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Details about famous figures' favorite foods are not sitting well with people today. From stew and beef tripe to Winston Churchill's love for turtle soup, these are some of the most stomach-turning dishes that historical icons always requested be on the menu.

The Favorite Meals Of Historical Figures Are Making Us Lose Our Appetites

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.

Misconceptions About Native American History That People Are Starting To Finally Grasp 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...

Teen Diving With A GoPro Accidentally Captures A Grim Sight

Teen Diving With A GoPro Accidentally Captures A Chilling Sight That Leaves Him Cold 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.

Brothers Julian and Sean have long had a complicated relationship following the passing of their dad John Lennon, but recently they've come together to have a candid conversation about him.

John Lennon's Sons Fought For Years, But They Just Made A Major Announcement Together

Robert Lewis Howard was one of the most highly decorated military heroes to have ever lived, and the largely untold story of his bravery is leaving us in awe.

The Forgotten Story Behind One Of History's Most Decorated Heroes Is Leaving Us In Awe

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

The 20 Most Popular Girls' Names From The 1930s After the Roaring '20s, the Great Depression made way for classic names like Marilyn and Helen.

Karen Allen Got Candid About 40 Years In Hollywood And Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Karen Allen Got Candid About 40 Years In Hollywood And 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' While reflecting on her career in Hollywood, Karen Allen had plenty to say about Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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

[Quiz] Which Generation Do You Actually Belong To? 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.

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...

Elvis Presley’s Bodyguard Exposes The Reality About The King’s Love Life

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.

Charles Confesses Oath At The Queen's Coronation He Wants To Get Rid Of

Max Headroom Sent TV Producers Scrambling After Hijacking The Airwaves For Several Minutes

'Max Headroom' Sent TV Producers Scrambling After Hijacking The Air Waves For Several Minutes In 1987, viewers watching 'Dr. Who' on WTTW-TV in Chicago witnessed the regular programming suddenly replaced by the fictional character 'Max Headroom' on their screens making lewd jokes. Only it wasn't the 'real' actor, but an unknown imitator that used sophisticated methods to hack the network.

From The Beatles to Dolly Parton, these are some of the most heartrending songs that have ever been written. Make sure to grab some tissues.

The Most Sad Songs In History Have Us Reaching For Tissues

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

Alex Trebek's Sweet Admissions About His 30-Year Marriage To Wife Jean Show Him An Entirely Different Light Fans adored Alex Trebek, but his wife saw another side of his personality rarely shown to the public.

Mark Twain is considered one of the best American writers ever, but strange details about his life have gone largely unacknowledged. From controversies and bad decisions to morbid predictions and his obsession with cats, Twain’s past is more usual than some would care to admit.

Strange Details About Mark Twain That Went Unacknowledged For Decades

After starting as a stand-up comedian, Jay Leno became one of the kings of late-night TV in the early 1990s. His success with "The Tonight Show," coupled with advertising opportunities led him to amass a considerable fortune. So Leno decided to spend a good chunk of that fortune on one of his biggest passions: cars. Now he's giving the public a closer look at some of the rare cars in his collection, and many of them come with "features" or backstories that have fans clapping back.

40 Of The Most Rare Vehicles That Jay Leno Owns After starting as a stand-up comedian, Jay Leno became one of the kings of late-night TV in the early 1990s. His success with "The Tonight Show," coupled with advertising opportunities led him to amass a considerable fortune. So Leno decided to spend a good chunk of that fortune on one of his bigges...

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.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Unusual Relationship With His Wife That People Aren't Taught In School

The Strange Connection Between A Golden-Age Star And The Rubik’s Cube

The Strange Connection Between A Golden-Age Star And The Rubik’s Cube In 1974, Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik was trying to find a way to explain 3D movement to his students. After messing with handmade blocks for months, he finally made the now-famous Rubik's Cube. But it was one Golden Age star that helped make it a global phenomenon.

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

20+ Abandoned Aircraft That Have Experts Scrambling

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.

Lesser-Known Facts About The 'Little Golden Books' That Have Us Re-Thinking The Nostalgic Series

Benjamin Keough, Elvis Presley's only grandson, tragically passed away in 2020, followed by his mother Lisa Marie in 2022. However, looking back at photos of him, fans can't get over how much he looked just like "The King."

Elvis Presley's Grandson Looked So Much Like Him It's Scary Elvis Presley had one grandson, through his daughter Lisa Marie, who bore an uncanny resemblance to the late superstar. It had fans doing a double-take.

The Surprising Truth About The Pope’s Monthly Salary And More Odd Papal Facts

The Pope’s Monthly Salary, And Other Strange Details About The Pontifex 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.

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

Rare Photos Of Young Clint Eastwood Capture The Star As Fans Haven't Ever 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.

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

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.

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

Lisa Marie Presley's Half-Brother Navarone Garcia 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.

Denzel Washington Has Been Married For 40 Years – And Here’s Exactly How He’s Made It Work

Denzel Washington Exposes The Key To Making His 40-Year Marriage Work Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington is just as committed to his long-time partner Pauletta as he is to his Hollywood career, and recently the pair have opened up about the reality of their longtime marriage.

Okay, the following celebrities are a talented bunch. From Glenn Close to Hugh Laurie, they’re truly at the top of their game. But as it turns out, their parents are equally revered, and not just in Hollywood. From Apollo aerospace engineers and an Olympic gold medalist to talented musicians and actors, we've rounded up all the parents of today's top celebrities that are actually more famous in their own right.

Celebrities Whose Parents' Accomplishments Almost Overshadowed Theirs Okay, the following celebrities are a talented bunch. From Glenn Close to Hugh Laurie, they’re truly at the top of their game. But as it turns out, their parents are equally revered, and not just in Hollywood. From Apollo aerospace engineers and an Olympic gold medalist to talented musicians and a...

The Story Of Infamous Western Outlaw Doc Holiday Was Darker Than We Ever Knew

True Story Behind Infamous Outlaw Doc Holiday Was Much More Intense Than The Movies Let On Though Doc Holiday's life was tragically cut short, his last words will go down in history as some of the most prophetic of all time.

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...

Nearly 70 Years After A Plane Went Missing In Alaska, Searchers Uncover Important Answers

America's decision to join World War I on the side of Britain, France, and others was an inevitable occurance, most historians say. But things could have turned out drastically different if a clandestine plan by a high German official had succeeded.

The Well-Kept Alliance Proposed During WWI That Could Have Torn America Apart

In 1970, the iconic daredevil Evel Knievel prepared to perform a risky stunt that many said was going too far. But despite the massive audience being packed with fans, there were also people in the audience that not only wanted the daredevil to fail, but would go to certain lengths to make sure he did not succeed.

Here’s The Real Reason The Hells Angels Went After Evel Knievel Evel Knievel was clearly fearless, but that almost got him into huge trouble with the Hells Angels.

Many aspects of Native American cultures have sadly disappeared. But these photos provide a valuable glimpse into their long-lost ways of life and shed light on history that deserves better attention.

Rare Photos That Expose The Authentic Native American Way Of Life

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.

Stevie Wonder Wasn't Born Blind, Now He Explains The Way He Lost His Sight

A blue-collar civilian worker named Julio DeCastro’s bold actions after the attack on Pearl Harbor saved many lives, and his story is finally being told.

Blue Collar Worker Changes History At Pearl Harbor With A Single Wild Act

It all fell apart for Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young after a problematic band member refused to keep quiet. Now Graham Nash is opening up about their longstanding feud.

Graham Nash Finally Explains His Decades-Long Feud With David Crosby

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

20 Of The Shortest Oscars Speeches Ever – And The Reason The Stars Shut Up Fast

After 50 years, Don McLean’s finally shared his insights into the inspiration for the lyrics of his enduring hit "American Pie," and it's a more mournful story than we suspected.

50 Years On, Don McLean Shared The Real Meaning Behind American Pie

Most people in America assume they're aware of all the details about Pearl Harbor's WWII attack, but the reality is more complicated. From timeline confusion to movie mixups, experts are exposing details about common myths linked to that historic day.

Big Pearl Harbor Myths That The Public Has Completely Wrong

From Marilyn Monroe's unusual daily meal request to the strange breakfast dish Albert Einstein swore by to keep his brain in top form, we've rounded together 30 of the most unusual breakfast choices famous figures from the past ate each day, and most of them would never fly today.

Strange Breakfasts Of Famous Historical Figures That We Would Not Eat Today

Despite their best efforts, the details of these celebrities' sordid affairs not only became public but turned into actual relationships with the sound of wedding bells. Take Troy Aikman and Catherine Mooty, for example.

20+ Celebrities Who Wound Up Marrying Their Mistresses

Henry Hudson was crucial to the early exploration of America, but he eventually went missing. The question of his face stumped experts for centuries, but now historians believe they finally have some answers.

Historians Finally Piece Together The Grim Fate Of One Of The Biggest Groundbreaking Explorers