The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson has made quite a name for himself. However, the comedian has had to overcome many obstacles, like mental health issues and the death of his dad.
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The Strange Connection Between NASA And Taco Bell
That's right: When NASA couldn't make a tortilla that would last up to six months, it turned to fast food vendor Taco Bell for help.
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What You Didn't Know About The Tunnel System Inside The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress tunnel system was once used to quickly relay information from the Congressional Library on First Street to the Capitol building.
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The Truth About Lillian Brown, The Presidential Makeup Artist
Makeup artist and image consultant Lillian Brown worked with countless political figures over the years, including nine United States presidents.
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The Forgotten Woman Who Built Beethoven's Pianos
Nannette Streicher was instrumental in not only building Beethoven's pianos but also in allowing him to compose some of his greatest works.
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The First White House Pets Belonged To This President
While some prefer dogs, others like cats ... and if you're President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, you want both.
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Historical Figures Who Survived The Most Assassination Attempts
Throughout history, prominent figures have been targeted for assassination. Here are the figures who faced attempted assassinations the most frequently.
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The Real Truth About 'Military Grade' Products
There's some sort of universal standard of quality, right? And "military" equals "awesome," so "military grade" is the best, right? Wrong. We've been duped.
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The Most Tragic Deaths In The British Royal Family
Featuring betrayals, beheadings, and lots of people with the same names, these are the most tragic deaths in the British royal family.
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Sober Sue: The Truth About The Girl Who Never Laughed
The main draw of their star, Sober Sue, wasn't what she would do, but what she would not do. Sober Sue, the theater claimed, was the woman who never laughed.
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The Devastating Fire That Destroyed Bing Crosby's Home
Despite Bing's success, he faced many difficulties in his life, including a terrible fire that gutted the family's home in 1943.
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The AC/DC Song Angus Young Considers The Band's 'Most Regrettable'
Lead guitarist Angus Young admits that not every song AC/DC has recorded has been great. Asked for his choice for the band's worst song, he doesn't hesitate.
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The Science Behind The Bond Between Dogs And Humans
The bond between dog and human has been forged for centuries, but scientists believe there's more to the man and canine friendship than we think.
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This Is What King James I Tried To Raise At Buckingham Palace
King James I tried raising silkworms at Buckingham Palace in 1609, only to see his idea fail due to a serious miscalculation on a silkworm's proper diet.
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This Is Angus Young's Favorite AC/DC Song Of All Time
Imagine you actually wrote all those AC/DC songs and had to choose a favorite. Somehow, guitarist Angus Young did exactly that recently -- two, actually.
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The Unexpected Acting Role Creed's Scott Stapp Has In The Reagan Biopic
The 21st century hasn't been too kind to former Creed frontman Scott Stapp. News about Stapp tends to concentrate on how he ended up broke and homeless.
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The Unconventional Origins Of The Offspring's First Hit
The theme of the Offspring's first hit "Come Out and Play" has a surprising origin, one based on observation of everyday life in the city of Compton.
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Why David Bowie Recorded A Holiday Duet With Bing Crosby
Crosby, the traditional crooner who wore suits and matching Bailey hats, couldn't have been more unlike Bowie, with his over-the-top, glam rock persona.
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Cracking Your Neck Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Cracking your neck is incredibly satisfying and feels good afterward, so what's the problem, right? Not so fast.
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The Time Robin Gibb From The Bee Gees Was Investigated By The FBI
Robin Gibb was on top of the world. Why was he doing absolutely nutty things like breaking into his estranged wife's home and sending her threatening telegrams?
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Was Woodstock The Largest Music Festival Ever?
One piece of Woodstock lore proves partially true: at the time, Woodstock was considered the "largest music festival ever."
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D&D: Why Gary Gygax's Wife Was Convinced He Was Having An Affair
He couldn't find a publisher, and so he founded his own company, Tactical Studies Rules. All of this took quite a bit of time, and made Gygax's wife suspicious.
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Why It's Tricky To Define Day And Night At The North Pole
The sun may disappear from view at the North Pole starting on September 25, but that doesn't mean that total darkness sets in.
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A Look At The Mysterious Sounds Of The North Pole
If you close your eyes and imagine, it might be easy to envision what it sounds like: torrents of wind buffeting the craggy peaks of icebergs.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Alfred Loewenstein
The disappearance of Captain Alfred Loewenstein from his Fokker Tri-motor private airplane while crossing the English Channel is still puzzling.
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What It Was Like For Andre The Giant To Work On The Princess Bride
If you're a millennial, you most likely remember Andre the Giant from his role as Fezzik in the classic 1987 fantasy movie The Princess Bride.
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This Papal Decree Made Black Cats Illegal
Some people think that cats are devils incarnate: clawed and fanged fear-balls that plot to assassinate you in your sleep. And push glassware off the table.
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