Ancient Greeks took the cosmetic use of dangerous lead a step further, favoring a white lead face cream that was meant to clear up blemishes and even the tone and texture of skin. Unfortunately, lead causes health problems ranging from infertility to dementia.
Read MoreThe U.S. Army deployed around 600 carrier pigeons, according to the World War I Centennial Commission, and one stood out as heroic. The pigeon's name was Cher Ami -- French for "dear friend."
Read MorePrior to joining the show, Shoaf ran his own company, called Tappen Business, which rebuilt heavy machinery. In 2018, he opened up his own rural restoration shop and restored cars on his own. Unfortunately, the business never took off. Shoaf turned his career aspirations toward reality TV instead.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Neil Diamond has had quite a successful career, but that doesn't mean its been all smooth sailing. Here's one controversial moment.
Read MoreIt was his natural skill and sheer love of baseball that propelled him forward. He was named the MVP for 1998. He surpassed the former MLB champion Roger Maris's home run record. With Sosa's record, he ought to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame by now. That hasn't happened -- and perhaps never will.
Read MoreRobinson remembered Gordy introducing himself and asking where their songs had come from. Said, Robinson, "I wrote 'em," and when Gordy asked if he had more, Robinson mentioned he had "a loose-leaf notebook with about 100 songs in it."
Read MoreVentura gained a name for himself as a controversial voice, a straight-shooter who called it like he saw it and didn't care about political correctness. There is probably no other wrestler who made better use of his post-career fame than The Body. But why exactly did Jesse Ventura call it quits?
Read MoreThe electors represent the choice of the majority of their state -- whoever wins the popular vote in their state. To put it simply, when you vote on November 3, you're voting for your candidate's electoral representatives, explains the website of the US House of Representatives.
Read MorePoison was among the most successful "hair metal" rock bands of the 80s. Life outside of the music wasn't always great. Here's the dark tale of Poison.
Read MoreThe truth of life in the Wild West was rarely easy for the people who actually had to live there. Things like medical care or law enforcement could be hard to find. To be a woman there was even more difficult. These women were some of the toughest to make their mark
Read MorePart of Shatner's over-the-top persona comes from his early career as a Shakespearean actor, when he performed in 1954 in Stratford, Ontario. At his core, he's a performance artist who has, unfortunately for him and fortunately for comedy, demonstrated a tin ear for how he comes across.
Read MoreDale Wayne Sigler, one of the subjects of Netflix's popular docuseries I Am A Killer and, more recently, I Am A Killer: Released, openly admits that 30 years ago, he took a man's life. Sigler spent three decades in prison following a robbery attempt that went bad in 1990.
Read MoreIn the cowpoke getup, the 100-pound Pearl looked like more like a young boy playing sheriff than a menacing highway robber, but the clothes -- and the .38 revolver she took with her -- were enough to scare the daylights out of the passengers on the stagecoach bound for Florence, Arizona.
Read MoreIf it weren't for the other co-founders of the band, like bassist Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith might not be around at all. Here's the run-down.
Read MoreThe channel also has a love affair with "dirty men shun the 21st century and act gritty while also rarely showering" shows, like Alone, Swamp People, and Mountain Men. The "historical" aspect of these forays, it seems, revolves around embracing ancient methods of living.
Read MoreIn a 2014 interview with the New York Post, Ali, Jr. shared that he couldn't recall ever sharing a meal with his entire family and remembered being bullied in school by other kids who wanted to fight and "to see if I was like my father."
Read MoreOn the baseball field, Joe Dimaggio was a legend, but off the field, he suffered tragedies and made mistakes like anyone else. This is the tragic real-life story of Joe DiMaggio.
Read MoreKipling wrote his most famous novel in a place about as far removed from India as you can get.
Read MoreBret Hart's precise technical skill is what earned him his other nickname: "The Excellence of Execution." Not all of his opponents were equally careful.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed an obvious typo in an important document just seconds after you submitted it? The answer to that question is probably "Yes"; it's a terrible moment that unites us all. Humans are imperfect, so unless we get replaced by robots, it's unlikely that we'll ever stop making typos.
Read MoreWhile the United States first built highways in the 19th century, the US still has its fair share of haunted roads.
Read MoreThe success of Rust Valley Restorers seems to have paid off well for the host of the show, Mike Hall. Hall's estimated worth is close to $2 million. The majority of his net worth comes not only from his business dealings, but from his valuable personal collection of cars.
Read MoreWhen AC/DC founder and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young died on November 18, 2017, the world lost a true rock and roll giant. Since 1973, Malcolm and his brother Angus had been united as the dual creative force behind the band that served up a seemingly endless supply of iconic rock staples.
Read MoreAnswer: This is where James Holzhauer accumulated his trivia knowledge in advance of his 32-episode Jeopardy! win streak. Question: What is the library? While this is technically the correct response, Alex Trebek would probably ask you to be more specific if this clue ever appeared on Jeopardy!
Read MoreIt's thanks to the Young Men's Christian Association that basketball exists at all and is lauded as an essential element of sports culture.
Read MoreTriple H's connections to the WWE run even deeper than the professional. He's married to Vince McMahon's daughter Stephanie, and the two have three young daughters together. Balancing work and family is always tough, but Triple H has appeared to accomplish the feat.
Read MoreJohn Phillips lead the iconic '60s group Mamas & the Papas. Underneath all the glitz and glamour, however, was immense turmoil, pain, and a lot of darkness.
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