The Story of Mario Segale, the Man Who Super Mario Was Named After
This post was originally published on this siteMario Seagle was an only child, born on April 30, 1934 to first-generation Italian immigrant farmers – Louis […]
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The Clearest Photo of Neil Armstrong Walking on the Lunar Surface, Enhanced From the Reflection of Buzz Aldrin’s Helmet
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Apollo 11 moon mission on July 21, 1969, almost every single photo you see of an […]
Top 5 Interesting Facts About Whitney Houston
This post was originally published on this siteWhitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress, born on the 9th of August 1963. She began […]
A Size Comparison Between the Titanic and a Modern Cruise Ship
This post was originally published on this siteWhen most people think of the Titanic, they think of a massive cruise ship. But, while it was […]
Twin Popsicles Were Created During the Great Depression So That Two Children Could Share a Treat for Just a Nickel
This post was originally published on this siteThe popsicle was allegedly invented by an 11-year-old named Frank Epperson who left his drink and a stirrer […]
Best of the Beatles: The Album That Contained No Beatles Music
This post was originally published on this sitePete Best, original drummer for the Beatles, released an album in 1965 called Best of the Beatles that […]
Did You Know Agatha Christie Was a Keen Surfer?
This post was originally published on this siteAgatha Christie (1890–1976), the best-selling novelist of all time, creator of such characters as Miss Marple and Hercule […]
10 Surprising Facts About Queen Elizabeth II, the Longest-Reigning Monarch in British History
This post was originally published on this siteQueen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than […]
The Album Cover for Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ – The Way It Should Have Been!
This post was originally published on this siteBlue is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released on June 22, 1971. Written and […]
The Story Behind The Who’s Iconic ‘Who’s Next’ Album Cover Photo
This post was originally published on this siteWho’s Next was the fifth album from The Who, released in 1971, following the global success of the […]
Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Olivia Newton-John
This post was originally published on this siteOlivia Newton-John, one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s and 1980s, who charmed generations of viewers […]
Found Photographs of the Rolling Stones at a Photo Shoot for One of Their Most Iconic Albums, ‘Sticky Fingers’
This post was originally published on this siteSticky Fingers promotional photo session by Peter Webb in 1971. In April 1971 the Rolling Stones released Sticky […]
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Charlie Chaplin
This post was originally published on this siteCharlie Chaplin was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. […]
The First Fake Photograph: Abraham Lincoln’s Head on John Calhoun’s Body, ca. 1860s
This post was originally published on this siteThis print is a composite; the head of Abraham Lincoln is superimposed on the figure and background of […]
Amazing Story of the Original Mask That Michael Myers Wore in the First Two Halloween Movies
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1978, during the making of the original Halloween, the prop department was faced with the enormous task […]
A Rare Behind the Scenes Image From a Deleted Scene of ‘Jaws’ Showing the Shark Killing Little Alex Kintner
This post was originally published on this siteDid you know that there is a scene from Jaws (1975) that never made it onto the film? The […]
Before Becoming an Actor and President, Ronald Reagan Was a Proud Lifeguard
This post was originally published on this siteRonald Reagan is the only U.S. President to ever be a movie star before he was President. But […]
10 Interesting Facts About Wrestling Legend Andre the Giant
This post was originally published on this siteHe stood 7’4” (224 cm) high, weighed in at 520 pounds (236 kg), and was considered “the eighth […]
10 Bizarre Facts You Might Not Know About Salvador Dalí
This post was originally published on this siteSalvador Felipe Jacinto Dalí y Domenech, otherwise known simply as Salvador Dalí, was born on May 11, 1904, […]
The Most Famous Costume in Movie History Was Probably the “Little Tramp” Outfit Worn by Charlie Chaplin
This post was originally published on this siteA derby hat, cane, tight coat, baggy trousers and ill-fitting shoes: the most recognizable silhouette in cinema and […]
10 Fascinating Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Comedic Legend Lucille Ball
This post was originally published on this siteMany people consider Lucille Ball the queen of comedy, and the Chicago Tribune referred to her as TV’s […]
The History of Christmas Trees – How Did the Tree Come to America
This post was originally published on this siteLong before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning […]
Edward Hibberd Johnson, the Man Who Has Been Called the “Father of Electric Christmas Tree Lights”
This post was originally published on this siteAs Christmas approached in the waning days of 1882, Edward Hibberd Johnson (January 4, 1846 – September 9, […]
Did You Know Margherita Pizza Was Actually Named After Italy’s Queen?
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1889, during a visit to Naples, Queen Margherita of Savoy, wife of King Umberto I, was bored […]
10 Interesting Facts About Silent Film Star Buster Keaton
This post was originally published on this siteIn the world of Hollywood’s silent era, few people were ever so successful and memorable as Buster Keaton. […]