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Dr. Haing S. Ngor attends the nominees luncheon for 57th Annual Academy Awards

Harrowing Facts About Haing S. Ngor, Hollywood's Most Inspiring Survivor

Haing S. Ngor is best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 1984’s The Killing Fields—but few know his harrowing backstory and unspeakably tragic end.
December 12, 2024 Nikolas C.
Sabrina Carpenter performs onstage during the Sabrina Carpenter Short n’ Sweet Tour at Barclays Center on September 30, 2024 in New York City.

Racy Facts About Sabrina Carpenter, Pop's Newest Princess

Before Sabrina Carpenter was known for hits like “Espresso,” she was the subject of backlash as the “other woman” in a series of high-profile breakups.
December 12, 2024 Samantha Henman

Sad-Faced Facts About Emmett Kelly, The Original Tramp Clown

Emmett Kelly is famous for being the original tramp clown—but few know about the brutal betrayal that tore his family apart.
December 12, 2024 Byron Fast
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Haunting Facts About Brad Delp, The Loneliest Man In Rock And Roll

Brad Delp was the frontman for the rock band Boston—he was also its fall guy. Plagued by in-fighting and personal demons, Delp met a tragic (and controversial) end.
December 12, 2024 Jamie Hayes

40 Activities You Need To Keep Doing Once You Turn 75

Turning 75 is a milestone that should be celebrated—you're ten years post-retirement, you've likely paid off all your debts, and you are hopefully enjoying your golden years with friends and family. But just because you've turned 75 doesn't mean you can kick back and relax too much. Here are 40 activities you need to keep doing once you turn 75.
December 12, 2024 Jack Hawkins
Tudor Jewel Amongst 2021 Treasure Finds British Museum Reports Today

A Metal Detectorist Just Found A Priceless Tudor Treasure

In 2019, an English man got much more than he bargained for when he found an absolutely stunning lost treasure that belonged to one of the Tudor era’s most remarkable figures.
December 11, 2024 Samantha Henman
Licensed Duke of Normandy Richard the Lionheart (Löwenherz) becoming Medieval king Richard I

Unbelievable Facts About Richard The Lionheart, The Crusader King

Historians describe Richard the Lionheart as “a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier”. But the reality is more complicated.
December 11, 2024 Brendan Da Costa

The Last Holdout Of WWII

More people need to know about Hiroo Onoda, the soldier who didn’t believe WWII was over—and refused to surrender for nearly 30 years.
December 11, 2024 Mark Schilling

Things Baby Boomers Do That No One Else Does

With a talent for keeping what younger generations have long left behind, baby boomers are quick to proudly tout the virtues of their old-school ways. Enjoy this list of quintessential boomer activities!
December 11, 2024 Laidley Bates

Jaw-Dropping Facts About Quincy Jones, An Unstoppable Music Icon

Quincy Jones once admitted to having 22 girlfriends at the same time—but the way he celebrated his second divorce was even more unhinged.
December 10, 2024 J. Clarke

Best MLB Sluggers

Babe Ruth is remembered as one of the greatest sluggers of all time—but it was his desire for greatness that led him to try one of the most disturbing experiments in history.
December 9, 2024 Binet

History's Most Mysterious "Out Of Place" Artifacts

Out of place artifacts are artifacts found in unusual contexts, without a logical explanation for why they're there. But what's the truth?
December 6, 2024 Mark Schilling


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