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Pete Townshend, the creative force behind The Who, led a turbulent life marked by broken relationships, substance use, personal struggles, and spiritual searching. Beyond smashing guitars, he challenged norms and battled inner chaos—living as wildly offstage as he did in the spotlight.

It is widely believed that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid died in a shootout with authorities in 1908—but recent DNA evidence tells a much more haunting story.

After Richard Simmons’ long-time friend and housekeeper Teresa found his lifeless body, she finally felt free to speak about her departed boss.

After a humiliating loss, George Foreman made a desperate attempt to win back fans by hosting a shocking event where he’d fight five different boxers all in the same night.

Gilbert Gottfried was one of Hollywood’s most controversial comedians who often made jokes about global tragedies. One day, he took it entirely too far—and the consequences were devastating.

Michael has been the most popular male name for over 40 years. However, Billy hasn't even cracked the top 1000 since 2019. What other baby names were parents all using years ago that have fallen by the wayside?

A decade after Constanze Mozart’s passing, a scandalous photo of her at 78 years old suddenly emerged, causing quite a public stir. Soon after, critics carefully examined the photo—and made a shocking discovery.

Golden Girls liked to make jokes at the expense of the characters. While the others found it easier to ignore, it took a huge toll on Bea Arthur.

They say you should learn something new every day. Here are some amazing facts about the Cold War that most people don't know—how many new things will you learn today?

Financier Hetty Green was the “Queen of Wall Street”, but her penny-pinching was so extreme, she once refused to pay for a medical operation—and came up with a ghastly “home remedy” instead.

Metallica’s Cliff Burton was a musical genius—but that couldn’t save him from his tragic fate.

During the Third Crusade, before marching on Jerusalem, Richard the Lionheart tried to negotiate a truce with Saladin—and made one incredibly bizarre offer.