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Rare Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Our Favorite Vintage Sitcoms
08/05/2024

Rare Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Our Favorite Vintage Sitcoms

Sitcoms are wonderful for relaxing and having a laugh, but the production of these funny shows isn't always so jolly. These backstage stories from classic shows like "I Love Lucy" are putting our favorite series in a new light.

History’s Most Iconic Writers Had Some Very Unusual Habits
15/03/2024

History’s Most Iconic Writers Had Some Very Unusual Habits

Many of the most famous writers in history had some very perplexing "quirks," from Virginia Woolf to Truman Capote.

The Real-Life Shipwreck That Inspired A Hit 1970s Folk Song
13/03/2024

The Real-Life Shipwreck That Inspired A Hit 1970s Folk Song

In light of singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot’s recent passing, experts are revisiting the actual events behind his hit song: ‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,' which has a wild history that went right over most people's heads for decades.

Charles Wasn’t The Only Prince Of Wales Who Waited Decades For His Crown
07/03/2024

Charles Wasn’t The Only Prince Of Wales Who Waited Decades For His Crown

As the longest-serving Prince of Wales, Charles III is used to waiting, but he's not the only one.

The Daredevil Who Shut Himself In A Coffin For 61 Days
05/03/2024

The Daredevil Who Shut Himself In A Coffin For 61 Days

A very much alive Michael 'Mick' Meaney was happily lowered into the ground in a coffin in 1968, attracting the attention of onlookers, the press, and authorities, all worried that his stunt would prove fatal. But the result of the 'experiment' was wilder than even he could have suspected.

Popular Christmas traditions aren’t always as nice as they appear. From stealing kisses under the mistletoe to Santa com...
01/03/2024

Popular Christmas traditions aren’t always as nice as they appear. From stealing kisses under the mistletoe to Santa coming down the chimney, these seemingly ‘innocent’ holiday customs and beliefs have stranger origins than people suspect.

Popular Christmas traditions aren’t always what they seem.

While Father Time remains undefeated in the world of professional sports, these 40 NFL players gave him a run for his mo...
28/02/2024

While Father Time remains undefeated in the world of professional sports, these 40 NFL players gave him a run for his money. From Tom Brady to George Blanda, meet the players that prove "age is just a number."

Vintage Superstars With Uncanny Celebrity Lookalikes Are Making Us Double-Take
22/02/2024

Vintage Superstars With Uncanny Celebrity Lookalikes Are Making Us Double-Take

If people have ever seen an old movie and thought one of the actors looked just like a modern-day celebrity, they wouldn't be mistaken. These 40 celebrities like George Clooney have a striking resemblance to other stars from another era, and we honestly can't unsee them now that they're back to back...

The Most Famous Heroic Folklore Figure From Each Of The 50 States
20/02/2024

The Most Famous Heroic Folklore Figure From Each Of The 50 States

A 1946 map made by artist William Gropper shows the United States and the most well-known heroic figure from every region in the country. From Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox to Big Foot Wallace, these regional figures are a source of pride and nostalgia from sea to shining sea.

Can You Complete The Quotations From These Famous Figures?
16/02/2024

Can You Complete The Quotations From These Famous Figures?

Do you really know these iconic quotations from figures like Audrey Hepburn and Martin Luther King Jr.? See if you can fill in the blank without making too many mistakes. Most people can't even get 50%.

Incredible Photos Of Elton John Through The Years
14/02/2024

Incredible Photos Of Elton John Through The Years

Elton John's career has spanned over five decades, and during that time the 'Rocketman' has reinvented himself countless times. These rare photos span the iconic rocker's lifetime in the spotlight and showcase a side to the man that even die-hard fans haven't been introduced to.

In light of Lisa Marie Presley's recent passing, we're taking a look at the obstacles that have followed the Presley cla...
08/02/2024

In light of Lisa Marie Presley's recent passing, we're taking a look at the obstacles that have followed the Presley clan for decades. Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous people of the twentieth century, and after his own passing, his family was left to pick up the pieces under intense public scrutiny.

In light of Lisa Marie Presley's recent passing, we're taking a look at the obstacles that have followed the Presley clan for decades. Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous people of the twentieth century, and after his own passing, his family was left to pick up the pieces under intense publ...

Albert Einstein made a significant prediction about the nature of gravity, but he had his own doubts about the theory as...
06/02/2024

Albert Einstein made a significant prediction about the nature of gravity, but he had his own doubts about the theory as did many other scientists. Recently, scientists confirmed he was on the right track but made a serious error in his calculations.

Elvis and Gladys Presley shared an extremely close relationship that confounded many people in the King's life, but the ...
02/02/2024

Elvis and Gladys Presley shared an extremely close relationship that confounded many people in the King's life, but the real story about her past goes a long way toward explaining their unusual dynamic.

Salma Assaf had a feeling that her house in the Israeli village of Mi’ilya was special. Soon, workers digging beneath he...
31/01/2024

Salma Assaf had a feeling that her house in the Israeli village of Mi’ilya was special. Soon, workers digging beneath her home confirmed her suspicions after they stumbled upon an entrance to a "medieval world." Read more about the portal they uncovered.

Legendary actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland had electric on-screen chemistry, but it was always unclear if that ener...
25/01/2024

Legendary actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland had electric on-screen chemistry, but it was always unclear if that energy carried over off-set. Incredibly, Mickey Rooney gave the answer before his passing.

The Fascinating Story Of The Man Heralded As The “Father Of Black History”
23/01/2024

The Fascinating Story Of The Man Heralded As The “Father Of Black History”

Black History Month might not be here today if it weren’t for the trailblazing work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Unfortunately, he faced a more difficult challenge than most folks today can fathom. From his difficult early start in life to the divisive incident that sparked from his mission to spread...

Lisa Marie Presley’s Half-Brother Navarone Confesses His Real Feelings About His Family
19/01/2024

Lisa Marie Presley’s Half-Brother Navarone Confesses His Real Feelings About His Family

Priscilla’s only son Navarone Garcia is finally coming forward about the very complicated dynamics at play within his famous family that most fans did not suspect.

Rare Details About Joni Mitchell's Private Life Are Leaving Fans Reeling
17/01/2024

Rare Details About Joni Mitchell's Private Life Are Leaving Fans Reeling

The iconic '60s singer Joni Mitchell had a tumultuous road to fame, but now we're learning the strange reality of her past that was kept from fans, until now.

Stéphane Bourgoin was probably the most famous expert on unsolved cases in France. However, one viewer noticed a strange...
11/01/2024

Stéphane Bourgoin was probably the most famous expert on unsolved cases in France. However, one viewer noticed a strange detail in one of his TV interviews that led authorities to uncover his own unsavory history.

Mark Harmon’s Mom Was A Legend From The Golden Age Of Hollywood
09/01/2024

Mark Harmon’s Mom Was A Legend From The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Mark Harmon has become a household name thanks to his role in 'NCIS,' but few fans are aware that his mother, Elyse Knox, was actually a Hollywood legend from the golden age of film.

People Can Stay In This Ghost Town Free Of Charge, But There’s One Catch
06/01/2024

People Can Stay In This Ghost Town Free Of Charge, But There’s One Catch

This Montana ghost town is offering free room and board in its historic cabins.

Madonna Opened Up About Dating Michael Jackson
03/01/2024

Madonna Opened Up About Dating Michael Jackson

At the height of their careers, the 'Material Girl' and the 'King of Pop' had a hush-hush relationship that neither would discuss for years. Recently, however, Madonna finally talked about what really happened between the two megastars.

The John V. Moran sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan over 116 years ago, but its journey to the bottom of the lake froz...
28/12/2023

The John V. Moran sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan over 116 years ago, but its journey to the bottom of the lake froze it in time, gaining experts' attention at its recent re-discovery.

The Easter Bunny’s Origins Are Entirely Different Than Most People Realize
26/12/2023

The Easter Bunny’s Origins Are Entirely Different Than Most People Realize

The Easter Bunny has been a fixture of the holiday for our livable memories. But the origins of the rabbit connection are both provocative and superstitious, and stray way further from today’s celebrations than most people would ever suspect.

From Patty Duke to Anna Paquin, some of these Academy Award-winners’ words of victory barely qualified as speeches.
22/12/2023

From Patty Duke to Anna Paquin, some of these Academy Award-winners’ words of victory barely qualified as speeches.

The Astors were the most wealthy couple on board the Titanic, but their lives were far from perfect. After tragedy struc...
20/12/2023

The Astors were the most wealthy couple on board the Titanic, but their lives were far from perfect. After tragedy struck, their actions on board would soon land them on the front page of every newspaper.

Debate is essential to the scientific process — but it isn’t always so great for human relationships. Here are the most ...
14/12/2023

Debate is essential to the scientific process — but it isn’t always so great for human relationships. Here are the most heated scientific feuds throughout history, and the strange issues that caused them.

These Hollywood names — from Alan Rickman to Angelina Jolie — all leaped to the defense of their co-stars after highly "...
12/12/2023

These Hollywood names — from Alan Rickman to Angelina Jolie — all leaped to the defense of their co-stars after highly "questionable" events began to take place on set.

While embarking on a classified mission, Air Force pilot William Edmond Mize, Jr. went missing. Then, nearly 70 years la...
08/12/2023

While embarking on a classified mission, Air Force pilot William Edmond Mize, Jr. went missing. Then, nearly 70 years later, his real fate was uncovered thanks to a strange twist of fate...

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