The Crazy History Of The Louvre
Any building that stands for more than four centuries is going to have some stories to tell, and the crazy history of the Louvre is no exception.
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Presidents Who Hid Their Poor Health From The Public
Before the internet, presidents were able to hide a lot - including major illnesses. Here are presidents who hid their poor health from the public.
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The Tragic Death Of Paul C
Unfortunately, Paul C. never had the chance to deliver after the 1980s, as he was tragically shot to death in his home in Rosedale, Queens at age 24.
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The Tragic Death Of Bobby DeBarge
Despite his overwhelming talent, Bobby DeBarge had a darker side that eventually made its way into the spotlight.
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This Is What Happened To The Verve
The band then returned to England for two performances at the V Festival, which received awful reviews, with NME (per Dedece Blog) reporting, "where songs used to spiral upwards and outwards, they now simply fizzle tamely." In April 1999, it was announced that The Verve had split up.
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The Tragic Death Of Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan
Despite Pigpen's musical accomplishments with The Grateful Dead, by 1971, doctors advised him to stop touring altogether.
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Why Joe Perry And Steven Tyler Can't Stand Each Other
Despite their seemingly seamless chemistry when rocking out, however, apparently Tyler and Perry can't stand each other off-stage. And the difficulties in their relationship actually date back decades. The two were so notoriously unable to get along that they were nicknamed the "Toxic Twins"
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Why Bob Barker Was Sued By An Animal Welfare Organization
Barker had every right to pull his support of the pageant and use his celebrity and right to free speech to make a statement about his cause, but one organization -- which claimed to have the same animal welfare goal in mind -- didn't react well to his criticism: The American Humane Association.
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These Are The Sports World Records Richard Branson Has Set
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson has several claims to fame. Besides global business success, he's devoted to daredevil stunts that often result in the 70-year-old Virgin Group founder adding a world record to his long list of accomplishments. His first record was in boating 1986.
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Why NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Can't Stand Michael Jordan
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career was waning as Jordan's was just beginning to take flight, and their teams played very rarely. The legendary Laker has his own unique reasons for not wanting to be like Mike, and they have nothing to do with b-ball.
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The Tragic Death Of Bob Stinson
Even among the booze-friendly Replacements, Bob Stinson could still out-drink everybody. Soon after the SNL incident, Stinson quit The Replacements, although other band members did make him seek help for his substance abuse issues. Stinson was never again a full-time musician.
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Here's What We Know About Kamala Harris' Husband
Emhoff was born in Brooklyn on October 13, 1964, and moved to California as a teen. He is Jewish, which would make him the first Jewish spouse of a United States vice president. He graduated from the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law and worked as an entertainment litigator.
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The Truth About Kamala Harris And Jill Biden's Relationship
Kamala Harris already knew the Biden family well before the 2020 presidential race. During her time as California Attorney General from 2011-2017, she worked closely with the Bidens' son Beau, who served as the Attorney General of Delaware from 2007 until his tragic death from brain cancer in 2015.
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Kamala Harris' Net Worth: How Much The VP Candidate Is Really Worth
Harris may not be a billionaire, but she is a millionaire several times over. She's in good fiscal shape even without her husband's contributions.
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The Untold Truth Of Kamala Harris And Joe Biden's Relationship
Kamala Harris's friendship with Biden's late son, Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, and their mutual grief over the loss, helped mend the rocky relationship. The Guardian reports that to Harris, Beau was an "incredible friend and colleague." Both served as state attorneys general.
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How Lil Nas X Got His Name
Viral rap sensation Lil Nas X rocketed to fame in 2019 with his country-rap hit "Old Town Road," and its remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. While many think Lil Nas X's stage name is a nod to other famous rappers, how Lil Nas X got his name has roots in his internet usernames and his career goals.
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What It Was Really Like Being An Old-Timey Chimney Sweep
The life of an old-timey chimney sweep was far from easy. With apprenticeships starting at a young age, the profession involved heights and risks.
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The Truth About Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline
Diamond told the Association Press in 2007 (as reported by The Guardian) that the inspiration for the song came while he was staying at a Memphis hotel. There he saw a photograph of then-nine-year-old Caroline Kennedy, daughter of United States President John F. Kennedy, in a magazine.
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How An Oil Tycoon Influenced The Creation Of The Super Bowl
An oil tycoon named Lamar Hunt was instrumental in the creation of what became known as the Super Bowl -- even if the name was a joke at first.
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What You Didn't Know About The Saint Of Bohemian Grove
The moniker "Saint of Bohemian Grove" might conjure imagery of a Grand Poobah-type of coronation where one of the grove's frat-bro elitists is hefted aloft in a chair like C3PO at the end of Return of the Jedi -- except wearing moose antlers. The "Saint" of Bohemian Grove is a real Catholic saint.
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The One Character In The Ted Bundy Netflix Movie That Wasn't Real
one of the drama's characters was an invention -- Jerry, played by former child star Haley Joel Osment (pictured above). In the movie, Jerry is Elizabeth's supportive co-worker with whom she forms a friendship and, eventually, a romantic relationship that culminates in marriage.
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This Is Why Benjamin Harrison Was Afraid Of Electricity
Harrison made a key update to the historical White House: Namely, he ordered electric power to be installed. Harrison himself, however, wanted nothing to do with electricity or electric lights. Or at least, he wanted nothing to do with the lights' switches.
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What Happened To '90s Rock Band Garbage?
As MTV reported, Manson and the other members felt they'd had enough. Manson unequivocally said the band was on a hiatus, though many thought they had broken up. Manson said recording and touring for Bleed Like Me had been difficult for all band members. They just needed time away from each other.
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A Look Into David Lee Roth's Failed Attempt At Acting
David Lee Roth has left Van Halen (or Van Halen has left him) many times in an ever-evolving clash of rock-and-roll egos over the years. One of the more intriguing tales involves Roth's brief (and ultimately unsuccessful) attempt at an acting career.
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What Living In Westeros Would Actually Be Like
The fictional Game of Thrones universe is based on the late medieval period of Western Europe. The time was exciting and romantic in some ways—if you were rich and powerful. For the vast majority of humanity, it was a miserable time to be alive. Here's what living in Westeros would actually be like.
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The History Of The Number Of The Beast Explained
Most people know that 666 and the Mark of the Beast relate to biblical prophecy, but the history behind this belief is actually quite complex.
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The Popular Figure Bob Barker Got Karate Lessons From ...
Barker and Norris met during the 18 years Barker spent as host of an earlier daytime TV game show, Truth or Consequences. Norris was one of the guests.
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