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Portrait of Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes, The Doomed Jockey

Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.
January 12, 2024 Sarah Ng
Portrait of Thomas Ince

Thomas Ince Met A Mysterious End

Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.
December 1, 2023 Sarah Ng
The Widow by Charles Napier Hemy

Telling The Bees: The Original Buzz Feed

You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?
November 21, 2023 Samantha Henman
Anita Ekberg

The Day Anita Ekberg Snapped

If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.
November 3, 2023 Dancy Mason
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The Great Train Robbery

Uncover the details behind The Great Train Robbery of 1963. Find out how they ended up with $70 million, no casualties, and how some of them have still never been caught.
October 10, 2024 Allison Robertson

Famous Redheads in History

From Egyptian goddesses and medieval rulers to American presidents and iconic actresses, find out which famous folk from history had luscious red locks.
October 10, 2024 Allison Robertson
Portrait of Jack Nicholson

Award-Winning Facts About Jack Nicholson, Hollywood’s Favorite Lothario

With his famously twisted grin, Jack Nicholson is the perfect blend of charming and creepy—but few know his darker history.
October 9, 2024 Byron Fast
Margaret Hamilton As 'The Wicked Witch Of The West'

Surprisingly Sweet Facts About Margaret Hamilton, The Wicked Witch Of The West

Margaret Hamilton rose to stardom as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz—then she spent the rest of her life trying to wipe the green stain of wickedness from her reputation.
October 7, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
circa 1979: Actress Bo Derek, star of the comedy film '10'. (

Flawless Facts About Bo Derek, Hollywood’s Perfect Ten

When Bo Derek was just 16 years old, she met a mysterious man who would transform her from an aimless surfer girl to a startling Hollywood sensation.
October 2, 2024 Byron Fast

The Day Ronald Reagan Was Shot

March 30, 1981: On that day in Washington D.C. John Hinckley Jr. shot, and wounded, President Ronald Reagan. Why did he do it? What lead up to it and what happened after?
October 2, 2024 Jesse Singer

Eye-Opening Facts About England, The World's Beloved Old Blighty

England Facts: Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.
July 24, 2023 Miles Brucker
New York City Facts

Hectic Facts About New York City, The City That Never Sleeps

New York City is one of the most iconic places on earth—but the city that never sleeps still has its fair share of chilling secrets.
July 24, 2023 Carl Wyndham

The Weirdest Mixed-Breed Dogs Ever

Have you ever walked past a mixed-breed dog and thought, "What is that?" We have too, that's why we've compiled this list of the weirdest mixed-breed dogs out there.
September 25, 2024 Jack Hawkins
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Popular Hairstyles Throughout The Decades

From Mary Pickford’s curls and Marilyn Monroe’s platinum blonde locks to Farrah Fawcett’s bouncy waves and Billie Eilish’s neon green hair, women have been emulating the best celebrity hairstyles for the last century.
September 24, 2024 Jacki Andre

40 Times Olympians Lost Their Medals In Disgrace

Winning a medal at the Olympics is the pinnacle of sport, but what happened when these athletes had their medals stripped from them?
August 13, 2024 Jack Hawkins
Historical Betrayals

25 Backstabbing Facts About Historical Betrayals

Treachery is always painful. Religions, families, friends, countries—they’ve all felt the sting of betrayal, and can suffer from it for decades and even centuries.
July 22, 2024 Janet Mowat

10 Historical Myths That People Still Believe

For some reason, people still believe these historical myths to be true, even though they’ve been proven wrong.
July 4, 2024 Samantha Henman
Toy Company Mattel Reports Earnings

These Toys From Your Childhood Could Be Worth A Lot Of Money

If your parents—or you—were the type to carefully pack away old toys in the attic or basement once you grew out of them, well, you’re in luck. A whole bunch of the toys we grew up with are worth a bunch of money now. Here’s a selection…starting in the $100 range and going all the way up to $3.2 million!
May 24, 2024 Samantha Henman


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