Why John Mellencamp Will Never Forget This Phone Call From Billy Joel
Before John Mellencamp was famous, he received a phone call from Billy Joel that served as a catalyst for his success. Here's why he'll never forget that call.
Read MoreBefore John Mellencamp was famous, he received a phone call from Billy Joel that served as a catalyst for his success. Here's why he'll never forget that call.
Read MoreAce Frehley has been outspoken over the years over the ways that he feels he was wronged by Kiss bassist Gene Simmons and lead vocalist Paul Stanley.
Read MoreDuring Lynn's first radio performance in 1961, she dedicated a song to Patsy Cline, who was recovering from a devastating car accident.
Read MoreThe "Ghent Altarpiece" has been stolen more times than any other work of art. Here is the history behind the stolen "Just Judges" panel from the "Ghent Altarpiece."
Read MoreLoretta Lynn's nearly 50-year marriage was volatile, but there was love there. Here is the truth about her relationship with her husband, Doolittle.
Read MoreRelisha Rudd went missing in 2014 at 8-years-old, and hasn't been seen since. Here's the story of how she went missing, and what may have happened to her.
Read MoreDick Van Dyke has forged a long career in show business playing nice guys -- in sitcoms, mysteries, and musicals. He almost broke that string.
Read MorePope Francis is in the unique position of succeeding a pope who is still alive. Here's the truth about his relationship with the previous pope, Benedict XVI.
Read MoreFor decades, China has been dealing with a natural disaster in the western parts of the country, especially Minqin County. This has made life there dangerous.
Read MoreIn 2007, O.J. Simpson was convicted of armed robbery, kidnapping, assault, conspiracy, and burglary for robbing two sports memorabilia dealers in Las Vegas.
Read MoreThe Marshall Islands, between Hawaii and Australia, are the site of U.S. nuclear weapon testing during the Cold War, making them dangerous even today.
Read MoreMichigan officially became the nation's 26th state in 1837. Like most states, Michigan also has a number of weird laws that seem either archaic or nonsensical.
Read MorePamela Anderson and Tommy Lee are larger-than-life people, and the new Hulu mini-series on them aims to reveal the truth behind some of their notoriety.
Read MoreHoward Hughes is known for being an eccentric aviator, but in 1946 a tragic plane crash shaped the course of his life. Here's what happened in the crash.
Read MoreAudrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer met at a London party in 1953 with actor Gregory Peck making the introductions. Several issues soon cast a shadow on the couple.
Read MoreJanis Joplin's last recording ever was a birthday message for John Lennon on this 30th birthday. Here's the story of how the song came about.
Read MoreLoretta Lynn is good at more than singing and songwriting. She even won prizes for this hobby before becoming famous.
Read MoreSo how exactly do players like David Ortiz manage to get the call that they have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Read MoreFrom small town ordinances to the ones enacted on the federal level, the laws that govern us can get pretty weird. Idaho is certainly not an exception here.
Read MoreThe usage of "bowl" in the lexicon of football actually has a long and interesting history, one that dates back all the way to the early 20th century
Read MorePeanuts is one of the most recognizable comics in history, largely due to the characters. Here are the real-life inspirations behind some Peanuts characters.
Read MoreWhen people think of 1980s music, Men At Work comes to mind immediately. The Australian group made infectious songs like "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under."
Read MoreThe residents of this town in Kyrgyzstan face greater health risks than anywhere else on Earth. This town is a major hazard to anyone that comes near it.
Read MoreTravis Pastrana is among the most decorated and well-known competitors in motorsports, with a resume full of many notable and daring accomplishments.
Read MoreCases that reach a plea bargain agreement don't go to trial.
Read MoreThese messed up things actually happened on cruise ships. They don't always offer fun in the sun.
Read MoreIt's no secret that writers are a bit off. It takes a different sort of mind to spend so much time lost in imaginary worlds. Some of the most famous authors​ didn't stop there, and their strangeness worked its way out into the real world. These famous authors were pretty weird.
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