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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The Truth About Edmund Hillary And Tenzing Norgay's Relationship
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's unbreakable bond was formed at one of the highest places on Earth — Mt. Everest.
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The Truth About Depeche Mode Frontman Dave Gahan's Infamous Overdose
Dave Gahan, the illustrious singer of Depeche Mode, is without a doubt one of rock's great frontmen ... unfortunately, being a rock star can often mean living like a rock star, and Gahan certainly took part in some of the darker undercurrents of fame.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joan Jett
Joan Jett's first music teacher told her girls couldn't play rock and roll. Her first solo album was rejected by 23 record labels. None of that stopped her.
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The Dark Reason Elvis Would Bring His Guns On Stage
Artists have their quirks. And some don't feel quite secure in front of all those people unless he's packing heat. And that guy would have been Elvis.
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The Terrible Backstory Behind Elvis' Final Album
It is impossible to get an objective read on anyone's life, and the life of Elvis Presley is more difficult to pin down than most.
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The Real Reason Bruce Springsteen Was Kicked Out Of His First Band
It's not uncommon that the first musical project that a musician picks up won't be their last. Such was the case with Bruce Springsteen.
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The Real Reason Kris Kristofferson Was Disowned By His Family
Kris Kristofferson has had a remarkable career and a colorful life. So why did his family disown him?
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This Is The Biggest Planet In Our Solar System
Even without the mythological aspect, Jupiter is a prominent, easy-to-study element of modern astronomy, with a host of features that boggle the mind.
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Abraham Lincoln Co-Founded A Bar. Here's What We Know About It
Abraham Lincoln was a great many things. And before he was president, he held a very different job dedicated to serving the people: that of bar owner.
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The Real Reason Pink Floyd Fired Richard Wright
Considering that The Wall is one of THE Pink Floyd albums as well as THE concept album, you might suppose being part of the band at the time would be a generally good thing. And it might have been for Roger Waters, but for Richard Wright, Pink Floyd's keyboardist, it lead to his departure.
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The Real The Reason The Mamas And The Papas Broke Up
The Mamas and the Papas' heyday "was two and a half years of total melodrama," according to member Michelle Phillips.
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