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Meet Maurice Tillet The ‘French Angel,’ The 1940s Wrestler Who Could Be The Real-Life Shrek

Wrestler Maurice Tillet was stricken with acromegaly that caused his hands, feet, and facial features to swell to enormous proportions — and is rumored to have inspired Shrek.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 21, 2024

Meet Maurice Tillet The ‘French Angel,’ The 1940s Wrestler Who Could Be The Real-Life Shrek

Wrestler Maurice Tillet was stricken with acromegaly that caused his hands, feet, and facial features to swell to enormous proportions — and is rumored to have inspired Shrek.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 21, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Terry Fox, The Cancer Patient Who Ran 3,339 Miles Across Canada In A ‘Marathon Of Hope’

In 1980, Terry Fox ran the equivalent of almost 130 marathons in just 143 days to raise money for cancer research — despite the difficulties of running with a prosthetic leg.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Terry Fox, The Cancer Patient Who Ran 3,339 Miles Across Canada In A ‘Marathon Of Hope’

In 1980, Terry Fox ran the equivalent of almost 130 marathons in just 143 days to raise money for cancer research — despite the difficulties of running with a prosthetic leg.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2024

Meet Louis Zamperini, The Legendary Olympian Who Became A World War II Hero

Although Louis Zamperini was brutally tortured inside four Japanese POW camps during World War 2, he not only survived, he later forgave his captors.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 17, 2024

Meet Louis Zamperini, The Legendary Olympian Who Became A World War II Hero

Although Louis Zamperini was brutally tortured inside four Japanese POW camps during World War 2, he not only survived, he later forgave his captors.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 17, 2024

How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

Jeff Gillooly plotted the 1994 attack against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan so his ex-wife Tonya Harding would have a better shot at the Olympics.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 6, 2024

How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

Jeff Gillooly plotted the 1994 attack against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan so his ex-wife Tonya Harding would have a better shot at the Olympics.

By Austin Harvey • January 6, 2024

The Formidable Life Of Chuck Wepner, The ‘Bayonne Bleeder’ Who Fought Muhammad Ali And Inspired ‘Rocky’

Chuck Wepner may have lost his fight against Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship title in March 1975, but the heated boxing match influenced Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for "Rocky."

By Austin Harvey • Dec 10, 2023

The Formidable Life Of Chuck Wepner, The ‘Bayonne Bleeder’ Who Fought Muhammad Ali And Inspired ‘Rocky’

Chuck Wepner may have lost his fight against Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship title in March 1975, but the heated boxing match influenced Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for "Rocky."

By Austin Harvey • December 10, 2023

The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Marshall University Plane Crash, The ‘Worst Sports-Related Air Tragedy In U.S. History’

In November 1970, a plane crash killed most of the Marshall football team, the aftermath of which inspired the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 6, 2023

The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Marshall University Plane Crash, The ‘Worst Sports-Related Air Tragedy In U.S. History’

In November 1970, a plane crash killed most of the Marshall football team, the aftermath of which inspired the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 6, 2023

How Did Kobe Bryant Die? Inside His Fatal Helicopter Crash

Go inside the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, the former NBA basketball star who perished in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Los Angeles in 2020.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2023

How Did Kobe Bryant Die? Inside His Fatal Helicopter Crash

Go inside the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, the former NBA basketball star who perished in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Los Angeles in 2020.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2023

John Du Pont, Dave Schultz, And The True Story Of ‘Foxcatcher’

After John du Pont started a training facility for wrestlers on his Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania, he grew close with former Olympian Dave Schultz — then he murdered him.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 30, 2023

John Du Pont, Dave Schultz, And The True Story Of ‘Foxcatcher’

After John du Pont started a training facility for wrestlers on his Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania, he grew close with former Olympian Dave Schultz — then he murdered him.

By Mark Oliver • August 30, 2023

French Daredevil Famous For High-Rise Stunts Dies After Falling From 68th Floor Of A Hong Kong Skyscraper

30-year-old Remi Lucidi was known for his urban adventures, which often saw him climbing massive skyscrapers and cranes.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 1, 2023

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French Daredevil Famous For High-Rise Stunts Dies After Falling From 68th Floor Of A Hong Kong Skyscraper

30-year-old Remi Lucidi was known for his urban adventures, which often saw him climbing massive skyscrapers and cranes.

By Austin Harvey • August 1, 2023

The True Story Of Rudy Ruettiger — The Notre Dame Football Legend Behind ‘Rudy’

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger overcame poverty, dyslexia, his diminutive stature, and three rejections from Notre Dame before becoming a legend among the Fighting Irish.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 23, 2023

The True Story Of Rudy Ruettiger — The Notre Dame Football Legend Behind ‘Rudy’

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger overcame poverty, dyslexia, his diminutive stature, and three rejections from Notre Dame before becoming a legend among the Fighting Irish.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 23, 2023