The Deepest Hole People Ever Made
In northwestern Russia, on the Kola Peninsula, there's a metal cap covering a hole that scientists dug 7.5 miles down. Here's the story of the Kola Superdeep Borehole project.
Keith Richards Started Writing “Satisfaction” In His Sleep
It was this week in 1965 that Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards got up in his sleep, started up a portable tape recorder, and recorded a guitar riff and an opening line that would soon be iconic: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Here's more of how the song came together.
When A 19 Year Old Drummer Got Onstage With The Who
On this day in 1973, the Who's drummer, Keith Moon, collapsed and had to be taken to the hospital. Amazingly, the band chose a 19 year old from the crowd, Scot Halpin, to fill in for the rest of the show.
Why Van Halen Said No To Brown M&Ms
It's hard to believe we're saying goodbye to guitar great Eddie Van Halen. His band won millions of fans on record and offstage, and won a reputation for offstage excess. But one of their most infamous stories - that they banned brown M&Ms from backstage - wasn't quite what it seemed.
Drones Can Go Through Windows Now. That’s Good, Right?
There’s a quadcopter drone that uses spring-loaded arms and a process called "rapid aerial morphing" to fold itself up as it flies. So we’re a step closer to real-life Transformers.
Turn it up, man!
The two year old is so awesome.
A Van Halen Question. No, THE Van Halen Question.
Diamond Dave or Sammy Hagar?
Who is the best front-man? Who is the best front-woman?
Who is the best front-man? Who is the best front-woman?
A Vinyl Question
What was the first 45rpm record you bought?