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 Van Gogh has always been an enigma since his untimely demise in 1890. Over the years, we have studied his art and discovered surprising facts about this talented painter. Here are 15 of the most intriguing secrets that Van Gogh held close to his heart: 1. Van Gogh was a skilled draftsman; in fact, he once worked for an art gallery run by his uncle. He also created hundreds of sketches while living in Paris between 1886 and 1888. 2. Despite being one of the world’s most famous painters, Van Gogh only sold one painting before he died—The Red Vineyard at Arles (1888). 3. During his lifetime, Van Gogh did not paint with oil paints until 1885; prior to this point he only used watercolors and pencils to create his art. 4. Despite cutting off a part of his own ear, Van Gogh was never diagnosed with mental illness; in fact, he wrote letters to friends that show great intelligence and understanding of the world around him. 5. While living in Paris, Van Gogh lived with his brother Theo—who...

 Carolina Hurricanes is one of the most established teams in the NHL. They have had a long history of success, propelled by some of their top players over the years. Here are 20 facts about Team Carolina Hurricanes that you may not know: 1. The team was founded as the Hartford Whalers in 1972 and moved to North Carolina in 1997, becoming the Carolina Hurricanes. 2. Ron Francis holds the record for most points scored by a player during his time with the Hurricanes, totaling 1130 points from 1994-2004. 3. The Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup in 2006 after defeating Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on June 19th of that year. 4. During the 2019-2020 season, Sebastian Aho became the highest scoring player in franchise history with 193 goals and 451 points through 422 games played over four seasons (2016-2020). 5. Rod Brind’Amour is the only captain in franchise history to lead the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup championship, doing so in 2006. 6. Eric Staal holds the franchise record for most care...

 Ant-Man is a popular movie series based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. The first Ant-Man movie, released in 2015, marked the start of a new era for Marvel Studios and helped to shape their cinematic universe. Here are 10 facts about the Ant-Man series that fans should know: 1. Michael Douglas was cast as Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man in 2015's Ant-Man film. Douglas is a two time Academy Award winner and his casting added an extra bit of star power to the production. 2. Paul Rudd plays Scott Lang, who takes over as Ant-Man in 2015’s <i>Ant-Man</i>. Rudd had previously starred in many well known comedies, and his casting added an element of humor to the film. 3. <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i>, released in 2018, was the first Marvel Studios movie to feature a female superhero as a titular character. Evangeline Lilly plays Hope Van Dyne, aka The Wasp, who joins forces with Scott Lang to take on Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen). 4. Scott Lang’s daughte...

  Michael J. Fox has achieved international fame through a variety of roles. He is best known for his iconic role as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, yet his career spans across many genres and decades. Here are some interesting facts about this beloved actor: 1. Michael J. Fox was born July 9th 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 2. His first major movie was "Midnight Madness" (1980). 3. He gained international recognition by playing Alex P Keaton on Family Ties (1982-1989). 4. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at age 29 while working on Family Ties; he kept it private until 1998 when he went public with it during an interview on Oprah Winfrey's show. 5. He received four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and three Golden Globe awards for his performance in Family Ties. 6. Fox is one of the youngest actors to have been nominated for an Academy Award, receiving it at age 30 for his role as George Monroe in "The Secret ...

Jeopardy! Masters not only rely on the knowledge they have acquired to answer trivia questions, they also employ strategies and tactics to outwit their opponents. Six of the greatest minds from around the world will come together to compete in this epic tournament. 1. Ken Jennings, the all-time Jeopardy! record holder for most consecutive wins and top earners; 2. Brad Rutter, another record holder for highest total winnings; 3. James Holzhauer, who made history with his high-risk strategies earlier this year; 4. Rachel Lindgren, an International Champion of the college tournament; 5. Larissa Kelly, a five-time champion of the show; 6. Jennifer Giles, a former Battle of the Decades winner. The competition will span ten episodes featuring a variety of themed rounds designed to challenge even these seasoned champions’ knowledge and skills. The ultimate showdown between these titans will not only be thrilling for viewers around the world, but will also determine which champion takes ho...

 Bill Russell , who won 11 NBA championships during an illustrious career as a professional basketball player, is renowned for his skill and passion for the game. His impressive résumé of accomplishments also includes being named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History by the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning five MVP awards, and being inducted into both the Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame. While many people know about Russell's amazing success on the court, there are still some things that are not widely known about this former Boston Celtic great. Here are 15 facts you may not have known about Bill Russell: 1. While he was playing college basketball at the University of San Francisco in 1954-55, Russell led his team to two NCAA championships and was named as the Player of the Year by UPI. 2. He was a major proponent of civil rights, and he refused to play in any cities that practiced segregation. 3. In 1968, Russell became the first African Ame...