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The Widow by Charles Napier Hemy

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?
January 17, 2025 Samantha Henman
Anita Ekberg

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.
January 17, 2025 Dancy Mason
Portrait of Frank Hayes

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 16, 2025 Sarah Ng
Portrait of Thomas Ince

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.
January 15, 2025 Sarah Ng
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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
Painted portrait of Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev

Merciless Facts About Olga of Kiev, The Ruthless Saint Of Kievan Rus’

Olga of Kiev had a ruthless reputation—known for the infamous stories of her bloodlust—but her ultimate fate was one of the biggest surprises in history.
January 16, 2025 Brendan Da Costa

Are You A Football Buff? How Many Of These NFL Trivia Questions Can You Answer?

Football is the biggest sport in America. It dominates the conversation and the ratings, and we love it. But how much do you know about the sport and its history? Well, see how many of these 20 NFL questions you can answer correctly.
January 16, 2025 Jesse Singer

History's Disappearing Woman

Lee Miller's incredible life has been covered in the 2024 film Lee. Detailing her rise from a fashion model to one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. Elizabeth Miller's ability to capture some of history's most pivotal moments in the 20th century, most famously during the Second World War, set her apart as history's disappearing woman.
January 16, 2025 Jack Hawkins
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Extravagant Facts About The Regency Era, Modern Britain’s Turbulent Rise

The Regency was an era of extreme glitz and glamour for the upper echelons of society—and poverty and crisis for everyone else.
December 4, 2024 David O'Shea

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

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
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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

Odd Facts About Blondes Most People Don't Know

Do blondes really have more fun? Well, the answer is complicated. And there's a whole lot of other facts about blondes that surprised us.
January 15, 2025 Jane O'Shea

The Imperial Fabergé Eggs And Their Stories

The Fabergé eggs are among the world’s most valuable treasures—which is why experts were shocked to discover the most recent one in such a mind-boggling place.
January 10, 2025 Tom Miller

Old Work Habits We No Longer Have

Society has given up lots of old work habits—but there’s one bizarre activity some employees are hoping to make popular again.
January 10, 2025 Binet
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Bone-Chilling Facts About Napoleon’s Calamitous Invasion Of Russia

Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia was a disastrous saga of brutal battles, blistering heat, and bitter cold that ultimately shattered his empire. From reports of cannibalism to walls built out of corpses, this was Napoleon’s nightmare.
January 9, 2025 Brendan Da Costa
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Dark Side Facts About Pink Floyd, The World's Greatest Progressive Rock Band

Known for such hit albums as Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd was one of history's most impactful rock bands—before being torn down from within.
January 3, 2025 Nikolas C.
Viking Ship Sailing on Serene Fjord, generated by AI

Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

In 2024, archaeologists discovered a 150-year-old message in a bottle—and at first, they were unable to translate its strange runes.
January 3, 2025 Sarah Ng


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