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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

Frank Hayes, The Doomed Jockey

Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.

January 12, 2024 Sarah Ng

EDITORIAL

Thomas Ince Met A Mysterious End

Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.

December 1, 2023 Sarah Ng

EDITORIAL

Telling The Bees: The Original Buzz Feed

You let family members and friends know when a major life event happens, be it a marriage, birth, or death...but have you considered telling the bees?

November 21, 2023 Samantha Henman

EDITORIAL

The Day Anita Ekberg Snapped

If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.

November 3, 2023 Dancy Mason

PEOPLE

HISTORY

Forgotten Facts About Xerxes I, The King Of Kings

People might think they know Xerxes from portrayals in movies like 300—but the real King of Kings was a far-cry from what we have seen on screen.

November 19, 2024 David O'Shea

1987 Actress Florence Henderson poses for a portrait in 1987 in Los Angeles, California.

PEOPLE

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

PEOPLE

Trailblazing Facts About Loretta Lynn, The Coal Miner's Daughter

From her poverty-stricken childhood to her tumultuous and occasionally violent marriage, not even a life of sorrow could keep Loretta Lynn down.

November 14, 2024 Byron Fast

Catherine Walters (1839 - 1920), also known as 'Skittles'

PEOPLE

Discreet Facts About Catherine Walters, London’s Cautious Courtesan

Catherine Walters was one of the last great courtesans of Victorian London. But there was much more to this complex woman than the men she entangled herself with.

November 14, 2024 David O'Shea

PEOPLE

Hard-Driven Facts About Anton Yelchin, The Actor Taken Too Soon

Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin had a drive to succeed like few others. Sadly, a freak accident at his own home cut his life—and career—tragically short.

November 12, 2024 Byron Fast

PEOPLE

Feral Facts About Jim Morrison, Rock And Roll’s Most Rebellious Icon

Rock and roll has always had a rebellious heart, but classic rockstar Jim Morrison was one of the first to push the limits of what audiences would tolerate—and he did it over and over again until his flame burned out bright.

November 12, 2024 Kyle Climans

PLACES

Foods You Didn't Realize Were Invented In America

I'm sure we've all eaten a hamburger or a "lobstah" roll and wondered where the idea for such a delicious dish originated. No? Well, now you'll know. Read on to learn more about these iconic dishes that were invented in America.

October 23, 2024 Jack Hawkins

PLACES

Eye-Opening Facts About England, The World's Beloved Old Blighty

England Facts: Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.

July 24, 2023 Miles Brucker

PLACES

Magical Facts About Disneyland And Walt Disney World

July 24, 2023 Eva Blanchefleur

PLACES

Interesting Facts About Athens, The Jewel Of Ancient Greece

July 24, 2023 Kyle Climans

PLACES

Hectic Facts About New York City, The City That Never Sleeps

New York City is one of the most iconic places on earth—but the city that never sleeps still has its fair share of chilling secrets.

July 24, 2023 Carl Wyndham

PLACES

Debauched Facts About Versailles, The Palace Of The Sun King

July 24, 2023 Christine Tran

THINGS

Infomercial Products That Are Actually Totally Awesome

Infomercial and "As Seen On TV" products get a bad rap because, well....lot's of them suck. But, guess what. Some of them don't. In fact, some of them are actually totally awesome and, not only do we want to own them—we wish we'd invented them.

November 13, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Ranking The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time

What makes a great quarterback? Let's count down the best to ever play the position and you can tell us how right—or wrong—or right—we are.

November 7, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Things You Didn't Realize Were American Inventions

From the airplane to the personal computer, there are plenty of American inventions that everyone knows are American—but what about these American inventions that you didn't know about.

November 1, 2024 Jack Hawkins

THINGS

Why Older Women Are Ditching Their Husbands More Than Ever

It's called "gray divorce" and it's slowly becoming a phenomenon as more and more couples in their 60s, who've been together for decades, call it quits and call a divorce lawyer—With the women often initiating said call. So, why is this happening?

November 1, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Do You Remember These Discontinued Fast Food Items?

The fast food items we're going to talk about here are ones that have come and gone—some we all miss, and some...we're glad they're gone. How many do you remember?

October 23, 2024 Jesse Singer

THINGS

Elizabeth, The Queen Mother rejected the King's proposal twice before marrying him.

Read More: Surprisingly Dark Facts About Elizabeth, The Queen Mother

The Danish explorer Peter Freuchen had to amputate his own frostbitten toes.

Read More: Adventurous Facts About Peter Freuchen, The Vagrant Viking

Lee Marvin kept the high heel that Vivien Leigh hit him with in Ship of Fools until he died.

Read More: Blotto Facts About Lee Marvin, The Man Who Drank Himself To Stardom

Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, is often called the "Queen of the Selfie."

Read More: Glamorous Facts About The Countess Of Castiglione, The First Model

Barbara Walters started off her career as a "Today Girl."

Read More: Investigative Facts About Barbara Walters, The Boundary-Breaker

In his final interview, Andy Gibb said about his struggle with addiction: “Thank God that’s behind me now."

Read More: Second Fiddle Facts About Andy Gibb, The Lost Bee Gee

Gina Lollobrigida confessed to a 22-year secret affair—but it was actually a lie.

Read More: Daring Facts About Gina Lollobrigida, Golden Hollywood’s Last Survivor

Following a motorcycle accident, Kerry Von Erich returned to the wrestling ring too soon—and, as a result, his foot had to be amputated.

Read More: Ill-Fated Facts About Kerry Von Erich, The Wrestler With A Life Of Heartache

After his adventures chronicled in On The Road, Neal Cassady drove around Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters in their bus Furthur.

Read More: Frantic Facts About Neal Cassady, The Holy Fool Of The Open Road

While referencing his struggle with addiction, comedian Lenny Bruce said, "I'll die young, but it's like kissing God".

Read More: Vulgar Facts About Lenny Bruce, Stand-Up Comedy’s Virtuous Villain

The socialite Enid Lindeman outlived all four of her husbands.

Read More: Salacious Facts About Enid Lindeman, The Deadly Beauty

After Lucia Joyce died, her nephew destroyed every one of her letters and forced a writer to edit her out of a book.

Read More: Tragic Facts About Lucia Joyce, James Joyce's Mad Daughter

Thanks to her peaceful influence on her lover, Theresa Tallien was nicknamed “Notre-Dame des Bonsecours” (Our Lady of Salvation).

Read More: Touching Facts About Thérésa Tallien, the French Revolution’s “It” Girl

Grady Stiles, also known as the Lobster Boy, shot his daughter's fiance, then said, "I told you I'd do it" to her face.

Read More: Gruesome Facts About Grady Stiles, A Freak Show Gone Wrong

Iggy Pop once had his bandmate flog him on stage.

Read More: Gruesome Facts About Iggy Pop, The Godfather Of Punk Rock

Anna Kashfi believed that Marlon Brando had her misdiagnosed with epilepsy so he could gain custody of their son.

Read More: Mysterious Facts About Anna Kashfi, The Girl Who Broke Brando

Rip Torn got into a real fight with Normal Mailer on set of a movie—and it made it into the final cut.

Read More: Raging Facts About Rip Torn, The Best Name In Hollywood

It was rumored that King Edward IV executed George Plantagenet by drowning him in a vat of wine.

Read More: Treacherous Facts About George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence

Peggy Guggenheim’s ashes were buried next to her dogs on her Venetian palazzo's grounds.

Read More: Scandalous Facts About Peggy Guggenheim, The Art Maven

The socialite Mona von Bismarck commissioned Salvador Dalí to do a portrait of her—but she wasn't happy with the end result.

Read More: Fashionable Facts About Mona Von Bismarck, The “Kentucky Countess”

Stede Bonnet escaped from prison by disguising himself in a woman's dress.

Read More: Charming Facts About Stede Bonnet, The Gentleman Pirate

Lady Byron accused her husband of having an intimate relationship with his half-sister.

Read More: Appalling Facts About Lady Byron, History's Most Scorned Woman

Miriam Cooper called Charlie Chaplin one of the most depressing people she'd ever met.

Read More: Moody Facts About Miriam Cooper, The Dark Lady Of The Silents

Lady Caroline Lamb once sent her ex Lord Byron a clump of her pubic hair as a "gift".

Read More: Scandalous Facts About Lady Caroline Lamb, The High Society Outcast

Pope Clement VII’s glorious reign ended in chaos and devastation.

Read More: Unfortunate Facts About Pope Clement VII, The Unluckiest Pope

The day before John Lennon's demise, James Taylor came face to face with Mark Chapman at a NYC subway stop.

Read More: Turbulent Facts About James Taylor, The Velvet-Voiced Troubadour

Rod Taylor's final appearance on film was as Winston Churchill in "Inglourious Basterds."

Read More: A Fistful Of Facts About Rod Taylor, Hollywood's Brawling Aussie

Sai Jinhua was one of the most famous courtesans in history—but she died destitute and alone.

Read More: Charming Facts About Sai Jinhua, The Diplomatic Courtesan

Kurt Cobain wore pajamas at his wedding to Courtney Love.

Read More: Heart-Shaped Facts About Kurt Cobain, The Reluctant Prince Of Grunge

Brendan Fraser had to wrestle with a plant for his Encino Man audition.

Read More: Comeback Facts About Brendan Fraser, The Vanishing Star

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