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When someone said, “Behind every great man is a great woman,” they must have been talking about Princess Sophie of Bavaria. Sure, it was her son who technically reigned over a mighty realm, but everyone knew that cunning Sophie really ran the show. Sad…

Diahann Carroll was a groundbreaking figure in the world of entertainment. As a Black performer, she faced prejudice and backlash from all sides, but she never let it completely snuff out her love of the craft. However, her personal relationships alway…

Everyone makes mistakes—but when you’re a doctor or nurse, your mistakes matter a heck of a lot more. Here are 50 shocking stories about diagnoses and medical treatments that were later discovered to have been horribly wrong. 1. The Eye Doctor Is The O…

Most of us have been in some kind of close call that could’ve landed us in the hospital, or worse—the morgue. But few people have had experiences that are as jaw-dropping as these. From highway mishaps to seemingly small life choices that had massively…

The Marquis de Sade is one of the most infamous aristocrats the world has ever seen. Born in the lap of luxury, he eventually grew into a cruel, unhinged, and obscene man. So, who was the man who gave birth to the word “sadistic?” Was there more to him…

No one was as worshipped and no one was as doomed as Princess Lee Radziwill. The younger sister of Jackie Kennedy, Lee’s whole life seemed to be a battle with her sibling over who could be more glamorous, more scandalous, and finally, more tragic. Dust…

Where do you even begin with Henry II of France? From his years as a captive in Spain, to his unlikely rise to the throne, to his sudden and violent end, there was never a dull moment for this infamous ruler. The fact that he was part of one of history…

Sometimes, it takes almost no time at all for karma to come crashing down with one satisfying blow, and these people witnessed those moments firsthand. If you’re having a bad day, read on to experience some sweet, sweet justice. 1. Winning The BreakupM…

Sure, it’s easy to say ghosts aren’t real, and that all the supernatural moments we might experience have perfectly reasonable explanations. But…do they? Some of the things these Redditors saw, heard, or went through were so bizarre that they defy any …

Romeo and Juliet has nothing on the tale of Peter I of Portugal and his lady love, Inês de Castro. Passion, drama, blood, and despair mark this tragic real-life story. Bring out the tissues, because trust us, anyone who reads these facts is going to ne…