Mark Mancini

Joined: Nov 21, 2012

A native of fabulous Rochester, NY, Mark loves freelance writing, community theater, & anything dinosaur-related. He’s also obsessed with Denver Broncos football.

Max Schreck stars in the original ‘Nosferatu’ (1922).

11 Frightful Facts About ‘Nosferatu’

It's hard to keep a good vamp movie down.

How the Classic Vampire Movie ‘Nosferatu’ Cheated Court-Ordered Death

Say “thank you” now, return the gift later.

6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts

Why Does Grover Cleveland Count as Two Presidents?

Aaron Burr shoots Alexander Hamilton in the infamous duel.

What Did Aaron Burr Do After Shooting Alexander Hamilton?

The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.

Quasimodo in Disney's ‘The Hunchback Of Notre Dame’

10 Facts About Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

Despite its underwhelming box office reception, Disney's ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ has found a loyal fan base.

14 Great Gifts for Comic Book Fans

Discover 14 great gifts to get comic book fans for the holiday season, from busts of DC's Batman to a Funko Pop! figurine of the Hulk.

D-Day: The scene of the Allied invasion on the Normandy beaches in June 1944.

13 Memorable Facts About D-Day

The Allied forces’ Normandy landings on June 6, 1944—an event better known as D-Day—became a pivotal moment in World War II .

How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?

Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.

Mars rover captures first ever sound of dust devil

7 Fascinating Facts About Martian Dust Devils

Martian dust devils have been intriguing astronomers and climatologists for decades. Here’s some amazing trivia about these red planet whirlwinds.

12 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

Some of them swim sideways.

An animal you seriously don't want to mess with.

9 Amazing Facts About Komodo Dragons

In addition to being Earth’s largest living lizard, behavior like human-eating and grave-robbing are the Komodo dragon’s biggest claims to fame.

Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder star in 'Blazing Saddles' (1974).

12 Fun Facts About ‘Blazing Saddles’

Mel Brooks’s audacious comedy was the first movie to incorporate audible flatulence (though the offending noises were muted when the film aired on television).

This picture contains clues to the big cat’s identity.

What’s the Difference Between Jaguars and Leopards?

Learn how to “spot” the differences between jaguars and leopards based on their anatomy, behavior, and geographic ranges.

A Freedom Rider getting kicked out of a bus depot, 1961.

11 Facts About the Freedom Riders

Hundreds of civil rights activists calling themselves Freedom Riders bravely held the nation accountable to its rules against segregation in 1961. Here are the facts you need to know.

10 Wild Bigfoot Conspiracy Theories

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.