Ray Liotta Channeled This Horrific Real-Life Tragedy Into His Goodfellas Performance
The "how" of acting varies from performer to performer, but one common technique is to use life experience as an emotional stepping-off point.
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The Peculiar Reason Ray Liotta Used To Watch Brain Surgeries
Ray Liotta had a long and active career in Hollywood, appearing on TV as well as films large and small. Like any good actor, he did is homework.
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Metallica: The Tragic Real-Life Story Of James Hetfield
As a rock god from one of the greatest thrash metal bands of all time, James Hetfield both subconsciously and somewhat intentionally developed a rough persona.
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Ray Liotta's Incredibly Eerie Job Before His Hollywood Success
Ray Liotta was best known for the intensity he instilled in his roles as an actor. So is it possible his eerie job in college influenced his performances?
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Why Shelley Winters Dumped A Drink On Oliver Reed On Live TV
Part of the fun -- and the danger -- of live TV is just that: What you see is what you get. That can lead to unscripted drama and comedy. Or was it?
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Why Switzerland Won't Allow You To Own Just One Guinea Pig
Switzerland is traditionally a neutral country when it comes to wartime. But, it takes a strong stance on animal rights, including a law about guinea pigs.
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Steph Curry's Controversial Moon Landing Comment Led To A $58K Donation To Help Students
Perhaps it's happened to just about everybody: An off-hand comment, meant it jest, is taken seriously. And it travels. But that's not the end of it.
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Which Sport Is Most Likely To Kill You?
Sports can be dangerous but usually, the benefits outweigh the perils. There is one sport, however, which is so dangerous that this might not be the case.
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The Truth Behind The Sentinelese, The Most Isolated Tribe In The World
Few places on Earth have remained isolated from the rest of the world; the North Sentinel Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in India, is one.
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Extraordinary Animals That Can Regrow Limbs
With so many species, there is an endless supply of things that humans can learn from them — none of which are more pressing than the prospect of regeneration.
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Do Tropical Birds Live Longer Than Temperate Birds?
It has been suggested that tropical birds may live longer than temperate birds. Here's what scientists have found about whether tropical birds live longer.
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Here's Why Elephants Always Look Like They're Crying
Elephants are some of the most fascinating and endearing creatures on Earth. Often seen with water by their eyes, scientists wonder if these are tears of grief.
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What Was Ray Liotta's Net Worth When He Died?
Actor Ray Liotta has died at the age of 67. How much was he worth when he died?
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How Eddie Mannix Became The Fixer Of Old Hollywood
There was a time when Hollywood movie studios were powers unto themselves, willing and able to bend the law and people's lives as they saw fit.
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Christopher Hitchens: The Man Who Called Mother Teresa A Fraud
Mother Teresa is often considered one of the most charitable and altruistic historical figured, but Christopher Hitchens believes she's a fraud.
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Marlon Brando And Dennis Hopper's Feud Was Worse Than You Think
Marlon Brando was a brilliant but notoriously hard actor to work with. Such was the case when he and a crazed Dennis Hopper met on set of "Apocalypse Now."
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How Many Suspected Victims Did Jimmy Savile Have?
Before his death in 2011, Jimmy Savile was considered a beloved British icon. But it all changed after hundreds of allegations of abuse came to light.
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Why Was Black Saturday So Important For Vince McMahon And The WWE?
Here's why "Black Saturday" -- a moment that took place on TBS' weekly wrestling show -- was a pivotal moment for WWE as well as its owner, Vince McMahon.
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What Victorian Aristocrats Typically Ate In A Day
A menu can tell you far more than what's for dinner: The complex, shifting world of 19th century Britain can be glimpsed through the food of rich Victorians.
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The Voice Of Mr. Owl In The Tootsie Pop Commercial Is More Familiar Than You Realized
The voice that asked how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootise Pop is one of history's most popular voice-over actors. Here's the history.
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The Tragic Story Of The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
On September 16, 1963, the U.S. was horrified by a cruel act of terrorism by racists. This is the tragic story of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
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The Genius Way Super Glue Was Used In The Vietnam War
Super Glue was invented during WWII to help soldiers in the field. However, it wasn't until the Vietnam War that it was used for another special purpose.
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A Prominent Donor For Mother Teresa Was Convicted Of Investment Fraud
A frequent and recurring problem for non-profit agencies is funding: They rely on the generosity of others in order to continue and expand their good works.
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How Getting A Splinter Could Cost You Your Life
Getting a splinter might sound like a minor inconvenience, but it can actually prove deadly sometimes. Here's how a splinter can cost you your life.
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The School Shooting That Changed Gun Laws In The UK For Good
The issue of firearms ownership continues to be hotly debated in the United States. The United Kingdom suffered a school shooting and took definitive action.
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The Secret Lucky Charm Hidden In Queen Elizabeth's 1953 Coronation Gown
The life of royalty, of whatever country, is often filled with signs and symbols. That extends from crowns and scepters to stitching on the gowns themselves.
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Two Women Were Mysteriously Murdered At This All Too Familiar Place
Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were murdered at Shenandoah National Park in 1996.
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