Here's How Trick Daddy Lost All Of His Money
He admitted he didn't know what this world was going to bring him in his 2001 hit "I'm a Thug," but Trick Daddy probably never envisioned going bankrupt three times. Here's what happened.
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Why Albert Einstein Turned Down The Presidency Of Israel
A country once wanted to make him its president, simply for being Albert Einstein. The country in question was the newly-founded Israel, and when their first president, Chaim Weizman, died in 1952, the country promptly reached out to the Jewish Einstein and offered him the presidency.
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You Wouldn't Have Wanted To Meet James Brown In Real Life
James Brown is a name everybody knows. The dude had a lot going for him, but he also had a dark side.
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The Tragic Death Of Patsy Cline
Cline recorded her first album in 1955 and gained a huge following by the time the 1960s rolled around. Her songs started to appear on the radio. Her face was showing up on the television variety program Town and Country Jamboree. She was on her way to the top.
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The Real Reason Fat Joe Lost All His Money
Fat Joe has made a name for himself in a cutthroat industry and earned mass appeal in the hip-hop world. However, he ran into financial troubles, much to his surprise, years ago.
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The True Story Of The Norwegian King Who Stood Up To Hitler
King Haakon told his cabinet that, if they disagreed with his decision, he would not stand in their way. If they gave in to the Germans, however, he would have no choice but to abdicate the throne, according to the Royal House of Norway. The government unanimously took his side.
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The First Career Of MythBusters' Jamie Hyneman Will Surprise You
Although the beret is his headgear of choice, MythBusters' Jamie Hyneman has worn quite a few hats in his day.
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Here's How John Lennon Predicted His Own Death
Lennon had claimed numerous times that he wouldn't make it to 40 years old, though technically that turned out not to be true. Lennon had actually been 40 for a whopping two months at the time he was gunned down. So, he did make it.
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The True Story Of The Doll That Inspired Annabelle
The Conjuring and subsequent films in the franchise feature a doll which is supposedly possessed by a demonic spirit, and many have wondered about the actual Raggedy Ann said to have inspired it. This is the true story of the doll that inspired Annabelle.
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The Secret Hiding Inside The Rock Of Gibraltar
This politically important island hides more than you can imagine. Inside the Rock of Gibraltar lies a maze of tunnels. Tunnels that became of great importance for the British during World War II and marked the Rock, as it's sometimes called, as a staging area for troops.
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What You Didn't Know About Jean-Claude Van Damme's Daughter Bianca
While her looks are rather model-like, with her big dark eyes and luscious long locks, her fighting chops can put anyone to shame.
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What Life Was Like For Women In Ancient Mali
Regarding the role of women in ancient Mali, there is, unfortunately, very little firsthand information. Much can be inferred, and insight comes from Ibn Battuta, who, according to Britannica, was a traveler and author of the medieval Muslim world who traveled 120,000 kilometers during his life.
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Huge Moments In The '90s We've All Forgotten About
There are some stories that define the 1990s, but there are also some huge events that many of us have forgotten about today. Here's a refresher course.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Manic Street Preachers' Richey Edwards
As the band prepped to fly to the U.S. for a tour in February 1995, Edwards was spotted leaving his hotel early in the morning, as explained by a BBC report. When he didn't return, the cops got involved and Edwards was declared to be missing.
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What Mr. Big's Paul Gilbert Regrets About Hanging Out With Eddie Van Halen
What guitarist wouldn't jump at the chance to jam with Eddie Van Halen? Well, Paul Gilbert, founding member of metal band Mr. Big, for one.
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The Real Reason Guns N' Roses' Original Drummer Left The Band
Although Steven Adler was the classic drummer of Guns N' Roses, he wasn't the original. That honor goes to Rob Gardner.
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The Reason Hollywood Avoided Jean-Claude Van Damme For Years
There's an old Hollywood cliche that depicts some actors as so egotistical they're next to impossible to work with. Sometimes, that happens in real life. Highly paid professionals forget they're real people. Early in his career, Van Damme was one of those actors.
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This Is The Most Expensive Baseball Card Ever Sold
You might want to sit down. The most expensive baseball card ever sold wasn't exactly cheap.
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The Weirdest Deaths From Ancient History
From domestic life to war, from private passions to public performance, the lives of ancient people have suddenly ended in the most unexpected ways. Here are some of the weirdest deaths from ancient history.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind These NBA Logos
Some, more aesthetic, aspects of basketball tend to get lost in shuffle, though. Such is the case with team logos.
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Here's What UFC Fighters Think Of Steven Seagal
UFC champion Anderson Silva took on Vitor Belfort and came out victorious with a front kick that was considered legendary.
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The Tragic Death Of Boxer Duk-Koo Kim
In November 1982, South Korean boxer Duk-koo Kim entered the boxing ring to fight American boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in a highly awaited scuffle that received a lot of media attention. It would be the last fight of his life.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of History's Most Prolific Female Murderer
Countess Elizabeth Báthory was accused of murdering over 600 young women, which earned her the title of the most prolific female serial killer of all time.
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The Strange Reason Visitors Flock To Visit This Seaside Church
Church By The Sea is a non-denominational Christian church that has stood in the community of Madeira Beach in Saint Petersburg, Florida since 1944. But that's not why it's famous.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of George Harrison
George Harrison enjoyed much success, but his life was marked by underappreciation by peers, Eric Clapton marrying his ex-wife, and an attempt on his life.
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How Drugs Ruined Sly Stone's Life
"His two personas—the shy, innocent poet Sylvester Stewart and the streetwise character he invented, Sly Stone—were torn apart. He numbed himself with cocaine."
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What The Final 12 Months Of Andre The Giant's Life Were Like
And what does a giant like Andre do during his last few moments on this earth? "Andre loved playing cards," said CBS News.
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