Golden Past

08/05/2024

Carrie Prejean isn't the only beauty queen to give up her crown in disgrace. In fact, she's one of several pageant winners to get dethroned for violating the rules.

16/03/2024

Parents all over the country proudly welcomed a sea of Ashley's, Emily's, and many more millennial names, and their unique meanings and the unusual ways these names grew popular is a puzzle experts have finally solved. Now parents are bringing back some of these once-popular names.

As the millennium came to a close, parents started giving their children now-classic names like Hannah and Taylor.

11/03/2024

Disney princesses are more recognizable than pop stars, but few can name the actresses that played them. Meet, then, the performers who gave some of the most beloved characters their voices.

10/03/2024

During a recent experiment, psychologists uncovered a fascinating reality about mirrors and creepy reflections that goes a long way toward explaining their status as a horror story trope.

08/03/2024

Closer Inspection Of A Famous Painting Is Forcing Experts To Rethink Everything

Quentin Matsys' painting 'An Old Woman,' more popularly known as 'The Ugly Duchess,' stumped art historians for centuries with its strange depiction of an elderly woman, but recently officials have uncovered the real story behind the artwork.

02/03/2024

We’ve done some deep research into the origins of everyday slang and come up with some truly intriguing explanations. From the identity of the original "Smart Alec" to the truth about "gold diggers," read more about the way these popular phrases came to be.

27/02/2024

Famous Authors Whose Unusual Deaths Could Be Straight From A Novel

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of famous authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Tennessee Williams were almost like something they would have written about in one of their stories. But even more strange is the large number of other writers in which similar events have occurred.

26/02/2024

Most of us wouldn't imagine that there are many people who have a higher IQ than Einstein, however, this list tells us otherwise.

23/02/2024

In the 1970s, embracing one's individuality was cool, and this was reflected in the fashion of the decade. From hip celebs like Cher to provocative fashion statements, these photos prove it was a wild time to be alive.

In the 1970s, embracing one's individuality was cool, and this was reflected in the fashion of the decade. From hip celebs to provocative fashion statements, these photos prove it was a wild time to be alive.

17/02/2024

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.

13/02/2024

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.

12/02/2024

40 Nostalgic Photos That Will Take ’80s And ’90s Kids Right Back

The music. The toys. The video games. The superstars. Some say it was a better time. We often long for the days when we only had to worry about getting home fast enough to watch our favorite cartoons on TV after school. Life was, arguably, much more straightforward. And while it may seem as if the '...

09/02/2024

Rarely Seen Photos Of Charles That Capture The King’s Fun Side

As the longest-serving heir apparent to the British throne, King Charles' life has been all about duty: duty to his mother the Queen, duty to his country, and duty to his new role as King. Because of this, people may think that Charles is nothing but a spoiled stuffed shirt, though that couldn't be....

03/02/2024

The South's 'Bell Witch' Is The Most Terrifying Folk Story You've Never Heard

During the time of colonial America, the uncharted wildernesses were host to a number of eerie things that went bump in the night. But the 'Bell Witch', one particular folk tale from the South, is largely unknown to most people today, but gaining increased attention due to some strange events that e...

30/01/2024

We usually think of multi-million dollar film productions as being scripted down to the last detail, but every so often it takes a star's improvisational skill to take a movie to the next level...

29/01/2024

In her most difficult hour, Mary, Queen of Scots, managed to write a remarkable concealed note that experts have finally decoded.

26/01/2024

Sister Julia Holloway was poking around in the Vatican's archives for fun, but after looking a little closer at an old document, it dawned on her that she was reading a note written by one of history's most enigmatic icons...

20/01/2024

The Pope is a leader of the world's one billion Catholics, and with such an important job comes many unusual requirements. From the eye-opening "salary" to the weird Vatican history he safeguards, it's one of the world's most perplexing positions.

With centuries of history, the Catholic Church has compiled plenty of secrets, and some of them may be hidden away in the Vatican vaults. But some ancient relics that could change how we see history are being kept away from the public view.

16/01/2024

Kingsley Obiekwu won Olympic gold in 1996 as a defender on the Nigerian football team. But recently, the retired player was spotted working as a commercial bus driver, and he gave a heartfelt explanation that resonated with fans.

15/01/2024

Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous people of the twentieth century, and after his passing, his family was left to pick up the pieces under intense public scrutiny.

12/01/2024

It’s hard to comprehend the fact that it’s already been 38 years since the ‘Police Academy’ films first hit theaters. Now, we're taking a look at cast members like Leslie Easterbrook today, and answering questions about the way their careers played out.

After two ships collided in the water on a dark foggy night in 1878, the vessels sank to the bottom of Lake Michigan without a trace and without a resolution. But, years later, divers stumbled across evidence that showed they didn't have the story quite right.

02/01/2024

Dionne Warwick is a true music icon. Having first entered the charts over 50 years ago with “Don’t Make Me Over” in 1962, she’s still making music six decades on. And she's a woman that hasn't ever been afraid to speak the truth. From the painful battle she's quietly been fighting for years, to her uncomfortable encounter with Snoop Dogg, she's now laying it all bare.

Dionne Warwick is a true music icon. Having first entered the charts over 50 years ago with “Don’t Make Me Over” in 1962, she’s still making music six decades on. And she's a woman that hasn't ever been afraid to speak the truth. From the painful battle she's quietly been fighting for years,...

01/01/2024

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.

29/12/2023

As the sleepy atmosphere of New England gives way to a difficult nearby battle, a group of settlers take refuge in a meetinghouse. But just as their fate seems sealed, a strange and otherworldly figure appears as if from thin air, helping them to fight off their attackers before vanishing without a trace. Now historians are finally opening up about the cryptic incident and the figure dubbed "Angel of Hadley."

The Angel of Hadley saved a village from destruction — but who was he?

23/12/2023

The Peculiar Origins Of The First 'Brides' In Colonial America

The original 13 colonies faced challenges at every angle, but there was one huge problem in particular: there were hardly any women.

19/12/2023

Over the years, Stevie Wonder has forged a path to greatness that has made him an inspiration. However, many fans aren't aware that the music icon wasn't born blind, but actually lost his sight after one regretful incident. Now he's opening up about it and the way it changed the course of his life.

18/12/2023

Strange Details About Barbie May Have Some Moms And Dads Thinking Twice

Barbie has been the world's favorite doll for the past 60 years, so it makes sense that so many parents and kids are familiar with her many looks and professions. However, with a new movie starring Margot Robbie as Barbie coming soon, we've rounded up 40 lesser-known details about the doll and its m...

15/12/2023

In the wake of Lisa Marie Presley’s passing, statements she gave in her final interviews about making her father proud are even more poignant now. Along with her touching musical tribute to Elvis and lifelong dedication to preserving his legacy, Lisa Marie’s efforts are striking a chord with fans all over the globe.

Lisa Marie Presley is no stranger to recording with her late father. However, her latest posthumous duet with the King may be her most touching yet.

09/12/2023

The Beatles almost made a Tolkein adaptation that couldn't possibly have gone well, but thankfully fate intervened and stopped their scheme cold.

05/12/2023

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.