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25 Facts About Queen Victoria You Haven’t Heard Before

These little-known facts about Queen Victoria bring the indestructible monarch's story to life.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 16, 2018

25 Facts About Queen Victoria You Haven’t Heard Before

These little-known facts about Queen Victoria bring the indestructible monarch's story to life.

By Erin Kelly • March 16, 2018

27 Genghis Khan Facts That Capture His Larger-Than-Life Legacy

From his 500 wives to his historic wars, these Genghis Khan facts reveal why he makes the rest of history's great conquerors look like chumps.

By Joel Stice • Mar 12, 2018

27 Genghis Khan Facts That Capture His Larger-Than-Life Legacy

From his 500 wives to his historic wars, these Genghis Khan facts reveal why he makes the rest of history's great conquerors look like chumps.

By Joel Stice • March 12, 2018

25 Leaning Tower Of Pisa Facts That Capture Its Iconic Appeal

These facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa reveal everything there is to know about the world's most famous architectural mistake.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 9, 2018

25 Leaning Tower Of Pisa Facts That Capture Its Iconic Appeal

These facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa reveal everything there is to know about the world's most famous architectural mistake.

By Richard Stockton • March 9, 2018

26 Andre The Giant Facts That Prove He Was Larger Than Life In Every Way

Whether he was picking up cars or drinking 156 beers in one sitting, these Andre the Giant facts prove that he was larger than life in every imaginable way.

By Joel Stice • Feb 20, 2018

26 Andre The Giant Facts That Prove He Was Larger Than Life In Every Way

Whether he was picking up cars or drinking 156 beers in one sitting, these Andre the Giant facts prove that he was larger than life in every imaginable way.

By Joel Stice • February 20, 2018

23 Medieval Knights Facts That Separate Fact From Fiction

Discover the most surprising medieval knights facts that go beyond the swords and the armor to reveal the truths that most people don't know.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 12, 2018

23 Medieval Knights Facts That Separate Fact From Fiction

Discover the most surprising medieval knights facts that go beyond the swords and the armor to reveal the truths that most people don't know.

By Erin Kelly • February 12, 2018

7 Surprising Facts About What Happens To Your Body When You Die

From bowel movements to rigor mortis, here's what's in store for your body after the sweet release of death.

By William DeLong • Feb 5, 2018

7 Surprising Facts About What Happens To Your Body When You Die

From bowel movements to rigor mortis, here's what's in store for your body after the sweet release of death.

By William DeLong • February 5, 2018

33 History “Facts” We’ve All Been Getting Dead Wrong

Turns out a ton of what we all learned in high school history class just isn't true.

By Joel Stice • Feb 2, 2018

33 History “Facts” We’ve All Been Getting Dead Wrong

Turns out a ton of what we all learned in high school history class just isn't true.

By Joel Stice • February 2, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • Jan 18, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • January 18, 2018

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 19, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 19, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 18, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • December 18, 2017