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11/04/2024

From swimming pools-turned-art galleries to planes-turned-fast-food joints, 15 buildings given a radical makeover.

10/04/2024

A courageous Dutchwoman survived alone in the jungle for eight days after a catastrophic plane crash. This is her story.

06/04/2024

Actors, like Zach Braff, from popular shows reunited with their old co-stars and took these epic photos for their fans.

03/04/2024

From notorious criminals to heroic soldiers escaping camps, history is littered with some pretty astonishing jailbreaks.

08/03/2024

War hero, diplomat, spy, celebrity… and Europe’s first transgender person?

A war hero, diplomat, spy, and celebrity was also possibly Europe’s first transgender person.

05/03/2024

When this Russian defected to the West, he took a top-secret fighter jet with him.

After this Russian defected to the West, he took a top-secret fighter jet with him. Read his side of the story here.

01/03/2024

After nearly nine decades, are we finally on the cusp of finding out what really happened to Amelia Earhart?

27/02/2024

John C. Egan and Gale Cleven — the two Buckys — were truly “Masters of the Air.”

The unofficial leaders of one of the most famous squadrons during WWII were two unlikely college roommates who shared the same nickname.

23/02/2024

Diving into Princesses Margaret and Diana's fascinating but sad relationship.

20/02/2024

Ever wondered what happened to the kid who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 W***y Wonka movie?

16/02/2024

Katherine Swynford’s impact on history was massive, so why has she been largely forgotten?

13/02/2024

Several recent discoveries have reshaped what we thought we knew about civilization in Ancient Egypt.

09/02/2024

From the RuPaul speech that left the crowd roaring to snubs that go down in history, here are the most outrageous moments from the Emmy Awards that the show will not ever live down.

From the RuPaul speech that left the crowd roaring to snubs that were unacceptable, here are some of the most wild moments from the Emmy Awards that went down in television infamy.

06/02/2024

We're always here for the Golden Globes. They’re basically the more unguarded, more manic version of the Oscars, and so an endless source of entertainment. From Leonardo DiCaprio's major faux pas to Ricky Gervais' cringeworthy "joke," these incidents from the Golden Globes give so much second-hand embarrassment.

We're always here for the Golden Globes. They’re basically the more unguarded, more manic version of the Oscars, and so an endless source of entertainment. From Leonardo DiCaprio's major faux pas to Ricky Gervais' cringeworthy "joke," these incidents from the Golden Globes give so much second-hand...

02/02/2024

From John Legend to Barbra Streisand, these are the few elite stars that have pulled off show business's most impressive feat, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. There are even a few names on the list we were totally oblivious about.

30/01/2024

From red-carpet dress codes to strict bathroom and food protocols, weird award show rules expose rigid hoops Hollywood stars jump through on the biggest nights of their careers.

26/01/2024

Julia Roberts recently explained her unlikely connection to Martin Luther King Jr., and it actually goes back to the day she was born, in an epic story that fans could not have predicted.

23/01/2024

From Sarah Jessica Parker to Billie Eilish, here are stars that pushed the limits of fashion with their "out-there" Golden Globes looks.

From Courtney Love to Cate Blanchett, here are 40 stars who pushed the style boat out.

19/01/2024

Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King led extraordinary lives that were covered by the press for decades. But behind the scenes, their marriage was complex and marred by attacks from their enemies, including the authorities.

16/01/2024

Despite careful preparation, the Emmy Awards can be as wince-worthy as the average high school prom. From Matt LeBlanc to Amy Schumer, these stars won't ever live their red carpet mistakes down.

12/01/2024

Quiz: Are you able to pick the word that rhymes?

If she took this quiz, even Mother Goose would call for a truce!

09/01/2024

Drivers with bad manners tend to bring out our petty sides. From ridiculous parking jobs to plain old rudeness, people took to the internet to share satisfying tales of parking lot payback. But buckle up because each revenge story is a wilder ride than the last.

08/01/2024

Can you name which musical these songs are from?

Can you match each of these chart-toppers with their respective shows?

02/01/2024

These are the 40 top-rated LGBTQ+ books of all time, including everything from moving memoirs and subversive graphic novels to beautiful coming-of-age stories.

Celebrate Pride month by reading some of the best LGBTQ+ literature ever written. These are the 40 top-rated q***r books of all time, including everything from moving memoirs and subversive graphic novels to beautiful coming-of-age stories.

29/12/2023

Can you pass this high school Biology test?

Most people have a basic understanding of biological concepts, but how far does your knowledge go? Do you know what DNA stands for? Better yet, do you know what it does? This quiz covers concepts high schoolers have to learn, but most adults can't get 50%.

26/12/2023

Buying items on Craigslist is always a bit of a minefield. Sure, we could get exactly the purchase we wanted for a bargain price, or we could turn up to collect an item that looks totally different than we imagined it would. But one woman in California learned that shopping on Craigslist can occasionally be even more wild than we ever suspected.

Buying items on Craigslist is always a bit of a minefield. Sure, we could get exactly the purchase we wanted for a bargain price, or we could turn up to collect an item that looks totally different than we imagined it would. But one woman in California learned that shopping on Craigslist can occasio...

22/12/2023

Times were tough for the Ashley family as Christmas approached. With 12 kids, many of them adopted, to support and some personal challenges on their plate, parents Ben and Misty certainly had their work cut out for them during that period. However, after word got out about the struggling family's situation, one unlikely stranger decided to take it upon himself to head to their front door with some big news.

Times were tough for the Ashley family as Christmas approached. With twelve kids, many adopted, and some personal challenges on their plate, parents Ben and Misty had their work cut out for them. However, after one unlikely stranger heard their situation, they got a big surprise.

19/12/2023

It might not be the way we all envision Christmas, but military holiday celebrations always embody the real spirit of the season. Take a glimpse at these photos of soldiers making the most of their Christmas while miles away from home.

15/12/2023

A town in England was left chilled after learning the way a 78-year-old resident had been spending his holidays for the last two decades.

12/12/2023

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.