Alex Chen

Few figures in human history capture the imagination quite like Robert Wadlow. Standing at 8 feet 11.1 inches, he remains the tallest person ever reliably measured — a record that has held for over 80 years. But behind the record is a life shaped by a rare medical condition that affected everything from his childhood … Read more

Every fan of classic animation knows the feeling of watching Scrooge McDuck dive into his money bin. But behind that beloved image is a character with a surprisingly rich backstory—one that stretches from Scottish folklore to modern-day billionaire comparisons. This piece unpacks the facts about the richest duck in the world, from his 1947 creation … Read more

Katharine Ross walked away from Hollywood at the peak of her fame—a rare move that made her more intriguing than most stars who stayed. Best known for her iconic roles in The Graduate and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, she quietly traded the spotlight for a private life in Oregon with her husband Sam … Read more

Iran elects a president every four years, but that office operates under a system where one unelected figure — the supreme leader — holds the final say on nearly everything that matters. If you’ve ever wondered who actually runs Iran, or why the president’s power seems to come with so many asterisks, this explainer unpacks … Read more

For an NRL halfback who has worn three club jerseys and won a premiership, deciding when to walk away is never just about form. Chad Townsend made that decision public on 29 July 2025, announcing he will retire at the end of the 2025 NRL season. Born: 10 January 1991 · Position: Halfback · NRL … Read more

Few child actors walk away from a decade-long franchise with their friendships intact and a public reckoning with addiction to share. Tom Felton, the man behind Draco Malfoy, has done both — and his story reaches far beyond the Hogwarts hallways. Born: Epsom, Surrey, England · Acting since: age 8 · Memoir: Beyond the Wand … Read more

Jerry Lee Lewis’s opening piano riff in “Great Balls of Fire” captured a raw, untamed energy that made him a rock and roll icon, but his life was a constant collision between artistic brilliance and personal turmoil. Known as “The Killer,” he lived a life as explosive as his music — from marrying his 13-year-old … Read more