Brendan Da Costa articles

Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira Portrait Session 1974

Horrifying Facts About Cassandra Peterson, The Real Elvira

Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira, has led a life was every bit as terrifying—and titillating—as the films she presented to audiences.
September 30, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Actress Inger Stevens in a scene from the movie "The World, The Flesh and The Devil"

Ominous Facts About Inger Stevens, Hollywood’s Star-Crossed Starlet

Inger Stevens was a Golden Globe-winning actress with a closet full of skeletons. Haunted by her demons, she would never be able to escape the shadow of death.
September 23, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Dean Martin Jr. Capt. Martin posing with a USAF F-4 phantom. He was assigned to the 196th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 163rd Tactical Fighter Group.

Memorable Facts About Dean Martin Jr., Golden Boy Gone Wrong

Singer. Actor. Professional tennis player. Fighter pilot. Dean Martin Jr. had the world at his feet—so where did it all go so wrong?
September 16, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Dale Earnhardt

Fast Facts About Dale Earnhardt Sr., NASCAR’s Cursed Rough Racer

Dale Earnhardt died during a multi-vehicle crash at the Daytona 500—but as NASCAR officials began to investigate, they made a chilling discovery.
September 4, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Portrait of Gypsy Rose Lee

Revealing Facts About Gypsy Rose Lee, The Best Burlesque Performer

Gypsy Rose Lee was one of the most mesmerizing burlesque dancers in history—but though she bared all, her darkest truths remained hidden.
August 26, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Doctors Patients Awkward Moments

Extremely Cringeworthy Medical Stories

Awkward questions...and answers. Objects where they shouldn’t be. Laughing gas confessions. These embarrassing medical moments are beyond excruciating.
August 22, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Portrait of Jane Greer

Undisclosed Facts About Jane Greer, The Noir Actress That Never Was

Jane Greer was the post-WWII actress poised to become a noir film legend—then she ran afoul of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and vindictive star-makers.
August 19, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
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Riotous Facts About Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Doomed Frontman

Ronnie Van Zant was the lead singer of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd who loved a good bar brawl—and ominously predicted his own fiery demise.
August 13, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Marie-José of Belgium - Queen of Italy

Brave Facts About Marie-José of Belgium, Italy’s “May Queen”

Marie-José of Belgium was the last Queen of Italy—lasting only a month. But her reign and life had more drama than could fit in a century.
June 10, 2024 Brendan Da Costa


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