8 Celebrities Who Were Alternative When They Were Younger
From goths and punks to new romantics and club kids, meet eight famous people who led decidedly different lifestyles in the 80s and 90s.
Category: Strange People
Hugh Hefner And The Long Strange Trip
Yesterday, iconic Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner died of natural causes at age 91 at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills surrounded by family. Over the years, Hefner, a proponent of free speech and a champion of civil rights, published articles by heavy literary hitters including Jack Kerouac, Roald Dahl, Kurt Vonnegut, and Norman Mailer, …
New World Record Holder For ‘Longest Fingernails’ Has Them On BOTH Hands
Ayanna Williams set out to break the world record for longest fingernails over 20 years ago. Last week, her dedication paid off, and her tentacles were crowned the champions by the people at Guinness World Records. The Texas native’s nails measure a combined total of 18 feet and 10.9 inches on both hands. (It’s important …
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10 Ugly Statues Of Famous People
Check out ten weird, wonderful, and sometimes altogether wrong, monuments to well-known people, from history to the modern day.
Martin Shkreli And The Lesson Learn’d
Juror No 59: “Your Honor, totally he is guilty and in no way can I let him slide out of anything because…” The court: “OK. Is that your attitude toward anyone charged with a crime who has not been proven guilty?” Juror No 59: “It’s my attitude toward his entire demeanor, what he has done …
10 Odd Writing Habits Of Famous Authors
The English writer Holbrook Jackson once quipped "beware of your habits. The better they are, the more surely they will be your undoing." Jackson was probably referring to habits like drinking, drugs and other vices. He probably also had writers specifically in mind. Every writer is a creature of habit. Even the most successful authors...
10 Strange Facts About U.S. Presidents
Many leaders are known beyond the borders of their own countries, but how well do we really know them? Check out ten unusual facts about some former U.S. presidents.
7 Things Exclusive to Redheads
Redheads make up only about 2% of the world’s population, and that scarcity makes them all the more intriguing. Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration. Many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads, and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered.
9 Odd People With Really Long Hair
If you think Rapunzel is just a fairy tale, you need to meet these folks.
9 Amazing Good Samaritans Of Hurricane Harvey
Meet 9 Good Samaritans whose help made the difference between life and death during Hurricane Harvey.