Brendan Da Costa articles

Chuck Norris Facts

Hard-Hitting Facts About Chuck Norris, The Invincible Texas Ranger

Chuck Norris is the kung fu champ who fought his way to the pinnacle of Hollywood. But personal scandal and on-set tragedies nearly knocked him out cold.
December 17, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Licensed Duke of Normandy Richard the Lionheart (Löwenherz) becoming Medieval king Richard I

Unbelievable Facts About Richard The Lionheart, The Crusader King

Historians describe Richard the Lionheart as “a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier”. But the reality is more complicated.
December 11, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
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Dizzying Facts About Teri Garr, the Neurotic Blonde With A Secret

For years, fans had been worried about Teri Garr’s bizarre limp. After nearly a decade of speculation, Garr finally broke her silence—and revealed the devastating secret that threatened to destroy her career.
November 27, 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.
November 22, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
1987 Actress Florence Henderson poses for a portrait in 1987 in Los Angeles, California.

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
America actress Billie Burke

Enchanted Facts About Billie Burke, The Real Good Witch Of The North

Billie Burke was the legendary actress who portrayed Glinda the Good Witch of the North in "The Wizard of Oz." Her real life was one of enchantment—and agony.
November 12, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
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Mystifying Facts About Marjorie Cameron, The Occult Artist

Marjorie Cameron was a 20th-century artist, Thelemite, muse, goddess, and “witch." Her life intertwined art and occultism in fascinating—and frightening—ways.
November 4, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart by Sir William Orpe

Hard Facts About Adrian Carton de Wiart, Britain’s Indestructible Soldier

Winston Churchill thought he could turn war hero Adrian Carton de Wiart into a diplomat when WWII ended. He was dead wrong.
October 31, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
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Haunting Facts About Heather O’Rourke, The Cursed Child Actress

Heather O’Rourke was the angel-faced child actress who rose to fame as Carol Anne Freeling in Poltergeist. But her breakout role came with a terrible curse.
October 29, 2024 Brendan Da Costa


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