What Really Happened To Pharma Bro, Martin Shkreli?
Guess who's back to top off an insane year of seismic news stories with a final nugget of madness? It's convicted felon and "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli.
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Classic Pin-Ups With Incredibly Tragic Stories
It seems like pin-up models would have the life. They have the world at their feet. Right? Not exactly. Here are classic pin-ups with incredibly tragic stories.
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The Untold Truth About Madams In The Wild West
The madams who ruled during the 1800s and early 1900s were more than just sex workers. They were actually businesswomen who contributed to their communities.
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The Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Mike Starr
Original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr died of a drug overdose at his home in 2011.
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The Unexpected Relationship Between Wolves And Ravens
Wolves and ravens share a mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to food and survival in the wild with ravens sometimes being called "wolf birds."
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A Look Into The Tragic Death Of Chris Kelly
Rapper Chris Kelly, one half of Kris Kross, the rap duo most famous for the song "Jump," died on May 1, 2013, of a drug overdose at age 34.
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How The Superintendent Of The U.S. Patent Office Became A Hero During The War Of 1812
During the War of 1812, the British would have destroyed the Patent Office building if it weren't for the actions of Dr. William Thornton.
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Inside Bill Murray And Chevy Chase's Behind The Scenes Fight On Saturday Night Live
Comedians Bill Murray and Chevy Chase ended up in a fistfight behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live in 1978 when Chase returned to SNL as a guest host.
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What Did Bob Cratchit Actually Do For Ebenezer Scrooge?
Bob Cratchit is one of the most important characters in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but what was his job? What did Bob actually do for Ebenezer Scrooge?
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What Really Happened When Scientists Gave An Elephant Too Much LSD
This is the story of what really happened when scientists gave Tusko the elephant too much LSD in 1962.
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False Things Everyone Believes About J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover ran the FBI for nearly 50 years. A very mysterious man, several rumors and conspiracies have circulated about him through the decades.
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The Crazy True Story Of Exploding Lakes
The story of exploding lakes, or a limnic eruption, is true though rare with only two recording incidents in history, both in Cameroon.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Hilton Family
The Hilton name is one of the most recognized in modern American history, but the family's history is fraught with drama and tragedy. This is their story.
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Why Was Tiny Tim Cratchit Sick?
Tiny Tim Cratchit is known as the ailing young son of Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but this is why the young boy sick in the famous tale.
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The Terrifying True Story Of The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident
The Cash-Landrum UFO incident left its witnesses both traumatized and physically ill. This is the terrifying true story of the Cash-Landrum UFO incident.
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Why The Libertines Stopped Making Music
The Libertines stopped making music in 2004, a mere two years after their sudden debut on the garage-rock-revival scene with Up the Bracket.
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The Library Of Congress Surprisingly Holds Rosa Parks' Recipe For This Dish
The Library of Congress digitized Rosa Parks' recipe for Featherlite Pancakes made with real peanut butter in 2017.
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This Is How Van Halen Got Its Name
Van Halen got its name after changing it a few times before settling on the famous surname of lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother Alex.
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Moments In Swedish History That Went Horribly Wrong
While modern-day Sweden is famous for its neutrality and has a reputation as well-functioning modern socialist state, Sweden has had its fair share of mishaps.
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The Tragic Death Of Sandy West From The Runaways
Sandy West, the Runaways drummer, who paved the way for a generation of female rockers, tragically passed away in 2005 from a battle with lung cancer.
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This Is Why Woodstock Didn't Actually Turn A Profit
The 1969 Woodstock festival failed to turn a profit despite attracting a half-million people due to miscues in ticketing, logistics, and artist pay.
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Things Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Didn't Tell You About Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, is already getting Oscar buzz. Here's what the film left out.
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Themyscira: The Home Of The Legendary Amazons Explained
Whether in ancient Greek myth or in Wonder Woman comics and films, the Amazons make their home in a city-state called Themiscyra. But what is Themiscyra?
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What You Didn't Know About Dan Aykroyd's Paranormal Obsessions
Aykroyd not only believes in the paranormal, he finds the whole idea "entertaining." He grew up with ghost stories that put most campfire tales to shame.
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The Craziest Things That Happened On Christmas Day Throughout History
Although some people associate December 25th with Christmas, there are so many different things that have happened on December 25th throughout history.
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How Conor Oberst's Career Took An Unfortunate Turn
There's one possible reason he's not shelling out the big bucks for New York City rent anymore. In 2013, Oberst fell prey to a strange and harmful online post.
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The Untold Truth Of Micky Dolenz
Dolenz was 20 years old, and The Monkees, which debuted in 1966, was a hit -- for two seasons, anyway. The studio provided the musicians and the songs.
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