Some couples just can’t resist the pull—no matter how messy things get. Hollywood is full of stars who marched down the aisle twice (or even more) with the same person, convinced the sequel would outshine the original. Spoiler alert: it never did.

Boston’s 1976 debut wasn’t just huge—it was more than huge. Bad pun aside, the album really was a monster hit. But monster hits attract monsters of a different kind—label executives, deadlines, and expectations that don’t leave much room for perfectionism.

Some shows don’t just get watched—they get adopted. The characters become roommates, the lore becomes scripture, and the comment sections become a contact sport. These are the TV series with fan bases so dedicated it’s honestly a little impressive…and a little exhausting.

Hedy Lamarr was often called “the most beautiful woman in the world.” Really, she was so much more than just a pretty face. There was her illustrious Hollywood career and her second act as the mastermind behind the groundbreaking technology that led to the invention of Wi-Fi. With all that, you’d hardly think that she would have the time for such a scandalous personal life—but this brilliant bombshell had a dark side, too.

Mary Esther Wells was born in Detroit in 1943, and her childhood was anything but easy. She battled spinal meningitis as a toddler, survived tuberculosis as a teen, and endured long hospital stays that nearly silenced her before she ever sang a note. Music wasn’t just an interest—it was an escape hatch, a way out of pain and into possibility.

Some historical figures were once more famous than kings and presidents. They filled headlines, shaped culture, and drew massive crowds. Today, most of their names are barely mentioned or completely forgotten.