Is Cannibalism Illegal In The U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You
Cannibalism has existed in humanity for pretty much all of our known history. But in the modern day, it's mostly stopped. Is cannibalism illegal in the U.S.?
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The Untold Truth Of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate achieved instant notoriety in March of 1997, when the discovery of 39 bodies sparked a media frenzy. This is the untold truth of Heaven's Gate.
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The History Of The National Christmas Tree Explained
For a century, the National Christmas Tree has been an institution in the USA's holiday celebration.
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This Was Ella Fitzgerald's Big Break
Ella Fitzgerald is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers ever. And, like many extraordinary talents, her rise to fame seemed to have come out of nowhere. But Fitzgerald worked hard to find success and a last-second decision helped propel her to stardom.
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The Tragic Death Of Tina Turner's Son
Tina Turner was just 18 years old when she gave birth to her first son, Craig, whose father performed with Tina's future husband, Ike Turner. The Turners had a famously rocky marriage & Tina relayed that Craig had been particularly affected by witnessing Ike abuse her.
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The Way Billionaire Patricia Kluge Lost Everything
Billionaire Patricia Kluge took her 1990 divorce to the bank, but like other billionaires who lost their entire fortunes, it wouldn't last. The $1 billion she got in the breakup was the largest divorce settlement ever at the time. This is the way billionaire Patricia Kluge lost everything.
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Why Louis Armstrong Kept So Many Newspaper Clippings Of Himself
Louis Armstrong was more than just a jazz pioneer. The incredibly talented musician also had a peculiar habit, one that made his life what's been described as "one of the most well documented private lives of any American artist."
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What It's Really Like Being A British Royal During The Holidays
The British royal family has their own holiday traditions, although some are very different from us. This is what it's like being a royal during the holidays.
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The Untold Truth Of The Clapper
"Clap on, clap off, The Clapper!" Long before Siri was sending texts with your voice, Alexa started putting Yacht Rock Radio on for you or a quick "Hey Google" got you the local forecast, The Clapper was turning America on. So what's the story behind this piece of of 80s tech lore?
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The Time The Beatles Caused A Boycott
The Fab Four were a global sensation, with millions of people in love with their music. Young people everywhere knew the lyrics to Beatles songs by heart. But a few choice words from members of the famous band didn't strike the right chord with some people.
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The Untold Truth Of Mar-A-Lago
Mar-a-Lago is President Donald Trump's primary residence, a resort club for the extremely wealthy, and an estate with more history than you might expect.
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The Extinct Feathered Creature That Was Named After A Demon
The creature is part of the Oviraptoridae family that roamed the Asian and American continents over 60 million years ago. With the discovery of Anzu, scientists have been able to fill in evolutionary gaps within the Oviraptorid evolutionary tree. In the world of paleontology, this is a big deal.
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What Stranger Things Gets Wrong And Right About The '80s
Stranger Things is, in many ways, a love letter to the 1980s, but while it's known for its attention to detail, the show gets things both right and wrong.
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Here's What Really Happens When You Win A New Car On The Price Is Right
While a car is coveted, the prize isn't always what it seems. This is true of The Price Is Right. Winning such a big price is thrilling; recipients jump up and down, scream, and then race down to jump behind the wheel of their new ride. But once the lights dim, that dream can become less exciting.
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The Real Reason Blackheart Records Was Created
Some 23 labels in total rejected her self-titled album. "No one was willing to take a chance on a female rocker, especially one with a look and sound as androgynous as Jett's." Undaunted, Jett and Laguna formed their own independent label, Blackheart Records, and released the album themselves.
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The Tragic True Story Of Dennis The Menace
Dennis the Menace has been terrorizing his neighborhood for decades. The character's creator wanted to make his readers feel better about their kids' behavior.
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How David Bowie Saved Trent Reznor's Life
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails didn't always deal well with that fame, and ultimately, it was the fame that led both to a situation that could've killed Reznor, and to none other than David Bowie saving Reznor's life.
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Here's How The Civil War Changed Christmas For America
Here's how the Civil War changed Christmas for America.
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Branding: The Truth About Cattle Logos
Long before the word "branding" was used to describe the click-boosting tactics of Instacelebs, it was used by cowherds to keep track of field-roaming cattle (a funny comparison, to be sure). And we mean "long before," as in pre-written language scrawled on cave walls thousands of years ago.
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Staffer Severely Injured At Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
Alleged big cat "rescuer" Carole Baskin made news again when an employee at her Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary was attacked by a tiger in December 2020.
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The Tragic Death Of John Candy
When Candy suddenly passed away at the shockingly young age of 43, people were astounded despite his poor health. This is the tragic death of John Candy.
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Why Slipknot Believes They Were Haunted While Recording Vol 3
Slipknot's believe they had some dealings with the supernatural when making their third album, 'Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses).'
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The Time Wesley Snipes Was Involved In A High-Speed Chase
The 'Blade' actor doesn't just ride motorcycles in movies and one high-speed trip ended in demolition, man.
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How Depeche Mode Scared Another Band Into Sobriety
Members of Scotland's Primal Scream were no strangers to drug use themselves, but what they saw when touring with synth-pop megastars Depeche Mode changed them forever.
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The Real Reason The FBI Struggles To Hire Hackers
The FBI has a rule that's made it harder for them to hire hackers:
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This Is How Simon & Garfunkel Got Their Start
The popular folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel was formed in the late 1950s and continued on to have a successful career for the next 15 years. The precocious duo were just 16-years-old when they signed to the record company Big Records. This is how Simon & Garfunkel got their start.
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Why Recording OK Computer Spooked Radiohead's Thom Yorke
Radiohead wouldn't have made it that far if their third album, OK Computer, hadn't turned into a massive critical cultural staple. Recording OK Computer wasn't easy, though, since Thom Yorke was creeped out through the whole thing. That's what you get when you record an album in a haunted mansion.
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