Dwayne The Rock Johnson’s Impressive Family Tree

Named as one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’ twice so far by Time magazine, Dwayne The Rock’ Johnson is a third-generation wrestler who has made it big as a public figure. Most known for his recent roles in the Fast and Furious and San Andreas, Baywatch,>>>

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When Grace Slick Tried to Drug Richard Nixon

Grace Slick was the singer-songwriter of the highly influential psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane. She helped pen such classics like ‘White Rabbit’ and ‘Somebody to Love’. In 1970, she was invited to go to a gathering at the White House hosted by Tricia Nixon, Richard Nixon’s daughter. The two had>>>

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Grace Kelly’s Tragic Death Left Unanswered Questions

Grace Kelly went down in history as one of the most famous and influential actors of her time. In fact, the American Film Institute places her at number thirteen in their list of the top 25 Greatest Female Stars of Classical Hollywood Cinema. She became a household name in the>>>

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Inside Microsoft’s Massive Headquarters

Microsoft is one of the most influential and high-tech companies the world has ever seen. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to work there? Microsoft’s sprawling headquarters is no vanilla corporate office – instead, it’s more of a miniature city, with its own transit system, shopping mall, treehouses>>>

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Moka: Papua New Guinea’s Most Selfless Ceremony | Disappearing World | TRACKS

The influential leader of New Guinea’s Kawelka tribe spends five years amassing an abundance of valuables, only to give them away in a festive ceremony called the Moka. A key component to Kawelka culture, the Moka ceremony finds those seeking to gain influence attempting to do so not by acquiring>>>

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1963’s ‘The Outer Limits’ Was Canceled Too Soon

The Outer Limits was one of the most influential science fiction television series of the 20th century. It”s influence on culture is still being felt today and if you go back and watch the series, you will see exactly why. It was a marvel of screenwriting, cinematography, and special effects.>>>

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How to Profit from Tragedy: Is Death Used as a Political Tool? | Death: A Series About Life | TRACKS

As a society, when disaster strikes or an influential person dies, we react collectively in mourning – but who decides what importance is placed on those deaths? Subscribe to see more full documentaries every week: https://bit.ly/2lneXNy TRACKS publishes unique, unexpected and untold stories from across the world every week. From>>>

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Meet Tesla’s Biggest Rival: The Lucid Air

Tesla is one of the world’s most influential companies and its sleek vehicles have become synonymous with electric car technology. But as the world transitions away from traditional combustion engines and adopts clean energy, Tesla has developed a number of intimidating competitors. Chief among them is Lucid Motors, who revealed>>>

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Bill Withers, influential soul singer behind Ain’t No Sunshine, dies aged 81 | Music | The Guardian

Bill Withers, the prominent United States soul vocalist who composed Lean on Me, Ain’t No Sunlight and Lovely Day has died aged 81 of heart complications, according to a statement from his household. Withers composed and also recorded a number of various other significant hits including Use Me as well>>>

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