A gentleman to some and a menace to others, John Dillinger put America in a frenzy with a spree that led to the formation of the FBI itself—until his luck ran out.
Imagine a world where burly Norse warriors discover a new continent—and then just... walk away. Wild, right? Get ready for a story into why the Vikings pulled the ultimate “not interested” move on North America. But first, an introduction.
Field Marshal Bernard Law “Monty” Montgomery was instrumental in defeating the Axis forces during WWII. His strategic brilliance, however, was second only to his massive ego and total lack of tact. More people need to know about Bernard “Monty” Montgomery, the man who Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable”.
Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson at first seemed like a breath of fresh air in the usually stuffy British Royal Family; if only anyone had seen what was coming. Turns out, there was more to this sunny new personality than met the eye. People thought a royal divorce was as scandalous as it would get—but that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Captain Robert Scott was the British Antarctic explorer who led an expedition to claim the South Pole in England’s honor. However, a simple miscommunication led to frostbite, starvation, and an icy, snow-swept grave.
Queen Caroline of Ansbach was the most powerful consort in British history—but she used that power to enact an unspeakably vicious revenge.
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Jean Harlow’s platinum blonde looks made her one of Hollywood’s most desirable actresses—but behind closed doors, her life was a tragedy.
Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.
French war hero Charles Nungesser and his navigator François Coli vanished during their attempt to make the first transatlantic flight from Paris to New York, leaving behind one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
Dean Martin had a surprising connection to the chilling slayings of Charles Manson.
When Heath Ledger tragically passed in January 2008, a strange name kept coming up in connection with his mysterious end: Mary-Kate Olsen.
Diane Keaton is one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading ladies, but while her films dwell in romance, her own love life is something of a mystery.
The history of Mexico City stretches back almost two centuries before the Spanish ever set foot in the Americas. Rather, the Spanish built their capital on top of the ashes of one of the most beautiful and unique cities in history: Tenochtitlan.
Alcatraz was only in operation for less than 30 years, but in that time it gained the reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history.
We may be standing on the shoulders of giants—and, if some legends are believed, that phrase might be shockingly literal.
Situated on the Nile’s west bank opposite Luxor, Egypt’s Valley of the Kings took over from the pyramids as the pharaohs’ preferred location for the afterlife. The Valley is a timeless monument to the Ancient Egyptians’ complex vision of eternity.
During a food shortage in WWI, an army supply ship docked in Amsterdam and had to fight off men and women looting the supplies.
Europe’s oldest known lakeside village has been discovered in the tranquil waters of Lake Ohrid in the Balkans, expanding our knowledge of early Neolithic life.
The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.
When it comes to reality TV villains, Omarosa was the first and the worst—especially considering what she did after the cameras stopped.
The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.
In 1945, a German U-boat met its demise when a sailor on board flushed the high-tech toilet, causing a catastrophic issue with the plumbing.
An American crime saga about Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and his family, “The Sopranos” is a story about a man finding a balance between the requirements of his home life and his criminal organization. The...
Let's have some fun! Here are 28 totally random little known facts that may sound absurd.Absurd Facts28. Uncommon PetPresidents often bring pets into the White House—George W. Bush had cats, and President Obama had Bo, the...
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