Money The Controversial Festival Probably Made
Woodstock 99: How much money the controversial festival probably made
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Why Environmentalists Are Making A Case For A Shorter Workweek
If you're like most people, you probably seriously look forward to long weekends. In fact, you might think it would be great if every weekend were long.
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Where Is St. Dominic Buried?
Saint Dominic died in 1221 and his tomb was improved upon over the centuries following his death. People can still visit the tomb in Italy.
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You Won't Believe How Many Accidents Involve Cars Crashing Into Buildings Every Day
Sidewalks are notorious for lulling pedestrians into a false sense of security. However, danger lurks even after pedestrians enter a building.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Nika Riots
Emperor Justinian came to power with a plan to restablish the Roman Empire. His policies and military campaigns weren't always popular.
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What Happened To Hugh Hefner's Secretary, Mary?
Mary O'Connor, Hugh Hefner's secretary, was a dedicated and valued employee and friend who was content with not being the center of attention.
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How Roger E. Mosley Started Working With Tom Selleck On Magnum PI
"Magnum P.I." star Roger E. Mosley died on August 7 at the age of 83. Let's look at what Mosley really thought of working with Tom Selleck.
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Alex Jones' Trial Verdict Explained
Alex Jones once spread the falsehood that the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre was staged. Here is the explanation of the verdict in his recent civil trial.
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The Real Person Behind Robin Williams' Character In Good Morning Vietnam
The real person behind Robin Williams' character in "Good Morning Vietnam" was veteran Adrian Cronauer, but the film was only loosely based on his experience.
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Tragic Details About Bret Michaels
When people just assume that all it takes is luck to become a celebrity, they must not be taking someone like Bret Michaels into account. Here's his story.
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The Sad 2019 Death Of Iman, The Last Sumatran Rhino In Malaysia
The Sumatran rhino is considered a critically endangered species, with only 80 remaining in the world. Here is the sad reason why one rhino died in 2019.
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The Scientific Reason Video Game Soundtracks Can Make You More Productive
Many turn to music as a way to help them concentrate on a task at hand. Here is the scientific reason why video game soundtracks can make you more productive.
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What You Thought You Knew About The 2012 Cannibal Attack In Miami Was Totally Disproved
What you thought you knew about the 2012 cannibal attack in Miami was totally disproved, but it's still not clear what prompted the viscious assault.
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Paul McCartney's Grandson Looks Just Like The Famous Musician
Paul McCartney's Grandson, Arthur, looks just like the famous musician, especially from his early Beatle Days.
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What Is A 1,000-Year Flood?
In the summer of 2022 Kentucky and St. Louis, both experienced historical 1,000-year flooding in the same week. But what is a 1,000 year flood?
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12 Ways Climate Change Impacts Wildfires
In recent years, fires have burned more and more homes and towns, and that might just get worse. These are some ways climate change impacts wildfires.
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The Sudden Rise And Fall Of Girls Gone Wild
Joe Francis created a brand that rose to pop culture infamy and fell finally to the dustbin of history. This is the sudden rise and fall of Girls Gone Wild.
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Robin Williams' Unexpected Friendship With Christopher Reeve Was Something Special
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve had a close relationship even before they were famous.
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