The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Mitford Sisters
You might be obsessed with the Kardashian-Jenners now, but had you lived in the early to mid-1900s, you would have craved news about the Mitford sisters.
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What The Final 12 Months Of Chris Cornell's Life Was Like
Chris Cornell's voice took him far in life, elevating him to rich and famous rock star status with Soundgarden, Audioslave, and more, but his life would end tragically prematurely. Here's a look at what the final 12 months of Chris Cornell's life was like.
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Here's How Much Kris Kristofferson Is Really Worth
There's a handful of artists who can be said to be synonymous with country music, but where Johnny Cash had plenty of rock 'n' roll crossover appeal and Willie Nelson likes his outlaw country, Kris Kristofferson embodies the genre's wholesome heart.
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The Shady History Of Payphones
Stories about the end of public payphones, when they are published, tend to sound like coverage of their phasing out in New York, which talk about their obsolescence. While payphones certainly are an outdated technology, however, they also have a sordid history.
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Darryl Jones Was The Rolling Stones' Forgotten Bassist. Here's What We Know About Him
Darryl Jones first learned to bass when his father was teaching him how to play the xylophone and drums. He saw his south Chicago neighbor, an Angus Thomas, play the bass in the school talent show and promptly began studying with him.
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This Is How The Raëlism Cult Started
There are a couple ways that you could approach the question of how Raëlism began. Let's start with its founder, a French-Canadian man named Claude.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Afroman In Real Life. Here's Why
Afroman, most notable for his 2001 ode to marijuana, "Because I Got High", has sustained a moderately successful music career through touring. While his image is lighthearted, a fan incident shows a darker side of the artist.
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Bastet: A Guide To The Egyptian Cat Goddess
Bastet could be a gentle protector or a fierce punisher, and a riotous festival was held every year in her honor. Here's a primer on the Egyptian cat goddess.
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Neil Young Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
With his silvery sideburns and perpetual grumpy-old-man look, Neil Young might warrant the occasional "Neil Old" joke from the younger audience that's not familiar with his body of work. However, the Canadian-American singer-songwriter probably couldn't care less.
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The Unexpected Inspiration For Batman's Arkham Asylum
From unspectacular beginnings as a relatively nondescript medical facility, Arkham Asylum (originally Arkham Hospital) expanded, warped, and eventually became the gothic labyrinth of villainy you know today. But did you know that a real life mental institution inspired it?
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Lucille Ball's Tragic Real-Life Story
Lucille Ball is considered one of comedy's greatest legends, but the actress didn't have an easy-going life. Here is the tragic real-life story of Lucille Ball.
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Why The Mystery Of Herxheim Is So Disturbing
In the nineties, construction in Herxheim, a municipality in south-western Germany, uncovered a buried enclosure ... where the bones of more than 450 humans, which all dated to a similar fifty-year range, were buried together in a series of ditches.
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These Will Be The Tallest Buildings Of The Future
Earth's surface continues to fill with rearing monoliths that keep getting taller and taller.
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The Unexplained 2001 UFO Sighting Over The New Jersey Turnpike
If you, like many people, believe the United States were visited by extraterrestrial life on July 14th, 2001, there are questions you'll have to ask yourself.
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Things The Ancient Celts Couldn't Live Without
The ancient Celts, who occupied much of what would become England, Scotland, and Wales, have a rich history. Much of what comprised their daily life is still a mystery, though, particularly how they lived before the Romans arrived on their lands.
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History's Most Cursed Gems
Given our love of gemstones, it's not surprising some of the biggest and most beautiful examples have been passed down through generations, usually of the rich and famous. Some, though, seem to bring more than just bling: some, it's said, bring along a curse. These are history's most cursed gems.
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The Real Reason Bill Wyman Is No Longer A Member Of The Rolling Stones
The one missing Rolling Stone most people are probably familiar with is bass player Bill Wyman, a founding member who parted ways with the band in 1992.
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The Truth About The Royals Who Thought They Were Made Of Glass
"The individuals so afflicted were convinced that their bodies were made of glass -- and not the bulletproof kind of glass that might actually be helpful if, say, you're a professional skateboarder."
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Why Ozzy's Oldest Daughter Never Appeared On The Osbournes TV Series
The Osbournes may be one of the world's more famous families, thanks to their hit 2000s reality TV show, The Osbournes.
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The Story Behind America's First Ransom Letter
Every field has its pioneers. In the world of high-profile American child disappearances, we must look back before the Balloon Boys, JonBenéts, and Lindbergh babies, turning instead to the story of one Charles Brewster Ross -- the first case of kidnapping-for-ransom in U.S. history.
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Rock Stars Who Cheated Death More Than Once
It's a little surprising when rock stars cheat death, and it's downright amazing if they do it twice. Here are some rock stars who cheated death more than once.
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The Real Reason Robert Smith Couldn't Stand Queen
There's one major band that rubs Robert Smith the wrong way, and it's none other than the legendary Queen.
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The Troubled History Of Benjamin Franklin
Ben Franklin was a complicated man, and there was dark side to his story. This is the troubled history of Benjamin Franklin.
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The Truth About Wyatt Earp's Shady Past
How should we remember Wyatt Earp -- or anyone? At their worst? Or their best?
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The Hidden Meaning Of Pink Floyd's The Wall
One of Pink Floyd's most iconic albums and 87th out of Rolling Stone's 500 greatest albums of all time, The Wall is THE concept album to end all concept albums. Here's what it means.
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The Disturbing Sport You've Never Heard Of
Nobody (that we know of, anyway) claims that a sport isn't a sport unless it involves a live bird. Like, for instance, a goose. But geese, and horses, and human beings are the basic ingredients for a blessedly less common sport called goose pulling.
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How Katheryn Winnick Really Feels About Her Character In Vikings
Lagertha is played by Canadian actress and martial artist Katheryn Winnick, who spoke to Collider's Christina Radish about the character when the series was still young. What attracted her to the role, and how does she really perceive Lagertha? Here's how she feels about her character in Vikings.
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