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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

Frank Hayes, The Doomed Jockey

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.

January 12, 2024 Sarah Ng

EDITORIAL

Thomas Ince Met A Mysterious End

Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.

December 1, 2023 Sarah Ng

EDITORIAL

Telling The Bees: The Original Buzz Feed

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?

November 21, 2023 Samantha Henman

EDITORIAL

The Day Anita Ekberg Snapped

If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.

November 3, 2023 Dancy Mason

PEOPLE

HISTORY

Forgotten Facts About Xerxes I, The King Of Kings

People might think they know Xerxes from portrayals in movies like 300—but the real King of Kings was a far-cry from what we have seen on screen.

November 19, 2024 David O'Shea

1987 Actress Florence Henderson poses for a portrait in 1987 in Los Angeles, California.

PEOPLE

Secretive Facts About Florence Henderson, TV's "Perfect" Mom

TV's supermom Florence Henderson spent years holding onto a secret so explosive, it would’ve had The Brady Bunch yanked off the air.

November 14, 2024 Brendan Da Costa

PEOPLE

Trailblazing Facts About Loretta Lynn, The Coal Miner's Daughter

From her poverty-stricken childhood to her tumultuous and occasionally violent marriage, not even a life of sorrow could keep Loretta Lynn down.

November 14, 2024 Byron Fast

Catherine Walters (1839 - 1920), also known as 'Skittles'

PEOPLE

Discreet Facts About Catherine Walters, London’s Cautious Courtesan

Catherine Walters was one of the last great courtesans of Victorian London. But there was much more to this complex woman than the men she entangled herself with.

November 14, 2024 David O'Shea

PEOPLE

Hard-Driven Facts About Anton Yelchin, The Actor Taken Too Soon

Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin had a drive to succeed like few others. Sadly, a freak accident at his own home cut his life—and career—tragically short.

November 12, 2024 Byron Fast

PEOPLE

Feral Facts About Jim Morrison, Rock And Roll’s Most Rebellious Icon

Rock and roll has always had a rebellious heart, but classic rockstar Jim Morrison was one of the first to push the limits of what audiences would tolerate—and he did it over and over again until his flame burned out bright.

November 12, 2024 Kyle Climans

PLACES

Foods You Didn't Realize Were Invented In America

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.

October 23, 2024 Jack Hawkins

PLACES

Eye-Opening Facts About England, The World's Beloved Old Blighty

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.

July 24, 2023 Miles Brucker

PLACES

Magical Facts About Disneyland And Walt Disney World

July 24, 2023 Eva Blanchefleur

PLACES

Interesting Facts About Athens, The Jewel Of Ancient Greece

July 24, 2023 Kyle Climans

PLACES

Hectic Facts About New York City, The City That Never Sleeps

New York City is one of the most iconic places on earth—but the city that never sleeps still has its fair share of chilling secrets.

July 24, 2023 Carl Wyndham

PLACES

Debauched Facts About Versailles, The Palace Of The Sun King

July 24, 2023 Christine Tran

THINGS

Infomercial Products That Are Actually Totally Awesome

Infomercial and "As Seen On TV" products get a bad rap because, well....lot's of them suck. But, guess what. Some of them don't. In fact, some of them are actually totally awesome and, not only do we want to own them—we wish we'd invented them.

November 13, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Ranking The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time

What makes a great quarterback? Let's count down the best to ever play the position and you can tell us how right—or wrong—or right—we are.

November 7, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Things You Didn't Realize Were American Inventions

From the airplane to the personal computer, there are plenty of American inventions that everyone knows are American—but what about these American inventions that you didn't know about.

November 1, 2024 Jack Hawkins

THINGS

Why Older Women Are Ditching Their Husbands More Than Ever

It's called "gray divorce" and it's slowly becoming a phenomenon as more and more couples in their 60s, who've been together for decades, call it quits and call a divorce lawyer—With the women often initiating said call. So, why is this happening?

November 1, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Do You Remember These Discontinued Fast Food Items?

The fast food items we're going to talk about here are ones that have come and gone—some we all miss, and some...we're glad they're gone. How many do you remember?

October 23, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

In 1975, Fredi Washington was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.

Read More: Unfair Facts About Fredi Washington, The Almost Hollywood Superstar

The Broadway star Marilyn Miller was Marilyn Monroe's namesake.

Read More: Morose Facts About Marilyn Miller, Broadway’s Blighted Blonde

Anaïs Nin called having husbands in New York and LA her "bicoastal trapeze."

Read More: Libertine Facts About Anaïs Nin, The Tell-All Diarist

Lillian Leitzel was the first circus performer to have her own train car. It even boasted a grand piano.

Read More: High-Flying Facts About Lillian Leitzel, Queen Of The Air

As a teen, Josh Brolin was a member of a group called the Cito Rats who would steal cars to pay for drugs and booze.

Read More: Snappy Facts About Josh Brolin, The Man Behind Thanos

John Stonehouse met with widows of his deceased constituents and then later stole their identities after he faked his own death.

Read More: Elusive Facts About John Stonehouse, The Vanishing Man

Reportedly, Johnny Cash cheated on his wife June Carter with her sister, Anita.

Read More: Troubled Facts About Johnny Cash, The Man In Black

Miss Trunchbull from Matilda is still an all-time villain.

Read More: Irritating Facts About The Most Hated Movie Characters In History

One of Harriet Spencer's old flames, Richard Sheridan, threatened to haunt her after his passing.

Read More: Heart-Wrenching Facts About Harriet Spencer, Countess of Bessborough

"Big Nose" Kate may have got her name because she was a busybody.

Read More: Rowdy Facts About Big Nose Kate, The Wildest Woman In The West

The original Ferris Wheel was called the Chicago Wheel.

Read More: Things You Didn't Realize Were American Inventions

One in 10 people getting divorced these days is 65 or older

Read More: Why Older Women Are Ditching Their Husbands More Than Ever

Baby Peggy witnessed an elephant fatally squash a trainer during an act.

Read More: Unsettling Facts About Baby Peggy, The Million Dollar Baby

Julia Roberts's teeth are insured for $30,000,000.

Read More: Surprising Facts About Julia Roberts, America's Sweetheart

Doris Castlerosse was nicknamed the “Mistress of Mayfair” for the sheer number of beds she ruthlessly seduced her way into around London.

Read More: Seedy Facts About Doris Castlerosse, The Mistress Of Mayfair

Black Bart held up 28 stagecoaches, but he's most famous for the poems he left behind after two of the heists.

Read More: Vindictive Facts About Black Bart, The Poetic Outlaw

One of Looney Tunes' first characters was a rip-off of Mickey Mouse.

Read More: Wacky Facts About The Looney Tunes Franchise

John Hinckley's obsession with the movie "Taxi Driver", and it's young star Jodi Foster, eventually led to his attempt to kill a President.

Read More: The Day Ronald Reagan Was Shot

Before his television fame, Jerry Springer had a political career—and was even a campaign adviser to Robert F. Kennedy.

Read More: Brawl-Worthy Facts About Jerry Springer, The King Of Trash TV

Mohammad Reza had been exiled from Iran , but he kept a bag of Iranian soil underneath his hospital bed as he lay dying.

Read More: Extravagant Facts About Mohammad Reza, The Doomed Shah

Hailey Bieber once experienced a blood clot in her brain.

Read More: Fortunate Facts About Nepo Babies, The Stars Of The Silver Spoon

Dynamite Kid's real name was Tom Billington.

Read More: Volatile Facts About Dynamite Kid, The Original Wrestling Tragedy

After surviving the wreck of the Titanic, Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon narrowly missed boarding the Lusitania on its final voyage due to illness.

Read More: Notorious Facts About Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, The Original Queen of Couture

After Lucia Joyce died, her nephew destroyed every one of her letters and forced a writer to edit her out of a book.

Read More: Tragic Facts About Lucia Joyce, James Joyce's Mad Daughter

Bo Derek met her first husband, John Derek, when she was 16 years old.

Read More: Flawless Facts About Bo Derek, Hollywood’s Perfect Ten

When she was 62, Elisabeth of Romania adopted her 30-year-old lover.

Read More: Lovestruck Facts About Elisabeth of Romania, The Boy Crazy Princess

David Hasselhoff's daughter once filmed him inebriated, shirtless, and eating a cheeseburger on the floor.

Read More: Wild Facts About David Hasselhoff, TV’s Golden Boy

While driving with her father, Suzy Parker's vehicle was hit by a train. She survived, but her father didn't make it.

Read More: Stunning Facts About Suzy Parker, The First Supermodel

Sophia was exiled from Russia when she tried to off her husband's grandson, Prince Dmitry.

Read More: Sly Facts About Sophia, The Mother Of Russia

Raquel Welch got famous for wearing a deerskin bikini in One Million Years BC.

Read More: Alluring Facts About Raquel Welch, The Temptress With A Temper

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