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Hortense Mancini's life was full of drama, intrigue, and more than a little controversy. Read on for these scandalous facts about Hortense Mancini.

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Bob Crane was handsome, he was a famous TV star, and he seemed like the perfect father—but he has one of the darkest stories in Hollywood.

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Charles Guiteau failed as a student, lawyer, preacher, writer, and politician before assassinating President James Garfield and helping reshape American politics.

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From Titanic's lifeboats to factory fire exits, seat belts, airbags, smoke alarms, and airplane warning systems, discover the safety devices society resisted until deadly disasters proved they could no longer be ignored.

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Bettina Graziani personified the new era of post-WWII Paris chic. The hard-working beauty put her looks and gumption to good use.

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History can change when somebody asks one deceptively simple question: Who are you?


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