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While Paris is perhaps the most famous of the Hilton family in this century, there are generations of Hiltons before her, who lived equally decadent lives, with bigger struggles, and accomplishments that remain hugely impressive to this day. Here are 4…

We’ve all gotten a little curious sometimes and started snooping around where we weren’t supposed to. Other times, information falls into our lap without us even asking. Either way, both situations can get very awkward, very fast—and these Redditors fo…

Knowing someone before and after they became internet-famous can be like a night and day experience. One moment someone is your best friend, and the next, they’re obnoxiously pushing you out of the way of a photo for their “fans.” We see them all day o…

The life story of Rita Hayworth is a tragedy of epic proportions. Beauty, talent, fame, intelligence: She had it all. And yet she remained unhappy and unloved until the day she passed. The men in her life often used and damaged her, and ultimately her …

Nobody can dispute that the Beatles were one of the most successful and impactful music groups of the 20th century. But while anyone could rest on their laurels after being one of the Beatles, George Harrison was far from content with that legacy. For …

From the chirp of a bird to the bark of a dog to the sound of a passing car, sounds can make the world richer. However, some sounds are less than pleasant. From a shout to a screech, some sounds can make us want to run for cover. Read on to find out so…

There was no ballerina quite like Anna Pavlova, and there hasn’t been one since. Here are some facts you might not know about one of the first celebrity prima ballerinas. Anna Pavlova Facts1. The Stork Brings a SwanAnna Matveyevna Pavlova was born Febr…

Few missing persons’ cases have garnered as much intrigue and attention as the case of Jimmy Hoffa. Although he disappeared over 40 years ago, investigators both professional and amateur alike remain fascinated with exactly where Hoffa went, and how ex…

Sophisticated. Demure. Elegant…NONE of these words describe Mamie Van Doren, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Her loud, lusty life is absolutely chock full of scandal, rivalry, and good old-fashioned revenge—but it also has a tragic dark side few…

Gene Kelly was a performer like no other. Seemingly able to do it all, he was an actor/singer/choreographer/producer, and of course, dancer. His style of dance was a combination of classical ballet and athleticism, and he did a great deal to change the…