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.
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.
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”.
Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll was a Scottish nobleman who spent his life in pursuit of money. Whether he was fishing for a rich wife or Spanish doubloons, Campbell was always on the lookout for a payday. But, instead of finding his riches, this Scottish peer only managed to find a cupboard full of scandals. Read these egregious facts about Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll.
William the Conqueror is one of the most infamous kings in the history of England, yet few people know this legendary figure's dark history. Why was his birth so scandalous? Why did he invade England in the first place? What horrible act caused one writer to say, "I have often praised William...but I can say nothing good about this brutal slaughter. God will punish him?" Let's find out.
From an early point in her life, Inga Arvad consistently found herself the subject of contention, which she would later regret. Most of the professional and personal ventures she explored would end up damaged by a decision she made early in her career. As a result, there was hardly a time when she wasn’t being watched—even from the shadows.
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In his heyday, Mickey Rooney was the biggest star in Hollywood—which made his disturbing end all the more tragic.
Enigma. Icon. Rebel. These words have all been used to describe Grace Jones, but still, few people know her dark history.
When British officials agreed to free India, they unexpectedly partitioned the land as well. Gandhi went on to appeal this decision, but was horrifically assassinated before he could win.
Norm Macdonald took the comedy world by storm, even though his problematic jokes saw him caught up in scandal after scandal. Macdonald died in 2021, but his controversial legacy still lives.
William Powell was one of the biggest actors in Hollywood—but the horrifying tragedies he suffered are not for the faint of heart.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"She helped just enough so she could get what she wants: food and a bed. She’s like a stray dog." —Lucas"Does that excuse that man's sins? Were we not also children? I remember the day I came...
Coffee Facts. Coffee is so common, it's easy to forget that modern medicine doesn't fully understand all of its effects. Some are incredible—others are truly terrifying.
Randomize your life with these 24 random facts. These are so outrageous that they sound fake, but we assure you they aren't. See sources at the end!Random Facts25. Meanwhile, In Egypt…Here's an incredibly fun fact.The...
Let's get twisted, everybody.Strange Phenomena Facts28. Literally TwistedFor centuries, inventors have been trying to devise a “perpetual motion” machine, one that run indefinitely with no energy source. So far, this is purely a hypothetical idea,...
Put a little fun in your life. Here are 29 random facts that are utterly unlikely yo help you in life... other then to impress your friends with your ninja-like trivia skillz.Trivia Facts29. WordplayWhen America’s 14th...
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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