One of Ingrid Bergman’s greatest regrets was turning down the opportunity to appear in Planet of the Apes.

In hastily arranged post-Katrina contracts with Carnival Cruise Lines, FEMA is leasing three ships at a cost to taxpayers of $236 million.

Dan “Grizzly Adams” Haggerty is an ordained minister who has performed wedding ceremonies at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch brothel in Carson City, Nev.

Queen Victoria didn’t like telephones.

Foxy chess mom Susan Polgar set a new world record on Aug. 1, 2005, when she simultaneously played chess against 326 players. With 309 wins, 14 draws, and three losses, her brain is one of her sexiest assets. She’s also encouraging girls to play chess and win!

This article appears in October 21 • 2005.

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