The Tragic Life Of Roy Orbison
In 1965, after more than a decade of struggling to become the musician he dreamed of being and joining the ranks of the budding rock 'n' roll royalty, Roy Orbison began to see his fame fade...
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The Legend Of Jason And The Argonauts Finally Explained
If there were such a thing as the Avengers of the Greek world, it would be the Argonauts, a ragtag group of mythical heroes assembled to save the day. And they're a fascinating group, especially when you realize they gathered to help one person get his kingdom back.
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Ancient Roman Curses You Should Know About
If you don't believe in curses, maybe you should think twice. Most spiritual traditions around the world believed in curses, and the ancient Romans seemed to have had one for every occasion.
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The Tragic Childhood Of Dennis Rodman
Rodman had hard times. If you were to spot him as a kid, you'd never know that he'd someday be shooting hoops for the NBA. His childhood goes far beyond everyday hardships, which makes his story of success all the more fantastic.
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The Reason Marilyn Manson Was Blamed For The Columbine High School Tragedy
Those of us born in the last century will never forget what Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold did on April 20, 1999. And at the time, none other than Marilyn Manson was blamed.
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The Obscure Assassination That Led To WWII
Grynszpan shouted, "You are a dirty boche [slur for Germans] and in the name of 12,000 persecuted Jews, here is the document!" and shot vom Rath several times before being arrested by Parisian authorities.
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Chuck Norris Vs. Jean Claude Van Damme: Who Would Win?
This is a fight every kid who grew up in the 1980s or '90s wanted to see at some point. Two martial artists, two action stars: Jean Claude Van Damme vs. Chuck Norris. The highlight of the night.
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The Secret Purpose Of Covered Bridges
There's something about covered bridges. They add a more pastoral look to a scene, and a certain mystique.
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The Truth About Ancient Egypt's 'Festival Of Drunkenness'
Every year on the 20th of Thoth (sometime in mid-August), the annual Festival of Drunkenness was held -- a religious experience normally reserved for nightclubs and key parties.
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Messed Up Stories From The Book Of Enoch
The Book of Enoch is part of the Bible in some Christian churches. But that doesn't mean it's not still full of weird stuff, like strange primordial beings, talking babies, stars with human downstairs parts, a corpse giving birth, and way more. Here are some messed up stories from the Book of Enoch.
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The Tragic Childhood Of The Who's Pete Townshend
All four members of The Who had significant moments of tragedy and tribulation throughout their lives, but guitarist and singer Pete Townshend's childhood had a series of particularly sad and disturbing moments.
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Stories From Greek Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
When we learn about Greek mythology in school, we hear a lot about the heroes. But it turns out that there's a lot of little details — and entire stories — that are super dark, and slip through the cracks of higher learning. Here are stories from Greek mythology they couldn't teach you in school.
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Here's How Elton John Remembers Freddie Mercury
Their personalities were just outrageous enough to enjoy each other. Mercury said of John, "The first time I met him he was wonderful, one of those people you can instantly get on with. He said he liked 'Killer Queen' and anyone who says that goes into my white book."
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The Real Reason Andre The Giant Was So Big
Andre the Giant, whose real name was André René Roussimoff, was literally larger than life, humongous in person as well as in the hearts of his fans. Probably everyone. At least everyone who saw The Princess Bride.
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What Steve Perry Worries Will Happen If He Starts Performing Again
When Perry insisted that he doesn't sing his own songs because they're too high, it comes across as disingenuous. To a fan's breath-held delight, however, he also hinted at the possibility of a comeback.
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How Bob Ross' Military Career Led To His Calm TV Persona
the road to Bob Ross' TV persona was paved through an institution that depended on quite the opposite: the military.
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These Facts About The Leaning Tower Of Pisa Will Surprise You
Construction began in 1173, and by 1178 it was obvious that the tower was not going to remain upright. The subsequent stories were built to compensate for the lean -- slightly taller on the leaning side of the tower to balance it out and try and keep the floors level -- but to no avail.
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The Terrifying Truth About Legendary Poisoner Giulia Tofana
It didn't matter if their husbands hit them, belittled them, or cheated on them; women during that time had no recourse to leave a terrible marriages and be free. Tofana offered them a solution.
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The Tragic Death Of General George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr. -- a four-star general at the end of his career -- is arguably a prime example of the right man in the right place at the right time. Then again, maybe he just hit his head too often.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Prince's Life Were Like
The musician Prince Rogers Nelson tragically died after an accidental overdose of fentanyl on April 21, 2016. In Prince's final 12 months, he started a memoir, advocated for the Black Lives Matter movement, signed with Tidal, and embarked on his intimate, improvised "Piano and a Microphone" tour.
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Why Halloween Is Terrible For The Environment
Halloween -- at least the way Halloween is celebrated -- is terrible for the planet. And it's not just because candy wrappers are made of plastic.
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The Dark Side Of John Wayne
John Wayne's dark side stayed fairly hidden from the general public for a long time until a Playboy interview from 1971 resurfaced in 2019. In the interview, Wayne lays out a side of him that many didn't know existed. A dark side that's as deeply rooted in American culture as apple pie.
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The Reason Woodstock Was A Financial Disaster For Its Organizers
With the soon-to-become-legendary Woodstock music festival completed the day prior, now was time to calculate the losses. And there were a lot.
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What Science Has To Say About Ghosts
Folklore and fears aside, though, is there any hard data that demonstrates the potential for the existence of ghosts?
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The Crazy True Story Of Bedlam: The Bethlem Royal Hospital
It may have started in a truly Christian way, as a haven for the downtrodden with nowhere to go, as described by the BBC, but it evolved into a medieval "healthcare facility," and eventually became one of the first institutions to focus on cordoning off the "mad" and "lunatic."
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This Was Tom Petty's Greatest Skill
Tom Petty has a hidden talent that casual fans of the "I Won't Back Down" singer may not be aware of: the late rocker could easily ad-lib entire songs.
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The Dark Side Of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs has been lionized for the effects that Apple's technologies have had on modern life, but his sleek image as some kind of tech guru star child ushering the world into a new era conceals a rather shady past.
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