Amanda Greenman
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Hollywood's 10 Most Notoriously Rude Celebrities
Some celebrities are famous and even iconic for a reason: they are über talented, attend all of the hottest Hollywood parties and know how to work the red carpet, and of course make movies or records
10 Celebrities Admit Their Biggest Regrets
Everyone has regrets. From the little things, like regretting that you missed out on your friend’s birthday, to regrets that could haunt your life for a long time, such as career mistakes, missteps wi
10 Ordinary People Who Married Into Fame and Fortune
It is a fantasy along the lines of Cinderella: someone from an ordinary background meets a prominent celebrity and falls in love. It often seems like most celebrities or wealthy people only marry othe
10 Cities Destroyed By Natural Disasters
If there is one thing that history can teach us, it is that once-great cities, empires and entire civilizations have the tendency to rise and fall through the ages. Cities that were once thriving plac
10 Website Founders Who Became Multi-Millionaires By Age 25
The story of Mark Zuckerberg, who launched Facebook in 2004 from his Harvard dorm room and is now estimated to be worth 31.6 billion, is familiar to many. Although his current net worth at age 29 is s
10 Real Places Featured in Disney Films
Disney movies – especially classics like Sleeping Beauty or the very popular Frozen – tend to consist of more fantasy than reality. Based on fairy tales and folklore, they provide audiences with an ho
9 Of The World's Most Isolated Groups Of People
In an age when it’s possible to connect instantly with someone on the other side of the world, a globalized economy, and international news available almost anywhere and at any time, it’s nearly impos
15 Most Hipster Cities In The World
Most cities tend to feature some sort of cultural life, whether it’s a certain style of cuisine, unique history or a vibrant music scene. But some cities stand out as melting pots of alternative lif
10 Animals That Can Outlive People
Most people in a developed country can expect to live into their 70s, 80s or even beyond – no doubt thanks to the assistance of modern medicine and the availability of better food and hygiene. The old
Famous Females Who Have Used Male Pen Names
Throughout history, many female writers have felt the need to write under a male pseudonym. In fact, this is not a practice that’s confined to the past: even today, female authors have still experienc
26 English Words & Phrases We'd Like To Get Rid Of
Every so often, a word or phrase enjoys its 15 minutes of fame. Whether completely made up or suddenly taking on new weight, words and phrases evolve rapidly to fit the fast-paced, fickle environment
5 Places To Vacation Like An Aristocrat
Have you ever been tempted to leave the modern world behind and immerse yourself in a completely different era? After reading the likes of Jane Austen or watching a particularly riveting period drama
Stolen Architecture: China's Fake Cities
What do you do if you are a country basking in the afterglow of a period of rapid economic growth? If you’re China, you might want to start spending all of your money. And what better way to spend mon
10 Actors Who Are Also Talented Musicians
Some actors are not only familiar faces on television or the silver screen: many popular actors in Hollywood also have voices that are familiar to the radio waves. Famous actors including Jared Leto,
15 Of Hollywood’s Most Imitated Movie Moments
What would our lives be without movies? They give us the stories, moments and characters that we remember and talk about for decades. They also supply us with years of Halloween costume inspiration, r
10 Famous Authors To Connect With On Twitter
Sometimes it can feel like everyone is famous on Twitter. Actors, pop stars, politicians… all kinds of noteworthy celebrities and artists converge on the social media platform. It is a popular marketi
10 of Hollywood’s Most Mysterious Deaths
Celebrities live most of their lives in the public eye and often remain in the spotlight long after their deaths. Over the past few decades, some of the world’s most glamorous and famous stars have no
The World’s Most Fashionable Political Leaders
The world is filled with fashion icons. We are bombarded with celebrities, models, singers and artists who make the front pages of popular magazines and blogs, often noted for their unique and memorab
10 Upscale Canadian Fashion Labels To Know
Fashion designers in Canada are as diverse as the country is large: designers have been influenced by the sleek business environments in Toronto, the cultural diversity of Vancouver and the eclectic s
10 Of The Most Famous Canadian Actors
Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars actually hail from north of the American border. Big-name movie and tv stars who call Canada home have made it in Hollywood in the past few decades and have graced sc