Actors Who Have Won Oscars Playing Real-Life Musicians
Over the years, 37 actors have received Oscar nominations for playing real-life musicians. But only 12 have won, and each did so for unique reasons.
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Disturbing Details Devil In The Family: The Fall Of Ruby Franke Revealed
"Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke" was released on February 27, 2025, and though most of the information is not new, there were a few revelations.
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What It Was Really Like At Jonestown The Day Of The Massacre
Thanks to survivor accounts, forensic evidence, and Jim Jones' own tape recordings, we know exactly how the 1978 Jonestown massacre unfolded.
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Two Time Oscar Winner Gene Hackman Dead At 95
Prolific actor Gene Hackman was found dead at his home on February 26, 2025, alongside his wife Betsy Arawaka, and their family pet. He was 95 years old.
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3 Theories Why The Largest Ape Of All Time Went Extinct
The largest ape of all time, Gigantopithecus, went extinct but some apes closely related to it, like the orangutan, survived. Here are a few theories as to why.
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What Every Ex Member Of Van Halen Is Doing Today
From the '70s to 2020, a fair few musicians performed in the changing lineup of iconic rock band Van Halen. Here's what those former members are doing today.
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Things That Came Out About David Bowie After He Died
David Bowie was a legend long before his 2016 death, but he still managed to keep a few aspects of his life private. Here's what we've learned since he died.
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Things That Came Out About Matthew Perry After He Died
Matthew Perry was open about his struggles with substance abuse, but the things that came out about him after he died were still shocking and sad.
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Were These Elvis Presley's Final Words?
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 of a heart attack caused by a combination of drugs. His final words were to his fiance, Ginger Alden.
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Unexpected Rules Christian Monks Have Followed Throughout History
Monastic life varies from one sect to the next, but all Christian monks are expected to observe the rules of their monastery -- even the surprising ones.
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The Story Behind Roberta Flack's No. 1 Hit Killing Me Softly With His Song
The most iconic song ever released by legendary R&B singer Roberta Flack is undoubtedly "Killing Me Softly With His Song." How did the song come about?
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Songs With The Absolute Worst Guitar Solos
For every guitar solo that puts a musician's technical skill and artistry on full display, there's one that's notable for very different reasons.
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What Was Roberta Flack's Net Worth When She Died?
American soul and R&B legend Roberta Flack died on February 24, 2025 at 88 years old. And over the years, she amassed quite a bit of wealth.
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The Tragic Reason The Quagga Went Extinct
The quagga was a subspecies of the plains zebra that once soamed South Africa before it went extinct in the late 19th century.
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The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius
Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
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The Tragedy Of AC/DC's Bon Scott Explained
As the now-iconic Australian rock band AC/DC was just starting to gain fame in 1980, lead singer Bon Scott tragically died after a tough and short life.
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Times '80s Rock Stars Were Wasted On Stage
The 1980s rock scene was a hedonistic one, with hard-partying band members and fans alike, and sometimes those rock stars would be just as wasted on stage.
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The Strange Story Of New York's Abandoned Castle On A Haunted Island
The strange story of New York's abandoned castle on a haunted island started with New York's early inhabitants. Today, it's a tourist attraction.
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True Stories Behind Popular Van Halen Songs
Van Halen have made countless popular songs throughout the years, and the stories behind some of them are pretty interesting, to say the least.
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What Archeologists Learned From An Ancient Roman Stone In Galilee
In 2025, researchers revealed that they had found an ancient stone in Galilee, Israel, that sheds light on some ancient history and raises a few questions.
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Strict Rules U.S. Marines Have To Follow
Considering the level of discipline we associate with the United States Marine Corps, it's not surprising that Marines have strict rules they must follow.
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The Hidden Truth Of The B-52's
Since the '70s, the B-52's entertained us with their cartoonish and lighthearted take on poppy rock music, but there are some hidden truths behind the scenes.
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The Major Discovery A Medieval Toilet Helped Researchers Identify
There was a time when indoor latrines were reserved for "high status houses," so finding this medieval toilet helped researchers identify Harold II's palace.
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The Song David Bowie Wrote To Get Revenge On Frank Sinatra
David Bowie has taken aim at fellow musicians multiple times, and once he even penned a track to get revenge on the one and only Frank Sinatra.
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The Biggest Contradictions About God In The Bible
God plays a central role throughout the many books of the Bible, so it might surprise you that there are some big contradictions about the nature of the deity.
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The Unexpected Items That Are Illegal For Pawn Brokers To Accept In Delaware
In the nation's first state, Delaware, laws are on the books that prohibit several unexpected items for pawn brokers to accept, including prosthetic limbs.
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Rock Stars Who Died While On Tour
When rock stars die on tour, not only is it shocking regardless of the cause, but it becomes part of their legacy. That was the case for these 11 musicians.
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