Why Bono Is Now 'Embarrassed' By U2
Bono is the face of the band U2, and one of the most recognizable artists on the planet, but he actually dislikes the name of his band. Here's why.
Read MoreBono is the face of the band U2, and one of the most recognizable artists on the planet, but he actually dislikes the name of his band. Here's why.
Read MoreThe first Super Bowl was in 1967 when space exploration was all the rage. The halftime show even had a jetpack. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreRhode Island is one of six states that make up the region called New England. The state can boast about a lot of things, especially some weird laws.
Read MoreJon Bon Jovi might sound like a pretty believable name for a rock star, but it's actually not the famous artist's real name. This is Jon Bon Jovi's real name.
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Read MoreHugh Scully rose to fame on the popular British show "Antiques Roadshow." He and his wife Barbara also created their own company, Fine Art Productions.
Read MoreGood leaders often pride themselves on not asking their subordinates to do anything they themselves wouldn't do. Like, a king leading his forces into battle.
Read MoreImagine that every thought, every experience, every moment of every person's life — all knowledge of all humans who've ever existed, and will exist — exists.
Read MoreShimon Hayut is a conman who hustled women in order to support his lavish lifestyle. Here is what happened to the so-called Tinder Swindler.
Read MoreIn 1980, Helen Mintiks was murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, and her killer was swiftly found. Here's the story behind her murder.
Read MoreWalt's older brother, Roy O. Disney, used his financial acumen to put a small animation studio on the path to becoming a massive media conglomerate.
Read MoreThe origin of the name "Italy" actually dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and even to the writings of Aristotle. Here's how Italy got its name.
Read MoreHow big is big? When it comes to the size of black holes, the numbers are almost inconceivably large -- billions upon billions upon billions.
Read MoreThe band Blondie didn't start out using that moniker. This is what they went by before settling on their final name.
Read MoreIn a region of the central Midwest lies Nebraska. All of its residents are governed by a state legislature, which has some weird laws Nebraskans have to follow.
Read MoreThere are many theories surrounding how Canada got its name. It's most likely rooted in the language of First Nations people, or Spanish explorers.
Read MoreLife often means change. The lives of immigrants reflect that boldly, particularly when it came to their names as they entered a new country, for a new life.
Read MorePeople have been playing board games for thousands of years. Here is the untold truth of the oldest known board game.
Read MoreFew movie actors had a star shine as brightly as Omar Sharif's in the 1960s -- "Lawrence of Arabia," "Dr. Zhivago." What became of the Egyptian-born performer?
Read MoreWith rugged and ominous-looking band members, Black Sabbath released their self-titled album in 1970 and listeners were shaken by the demonic mystique.
Read MoreMichelangelo's "Mask of a Faun" dates back to the 16th century, and moved between different museums for hundreds of years before being stolen by Nazis.
Read MoreSome athletes retire from a professional career in sports and simply kick back, enjoying a well-earned rest. For others, like Howie Long, sports are just Act 1.
Read MoreThere's something dark behind the lyrics of the Boomtown Rats' signature song I Don't Like Mondays, and the clues are all there in the lyrics.
Read MoreBrenda Ann Spencer became the first American school shooter in 1979. Here is what happened to her after the Cleveland Elementary School shooting.
Read MoreBest known as the second-highest mountain peak in the world, this place holds another distinction: It's one of the most dangerous mountains on Earth.
Read MoreIn the state of Mississippi, you might think you'd be hard-pressed to find weird laws. However, you'll find that the Magnolia State has plenty of them.
Read MoreThe basic premise of a joke, any joke, probably dates back to the first human communication. No wonder that some comedy has deep roots in history.
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