The Inspiration Behind Mel Brooks' 2000 Year Old Man Character
Comedians Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner were such close friends that they would meet up every night to chat, eat dinner, and watch "Jeopardy" together.
Read MoreComedians Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner were such close friends that they would meet up every night to chat, eat dinner, and watch "Jeopardy" together.
Read MoreWhat are the world's most dangerous sports? Here are some historical and contemporary sports that you might want to avoid.
Read MoreDespite the fact that they were both married to other people when they met, actors Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh both felt a spark.
Read MoreThe infamous Hells Angels biker gang has been given a lot of bad labels over the years. But as a membership organization, they have strict rules to follow.
Read MoreExecuted in 1930, Carl Panzram is one of the most prolific criminals to have walked the Earth, having served time in prison for murder, theft, rape, and arson.
Read MoreGrace Kelly was one of a handful of American women who married into European royalty, but her fairy-tale life came to a tragic end on September 14, 1982.
Read MoreOut of all the pioneering African American athletes who made a name for themselves, track and field star Jesse Owens is arguably among the most iconic.
Read MoreIn 2012, the notorious 'wife killer' Drew Peterson was found guilty of the 2003 murder of his third wife, yet his fourth wife, Stacy, remains missing.
Read MoreMost people know Cher for her music, sultry voice, and acting roles. Here are some things you might not know about Cher.
Read MoreWomen aided in the American Revolution by spying, fighting in battles, and more. Here are several lesser-known heroines of the American Revolution.
Read MoreDubbed the 'Witch of Wall Street,' Hetty Green was born in 1834 to a wealthy Massachusetts family who made their fortune via whaling and shipping.
Read MorePop culture's unflattering portrayal of sharks notwithstanding, there are many reasons why these fish are typically the top predators in their ecosystems.
Read MoreIt isn't uncommon for serial killers to have a troubled childhood, and that was the case in more ways than one for Joel Rifkin.
Read MoreVan Halen has produced some of the most popular songs in rock 'n' roll history, but the band also has its share of disliked songs.
Read MoreBelle Gunness was suspected of killing numerous men and children, but her victims were not discovered until after she vanished without a trace.
Read MoreBad Company defied the odds when their original lineup lasted nearly a decade together, and they also recorded their fair share of classic rock staples.
Read MoreJimmy Page is one of rock and roll's most influential guitarists. And his net worth is proportional to his reputation.
Read MoreBest known for her role as Scarlett O'Hara, Vivien Leigh also suffered from mental illness and other health problems. Her death at just 53 shocked her fans.
Read MoreEven with rock 'n' roll only being around for about 65 years, there are so many rock stars who have already died and wish we could have met.
Read MoreNikko Jenkins was sentenced to the death penalty for four murders but ongoing debate as to whether he is mentally ill could halt the death penalty process.
Read MoreJean Harlow is Hollywood's original blonde bombshell. How much was she worth when she died?
Read MoreThe terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the hijacking of United Flight 93, on September 11, 2001, were the deadliest in U.S. history.
Read MoreQueen Bey, aka Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is the ultimate hyphenate. She's a singer, songwriter, an actress, business mogul, and a mean moneymaker.
Read MoreGreat Britain and France both wanted control over North America, and conflicts over territory fueled the start of the French and Indian War.
Read MoreThere's no evidence to back up his stories, but Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran claims to have been a hitman for crime boss Russell Bufalino.
Read MoreFormer Illinois police officer Drew Peterson once had the job of enforcing the law, and now he sits on the other side of it, serving a lengthy prison sentence.
Read MoreDr. Joseph Bell, inspiration for legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes, may have investigated the Jack the Ripper case — and discovered the killer.
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