The Tragic Irony Of The First Man Who Survived The Niagara Falls Plunge
It takes a certain mindset to embark on a career as a daredevil, performing feats that evoke overwhelming fear in lesser folks. Like going over NIagara Falls.
Read MoreIt takes a certain mindset to embark on a career as a daredevil, performing feats that evoke overwhelming fear in lesser folks. Like going over NIagara Falls.
Read MoreGeorge Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
Read MoreFormer U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.
Read MoreOn July 12, 2020, Elvis Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, then 27 years old, died. Here's the story of this tragic death and the likely causes.
Read MoreWhile the Great Fire of 1666 is the most famous of London's fires, the city has witnessed many historic blazes, all of which have helped transform the city.
Read MoreWorld War II was one of the most traumatic events in modern world history. Here's the tragic true story behind the United States' Purple Heart Battalion.
Read MoreThere are two kinds of people in this world: The kind that say they're fans of Kenny Rogers, and liars. Here are some tragic details about Kenny Rogers,
Read MoreTime has been good to the Corleone family saga, but it hasn't always been so good to its actors. These are tragic details about The Godfather cast.
Read MoreThe legend of mountain man Hugh Glass got a boost of awareness when his story was told in the film "The Revenant." The bear didn't kill him, but what did?
Read MoreIn the late 1950s, before instantaneous media, there was a couple who grabbed and influenced public attention: Jayne Mansfield and her husband, Mickey Hargitay.
Read MoreSir Ian McKellen is a gargantuan figure both on the stage and within the geek community. Here are some tragic details about his life you might not have known.
Read MoreIp Man was the man behind Bruce Lee's martial arts success. He was the martial arts master who trained the film legend. This was his tragic romantic past.
Read MoreJames Hetfield's mother, Cynthia Hetfield, died of cancer when he was 16 years old.
Read MoreIt's a sad fact of life that some of the most joyful performers on stage and screen come from backgrounds marked by personal family struggle.
Read MoreJack Shepherd, also known as the "Speedboat Killer" was involved in the death of Charlotte Brown when his speedboat crashed. Here's the truth of the incident.
Read MoreMention the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and unique images are conjured; archetypes, even. Few embodied them more deeply than Sonny Barger.
Read MoreBill Joel is one of the best songwriters of all time, with dozens of hits to his name. Despite his success, he has endured some major hardships.
Read MoreBy the time doctors figured out the cause of Jean Harlow's symptoms, it was tragically too late for the Hollywood icon.
Read MoreLegendary musician Travis Barker has been a household name for decades. Here's the tragic reason he didn't fly in a plane for over a decade.
Read MoreHere are some of the tragedies, trials, and tribulations that legendary musician, producer, and arranger Quincy Jones has faced during his lifetime.
Read MoreMary Mara acted throughout her life; she appeared on stage, on TV, and in film. As for film, Mara's final role was in 2020, in this Shane Stanley movie.
Read MoreMost artists have ebbs and flows in their careers, sometimes achieving a flash of success that's sadly followed by relative obscurity, even tragedy.
Read MoreThanks to a massive worldwide campaign, smallpox is now a thing of the past. Here's the tragic story of the last known person to die from smallpox.
Read MoreOn the surface, it seems as though being the child of a Hollywood superstar would be pretty nifty -- but the reality, too often, is much darker.
Read MoreAs details emerged after his death, it became clear that rock superstar Prince had been living with, and medicating, significant physical pain.
Read MoreShe played a magical creature, able to solve all manner of problems, on TV, but in real life, Barbara Eden had to cope with unspeakable tragedy.
Read MoreUlysses S. Grant is widely credited with bringing victory to the Union during the American Civil War, as well as serving two terms as president.
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