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Pope Alexander VI Facts

Scandalous Facts About Pope Alexander VI, The Borgia Pope

The twisted Pope Alexander VI lived a life of sin and debauchery—so it's only fitting that his demise was utterly gruesome.
November 22, 2024 Christy Box
Esther Williams Facts

Wet And Wild Facts About Esther Williams, The Hollywood Mermaid

Esther Williams’ passionate affair with Jeff Chandler ended in a scene so scandalizing—she kept it a secret for years.
November 21, 2024 Byron Fast
Carmen Miranda Facts

Fiery Facts About Carmen Miranda, The Brazilian Bombshell

Carmen Miranda’s untimely death in 1955 shocked Hollywood—but the tragedy also exposed her most chilling secrets.
November 21, 2024 Kyle Climans
House Targaryen Facts

Scorching Facts About House Targaryen

For every great Targaryen king, there was a brutal one, and one of the worst was Aegon the Unworthy. His cruelty and lust were boundless, and his final act tore Westeros apart.
November 21, 2024 Kyle Climans
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America's Most Influential Folk Heroes

These are some of the most influential American folk heroes—and while you may not know all of their stories, their names are sure to ring a bell.
November 21, 2024 Sarah Ng
Diane de Poitiers Facts

Shameless Facts About Diane De Poitiers, The Shadow Queen Of France

Diane de Poitiers was an infamous royal mistress—but one day in 1559, her golden life came crashing down in the most brutal way imaginable.
November 20, 2024 Kyle Climans
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11 Symptoms Of A Heart Attack That Should Never Be Ignored

Noticing a heart attack early can save lives—and there are 11 key symptoms everyone should know.
November 15, 2024 Samantha Henman
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Gilded Facts About John Jacob Astor, The Richest Man On The Titanic

This 19th-century Nepo baby soon proved he had the wit and cunning to compete with the big boys of the business world—until his life was cut short by a titanic symbol of the very decadence that defined his existence in the first place.
November 15, 2024 David O'Shea

Golden Facts About King Tut, The Cursed Boy King

When King Tut’s tomb was unearthed, researchers found a dagger that was eerily still sharp. But when they tested the blade, the results revealed even stranger findings.
November 15, 2024 David O'Shea
Greatest Failures Facts

33 Of History's Most Unbelievable Screwups

The Austrian army once suffered a terrible defeat due to their own ludicrous incompetence. After decimating their assumed enemy during Battle of Karánsebes, surviving soldiers made a devastating—and humiliating—discovery.
November 8, 2024 Carl Wyndham

24 Facts About Crazy Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True

In a world saturated with conflicting information and “fake news,” it's no wonder that conspiracy theories take root. But not everything we hear is completely untrue, either. During the Prohibition, the U.S. government engaged in a rather twisted approach to law enforcement—and sadly, over 100,000 people perished as a result.
November 7, 2024 Danny Bianco
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Blackfoot Nation: The Most Aggressive Tribe in North America

Discover Blackfoot Nation, known as the most aggressive tribe in North America. After the vengeful slaying of Malcolm Clarke, the U.S. Army retaliated against Blackfoot Nation, delivering a brutal betrayal on Mountain Chief—and the consequences were catastrophic.
November 6, 2024 Allison Robertson


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