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.
Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.
If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.
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?
There have been plenty of unique panda conservation efforts over the years, but this takes the cake.
Linda Blair’s role as Regan in The Exorcist was her first major acting gig—but her experience on set was also a horror story.
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The death of Jeannette May Rothschild has been a mystery for decades—and in 2024, the Italian government reopened the case.
Zoe Lund had the potential to become one of the powerhouses of the 80s and 90s indie film scene. Unfortunately, she couldn’t break free of her vices.
Once known as the “World’s Greatest Beauty,” Lillie Langtry captivated public attention—but her scandalous affairs cemented her controversial legacy.
While they may have shied away from the spotlight, some of the most reclusive people have left the biggest marks on history. Let's peek into the lives of the most infamous recluses of all time.
Atahualpa spent his life dominating anyone who stood in his path to power, including his family. But his grand plan of ascendancy didn't account for the arrival of the greedy and bloodthirsty new occupants of the Americas.
Ona Munson is most famous for her controversial role in the mega-hit Gone with the Wind. But despite her professional success, Munson's tragic personal life told a very different story.
They say you should learn something new every day. Here are some amazing facts about the Cold War that most people don't know—how many new things will you learn today?
Neuschwanstein Castle was the brainchild of "Mad" King Ludwig—but though he dreamed of creating a fairytale palace, fate had a cruel twist in store for him.
The Regency was an era of extreme glitz and glamour for the upper echelons of society—and poverty and crisis for everyone else.
I'm sure we've all eaten a hamburger or a "lobstah" roll and wondered where the idea for such a delicious dish originated. No? Well, now you'll know. Read on to learn more about these iconic dishes that were invented in America.
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.
From messed-up vows to runaway horses, even the most carefully planned royal weddings aren’t immune mishap. Let’s look at some of the most famous royal wedding blunders over the years.
The 1960s were known for lots of things—The Beatles, Vietnam, the Civil Rights Movement, Woodstock. But how many of the iconic things from revolutionary decade do you really remember? Here are some of the biggest things that came out of the 60s.
The United States was ostensibly founded on the rejection of the rule of royalty. Despite this, many Americans over the centuries have married into royal families and brought something of the royal lifestyle to American shores.
Think the world is obsessed over Moo Deng? Just wait until you hear about William Johnson Hippopotamus, the first pygmy hippo to make it to America.
Times of international conflict usually stimulate the scientific field to innovate new ideas. Some of these ideas are better than others—and some are straight-up weird. These are the weirdest weapons of World War II.
They say you should learn something new every day. Here are some amazing facts about the Cold War that most people don't know—how many new things will you learn today?
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