The Truth About Jean Michel Basquiat And Madonna's Relationship
At first, it might seem like one of the more odd pairings from celebrity culture: a groundbreaking visual artist and an up-and-coming performer.
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How Did Iron Maiden Get Their Name?
Iron Maiden is one of the most recognizable names in heavy metal, but there's a common misconception about where it came from.
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How The Ideas Of Original Intent And Original Meaning Impact The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left many wondering how it could have happened. Originalism might be the key to how we got here today.
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Why Babe Ruth Put Cabbage Under His Baseball Cap
Part of the charm of many professional athletes are their personal quirks -- sometimes a superstition, or a lucky charm, or a particular, unique technique.
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John Wayne's Signature Golden Bracelet Holds An Incredible Story
John Wayne came to represent a certain vision of American exceptionalism on the big screen, whether taming the Old West or fighting a more modern war.
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The Myth Of Sif Explained
While often associated with Thor, the goddess Sif's history has been lost to time, with only brief and sometimes unclear mentions in the Eddas.
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The Truth About Stephen Hawking's Two Marriages
Stephen Hawking was one of the most important scientists of all time, but he also had a dramatic personal life with two marriages that ended in divorce.
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Beethoven Had An Incredibly Precise Process For His Morning Coffee
It comes as no surprise that great genius sometimes arrives wrapped up in, putting it charitably, equally great eccentricity. Beethoven was no exception.
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What Was Hells Angels' Founder Sonny Barger's Net Worth When He Died?
Sonny Barger was many things in his 83 years: biker, inmate, actor, author. When he died June 29, he left a not inconsiderable estate behind.
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Here's What It's Really Like To Go Undercover
While TV and film offer a window into what it's like to go undercover, it turns out some of the most common tropes are quite far from the reality of vice work.
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Travis Barker Spent Time With Another Band Before Joining Blink-182
Travis Barker was part of another rock group for a few years before he joined Blink-182.
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Why David Gilmour Was Never Meant To Be A Permanent Member Of Pink Floyd
David Gilmour is synonymous with Pink Floyd but he was not supposed to be a full-time member. Here's how the silky guitarist came to be the face of Pink Floyd.
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Where Is Submarine Killer, Peter Madsen, Today?
The murder of journalist Kim Wall in 2017 sparked shock and outrage. Here's where her assailant Peter Madsen, dubbed "the Submarine Killer" is today.
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Richard Simmons' Terrifying Medical Emergency On The David Letterman Show
For a while there, exercise and nutrition expert Richard Simmons seemed to be everywhere -- guesting on "General Hospital" and being a foil for David Letterman.
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What Do We Know About Misty Griffin Of Sins Of The Amish?
"Sins of the Amish" details the sexual abuse that Misty Griffin allegedly endured in the Amish community. After breaking free Misty continues her activism.
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Inside Hells Angels Founder Sonny Barger's Tragic Life
Mention the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and unique images are conjured; archetypes, even. Few embodied them more deeply than Sonny Barger.
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What Was Serial Killer Velma Barfield's Motive For Murder?
After confessing to several murders by poison, serial killer Velma Barfield would become the first woman to be sentenced to death in the United States.
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How A Single Phone Call To Lucille Ball Completely Changed Carol Burnett's Career
Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett are two trailblazers of women in comedy. Here's the story of how one phone call to Lucille Ball changed Burnett's career.
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What Happens To Your Teeth After You Die?
No question -- teeth are one part of human anatomy that requires an extraordinary amount of care during a lifetime. But what happens after death?
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Billy Joel: The Tragic Real-Life Story
Bill Joel is one of the best songwriters of all time, with dozens of hits to his name. Despite his success, he has endured some major hardships.
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Jean Harlow Experienced An Unusual Symptom Related To The Condition That Killed Her
By the time doctors figured out the cause of Jean Harlow's symptoms, it was tragically too late for the Hollywood icon.
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Clyde Barrow Committed A Brutal Murder While In Prison
The Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde was Clyde Barrow, a man prone to killing without hesitation when it suited his purposes. The first dated back to his prison days.
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Why William Shatner Was Living In His Truck After Star Trek Fame
William Shatner is known for playing Captain Kirk on Star Trek, and is considered a Hollywood royalty, but he was once reduced to living in his truck.
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The True Story Of William Anders' Famed Earthrise Photo
The Earthrise photo, taken of the Earth from space by astronauts, is one of the most famous photos ever taken. Here's the story of the Earthrise photo.
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How R. Kelly And Jay-Z's Collaboration Became A Bitter Feud
Nearly two decades ago, the creative collaboration between Jay-Z and R. Kelly was poised to take over the world. So what caused them to split for good?
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The True Story Of The 8-Year-Old Who Spent Nearly A Week Lost In The Woods
The 8-year-old girl who spent nearly a week lost in the woods was miraculously found relatively unscathed. Here is that true story.
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How One Unique Crustacean Can Produce A Sound As Loud As A Sonic Boom
The word "shrimp" is applied to certain kinds of aquatic creatures, but also as a generic description for something small. But powerful? Not usually.
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