How The Eagles Got Their Name
The Eagles' band name has multiple origin stories, as well as a bit of a debate on whether the word "the" should be included in the name.
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How Mr Rogers Gave Night Of The Living Dead Director George Romero His Start
Every once in a while we get a sense that show business, all of it, is just one big neighborhood, and everyone knows everybody else, and they're all pals.
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Can Bacteria And Viruses Get Infections?
Have you ever wondered if your cold can come down with a cold? Can your infections get an infection? Let's take a look at the science and find out.
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What It Was Really Like To See Snow White In 1938
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was a marvel film for the time, delighting audiences and critics alike. Here's what it was like to see the film in 1938.
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The Truth About Woodward And Bernstein's Role In The Watergate Scandal
The Watergate incident led to the only time a U.S. President resigned. The truth about journalists Woodward and Bernstein's role in the historical scandal.
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The Real Reason People In Bermuda Fly Kites On Good Friday
Kites seem to have a place of honor in numerous cultures around the world. One kite festival in particular takes place in Bermuda on Good Friday.
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Bonnie Raitt's Friendship With Fred McDowell Explained
From the start of her career, Bonnie Raitt was lucky enough to form close friendships with some very influential blues players, including Fred McDowell.
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Why Is The Ocean So Salty?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was right when he wrote of the ocean, "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink." Drinking salty ocean water is not a good idea.
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The Real Reason Dogs Stick Their Heads Out Of Car Windows
A happy dog is a dog with its head out of the car window, but why do they love it so much? Here's the real reason dogs stick their heads out of car windows.
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How Bonnie Raitt Got Started Playing Music
Paraphrasing Shakespeare, some people are born to be musicians, and some have music thrust upon them. Bonnie Raitt started with a musical family and grew.
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Inside Taylor Hawkins' Relationship With Queen Drummer Roger Taylor
True artists will readily admit that they draw from those who have preceded them. Taylor Hawkins was possibly Roger Taylor's biggest fan. Ever.
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The Biggest Theories About The Origins Of April Fools' Day
Let's be clear: This article is not a prank befitting the day it's examining. Seriously, folks: Where did the April Fools' Day tomfoolery and shenanigans begin?
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What Is Chernobyl's Red Forest?
The Red Forest is one of the most radioactive places in Chernobyl.
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Old Hollywood Feuds That Got Out Of Hand
Image was everything in Old Hollywood, but things didn't always go according to plan. These are some Old Hollywood feuds that got out of hand.
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Strange Creatures Who Roamed The Earth Before The Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs are indeed ancient animals, but they're far from the first ones on Earth. These are some strange creatures who roamed the Earth before the dinosaurs.
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The Scientific Reason Coins Make Your Hands Smell
Maybe you had a piggy bank as a child. Maybe you've worked in retail, dealing with cash transactions. Notice a unique smell when you've been handling coins?
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The Origin Of Ukraine's Intricately Decorated Easter Eggs
Symbols of spring abound -- flowers blooming, birds singing. So much of it involves vibrant, eye-catching color, like psanky eggs from Ukraine.
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The Autopsy Of Julius Caesar Explained
The story of Julius Caesar is a strange thing, as the version that many people are familiar with was written centuries after his actual reign and assassination.
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Inside The Hollywood Law That Protects Child Actors
We often speak of children as "belonging" to their parents. Does that ownership extend to a child's earning potential in the performing arts?
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What We Know About Taylor Hawkins' Death So Far
Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters, died suddenly at the relatively young age of 50. The death naturally raises numerous questions.
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The Surprising Reality Of Snakes On Planes
The surprise 2006 hit film "Snakes on a Plane" might have seemed to boast an unlikely premise. Except, actually, it's not all that far-fetched.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Leah Remini
Leah Remini herself has experienced tragedy, both while growing up in the Church of Scientology and since leaving it. Here's her tragic real-life story.
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What We Know About Taylor Hawkins' Friendship With Ozzy Osbourne
The unexpected, tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, drummer for The Foo Fighters, has brought the talented musician's life and relationships to the fore.
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The Truth About Paul Newman's Relationship With Joanne Woodward
Who doesn't love a love story? Especially one with the kind of longevity that Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward lived throughout their decades of marriage.
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The Untold Truth Of The Green Berets
The Army's Green Berets are an elite special forces unit responsible for covert activities in war zones who came to prominence during Vietnam.
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Here's Who Inherited Joe DiMaggio's Money After He Died
From baseball superstar, to Simon and Garfunkel reference, to coffee maker spokesman, Joe DiMaggio had a long and frequently successful life in the pubic eye.
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The Mythology Of Bellerophon Explained
Bellerophon made the unforgivable mistake of crossing a line, which made him an ever-lasting example of what not to do in the classical world. Here's his story.
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