The Hope diamond: The Hope Diamond, a legendary blue gem, was originally purchased by Jean Baptiste Tavernier and later owned by French royalty before being stolen during the Revolution. It changed hands multiple times, eventually landing with Evalyn Walsh McLean and later the Smithsonian in 1958. Though its “curse” was likely a marketing ploy, stories of misfortune followed its owners.

Elon Musk was physically bullied as a child: As the youngest in school, Elon Musk faced severe bullying in Pretoria, South Africa. A brutal high school attack left him hospitalized with lasting injuries, including a damaged septum he later had surgically repaired.

A 5000-year-old mystery inscribed in stone: The Cochno Stone, a Scottish sandstone slab with ancient cup-and-ring markings, was rediscovered in 1887 by Reverend James Harvey.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in September on sexual assault charges, with around 120 civil lawsuits expected to be filed against him. While some alleged victims remain anonymous, lawsuits have named several celebrities. Despite mounting allegations, Diddy maintains his innocence.

Famous Teenage Mothers: Many famous women became mothers as teenagers and still built successful careers. Sofia Vergara had her son at 19, while musicians like Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin, and Naomi Judd also became young mothers. Actresses including Roseanne Barr and Shirley Temple share similar stories.