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7 Facts About Garth Brooks

He’s got friends in low places and one multifaceted career.

Listen to a House Plant Play 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

New technology from MIT can turn anything into a "visual microphone."

The Controversy Behind 'The Super Bowl Shuffle'

'The Super Bowl Shuffle' was billed as a song to "feed the needy." The Chicago Bears nearly fumbled it.

At One Swiss University, You Can Now Major in Yodeling

"The whole yodeling scene will benefit from their new skills,” said one instructor.

15 People Who Have Won at Least 15 Grammys

It takes a long time to rack up so many golden gramophones.

11 Secrets of Backup Dancers

You might not know their names, but chances are you've tried out a few of their moves.

10 Fun Facts About Spice World

In 1996, the Spice Girls took the world by storm when they released the song “Wannabe” from their debut album, 'Spice.'

23 Amazing Facts About Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is loved, lauded, and larger than life, and she might just be the most charitable celebrity on the planet.

How a Medieval Tree Helped Debunk a Famous Instrument's Identity

The Karr-Koussevitzky double bass was not what it seemed.

The Bittersweet Story Behind A Very Special Christmas

Thirty years ago, a personal tragedy led to the creation of the album that brought us "Christmas in Hollis."

14 Fascinating Facts About Saturday Night Fever

The disco drama that turned John Travolta into a superstar premiered 40 years ago.

John Lennon Was a Crazy Cat Lady

John Lennon had almost as many cats as the Beatles had No. 1 hits.

The Time Sammy Davis Jr. Impersonated Michael Jackson

Davis once said Jackson was "like a son."

How the Civil War Inspired 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day'

When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem that inspired the holiday tune, he definitely had the horrors of the Civil War on his mind.

Calling All Neil Young/Locomotive Superfans: The Singer Is Auctioning Off His Model Trains

The rock icon is also a huge model train nerd, and he's selling off some of his collection.

Paul McCartney's Long-Lost Christmas Album Surfaces Online

The musician only made enough copies for each of his fellow Beatles, and the discs degraded fast. Now, we can finally listen to (part of) the rare record.

New Kids App Bandimal Makes Learning Fun With Cartoon Animals

Adults can play it too.

21 Thrilling Facts About Michael Jackson's Thriller

The best-selling album of all time was brought to you by Tchaikovsky, Michelangelo, and Edgar Allan Poe.

18 Cool Facts About Beavis and Butt-head

Mike Judge's beloved—and controversial—animated series is getting ready to make a comeback. For the second time.

You Can Now Get Your Own Copy of the Voyager 'Golden Record'

Even Carl Sagan, who created it, was turned down by NASA when he asked for one.

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Police Recover Nearly 100 Artifacts Stolen From John Lennon’s Estate

Among them is a diary entry written hours before Lennon's death.

Scientists Analyze the Moods of 90,000 Songs Based on Music and Lyrics

Major chords aren't the only tricks musicians use to give songs a boost.

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Take a Sneak Peek at the Brooklyn Museum's Upcoming David Bowie Exhibition

"David Bowie is," which debuted at London's Victoria and Albert Museum in 2013, will end its tour in New York.

8 Musicians With Incredibly Brainy Side Gigs

As cool as having “rock star” on your Wikipedia page is, having “rocket scientist” follow it is just that much cooler.

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