How The Joy Of Painting's First Episode Differs From The Rest
The very first episode of The Joy of Painting, titled "A Walk in the Woods," premiered on January 11, 1983. A younger Bob Ross is introduced, wearing glasses.
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The Legend Of Genies Explained
Genies have morphed over time from godlike entities to cartoonish pop culture renderings. This is the legend of genies explained.
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A Look At Chris Gaines' Ridiculous Backstory
At the end of the 20th century, Garth Brooks donned a black wig, grew a soul button, and released a greatest hits album as an emo rocker named Chris Gaines.
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The Shady Truth About Ink Master Star Daniel Silva
Tattoo artist Daniel Silva, from season 10 of Ink Master, found himself in a lot of mud when he crashed a luxury car that killed his friend last spring.
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The Surprising Animal That Helps Control Flooding And Pollution
Just look hard enough, and you will find an animal that can mitigate much of the damage we humans have done by building dams in rivers. Yes, it's the beaver.
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Here's How Many Victims The Gainesville Ripper Really Had
Danny Rolling, known as the Gainesville Ripper, was put to death in 2006 for the murders of five college students over the course of four gruesome nights.
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The Backbreaking Truth Of Life In A Sod House On The American Frontier
The flat land of the prairie made building a home exhausting. Stones and trees were scarce; many homesteaders used prairie sod, a layer of earth and grass.
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The Unconventional Aftermath Of Gram Parsons' Death
While death from an overdose wasn't unheard of in the hard-partying music scene of the 1970s, the aftermath of Parsons' death was certainly unconventional.
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The Untold Truth Of Ludacris
Best known for his contributions in some of the biggest chart-toppers and movies in popular culture, Ludacris is an icon with countless accolades.
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What Dogs Are Really Doing When They're Home Alone
According to some dog behaviorists, a lot of what goes on behind closed doors depends on your dog, its emotional state, and how it responds to routine.
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The Reason Doomsday Preppers Carry Lipstick
In the event of a doomsday scenario, you'll want to have your lipstick on you at all times. Here are the reasons doomsday preppers carry lipstick.
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Bizarre Things That Happened At The Eiffel Tower
These bizarre things really happened at the Eiffel Tower. Back before everyone loved the tower, they actually really hated it.
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What's Come Out About Chadwick Boseman Since His Death
The death of Chadwick Boseman was one of the most shocking events in pop culture and Hollywood over the past year. Here is what has come out since his death.
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Josephine Earp: The Truth About Wyatt Earp's Wife
The unpleasant reality of many western legends is that their exaggerated exploits have eclipsed some truly fascinating characters.
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The Most Ridiculous Internet Scams And Hoaxes That Actually Worked
This desire to live on Easy Street like the other fat cats, or to at least get a piece of the action, often leads the gullible right into the hands of frauds.
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The Sea Slug Who Can Regenerate A Brand New Body After Decapitation
Scientists have discovered a newfound ability of some sea slugs that, while fascinating, is a little disturbing.
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23% Of People Think This Is The Most Bizarre Fashion Period In History
Ready for a quick creative exercise? OK, picture the worst fashion you can think of. Here's what our readers deemed the worst of the worst.
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The Untold Truth Of Pedro Alonso Lopez, The Monster Of The Andes
Not every serial killer's nickname is necessarily accurate, but for Pedro Alonso López, "The Monster of the Andes" sums up his crimes far too well.
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How The Sears Catalog Helped Fight Jim Crow Racism
Blacks were subjected to laws and etiquette that were imposed by whites in an effort to keep the races separate. The Sears Catalog became a great equalizer.
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What's The Prize For Winning The NBA Dunk Contest?
Since 1984 the NBA has held its annual dunk contest, rewarding a single player with the title and bragging rights as the top dunker of the league -- and cash.
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The I-5 Strangler's Death In Prison Explained
On March 1, 2021, Roger Reece Kibbe, 81, the "I-5 Strangler," was found unresponsive in his prison cell. He was pronounced dead about 45 minutes later.
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Where Did The Peaky Blinders Get Their Name?
The fun version that lends itself to the tough guy persona put forth in the show claims that the name came from the weaponized hats the gang members wore.
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Monster: Details You Should Know About Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Wuornos confessed to shooting seven men to death in five Florida counties. Her reason, she said, was that her victims either raped or tried to rape her.
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The Real Reason Terrell Owens Went Broke
Terrell Owens became a humanitarian, actor, motivational speaker, and a businessman -- all of which were successful, except for the businessman part.
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The Truth About Biggie Smalls' Most Infamous Interview
Anything you can't prove basically becomes lore, and that's exactly what happened to an interview that Biggie Smalls gave a now-defunct free weekly in Toronto.
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The Sad Truth About The Notorious B.I.G.'s Childhood
Wallace -- Biggie -- grew up in the borough's Clinton Hill neighborhood on a block of St. James St. now known as Christopher Wallace Way, says Curbed New York.
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What Really Happens At New Jersey's 'Spy House'
Plenty of creepy places have vied for the title of "Most Haunted House in America," but one New Jersey house, at Sandy Hook Bay, has lots of people convinced.
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