Anna Haining Bates was one of the largest women in the world. She toured as a giantess for years, until one devastating tragedy ripped her life apart.
King Philip V was practically unbeatable on the battlefield. Yet, despite all his military success, Philip also made some pretty epic mistakes.
In all cases, these tear-jerking stories remind us that sometimes the simplest acts go a long way and make an incredible difference.
The roots of Las Vegas have their stories—and some of those stories trace back to the rowdy streets of New York City, and the legend himself, Bugsy Siegel.
This girl was hysterically crying—and when we found out why, I nearly lost it laughing.
Refusing to speak in public and scorning many customs, Queen Maud of Wales a royal enigma—but the truth was heartbreaking.
Behind the scenes, James Caan led a life filled with enough material to shock and entertain the world far more than any movie ever could.
Olive Oatman was the first white American woman to be tattooed. If her name isn’t well known today, maybe that’s because of her disturbing backstory.
She racked up $30K without telling me and I paid it off—but she saved her most deranged move for last.
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