Cora Pearl was the premiere courtesan of Paris during the middle of the nineteenth century. Born under a different name in complete anonymity, she enjoyed a life of lavish luxury; she was desired and coveted by so many, but by the time of her death, it was all over. This rags-to-riches-to-rags story created one of the biggest sensations in English history.

Steve “Woz” Wozniak’s success in the tech world paved a path for expansion in other industries. He’s no longer a part of Apple, which he co-founded with Steve Jobs. Instead, Steve is a high-profile tech authority who speaks at conferences, engages in philanthropy, and even competed on Dancing With the Stars. The man is incredibly wealthy and beloved, which is why some of his comments about his investment strategy surprised the world.

With his suave sophistication and slapstick charm, Cary Grant could play any role — the fool, the lover, the man's man — and always leave the audience wanting more. His films remain some of the most beloved of all time, but his ex-wife and only daughter recently revealed a side of the icon that not many were prepared for. Though the actor was rarely spotted without a smile, these revelations prove that the real Grant was nothing like the characters he portrayed.

No one in their right mind would want to spend over a year with a violent gang, but then again, there was always something a little bit off about Hunter S. Thompson. Prior to his classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the up-and-coming writer risked life and limb to profile the infamous Hells Angels. Thompson knew there were a thousand reasons not to do it, but the truth about their unhinged culture was too good of a story to pass up.