Abbie Hoffman Was Put On The Political Map Thanks To The New York Stock Exchange
Abbie Hoffman was born in Massachusetts in 1936 and earned his fame in American culture as a political activist during the height of the hippie movement.
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The Science Behind Why Your Fingernails Grow Faster When You're Hot
Fingernails grow at different speeds depending on your body temperature. Here's why fingernails grow faster when you're feeling hot.
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What The Final Month Of Diego Maradona's Life Was Like
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest soccer players of all time, But, after a lauded career on the pitch, his last month alive was less than pleasant.
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Roger E. Mosley's Fight With Magnum PI Producers Led To Changes On The Show
Roger E. Mosley had a on film and TV, perhaps was best known for his work as TC on the original "Magnum, p.i." Mosley had a hand in creating that character.
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Pete Rose's Lifetime MLB Ban Explained
Pete Rose was one of baseball's all-time greatest players, and also one of its most controversial. Here's why he was banned from the MLB for life.
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Stunning Birds That Have Been Reintroduced To The Wild
Mankind has done a number on the world's birds, but sometimes conservation efforts work. Here are 14 stunning birds that have been reintroduced to the wild.
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Roger Waters Was Left Unimpressed In His Lone Meeting With John Lennon
The Beatles and Pink Floyd are both bands that were not together releasing music for a long period of time when compared to the lasting influence they had.
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The True Story Of Paul Karason, The Man Whose Skin Slowly Turned Blue
Paul Karason looked like a real-life smurf after he spent years ingesting silver, which turned his skin blue. This is the true story of Paul Karason.
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How Olivia Newton-John's Fear Became Her Most Iconic Music Video
Olivia Newton-John enjoyed a long career, continuing as a successful recording artist for decades. She almost canceled one of her most popular singles.
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The Waco Siege Was Worse Than You Think
You probably know it was bad, but here's why the Waco siege was worse than you think.
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The Disappearance Of Patrick McDermott Explained
In 2005, Olivia Newton John's boyfriend Patrick McDermott vanished without a trace. Here's what we know about the case of his disappearance.
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The Iconic Grease Duet That Foo Fighters Made Cool All Over Again
The musical "Grease" is full of iconic songs that are ingrained in American culture. Here's the "Grease" duet that Foo Fighters made cool all over again.
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The Truth About Olivia Newton-John's Lawsuit Over Her Grease Soundtrack Royalties
Performers, mostly, are not the roles they play on film. Sweet Sandy in "Grease" had to get tough with a major entertainment corporation over royalties.
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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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Tragic Details About Foreigner
After a slew of hit songs that defined a generation, the tragic details about Foreigner show there was disagreement and disorganization in the band.
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The History Of Monkeypox Explained
From its initial discovery in lab monkeys to a global outbreak in 2022 deemed a public health emergency, here is the history of monkeypox explained.
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How Germany's Eulenburg Affair Helped Lead To WWI
The Eulenburg Affair was a domestic scandal, but it would prove to have much more international effects (worldwide ones, quite literally). Here's that story.
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The Bizarre History Of Bluegrass Music
Known for its fast pace and joyous sound, bluegrass music actually explores dark, serious themes and without industrial changes, it may not even have been born.
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What Life Is Like For The Child Goddesses Of Nepal
Here's what you need to know about Nepal's centuries-old tradition of Kumari and what it's like to be one of the child goddesses today.
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The Terrifying True Story Of The List Family Murders
In 1971, John List killed his family and then disappeared. Why had he done it? Where had he gone? This is the terrifying true story of the List family murders.
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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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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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