A Lot Of People Don't Know About Ghost, The Satanic Swedish Metal Band
Ghost is definitely a band that people either "get" or not.
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The Real Reason Jim Root Almost Didn't Join Slipknot
In 1996, Anders Colsefni, the original lead singer of Slipknot, approached Jim Root with the offer of a lifetime -- would he join Slipknot? The answer, originally, was no. Multiple times.
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Where Does Dan Bilzerian Live And How Big Is His House?
Dan Bilzerian is a lot of things, and true to his self-appointed "King of Instagram" title, it's sometimes hard to tell which claims are true.
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Creepy Tales Of Haunted Museums
History buffs love museums. And if you believe in ghosts, museums find themselves housing some restless spirits. Here are some creepy tales of haunted museums.
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Insane Times Music Artists Were Screwed Over By Their Recording Companies
Record companies are out to make money, and there's a lot of shadiness going on that proves they don't care how they do it, they're perfectly happy to get rich off the backs of the music artists with the real talent. Here are insane times music artists were screwed over by their recording companies.
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The Tragic Conviction Of Alan Turing
Prosecutions of homosexuals increased in England after World War II, and one of the individuals so ensnared was a mathematician -- Alan Turing.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Third Eye Blind's Semi-Charmed Life
Someone once told Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins that their '90s emblem "Semi-Charmed Life" sounds like "summer and everything is going to be wonderful." But the truth of the song is a little less charming.
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What The Last Surviving Star Of Ben-Hur Is Doing Today
If anybody knows anything about Ben-Hur, it's chariot races. Even the film version feels pretty ancient. So it may not be a surprise that almost every cast member is no longer alive. Save for one.
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The Real Reason Scott Weiland Was Nearly Broke When He Died
In 2015, the world lost yet another rock star when Scott Weiland died. Yet despite his massive success, he was nearly broke.
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The Truth About The Widow Of Wild Bill Hickok
The summer before, a traveling circus came to town, owned and operated by Agnes Thatcher Lake. Wild Bill was smitten.
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Creepy Tales Of Wild West Ghosts
Why does Wild West history include so many ghost stories? Here are some creepy tales of Wild West ghosts.
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The Chilling Reference You Missed In Stranger Things Season 3
Hawkins, Indiana is a very peculiar place. The third season of the Netflix super-hit Stranger Things raised the stakes considerably, what with huge monsters, copious body horror, and even a secret base full of angry Russians.
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The True Story Of The Ancient Aztec Capital Of Tenochtitlan
The ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is the source of a flood of fascinating history. Then again, it's also the source of many fascinating rumors and half-truths, thanks to repression after the Spanish conquest. This is the true story of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
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Here's How Much Postal Workers Really Get Paid
Neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds ...but how much do they get paid?
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The Tragic Childhood Of Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell, the singer that delicately traces life and love in her songs, has largely retired from the public eye. So much of her life has been documented in songs, but to many, her early life remains a mystery.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The War In Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan began in 2001 following 9/11 as part of the United States' War on Terror. The whole affair was a sad story for everyone involved.
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Lindsey Buckingham Sued Fleetwood Mac. Here's Why
Although Fleetwood Mac's tumultuous personal history between band members is nothing new, it still came as quite a shock when lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham sued the band in 2018.
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Clara Germana Cele
Where to begin? In 1906, a sixteen-year-old orphan named Clara Germana Cele confessed to having made a pact with the Devil, in her Catholic mission school uniform. How did that happen, exactly? The details are confusing.
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The Untold Truth Of The Ancient City Of Thera
When it comes to ancient volcanic eruptions, Pompeii may have cornered the public imagination. However, Thira deserves a mention for boasting not one site preserved by volcanism, but two: Akrotiri and Thera.
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How A Wendy's Commercial Split Up The Violent Femmes
This is the story of how Wendy's fish sandwich ended famed folk-punk rockers the Violent Femmes.
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The Origin Of Demons In Christianity
Everybody's familiar with demons. Conceptually, they are more or less universal. But what are their origins in Christianity?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Black Sabbath
Before Black Sabbath, metal was barely a thing. After Sabbath, metal was a lifestyle. But all those sinister lyrics and all that heavy riffing came from a dark place. This is the tragic real-life story of Black Sabbath.
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Mark McGwire Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Ah, Mark McGwire! The second most famous Big Mac in history is one of the greats of baseball, even though his legendary player career is somewhat tainted because of his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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The Truth About The Mysterious Toxic Lady
The life of a hospital Emergency Room staffer is never dull. And the unexpected can ratchet up the pressure even more. This was the experience of ER staffers at Riverside General Hospital one night in 1994. To this day, the mysterious Toxic Lady, Gloria Ramirez, still has not fully been explained.
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Creepy Tales Of Victorian Ghosts
The Victorian era was defined by many things, including the paranormal. And they left behind stories of spirits. Here are some creepy tales of Victorian ghosts.
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The Mysterious Death Of Alan Turing
On June 8, 1954, the housekeeper of Alan Turing discovered a shock — Turing's body.
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The Truth About Johnny Cash And June Carter's Relationship
Back in the early days, Johnny Cash was racking up hits and popularity. But how was his relationship with his wife, June Carter?
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