How Much Control Of Theranos Did Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani Really Have?
Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani was an early investor in failed tech company Theranos and has been convicted of fraud. Here's how much control he had in the company.
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How The Murder Of South African Activist Steve Biko Was Hidden For 20 Years
On September 12, 1977, one of South Africa's most important Black activists, Bantu Stephen "Steve" Biko, died from traumatic brain injuries. Here's the story.
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What Was George Carlin's Net Worth When He Died?
A pioneer for comedy with no social or political constraints was George Carlin. In fact, he once said, "I am repelled by wholesomeness." What was his net worth?
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The Truth About The Baby Entombed At Sea After The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a tragedy that brought the United States into World War II. Not just military were lost.
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The Real Reason Female Anacondas Strangle And Eat Their Male Partners
Female anacondas have been known to strangle and eat their male partners after mating. The real reason makes sense -- at least in the animal world.
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Who Replaces The British Prime Minister If They Die In Office?
Some nations have contingency plans in place if a president or leader dies in office, but the U.K. does not. What happens when a British prime minister dies?
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Who Is Sergei Torop, The Serbian Cult Leader Who Claims To Be Jesus?
In world history, there have been many dynamic and inspiring figures, especially when it comes to the concept of religion. So who is Sergei Torop?
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The Origin Of The Term Computer Bug Is A Lot Older Than You Think
"Bug" is one of those English words that gets tossed around in all sorts of contexts -- a pest is "bugging" you, a wee airborne creature is a bug.
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The Real Story Behind Jimi Hendrix's Song, The Wind Cries Mary
Jimi Hendrix's song, "The Wind Cries Mary" is one of his softer tunes and imbues the emotions he was feeling. Here is the real story behind the song.
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How David Letterman Offended Both Sarah Palin And Alex Rodriguez In One Joke
David Letterman is known for sometimes making jokes at the expense of celebrities, but one time he offended Sarah Palin and Alex Rodriguez with the same joke.
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The Truth About Jimmy Page's Guitar Solo On With A Little Help From My Friends
Jimmy Page is best known for his guitar work with Led Zeppelin. But, he soloed on the iconic "With a Little Help From My Friends," as a session musician.
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The Truly Bizarre Story Of How Steve Martin Met Elvis
Most stars have to work their way up the show business ladder. Sometimes, before the fame, they encounter someone who's already at the pinnacle.
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Here's Why It Took Four Years For Nikolas Cruz's Sentencing Trial To Happen
The Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was the deadliest high school shooting in American history. Here's why the sentencing trial took so long to happen.
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The Real Meanings Behind These Slipknot Songs
Slipknot has a long history of rocking out with heavy tunes, but what do the songs actually mean?
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Why Suge Knight Can't Stand Dr Dre
Dr. Dre and Suge Knight have a feud that goes back into the '90s after Dre left Death Row Records. Now incarcerated, this is why Knight can not stand Dr. Dre.
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Michael Jordan's Pregame Superstition You've Probably Never Heard About
Athletes are known for having little superstitions that help them get in the right mindset for a game. Michael Jordan had a pregame superstition of his own.
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How A Television Program Helped Lead Authorities To LaNell Barsock's Murderer
A young nurse named LaNell Barsock was murdered in 2010. Here's How a television program helped lead authorities to her killer.
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Pam Grier Turned Down Roles For A Really Sad Reason
Pam Grief came to fame acting in low-budget Roger Corman films, then as a standout Blaxploitation star in the 1970s. Some parts, however, she has declined.
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The Untold Truth Of Errol Flynn
Errol Flynn was a Hollywood icon, but he may have been even more famous for his personal life. Here are some fascinating details about the controversial star.
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The Truth About Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Solo On Let's Dance
Stevie Ray Vaughan played the guitar solo on David Bowie's hit song "Let's Dance," but the truth is that it wasn't a great experience for Vaughan.
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The Who's Disastrous Performance That Ended With Pete Townshend's Hair On Fire
The Who are famous for destroying the instruments after a show and making a bang. But one performance ended with Pete Townshend's hair on fire.
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Charles S. Dutton Spent Nearly A Decade In Prison Before His Acting Career
Many's the road to show business success, especially for performers -- perhaps live theater, perhaps commercials, perhaps an extra. Prison, perhaps, less often.
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What Celebrity Did The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Seemingly Pay Tribute To?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seemingly pays tribute to a late beloved comedian and actor, who just happened to be a huge fan of the game.
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The Mysterious Bundle Of 'Noodles' Isn't The Only Weird Thing We've Found On Mars
A mysterious bundle of "noodles" was recently found on Mars. But it's not the only weird thing that we've found on the Red Planet. Here are some others.
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Mick Mars' Complex Relationship With Former Mötley Crüe Frontman, John Corabi
Artists in general, musicians in particular, can become passionate about their creative efforts, sometimes leading former colleagues into long-time feuds.
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Artist Claes Oldenburg's Most Controversial Pieces All Share An Unexpected Appearance
Rather than stand in support of an idea, an ethic, a cultural identity, etc., sometimes art exists to upend or scrutinize it. Claes Oldenburg created such art.
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How Danny Trejo Helped A Prisoner In The Midst Of Addiction While Filming A Movie
Danny Trejo has been sober since 1968 and has helped other people in their journey to recovery.
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