Catherine the Great

6 'Facts' About Historic Figures (Their Enemies Made Up)

Cracked.com | Posted 08.31.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Napoleon, J. Edgar Hoover, Catherine the Great, Comedy News

The truth is like Silly Putty: you can stretch it, mold it and use it to destroy someone's life. Just ask anyone who's ever run a nasty smear campaig...

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Why Powerful Women (Mostly) Avoid Sex Scandals

Newsweek | Julia Baird | Posted 08.14.2008 | Living

Read More: Women Scandal, Helen Chenowith, Powerful Women Sex Scandal, Princess Di, Princess Diana, Women Sex Scandal, Catherine the Great, Cheaters, Living News

Catherine the Great was a woman with an extravagant, exacting sexual appetite. During the 34 years of her reign, she had a host of young, well-trained...

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