Tag Archives: People
WTF Fun Fact 13713 – Maya Angelou: From Streetcar Driver to Literary Icon
WTF Fun Fact 13710 – Sebastianism
The Many Myths Surrounding Nikola Tesla
In the mid-19th century, the Austrian Empire, which stretched for over a thousand miles (1600 km) from Italy to Ukraine, was a place of contradictions. The ruling patriarch, Minister of the Interior Baron Alexander von Bach, was on the one hand something of a despot, abolishing public trials, reducing the freedom of the press and imprisoning… Read More »
13 Historical Marcus Aurelius Facts
Marcus Aurelias, widely considered as the father of stoicism, ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 AD. Although he is widely celebrated as a philosopher, most of his time as a leader was spent fighting different wars. Alongside August Ceasar, Marcus Aurelius is believed to be one of the greatest emperors to rule Rome.…… Read More »
12 Fascinating Shirley Temple Facts
Very few people come close to Shirley Temple as far as child stars go – she remains one of the most famous child actors to date. At only three years old, Shirley Temple started her film career, setting her on course to providing a stellar performance in Bright Eyes (1934). Although the movie was released…… Read More »
14 Kickass Jean-Claude Van Damme Facts
From top-notch acting to excellent Karate skills and kickboxing techniques, Jean-Claude Van Damme is one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars. He is famous for films such as Kickboxer (1989), Nowhere to Run (1993), Street Fighter (1994), and Sudden Death (1995). Here, we discuss some kickass facts about Jean-Claude Van Damme to make your day.…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13707 – The Biro
13 Astonishing Greta Thunberg Facts
Usually, most 20-year-olds are out there trying to graduate from college or trying to find entry-level positions in various companies as they try to figure out what life’s about. However, Greta Thunberg seems to have everything figured out; she has chosen her path and is committed to it. Born in 2003, Greta Thunberg is a…… Read More »
13 Light-Hearted Dwarfs Facts
People with skeletal dysplasia or altered enzyme processing functions can be shorter than average, often referred to as dwarfs. Statistics show dwarfism affects 1 out of every 10,000 people and that there are over 200 types of dwarfism. Because the condition sometimes leads to medical conditions such as spinal stenosis, arthritis, hydrocephalus, and more, there…… Read More »
14 Thrilling Robert De Niro Facts
The Goodfellas, The Irishman, Ronin, and Taxi Driver films all have one thing in common: Robert De Niro. As far as legendary actors go, Robert De Niro is up there with the crème de la crème of Hollywood’s greats. Throughout his filmmaking career, Robert has teamed up with brilliant minds like Martin Scorsese, Roger Corman,…… Read More »