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The Seedy Side of Frank Sinatra and other Beloved Historic Figures
Seedy aspects abound in the lives of many famous people. Even in the lives of otherwise notably good ones. Take Frank Sinatra, a man known for being a class act, and deservedly…
American History
Some of the Greatest Men in History Had Dark and Scandalous Secrets
Charles Dickens was not just a great writer, but a generally good guy. He was a social critic who advocated…
American History
See 1842 America Through Charles Dickens’ Eyes
When Charles Dickens, not quite thirty years old, arrived in the United States for his first visit to the country…
Disaster
18 Facts About the 1858 Great Stink of London
In the middle of the 19th century, London was arguably the greatest city in the world. It was the heart…
American History
Einstein’s Written Demands and 18 Other Interesting Lists Made by Historical Figures
Despite being one of the most mundane tasks imaginable, writing to-do and other organizational lists has been going on for…
People
These 20 Historical Figures With Severe Mental Issues Helped Shape The World
In many cases, psychiatrists can’t agree on the diagnosis and treatment of what are, nowadays, some of the most common…