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Swedish-American actress Ann-Margret kneeling in a striped top, circa 1968. VIEW ARTICLE

High-Kicking Facts About Ann-Margret, Hollywood’s Comeback Queen

She Almost Lost ItAnn-Margret became a Hollywood star so quickly and in such a big way that she barely had a chance to enjoy it. Then, a string of flops brought her down to earth...

January 21, 2025 Byron Fast


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Swedish-American actress Ann-Margret kneeling in a striped top, circa 1968.

High-Kicking Facts About Ann-Margret, Hollywood’s Comeback Queen

Ann-Margret and Elvis were filming Viva Las Vegas! when a gossip reporter claimed they were engaged. She was wrong—they were hiding a much darker secret.
January 21, 2025 Byron Fast
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Thrilling Facts About John Dillinger, Public Enemy Number One

A gentleman to some and a menace to others, John Dillinger put America in a frenzy with a spree that led to the formation of the FBI itself—until his luck ran out.
January 21, 2025 Julian Karas
Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, (L) poses contestant Ken Jennings after his earnings from his record breaking streak on the gameshow surpassed 1 million dollars July 14, 2004 in Culver City, California.

The Most Memorable Jeopardy! Moments

As Alex Trebek battled pancreatic cancer, one contestant risked it all to make a heartbreaking tribute to the beloved host.
January 17, 2025 Samantha Henman
Jim Belushi during Jim Belushi Signs Copies of His New Book "Real Men Don't Apologize!" - May 15, 2006 at Barnes and Noble in New York City, New York, United States.

Second Fiddle Facts About Jim Belushi, The Blues Brother’s Brother

Few people noticed, but in the beloved Christmas movie Jingle All The Way, Jim Belushi made a heartbreaking tribute to his deceased older brother.
January 16, 2025 Byron Fast
Hard-Travelling Facts About Woody Guthrie, The Dust Bowl Troubadour

Hard-Travelling Facts About Woody Guthrie, The Dust Bowl Troubadour

Folk legend Woody Guthrie saw more than one family member fall victim to tragic housefires—but nothing could have prepared him for the horror of the day he himself would be engulfed in flame.
January 16, 2025 Julian Karas
Photo of Shannon HOON and BLIND MELON; Shannon Hoon performing live on stage

Iconic Facts About Shannon Hoon, The Star Who Burned Too Bright

After a show, Shannon Hoon went out on his own in New Orleans. The next day, a crew member went to check his bunk—and made a disturbing discovery.
January 16, 2025 Tom Miller

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