By Sami on February 02nd, 2010

History is full of figures with popular stature or political influence who were plagued with scandals. Most of their offenses end up getting hushed up or forgotten, but sex scandals always seem to linger. The following are 7 (alleged) sex offenders and how they managed to get away with it. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Actors, Artists, Authors, Features, Generals, History, Music, Politicians, Popes, Religion, Sex
By Jonathan on December 16th, 2009

History is full of epic mustaches. The Babylonians believed that a man’s virility was proportional to the thickness of his mustache and even swore oaths upon their beards. This tradition continued into Saddam Hussein’s reign, where mustaches were practically mandated. At times, one wonders if it is the man or the mustache. The following are notable examples of humanity’s timeless mustache heritage. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Actors, Artists, Cartoons, Dictators, Features, Generals, History, Kings, Mustaches, Philosophers, Presidents, Royalty, Warriors
By Sami on November 08th, 2008

Even though the rules of hygiene were extremely relaxed during some periods of history, the following 15 people – royalty, actresses, philosophers, and more – became known not only for their accomplishments but also their disastrous hygiene. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Actors, Artists, Authors, Composers, Dictators, Features, History, Lists, People, Philosophers, Royalty, Scientists, Warriors
By Sami on August 07th, 2008

Plato once said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” If the internet has proven one thing it is that there is someone out there for everyone. This is a list of 10 people from different parts of history that were also famous for being ugly by their society’s standards. You’ll find philosophers, sideshow freaks, politicians, and even a queen. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Actors, Authors, Features, Freaks, History, Lists, Philosophers, Politicians, Royalty, Warriors
By Sami on July 07th, 2008

What have you accomplished so far in your life? Graduated college, working a nice 9-5 job, and hanging out at the poshest clubs, bars, and lounges around town? Fancy yourself to be a bit of a badass, right? Well, you aren’t. This is a list of 10 individuals that were so amazing at what they did that calling them anything less than a badass is an insult. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Actors, Badasses, Explorers, History, Lists, Parents, People, Pirates, Police, Presidents, Racers, Scientists, Warriors