The Crazy Real Life Story Of The 1936 Olympics
You have to ask yourself: "Who in their right mind gave the 1936 Summer Olympics to the Nazis?" The good news is, nobody did that.
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Creepy Tales Of American Civil War Ghosts
Given the unthinkable amount of blood shed during the American Civil War, it's no wonder that the conflict has given rise to a number of creepy ghostly tales.
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David Bowie Identified Hitler As The First Rockstar. Here's Why
Most people don't remember watching certain animated movies as children. David Bowie, on the other hand, didn't remember recording an album as a 29-year-old.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second female Supreme Court Justice in history. Success didn't come easy. This is the tragic real-life story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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What Happened To The Slaves At The Alamo?
Part of the narrative of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo is that the defenders were there to liberate Texas from the tyranny of Mexico. One of the points that often gets lost amid the flag-waving and coonskin caps is that by the time of the Texas Revolution, Mexico had abolished slavery. Texas hadn't.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Nirvana's Polly
"Polly," which appears in the iconic Nirvana album Nevermind, is a disturbing song that's hard to forget.
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The Real Reason Bow Wow Lost All His Money
It's highly possible that if you were growing up in the early 2000s, you'd remember the rapper Bow Wow. Here's how he lost all of his money.
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Why Mick Jagger's Solo Album Almost Destroyed The Rolling Stones
In 1985, Stones frontman Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, She's The Boss, and it nearly struck a killing blow to the band.
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The Little-Known Facts About The Rolling Stones' First Gig
The Rolling Stones made their performance debut at the Marquee Club on July 12, 1962 by pure accident.
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Musicians Who Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Not every big rocker of the time showed up at Woodstock. Here are some musicians who turned down playing at Woodstock.
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How To Survive Sinking In Quicksand
Quicksand is probably more important as a motion picture plot device than as an actual natural phenomenon that's waiting to suck you to your death the next time you stroll in the woods/jungle/cursed mall.
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The Cosby Show Role That Whitney Houston Turned Down
Life for Whitney Houston — and pop music as you know it — may have gone very differently, had the musician made one different choice.
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You'll Be Surprised At How Much Deep Sea Fisherman Really Get Paid
You'll have undoubtedly spent hours wondering what it's like to be a deep sea fisherman. But how would such a job actually pay?
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Notorious B.I.G: How The Iconic Rapper Came Up With His Name
Where did Biggie Smalls get his name?
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The Mysterious Death Of Mt. Everest Explorer George Mallory
"He saw two black dots he assumed to be Mallory and Irvine near one of the final ridges before the peak before disappearing into the clouds again. It was the last time both of them were seen alive..."
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Politicians Who Believe In Crazy Conspiracy Theories
We're living in a golden age of conspiracy theories, and even a casual survey of politicians around the world reveals belief in some seriously crazy stuff.
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Why Lead Belly Might Have Been The Most Violent Musician Of The 20th Century
Ledbetter, later known as Lead Belly, was born in Louisiana in the late 1880s -- into a life of violence.
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Here's How Much Prison Guards Really Get Paid
This probably won't come as much of a surprise, but the life of a correctional officer is distinctly short on beer and skittles.
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Why Blondie's Debbie Harry Believes She Was Almost Abducted By Ted Bundy
It's a tale as old as time: a young woman encounters a creepy man late at night in a big city. For Debbie Harry, of the iconic rock band Blondie, this encounter was with serial killer Ted Bundy, as Harry recalled in an interview in 1989 — the same year Bundy was executed.
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Jason Bonham: The Untold Truth Of John Bonham's Son
Jason Bonham was just fourteen-years-old when his dad, John Bonham, passed away after a legendary bender of 40 shots of vodka. It was also from that moment that it seemed Jason Bonham would follow the footsteps of his dad, the drummer of Led Zeppelin, and become a drummer in his own right.
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There's A Chance The Kraken Might Have Existed. Here's How
There's a lot of ocean out there. And some of it's really deep. That's where the giant squid live. And maybe the kraken.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Cher
Having faced down poverty, illness, divorce, and ever-changing public tastes, Cher continues to beat the odds, winning over generation after generation of fans with her unwavering dedication and authenticity. This is Cher's tragic real-life story.
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Creepy Tales Of Haunted Las Vegas
Las Vegas is home to more than a few ghosts. Perhaps it's the place's dramatic and dangerous history. These are some creepy tales of haunted Las Vegas.
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The First Domesticated Animals Weren't What You'd Expect
Believe it or not, the first domesticated animals weren't for eating, or riding.
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What The Final 12 Months Of John Lennon's Life Were Like
1980 was a crucial year for John Lennon, who'd emerged from a hiatus ready to make music once again. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.
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Here's How Much Water Is Actually On Earth
From space, Earth resembles a deep blue marble with shots of browns and greens coursing through it. Its distinctive color is due to the sheer amount of water covering it. But even though we know there is a lot of water on the Earth, we do not really ever conceptualize how much water that truly is.
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The Disturbing Letters Johnny Cash Received About His Daughter
In 1970, Cash received a note: "If you want to keep making money and keep your family healthy, drop $200,000.00 in old small bills in a plastic garbage bag..."
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