Hollywood's Most Dangerous Hotel

Sitting in the midst of the exciting streets of Los Angeles is a small, unassuming hotel that some people out there would probably like to avoid at all costs—the infamous Cecil Hotel. For practically all of its history, many things have gone seriously wrong inside this building. From spooky tragedies to unexplained mysteries, here are disturbing facts about the one and only Cecil Hotel.

Concerned woman standing in front of a cruise ship.

GUIDES

I prepaid for cruise excursions, and they were canceled. The cruise line says it was a “known risk” and won’t refund me. Can they do that?

Do cruise lines have to refund canceled excursions? Learn when you’re entitled to money back and what “known risk” really means for your trip.

May 19, 2026 Allison Robertson

WORLD HISTORY

The common belief that humans evolved from monkeys might not be as true as many of us thought—according to some scientists.

It’s in classrooms, documentaries, and all over pop culture. It sounds simple enough that most people never question it. But what if that version of the story isn’t just simplified…what if it’s completely wrong?

May 19, 2026 Jesse Singer

GUIDES

Our cruise ship skipped two ports because of lousy weather—but the cruise line refused us compensation. Is that standard practice?

Cruises don't guarantee port visits, nor do they give partial refunds for skipping ports due to bad weather.

May 19, 2026 Sasha Wren

DESTINATIONS

Unhappiest States In America—By The Data

Feeling down and not sure why? It might have more to do with where you live than you think. A recent WalletHub study ranked all 50 US states based on happiness—and the results are eye-opening.

May 19, 2026 Peter Kinney

WORLD HISTORY

For centuries, no one knew where the mysterious Melungeons came from—until modern DNA proved their diverse roots.

For centuries, the Melungeons remained a riddle in the hills of Appalachia, neither Black, white, nor Native, yet labeled all three. Historians guessed. But the truth? It runs deeper than any census could capture.

May 19, 2026 Miles Brucker

WORLD HISTORY

In Jerash, the “Pompeii of the Middle East”, visitors can experience what life was really like in one of Ancient Rome’s greatest cities.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to walk through a real Roman city, Jerash is about as close as it gets. Sitting in northern Jordan, not far from Amman, this ancient site is often called the “Pompeii of the Middle East,” and it’s not hard to see why.

May 18, 2026 Quinn Mercer

Hollywood's Most Dangerous Hotel

Hollywood's Most Dangerous Hotel

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I prepaid for cruise excursions, and they were canceled. The cruise line says it was a “known risk” and won’t refund me. Can they do that?

The common belief that humans evolved from monkeys might not be as true as many of us thought—according to some scientists.

Our cruise ship skipped two ports because of lousy weather—but the cruise line refused us compensation. Is that standard practice?

Unhappiest States In America—By The Data

For centuries, no one knew where the mysterious Melungeons came from—until modern DNA proved their diverse roots.

In Jerash, the “Pompeii of the Middle East”, visitors can experience what life was really like in one of Ancient Rome’s greatest cities.

Cruise Ships: A Dark History And Deadly Disasters

Hollywood's Most Dangerous Hotel

Hollywood's Most Dangerous Hotel

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I prepaid for cruise excursions, and they were canceled. The cruise line says it was a “known risk” and won’t refund me. Can they do that?

The common belief that humans evolved from monkeys might not be as true as many of us thought—according to some scientists.

Our cruise ship skipped two ports because of lousy weather—but the cruise line refused us compensation. Is that standard practice?

Unhappiest States In America—By The Data

For centuries, no one knew where the mysterious Melungeons came from—until modern DNA proved their diverse roots.

In Jerash, the “Pompeii of the Middle East”, visitors can experience what life was really like in one of Ancient Rome’s greatest cities.

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