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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

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
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

America's Greatest Daredevils

Taking risks for maximum reward is all part of the American experience—but these stuntmen and women took that to a whole new level. Here are some of America's Greatest Daredevils of all time.
December 6, 2024 Jack Hawkins
American actress Ann Sheridan (1915 - 1967), circa 1940.

Dramatic Facts About Ann Sheridan, Hollywood’s “Oomph” Girl

In the vicious land of Old Hollywood, former pin-up girl Ann Sheridan desperately wanted to be taken seriously...but what she got instead was horrific.
December 5, 2024 M. Clarke
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Heartbreaking Facts About Tom Petty, Music’s Free-Falling Hitmaker

One night, Tom Petty heard a strange noise outside his house. It was his angry ex-wife—and when Petty saw what she was doing, his blood ran cold.
December 3, 2024 A.V. Land
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Cursed Facts About Jack Wild, The Artful Dodger

Like many child actors, Jack Wild discovered that stardom wasn’t all glitz and glamor—it came with a serious dark side.
November 28, 2024 Nikolas C.
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Dizzying Facts About Teri Garr, the Neurotic Blonde With A Secret

For years, fans had been worried about Teri Garr’s bizarre limp. After nearly a decade of speculation, Garr finally broke her silence—and revealed the devastating secret that threatened to destroy her career.
November 27, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Portrait of American jazz musician and band leader Glenn Miller (1904 - 1944) as he blows his trombone directly at the camera, early 1940s.

Moonlit Facts About Glenn Miller, The Missing Band Leader

In 2014, newly discovered documents finally uncovered the shocking truth about the bizarre disappearance of Glenn Miller.
November 26, 2024 Byron Fast
American actor Robert De Niro as boxer Jake LaMotta in a scene from 'Raging Bull', directed by Martin Scorsese, 1980.

Wiseguy Facts About Robert De Niro, Hollywood Legend

From Taxi Driver to The Intern, few actors are as versatile and acclaimed as Robert De Niro—but no one reaches his status without some stories to tell.
November 25, 2024 David O'Shea

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.
November 22, 2024 Jack Hawkins


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