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.
Thomas Ince made over 800 films—but to this day, his death remains one the great Old Hollywood mysteries.
If you want a true femme fatale, look no further than the infamous moment starlet Anita Ekberg had with the paparazzi.
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?
There have been plenty of unique panda conservation efforts over the years, but this takes the cake.
Linda Blair’s role as Regan in The Exorcist was her first major acting gig—but her experience on set was also a horror story.
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In the mid-7th century, medieval Korea saw the rise of one of its most memorable and beloved rulers: Queen Seondeok. According to the stories, she was incredibly bold, generous, intelligent—and even prophetic.
When American heiress Mary Curzon married the Viceroy of India, it was supposed to be a fairy tale—but it was really a horror story.
Walt Disney brought so much joy into this world—but the chilling darkness behind his magical persona is always looming.
Brian Wilson was the musical mastermind behind the Beach Boys—but, between the bars of his incredible songs, he is an equally brilliant and burdened man.
There’s a reason more than one person claimed Stevie Ray Vaughan reduced the stage to a pile of smoking cinders—his guitar didn’t just sing, it blazed.
John Belushi was more than one of Saturday Night Live’s first cast members, breakout stars, and hottest mess. He was the show's first and biggest tragedy. But the scandals didn’t end with Belushi’s unexpected end. From murder trials to heinous accusations
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?
Neuschwanstein Castle was the brainchild of "Mad" King Ludwig—but though he dreamed of creating a fairytale palace, fate had a cruel twist in store for him.
The Regency was an era of extreme glitz and glamour for the upper echelons of society—and poverty and crisis for everyone else.
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.
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.
The 1960s were known for lots of things—The Beatles, Vietnam, the Civil Rights Movement, Woodstock. But how many of the iconic things from revolutionary decade do you really remember? Here are some of the biggest things that came out of the 60s.
The United States was ostensibly founded on the rejection of the rule of royalty. Despite this, many Americans over the centuries have married into royal families and brought something of the royal lifestyle to American shores.
Think the world is obsessed over Moo Deng? Just wait until you hear about William Johnson Hippopotamus, the first pygmy hippo to make it to America.
Times of international conflict usually stimulate the scientific field to innovate new ideas. Some of these ideas are better than others—and some are straight-up weird. These are the weirdest weapons of World War II.
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?
The 2007 New England Patriots lineup was one of the best NFL teams of all time—but their legendary status was nearly tarnished by one of the league’s worst scandals.
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