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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

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
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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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70s Trivia To Stump Your Friends

Author Tom Wolfe called the 1970s the “Me” Decade and the “Third Great Awakening.” People were trying to move past the push-pull of wars and social movements that had defined the previous decades—and while there might not have been any kind of grand awakening, a lot certainly went on. How much do you remember?
May 23, 2024 Samantha Henman
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The Most Common Misconceptions That People Still Believe

How many of these common misconceptions did you think were true?
May 16, 2024 Jamie Hayes
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Wacky Facts About The Looney Tunes Franchise

Before Bugs Bunny, Looney Tunes tried out the main character “Buddy.” But when it came to Buddy, something was seriously wrong.
August 2, 2023 Eli Artman
Titanic Facts

Fatal Facts About The Titanic, The Wreck Of The Century

Over a thousand people perished when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. These are their last, heartbreaking moments on Earth.
June 22, 2023 Rachel Seigel
Winter Palace Facts

Unveiled Facts About The Secrets Of Russia's Winter Palace

The Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg is a house of many faces. From Imperial tryanny to revolution, read on and unearth the secrets of the Winter Palace.
May 23, 2023 Christine Tran
Nepo Babies Facts

Fortunate Facts About Nepo Babies, The Stars Of The Silver Spoon

In 2022, people started speculating that Hailey Bieber was pregnant—only she wasn’t, and the whole truth was utterly disturbing.
February 2, 2023 Brendan Da Costa
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Wanted Facts About Yellowstone, TV’s Killer Western Drama

Oozing saddle sores were a common source of pain on the Yellowstone set, but there were far worse things in store for the actors.
December 31, 2022 S. Murphy
House of the Dragon Facts

Fiery Facts About House Of The Dragon, The Bloodiest Show On TV

Daemon Targaryen’s dragon Caraxes is as terrifying as his rider—but there’s a secret about him few fans know, and it reveals what might be in store.
November 30, 2022 Brendan Da Costa


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