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28/01/2024

They may be gone, but these dearly departed celebrities like Rodney Dangerfield and Elvis Presley won’t be forgotten, and their epitaphs sum them up perfectly.

25/01/2024

The tiny monument serves a strange purpose that no one's quite sure about, and it's not the only thing Washington has been hiding either.

From a Times Square ghost tower to Supreme Court basketball grounds, famous U.S. sites hold many secrets.

18/01/2024

The Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" has enchanted viewers for generations, and now we're taking a look at the juicy behind-the-scenes details, from the high-profile script revisions to the fun the stars had on set.

16/01/2024

Sam Thompson spent decades in Elvis's inner circle, and he paints a very different picture from the one that fans were presented with. Learn his side of the story...

14/01/2024

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.

11/01/2024

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.

04/01/2024

Paul McCartney's grandchildren are entering the public eye, and people are taken aback at the connection between the budding star Arthur Donald and his legendary grandpa.

02/01/2024

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...

31/12/2023

Alex Trebek’s Sweet Admissions About His 30-Year Marriage Show Him In An Entirely Different Light

Fans adored Alex Trebek, but his wife saw another side of his personality rarely shown to the public.

28/12/2023

These Rare Photos Of Young Clint Eastwood Captured The Star As You’ve Never Seen Him Before

Clint Eastwood is one of Hollywood's most storied stars, and as these rare photos from the start of his career show, he was an icon from the jump.

21/12/2023

Jazz singing legend Tony Bennett has shared the life-altering health news he’s been battling to keep from the world. Now he's finally opening up about the new reality he faces.

19/12/2023

Now that Charles is officially King, he is rumored to have some big changes in store both for his coronation and for the rest of the Royal Family, but England may not be ready for it.

17/12/2023

The 1815 battle of Waterloo was a decisive battle for the defeat of Napoleon by the British, but most people aren't aware that an American by the name of Col. William Howe De Lancey was there and instrumental in the battle. His fate, however, would not be so easily preserved.

14/12/2023

Cher has made her mark in every decade since the 1970s, but she didn't always have such a carefully-curated image. These rare photos show a different side to the pop culture icon that she may prefer to be lost to the ages.

Cher has made her mark in every decade since the 1970s, but she didn't always have such a carefully curated image. These rare photos show a different side to the pop culture icon that she may prefer to be lost to the ages.

07/12/2023

The U.S. Air Force spotted UFOs during WWII but went to great lengths to deny they were anything unusual. Decades later, however, their actual purpose is becoming clear.

05/12/2023

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

03/12/2023

J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" has been a beloved children's classic for over a century, but the real details the author's life and his "inspiration" for the tale are putting the story in a much different light.

30/11/2023

From sunken relics to lost jets, these abandoned airplanes are sure to leave people with more than just questions...

22/11/2023

Experts had hunted high and low for decades in search of the lost work of Salvador Dali. They were about to give up, but they didn't count on a little woman named Wendy Hawkins...

20/11/2023

Native Americans have been present in the history of the U.S. since the very beginning, but many of their accomplishments and acts of heroism have been lost to the ages. Thankfully, historians have broken down the most impactful stories and valorous deeds that more people should be aware of, and they're making us feel proud.

Native Americans have been present in the history of the U.S. since the very beginning, but many of their accomplishments and acts of heroism have been lost to the ages. Thankfully, historians have broken down the most impactful stories and valorous deeds that more people should be aware of, and the...

18/11/2023

From the publisher's little-discussed partnerships to the real story of the series' sales figures, these 'Little Golden Books' details are making us see the popular series in a much different light.

15/11/2023

Teen Diving With A GoPro Accidentally Captures A Grim Sight

GoPro videos blew up in popularity almost as soon as they hit places like YouTube. The footage captured from strapping the tiny camera to bicycles, planes, heck, even sharks, was too intriguing not to watch.

09/11/2023

The Fascinating Story Of Gay Rights Champion And Drag Queen Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson’s trailblazing life and legacy as an LGBTQ advocate in 1960s New York City is far more complicated and revolutionary than history gives her credit for. Read the reality of her role in the Stonewall Riots and her place in the gay rights movement here.

08/11/2023

Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber wrote some of the most popular songs of twentieth century including timeless classics like "Stand By Me" and "Hound Dog." The latter meant they worked with the King himself, Elvis Presley, and years later the pair opened up about the experience.

06/11/2023

Take This Celebrity Quiz To Find Out Which Generation You Are At Heart

People are putting their pop culture knowledge to the test with this celebrity identification quiz. Are you a Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, or trendy Gen Z at heart? Based on your answers, you might actually be a different generation at heart.

02/11/2023

The atrocities of World War II were great, but one such strange story almost didn't make the history books. After British Prime Minister Winston Churchill received a strange package in the mail, he almost paid the ultimate price.

26/10/2023

A researcher from the University of Calgary, Paul Fairie, shared a series of expert predictions from 1923 about life in the year 2023 and some are eerily accurate, while others are hilariously off base.

24/10/2023

Virginia Woolf Fell For A Married Woman — And Their Private Letters Reveal All The Details

Virginia Woolf and her husband Leonard had a committed personal and professional partnership, but the esteemed author's letters reveal that her most passionate romantic relationship was with Vita Sackville-West, a notorious actress and high-society fixture.

22/10/2023

Wreck enthusiasts were aware Lake Superior held rich pickings, but one team unearthed an old puzzle they never imagined they'd be faced with. Read more about the sight underwater robot probes stumbled upon that has researchers scrambling for answers.

19/10/2023

Clint Eastwood’s Daughter Opened Up About What The Movie Star Is Really Like As A Dad

Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood powerhouse. He acts. He directs. Frankly, he does it all. The veteran performer has built a pristine Hollywood career on his uber-masculine image, but his daughter Alison has come forward with new details about the star that have many fans taken aback.