Among names like PT Barnum, circus performer Pablo Fanque deserves his own chapter in the history books—if not for his mysterious life, then for the unbelievable stunts he pulled off in the ring.
Historians have attempted to understand why Ana de Mendoza wore her signature eyepatch—but as it turns out, her hidden eye was the least of her secrets.
Margaret Brown, better known to history as the Unsinkable Molly Brown, was a force to be reckoned with—and she did so much more than survive the Titanic.
Jeff Gordon is NASCAR’s “Wonder Boy”—but underneath his shining reputation lies a shocking dark side.
Quincy Jones once admitted to having 22 girlfriends at the same time—but the way he celebrated his second divorce was even more unhinged.
Sylvia Sidney gained a reputation for being difficult and it destroyed her career. Then, in the 80s, in a strange twist of fate—it saved it.
Some Formula One drivers simply can’t stay away from the track, even after absolutely horrific accidents. Niki Lauda was one.
Hollywood heartthrub Rudolph Valentino was so in love with Natacha Rambova that he actually went to jail just to marry her.
Jeffrey Hudson has gone down in history as the "Queen's Dwarf"—but one bloody duel destroyed his life forever.
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