Things 42 Didn't Tell You About Jackie Robinson
42 was both a critical and commercial success, but, like any biopic, certain details were glossed over. Here's what 42 didn't tell you about Jackie Robinson.
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What You Didn't Know About Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is widely regarded as one of the most peace-loving historical figures in pop culture today. Here's what you didn't know about him.
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The Tragic Death Of Groucho Marx
As the most prominent of the Marx Brothers, Julius Henry Marx –- known to the world as "Groucho" –- became one of the best-known comedians of his age, known both for his dazzling visual comedy and his acerbic, quick-witted one-liners.
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The Reason Airplanes Don't Have As Much Fuel As You Think
Airlines have lots of secrets, and this is one of them. Airplanes rarely leave with a full tank of aviation fuel.
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The Top Halloween Costume The Year You Were Born
The top Halloween costume the year you were born is often a reflection of whatever blockbuster film or cultural phenomenon dominated the year before.
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History's Darkest Forms Of Execution And Torture
People have spent millennia perfecting ways to torment, kill, and mutilate their enemies. Here are some of history's darkest forms of execution and torture.
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The Reason The Who Replaced Kenney Jones
British rockers The Who notoriously had a hell of a time with their drummers
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The Myth Of The Whipping Boy Explained
You're a Renaissance-era European child who happens to be friends with a prince. You get educated alongside the prince, and the two of you form a close bond. But when the prince disobeys the rules, your instructor proceeds to punish you — not the prince — by beating or even whipping.
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The Incredible Story Of Otzi The Iceman
Ice mummies are rare. Only a few of them have ever been discovered. The conditions have to be perfect. Such was the case for Otzi, the Iceman.
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How An Arrest Forced George Michael To Come Out
The choice to come out publicly wasn't voluntary for George Michael.
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The Crazy Truth About The Time When There Were Three Popes
During the Western Schism, there were as many as three popes simultaneously. This is the crazy truth about the time when there were three popes.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Rock Hudson
Old Hollywood icon Rock Hudson was best known for his dashing looks and roles in Giant and All That Heaven Allows. Behind Rock Hudson's fame was a tragic childhood, a manipulative Hollywood agent, and a struggle with his gay identity. Hudson was the first major celebrity to die with AIDs in 1985.
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Why Josh Klinghoffer Left The Red Hot Chili Peppers
At the end of 2019, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist Josh Klinghoffer received some surprising news from his bandmates: they were asking his predecessor John Frusciante to rejoin the band and he was fired.
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The Truth About Morrissey And Robert Smith's Feud
Back in the '80s, you didn't get people more outspoken and opinionated than The Cure's Robert Smith and The Smiths' Morrissey, whose comments about each other would come to light up the music press for years.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Socialite Serial Killer Delphine LaLaurie
For years, wealthy New Orleans socialite Delphine LaLaurie tortured and murdered her slaves. This is the messed up story of the socialite serial killer.
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Why Kim Deal Really Left The Pixies
There are few original indie rock bands that inspire as much fandom, nostalgia, and adoration as the Pixies. Part of their mystique is of course the reportedly deep, jealousy-fueled rivalry between frontman and guitarist Charles Thompson IV aka Black Francis and bassist and vocalist Kim Deal.
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The Messed Up History Of The Kent State Massacre
The Kent State massacre was the killing of four and wounding of nine students at Kent State in Ohio on May 4, 1970 by National Guardsmen. Student protests had emerged on campus over conflict in Vietnam and Cambodia, and the Ohio National Guard shot unarmed students in the process.
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The Odd Origin Of Doctor Strange
Ah, yes, Doctor Strange. The hero of the Infinity Wars and arguable one of the most powerful people in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Why The US Army Was So Afraid Of The Apache
The relationship between the US and the indigenous people of North America has been infamously bloody, cruel, and usurious. In a single century, from 1784 to when the Dawes Act was signed in 1887, native lands were stolen, bit by bit, until only tiny fragments of modern-day reservations remained.
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How Much Would You Pay For Notorious B.I.G.'s Plastic Crown?
At a prestigious auction at Sotheby's earlier this month, the plastic crown famously worn by the rap legend Notorious B.I.G. –- who was shot and killed in March 1997 -– was sold for the huge sum.
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Why The Kinks' Ray And Dave Davies Can't Stand Each Other
Casual Kinks fans may know their greatest hits, many may not be aware that brothers Ray (lead vocals) and Dave Davies (lead guitar) certainly haven't seen eye-to-eye all the time.
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Why Leonardo DiCaprio Turned Down A Star Wars Role
Leonardo DiCaprio: owner of Hollywood's most increasingly wizened boy face, as well as non-hirsute dad bod role model for the rest of us. And, of course, he's also a world-renowned, award-winning actor who finally garnered his first Oscar in 2016 for being mauled by a bear.
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Famous Albums That Almost Didn't Get Made
Here is the story of famous albums like Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run, Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever, and Boston's debut album that almost got shelved.
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The True Story Of West Africa's Real-Life Warrior Women
Until 1892, there was an active, ruthless female fighting force in West Africa. This is the true story of these real-life warrior women.
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The Real Reason The Clash Disbanded
In 1986, The Clash definitely ended in whimper. Thirteen years afterwards, Joe Strummer, their lead singer and rhythm guitarist, would give various interpretations regarding what happened to the band. "When The Clash collapsed," he explained, "we were tired."
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What Glen Matlock Has Done Since Leaving The Sex Pistols
While most fans of the Sex Pistols know that Sid Vicious replaced Glen Matlock as the bassist, few know what he's been up to since.
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