The Untold Truth Of Comedian Mitch Hedberg

Here are facts you might not have known about Mitch Hedberg, the amazing comedian we lost too soon.

By Amber Petty October 15th, 2020 Read More

Terrible Names These Legendary Bands Had Originally

Picking a band name isn't easy. Often, it takes a few tries to get it right, even for groups that have become iconic. And some of the original names of legendary bands are dumb, confusing, and downright terrible.

By Nicholas Conley October 15th, 2020 Read More

The Craziest Cases Of Mistaken Arrest

These are some of the craziest cases of mistaken arrest.

By A. C. Grimes October 15th, 2020 Read More

The Untold Truth Of Weezer

Weezer has gone through a lot of ups and downs over the years, and there are probably a few twists and turns in their history that you've never heard of. Let's fix that and take a look at the untold truth of Weezer.

By Pauli Poisuo October 15th, 2020 Read More

What Percent Of Your Brain Do You Really Use?

Pretty sure you've heard that we humans only use 10 percent of our brains. You probably heard it from teachers or from movies. But, like many things school lied to you about, this is one fact that definitely doesn't stand up to actual science.

By Emilia David October 15th, 2020 Read More

The Truth About The Man Who Saved More Lives Than Anyone Else In History

Society is indeed full of heroic figures like these. But when it comes to the total number of lives saved, there is one man who has all these others beat. That man is the American agricultural expert Norman Borlaug, who may have prevented over a billion deaths.

By Daniel Leonard October 15th, 2020 Read More

This Is Why Elon Musk Left South Africa

His mom has Canadian citizenship, which he therefore shares, so it was simply a good choice for him when thinking of the future. Canada was a gateway to Silicon Valley, full of "all the cool stuff." Musk did exactly that: He leveraged his education in Canada to move to the US and build a startup.

By Richard Milner October 15th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason Depeche Mode Is Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

British New Wave group Depeche Mode have been up for a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2017 and 2018, so why are they finally being inducted in 2020? The real reason Depeche Mode is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame might have to do with their heavy use of synths.

By Kate Hakala October 15th, 2020 Read More

Inside The Texas Blue Dog Sightings

Dr. Phylis Canion, a rancher/nutrionist in Cuero County, caught sight of a bluish, hairless, dog-ish creature on her property in 2007 that supposedly sucked all the blood from her goats, chickens, and other livestock. Canion's story spread because of an episode of The Unexplained Files.

By Richard Milner October 15th, 2020 Read More

The Tragic Death Of David Brockie From Gwar

Brockie's roommates found him unconscious at his home the night of March 23. They called the authorities, who pronounced Brockie dead; he was just 50 years old. The Associated Press later released the news that an autopsy revealed he had died of an accidental heroin overdose.

By Karen Corday October 15th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason The Doobie Brothers Are Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

From early Doobie Brothers hits like "China Grove" and "Listen to the Music" to the compositions of Michael McDonald, such as "Takin' It to the Streets" and "What a Fool Believes," their songs aren't simple "three-chord rock 'n' roll." He said the musicianship is "more subtle and more complicated."

By Cody Copeland October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Tragic Death Of World Cup Soccer Player Sam Okwaraji

Tragedy can strike at any time, even in moments of personal glory. Sadly, this was what happened to Nigerian soccer player Sam Okwaraji. Okwaraji, who played professional football for European clubs and represented Nigeria, tragically died during a World Cup qualifying match against Angola in 1989.

By Emilia David October 14th, 2020 Read More

The One Regret Little Richard Had In His Career

His biggest regret? "Not having been educated enough to protect himself from unscrupulous record executives." Calling himself "ignorant, illiterate really," he recalled, "I was so glad to be famous, but if I had my life to live over again, one of my greatest desires would be to be more educated."

By Karen Corday October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason Whitney Houston Is Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

One of the greatest singers of our time finally joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. NPR announced the Hall of Fame had inducted Whitney Houston, and while for many, there is no doubt she belongs there, others question why a pop and R&B star is on the roster. It's simply because she deserves it.

By Emilia David October 14th, 2020 Read More

The History Of The Star-Spangled Banner Explained

Francis Scott Key was so inspired by his experience during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812 that he wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner." Yet, the path taken by Key's words and the flag that inspired them has been long and unexpected. This is the history of The Star-Spangled Banner explained.

By Sarah Crocker October 14th, 2020 Read More

This Was The Least Popular Member Of Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin, the influential rock band of the 1970s, consisted of members John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant? But among the four members of Led Zeppelin, who was considered the least popular member? Reader polls suggest that the bassist is often overlooked.

By Kate Hakala October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason T. Rex Are Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Fans of T. Rex have been wondering why the glam rock pioneers haven't been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As Ultimate Classic Rock pointed out in October 2019, lead singer Marc Bolan is a member in spirit, simply due to the powerful influence he had on stars who made it in long ago.

By Cody Copeland October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason Peter Criss Left KISS

Drummer Peter "The Catman" Criss left KISS for the first time in 1980, revealing what Ultimate Classic Rock called the "first fissures in the original lineup." When asked why he'd left the band, Criss replied, "I wanted to do my own thing, my own music and 10 years in KISS was enough for me."

By Karen Corday October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason Chris Fehn Left Slipknot

Fehn played with the band until 2019. He was the band's hard-pounding and wild percussionist. You probably wouldn't recognize his face, but his mask could be picked out from any lineup, with its elongated nose that made him look like a demonically possessed, Lovecraftian version of Pinocchio.

By Nick Vrchoticky October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Untold Truth Of Slipknot's Paul Gray

As recorded in a press conference posted on YouTube, vocalist Corey Taylor said of Gray, "He had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known, and he had the greatest soul I've ever had the privilege to know. He was everything that was wonderful about this band and about this group of people."

By Richard Milner October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Real Reason Nine Inch Nails Are Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Nine Inch Nails, including Trent Reznor and six of his bandmates, are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 7, 2020. The real reason Nine Inch Nails are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is because of their unparalleled contribution to industrial rock.

By Nick Vrchoticky October 14th, 2020 Read More

This Is Adam Savage's Biggest Fear

Every so often, viewers see Savage scared, mostly because of the higher possibility of dying during certain experiments. Mythbusters fans learned what Savage's biggest fear was in one of the show's episodes. It had nothing to do with explosions. Savage, it turns out, has an irrational fear of bees.

By Emilia David October 14th, 2020 Read More

Why Robert Plant Nearly Quit Music For Good

"The first phone call said his son was sick," tour manager Richard Cole told Express. "And the second phone call, unfortunately, Karac had died in that time." Plant's son Karac was just five years old when he died of a stomach virus.

By Cody Copeland October 14th, 2020 Read More

This Was Queen's Most Underrated Member

It seems like a band's bassist usually gets the short end of the fame stick. Queen's bassist, John Deacon, is no exception to that rule. A large part of that probably has to do with Deacon dropping out of the musical spotlight following Freddie Mercury's tragic death in 1991.

By Nick Vrchoticky October 14th, 2020 Read More

How Dave Bautista Dealt With His Asthma While Wrestling

It might be strange to imagine such a nigh impervious-looking six-time WWE champion taken down by a respiratory ailment, but such are the dangers of asthma, and the silent suffering that Bautista endured during his career.

By Richard Milner October 14th, 2020 Read More

What You Didn't Know About Limp Bizkit

they've had some serious success. According to Ace Showbiz, they've won a handful of different awards, ranging from Billboard Awards to MTV Music Awards and more, and have been nominated for more than you probably have the patience to read through. But music isn't the only thing.

By Nick Vrchoticky October 14th, 2020 Read More

The Scariest Black Cat Legends

Tales of magical and terrifying black cats can be found in folklore from all over the world. Here ae some of the scariest black cat legends.

By Benito Cereno October 14th, 2020 Read More