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The Day Ronald Reagan Was Shot

March 30, 1981: On that day in Washington D.C. John Hinckley Jr. shot, and wounded, President Ronald Reagan. Why did he do it? What lead up to it and what happened after?
October 2, 2024 Jesse Singer
Portrait Of Johnny Cash

Troubled Facts About Johnny Cash, The Man In Black

Singer Johnny Cash heroically spoke out for Native Americans, the poor, and the incarcerated—but his personal life was like a black hole filled with scandal.
October 1, 2024 Byron Fast
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 Sylvia Sidney (1910-1999) in a publicity shot from the 1930’s, United States.

Otherworldly Facts About Sylvia Sidney, The Actress With A Rollercoaster Life

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.
September 25, 2024 J. Clarke

The Weirdest Mixed-Breed Dogs Ever

Have you ever walked past a mixed-breed dog and thought, "What is that?" We have too, that's why we've compiled this list of the weirdest mixed-breed dogs out there.
September 25, 2024 Jack Hawkins
Actor River Phoenix (1970 - 1993), star of "Stand By Me," playfully poses during a 1988 Los Angeles, California, photo portrait session. Phoenix, a rising young film star, tragically died in 1993 outside a Sunset Strip nightclub of a drug overdose.

Stormy Facts About River Phoenix, Hollywood’s Lost Heartthrob

When River Phoenix collapsed outside the Viper Room, he was with his girlfriend—and she recently broke her silence on the details of that night.
September 23, 2024 David O'Shea
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

Legendary Facts About “Mad” Jack Churchill, The Master Of Survival

More people need to know about “Mad Jack” Churchill, the British Officer who went from motorcycle-riding bad boy to infamous war hero.
September 16, 2024 Alicia B.
British singer, actress and model Jane Birkin, best known for 'Je t'Aime', her duet with partner Serge Gainsbourg.

Seductive Facts About Jane Birkin, Fashion’s Romantic Icon

When her ex Serge Gainsbourg died, Jane Birkin spent four days with his body, mourning—but that’s not the strangest part.
September 11, 2024 A.V. Land
Portrait Of Dennis Wilson

Devastating Facts About Dennis Wilson, The Beach Boy With A Dark Side

Dennis Wilson from The Beach Boys infamously made music with cult leader Charles Manson—an association that ushered him into the greatest horror story of his life.
September 9, 2024 Byron Fast


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