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26/10/2022

Martin Sheen might have numerous Golden Globes and Emmy Awards to his name, but that doesn't mean there aren't quite a few elements of his past that he's concealed from fans.

25/10/2022

Victorian-era women were besieged by advice on marriage, and much of it, from eschewing makeup to sticking within one's class, was strange, to say the least.

24/10/2022

On May 26, 1836, the whaling ship 'Industry' was battered by torrential storms while sailing through the Gulf of Mexico, and sank, presumably to the bottom of the sea. Assumed to be lost to the ages, experts had almost given up hope of locating the shipwreck, until a recent discovery blew the case wide open.

On May 26, 1836, the whaling ship 'Industry' was battered by torrential storms while sailing through the Gulf of Mexico, and sank, presumably to the bottom of the sea. Assumed to be lost to the ages, experts had almost given up hope of locating the shipwreck, until a recent discovery blew the case w...

24/10/2022

Even though we’re taught to do so as kids, Dr. Karan Raj argues that making the bed might not be such a good idea due to the the grimy reality occurring at the microscopic level.

23/10/2022

"Law & Order" is back and Sam Waterston’s once again slipped into the suit of District Attorney Jack McCoy. And while audiences are understandably delighted, the actor’s recent admission about one strange incident from his past is giving some fans pause.

21/10/2022

Kirk Douglas lived to the ripe age of 103, making waves in Hollywood well into his golden years. But the iconic actor had a strange request in his will that left none of his fortune to his children. Now, the family is finally discussing it, and the puzzling purpose is not like fans suspected.

20/10/2022

At-home DNA testing kits have opened up a new way for people to look into their family's past, research their ancestors, or even prove the parenthood of children. Now that DNA testing is so readily available, new stories of families using them in truly mind boggling ways have also surfaced, and these 20 stories prove that they're just the tip of the iceberg.

At-home DNA testing kits have opened up a new way for people to look into their family's past, research their ancestors, or even prove the parenthood of children. Now that DNA testing is so readily available, new stories of families using them in truly mind boggling ways have also surfaced, and thes...

19/10/2022

The iconic '60s sitcom "Bewitched" featured a young witch-turned-housewife who had a picture-perfect life with a little dash of magic. But off set, the show's cast had complex relationships with each other that the producers kept under wraps to preserve the show's wholesome image.

18/10/2022

Over the years, The Academy has overlooked some key performers, like Jim Carrey. Fans will probably be thrown off by some of the iconic talents that are still hunting for their very first Oscar.

Over the years, The Academy has overlooked some key performers, like Glenn Close. Fans will probably be thrown off by some of the iconic talents that are still hunting for their very first Oscar.

17/10/2022

From tricky trivia to little-known details, even hardcore Elvis fans might not get these questions right.

17/10/2022

It’s official: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are husband and wife, some two decades after getting engaged the first time around. The wedding was, by all accounts, a magical event full to the brim of romance, intimacy, and a little bit of adventure. Never one to disappoint fans, the new Mrs. Affleck is opening up with intimate details from their low-key midnight nuptials.

It’s official: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are husband and wife, some two decades after getting engaged the first time around. The wedding was, by all accounts, a magical event full to the brim of romance, intimacy, and a little bit of adventure. Never one to disappoint fans, the new Mrs. Affle...

16/10/2022

After Oregon schoolteacher Bree Yokouchi won big on Wheel of Fortune, host Pat Sajak left the stage in astonishment, and people watching at home quickly became suspicious.

14/10/2022

During the 1930s, the most popular names like Shirley and Dorothy were far from those we consider "common" today.

After the Roaring '20s, the Great Depression made way for classic names like Marilyn and Helen.

13/10/2022

The Hollywood leading lady often took others under her wing, but her relationship with one co-star sparked the most gossip. How details about the Golden Age star's most whispered-about relationship are coming to light, and they shed new light on her legacy.

As the First Lady of Hollywood, Katharine Hepburn's life was constantly picked apart, but there was still a side that the public didn't get to see. These rare details give a glimpse at the legendary star and the way she actually was in private.

12/10/2022

Young couple Danny and Lexi Reed were high school sweethearts, but after getting married they decided they both needed to like healthier lifestyles. Finally, they made a pact together to cut out fast food entirely and stick to a fitness regimen. Little did they suspect how wild the outcome would be.

11/10/2022

Dogs are often called man's best friend, and the explanation is easy to see with these incredibly devoted breeds like Akitas and Bulldogs. In fact, experts say they stick by their owner's side no matter the situation more than any other canines.

10/10/2022

People ask the ‘King of Photoshop’ James Fridman to edit their photos, but on getting them back, they always see he took their directions to the ‘literal’ extreme, winding up with a hilarious final product they didn’t anticipate.

10/10/2022

As an Emmy-winning anchor for ABC, Whit Johnson is used to fronting the news. But in 2022 he received a DNA test as a gift that would send him down a "rabbit hole" that finally solved an old family enigma and upended his family's life.