The Ramones Tricked Johnny Rotten Of The Sex Pistols Into Drinking Urine
Punks earned their reputation in part for their vulgarity-- like the time the Ramones tricked Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols into drinking urine.
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The Time Sex Pistols' Steve Jones Robbed David Bowie And Rod Stewart
The Sex Pistols' Steve Jones once robbed David Bowie and Rod Stewart of their equipment outside a music venue. Here's the story of what happened.
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What We Know About The UFO Encounters Reported By The Pentagon
U.S. government officials met to discuss 400 sightings of unknown aerial phenomena. Here's what we know about the UFO encounters reported by the Pentagon.
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Prisoners Who've Escaped Jail A Surprising Amount Of Times
Managing to break out of prison requires incredible luck, skill, or both. Here's a list of prisoners who've escaped jail a surprising amount of times.
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Johnny Rotten Was Almost Attacked By A Famous Band On Late Night
Even in the 1990s, John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, loved to stir the pot, as proven by the time this band nearly attacked him on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
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The Odd Way Pre-Modern Philosophy Predicted Simulation Theory
The philosopher René Descartes might have said "I think, therefore I am," but he never considered that we might all be in one big AI-simulated reality.
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The Chilling Truth Of Pearl Bryan's Missing Head
Pearl Bryan was murdered and decapitated by the father of her unborn child in 1896.
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The Untold Truth Of Tucker Carlson
Time correspondent Charlotte Alter suggested that Tucker Carlson may be "the most powerful conservative in America." Here's the story of this Fox News fixture.
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Why Pitbulls Were Used Often In Old Hollywood Comedies
Pitbulls have often been cast as mean beasts with their gruesome demeanor and mean bite. But, they were the go-to dog for early Hollywood films, and here's why.
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The Moon Can Get Hotter And Colder Than Anywhere On Earth
Sure, the moon is kind of a second-class citizen when it comes to objects in orbit, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its own unique characteristics.
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Steve Jobs' Death Certificate Contains Some Troubling Details
Love him or hate him, Steve Jobs had an enormous impact on everyday life. Extraordinary, yet still human, Jobs faced mortality head-on in 2011.
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What Was The Belle Epoque And How Did It Change France?
The U.S. had the Gilded Age, but France had something a lot different -- a world of cabarets, absinthe, and even the occult. Welcome to the Belle Epoque.
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This Was The Most Expensive Sculpture Ever Sold
The art world has historically sold some very expensive artwork. But sometimes, the most pricey work is not the most well-known, as in the case of this statue.
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Why Did The Lincoln Memorial Take 60 Years To Go Up After His Death?
With a historical figure as revered as President Abraham Lincoln, you'd think erecting some structure in his memory would be a no-brainer. Alas, not so.
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How Did The Sex Pistols Get Their Name?
The Sex Pistols didn't put out a lot of music but they managed to be incredibly influential to the punk rock scene. Here's how the band got its name.
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The Biggest Musical Acts In The World That Couldn't Crack The U.S.
Some international music acts never make it on the American charts. These are the biggest musical acts in the world that couldn't crack the U.S.
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Why The 1876 Presidential Election Was The Most Controversial In History
The electoral process in the United States, both locally and nationally, can be fraught with emotion, subject to accusations both false and true.
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Meet The Person Who Claims They Own Part Of The Moon
The Moon isn't exactly a plot of land to be conquered and owned, but that hasn't stopped many from claiming ownership. One man claims to own part of the Moon.
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Why Roald Dahl Hated Salman Rushdie's Fourth Novel
You might think that those who inhabit the community of literary figures -- award-winning novelists from across the globe -- would ever be kind to one another.
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How Marijuana Is Forever Connected With The History Of The Internet
When e-commerce started it was widely panned. However, 50 years on we're buying and selling more than ever and it may be thanks to students and marijuana.
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Phil Collins Never Forgave Paul McCartney After This One Comment
Paul McCartney and Phil Collins are two huge names in music, but Phil Collins never forgave McCartney for a comment he made when he asked for an autograph.
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The History Of Perfume Explained
Perfumes are a beloved accessory to any night out, but their origins are different than one might expect. Here's the history of perfume, explained.
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The Stunning Amount Of Money Someone Paid For An Alleged Lock Of Elvis' Hair
Not everyone is created with enormous talent, charisma, and the good sense to be in the right place at the right time. With great hair. Like Elvis.
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The Iconic Gone With The Wind Role Lucille Ball Auditioned For
Lucille ball is one of the most iconic TV stars in all of history. She also auditioned for one of the most well-known films in history, with hilarious results.
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The Terrifying Truth About These Serial Killer Families
Though the serial killer generally works in solitude, there are cases in history where siblings, cousins, or entire families worked together to kill.
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The Slowest Marathon In History Technically Lasted More Than A Half Century
The thing about sports, supposedly, isn't the winning; it's the competition, mostly an athlete's ambition to be better than they were the last time.
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Michael Phelps Has More Olympic Gold Medals Than A Staggering Number Of Countries
Michael Phelps is perhaps the most famous Olympian of all time, and certainly the most decorated. He's even won more medals than many countries.
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