Factinate • 22nd October 2021

Heartbreaking Facts About Victoria Eugenie, The Hated Queen Of Spain

Although she remained cool and collected in times of peril, Princess Victoria Eugenie had demons nipping at her heels. From her tumultuous marriage to her heartbreaking trials with motherhood, she was no stranger to the slurs of condemnation. Still, even as Victoria Eugenie her best foot forward, she would never escape her utterly twisted fate. On October 24, 1887, Princess Victoria Eugenie blessed the royal family with her arrival. As the granddaughter of the illustrious Queen Victoria, she al

Factinate • 8th October 2021

Alluring Facts About Stephanie Seymour, The Angel Of Fashion

When Stephanie Seymour first entered the world of fashion, she had no idea that she wasn’t just going to be any old model. As Seymour electrified the photoshoots she attended and stomped her way down the runway, it became apparent to everyone that she was something special. How did Seymour go from everyday American girl to worldwide supermodel? Read on to find out! Seymour’s childhood years stand in stark contrast to the turmoil of her later life. We know Stephanie Seymour for her sophisticated

Factinate • 3rd September 2021

Agonizing Facts About Patricia Neal, The Heartbroken Actress

From a young age, Patricia Neal was a southern belle who captured the hearts of all those who saw her on stage or on screen. However, most fans didn’t hear about the twisted web of her unbelievable messy love life (trust me, if social media existed, she’d permanently have her relationship status set to “it’s complicated”). Read on to untangle the crazy life and career of Patricia Neal.

Factinate • 1st September 2021

Tragic Facts About Elizabeth Feodorovna, The Martyred Princess

Few can claim to possess the inner beauty of Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna. Strong of spirit, with a deep belief in her convictions and a penchant for kindness, Feodorovna touched the hearts of all who knew her. Despite the jaw-dropping tragedies that life threw her way, Feodorovna remained strong, even in the face of her horrific and grisly end. Her story started out as a fairy tale, with her playing the part of a real-life Cinderella…only to devolve into a saga just as twisted and heartbreaking.

Factinate • 24th August 2021

Irresistible Facts About La Belle Otero, The Seductive Spanish Siren

What do Kaiser Wilhelm II, Prince Albert of Monaco, King Edward VII, and Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich have in common? At one point or another, La Belle Otero managed to lure them into her bed. Famed for her beauty and skills between the sheets, La Belle Otero made an absolute fortune off of rich men that lusted after her. Her story is a wild one—try not to get too hot and bothered.

Factinate • 23rd August 2021

Comedic Facts About Max Linder, The World’s First International Movie Star

When it comes to comedic silent films, many people today think about films that star the likes of Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton. However, very few know about the man that inspired their acts: Max Linder. Although Linder was one of the most famous stars in his day and has left his fingerprints on just about every movie we see today, his story is relatively unknown. Why is that? And what led to his sudden and gruesome end? Read on to find out.

Factinate • 26th July 2021

Doomed Facts About Franz Joseph, Emperor Of Austria

Lots of historical figures are complicated, but they don’t get much more complicated than Franz Joseph I of Austria. A staunch monarch in an era when kings were going out of style, Franz Joseph made himself many enemies. As if that wasn’t already a ton to handle, his family life was complex, and marred by tragedy. Brilliant, stubborn, and kind in equal measure, it’s hard to say whether Franz Joseph was a good guy. Read on, and judge for yourself. 1. His Mom Used Him The world welcomed Franz Jo

Factinate • 22nd July 2021

Sorrowful Facts About Princess Natasha Paley, The Haunted Beauty

The life of Princess Natasha Pavlovna Paley sounds like something straight out of an avant-garde film. Wealthy, famous, and fabulously stylish, Princess Natasha’s life should have been an easy one, but calamity followed her every step of the way. Ultimately, Natasha’s story is about the pursuit of happiness—and what one does when every road leads to tragedy.

Factinate • 12th July 2021

Messy Facts About John Derek, The Failed Star

John Derek’s life was a tangle of bad decisions, thorny relationships, and career moves that never quite panned out. While he had his moments of heroism and even kindness, he pushed away many of the people closest to him, leaving a string of flabbergasted, confused, and broken individuals in his wake. Try to keep your head on straight as we navigate the life of John Derek, because things are about to get complicated.

Factinate • 29th June 2021

Heartbreaking Facts About Peter I Of Portugal, The Doomed Lover

Romeo and Juliet has nothing on the tale of Peter I of Portugal and his lady love, Inês de Castro. Passion, drama, blood, and despair mark this tragic real-life story. Bring out the tissues, because trust us, anyone who reads these facts is going to need them.

Factinate • 26th March 2021

Commanding Facts About Queen Matilda, Tuscany's Ferocious Ruler

You can’t have a conversation about powerful people without talking about Matilda of Tuscany. A commanding woman who brought peace and destruction as she saw fit, her glorious achievements during her lifetime undoubtedly shaped the course of history. A lover, a fighter, and a genius, Matilda had it all in one powerful package—and that made her end all the more tragic.

Factinate • 26th March 2021

Devastating Facts About Diahann Carroll, The Barrier-Smashing Actress

Diahann Carroll was a groundbreaking figure in the world of entertainment. As a Black performer, she faced prejudice and backlash from all sides, but she never let it completely snuff out her love of the craft. However, her personal relationships always haunted her in the background, making it hard for her to enjoy her own success. Not even Dominique Deveraux could hold a candle to Diahann Carroll’s harrowing real-life full of obstacles, complicated relationships, and jealous lovers.

Factinate • 4th March 2021

Sinful Facts About Pope John XII, The Party Pope

It’s hard to do justice to the story of the walking disaster that was Pope John XII. When even the historian most sympathetic to his life states, “There cannot be a doubt that John XII was anything but what a Pope, the chief pastor of Christendom, should have been,” you know he must have messed up somewhere along the way. An adulterer, backstabber, and all-around terrible human being, John XII’s story is like a trainwreck you can’t take your eyes off of.

Factinate • 23rd February 2021

Beautiful Facts About Ursula Andress, The Original Bond Girl

Known as one of the most prominent beauties of the 1960s, Ursula Andress managed to wield her looks like a weapon to carve her way through the world of movie-making. Her gorgeous, unforgettable scene in Dr. No may have made her famous, but she’s definitely more than just a pretty face. Behind the scenes, few movie stars can boast a life as unforgettable as Ursula Andress.

Factinate • 23rd February 2021

Heroic Facts About Princess Helen, The Royal Rebel

If you’re looking for a real-life superhero, look no further than Princess Helen, AKA Helen of Greece and Denmark. Helen lived through some of the most horrific times in human history but she always acted selflessly, even at the risk of her own life. A survivor of WWI and WWII, and exiled several times over, Helen’s life was both extraordinary and harrowing.

Factinate • 11th February 2021

Explosive Facts About Eddie Fisher, Hollywood's Most Scandalous Playboy

If you need an idea of how Eddie Fisher saw himself, just take a look at the first page of his autobiography, where he wrote, “When I was a small child—I couldn’t have been more than three or four years old—I opened my mouth and this beautiful sound came out.” Even as a kid, Fisher knew he had one destiny, and one destiny only: To become a star. Unfortunately, tragedy, scandal, and heartbreak marked his road to fame.

Factinate • 9th February 2021

Scandalous Facts About Jane Boleyn, The Betrayed Viscountess

Poor Jane Boleyn just could not catch a break during her time as a member of King Henry VIII’s court. Betrayed multiple times and by multiple people, the intrigue and backstabbing of the court eventually caused Jane to lose her head…literally. As if this wasn’t bad enough, people proceeded to make her out as some sort of cartoonish, cackling witch of a villain. How did this all come to pass? Read on to find out.

Factinate • 4th February 2021

Humbling Facts About Richard Madden, More Than Just A Prince

Best known for his portrayal of Robb Stark in Game of Thrones, Richard Madden has since moved on and has done so much more. Despite the awards and acclaim he now has under his belt, his fame has never been a sure thing—we know, we’re surprised too! Why is that? Well, read on to find out some truly surprising facts about this awesome Scottish actor.

Factinate • 25th January 2021

Ruinous Facts About Henry III Of France, The Hated King

King Henry III of France lived in an age of civil and religious unrest. While he tried to get a grip on the situation and keep France from imploding, his personal issues always seemed to get in the way. Along with the plotting, backstabbing, and drama in the French court, Henry found himself making the wrong decisions again and again. It led to one of the most dramatic, and tragic, rules in French history.

Factinate • 20th January 2021

Thrilling Facts About Joan Bennett, The Ultimate Femme Fatale

Joan Bennett lived in a time that was tumultuous and full of changes for actresses like her. The Silent Era of movies was just ending, and the Sound Era was just beginning. An actress with lesser fire and talent would not have made it through this time of rapid change, but Bennett’s tenacity and smarts made her one of the most successful and beloved actresses of her time. Still, her life wasn’t without its personal struggles, battles with the press, and scandalous moments.

TheGamer • 24th January 2021

Virgo Versus The Zodiac: 10 Combat Tips You Need To Know

Aside from the stellar writing and off-the-wall humor, one of the best things about Virgo Versus the Zodiac is its tight combat system. Inspired by a number of different JRPGs and their combat systems, Virgo Versus the Zodiac allows for a lot of customization and experimentation.

TheGamer • 23rd January 2021

Sakuna: Of Rice & Ruin - 10 Tips For A Bountiful Rice Harvest

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin takes its rice farming seriously. Not only are Sakuna's stats tied closely to her rice harvest, but the game makes a point of simulating rice planting about as true to real life as possible. Players who are used to the farming system in games like Stardew Valley or the Story of Seasons will be in for a bit of a shock.

TheGamer • 5th January 2021

Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin: 10 Things You Should Know Before Starting The Game

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin takes elements of series like the Story of Seasons series and Stardew Valley, and smashes them together with fun platforming action. Players take control of Sakuna, the daughter of a warrior god and harvest goddess. Banished to the Isle of Demons, players must both farm and fight their way out of banishment.

TheGamer • 29th December 2020

Virgo Versus The Zodiac: 10 Things You Need To Know Before Starting The Game

Taking its cues from games like Undertale and Paper Mario, Virgo Versus the Zodiac is a quirky little JRPG that can be quite opaque at times. While fairly simple on the surface, players will quickly realize that a lot is going on in the game that just isn't explained. This is not a knock against the game, however. Virgo Versus the Zodiac simply allows for a ton of experimentation and theorizing, and it tries to give players just enough information to get themselves started. Still, knowing just

TheGamer • 28th December 2020

Fire Emblem: Three Houses: 10 Unconventional Builds That Wreck Shop

Nintendo Switch hit Fire Emblem: Three Houses is now the best-selling entry in the entire Fire Emblem franchise, and it's not surprising. Not only is the cast of recruitable characters huge, but there are more ways than ever before to customize them for combat. RELATED: New Ways To Play Fire Emblem: Three Houses To Hold You Over Until The Next Game Unlike past entries in the series, Three Houses allows characters to be classed into basically any role the player wants, with very few exceptions.

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 26th March 2020

An Update, and a Big Thank You to Our Community!

We hope this blog posts find our readers doing well! It has been a couple weeks of craziness, with COVID-19 causing rapid and sweeping changes across Canada. Many of you have reached out to us with offers of assistance and words of encouragement, and we’re grateful for the kindness that we’ve received from the community. Thank you! On our end, we would like to provide you all with some quick updates from the past week. Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently ordered the closure of non-essential busi

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 12th March 2020

Taffy's Legacy Adoptable of the Month for March

Dog Gone Walking is proud to be partnering with Taffy’s Legacy, a local dog rescue, to match adoptable dogs with their perfect human. Over the years, we have seen the love and joy that rescues can bring to everyone around them, and we firmly believe that all dogs deserve a home to call their own. We hope that this partnership with Taffy’s Legacy will bring us one step closer to finding every dog their furever family. This month, we want to introduce you to Colton, the 10 month old husky, and ou

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 12th February 2020

Kitten Season is Almost Here! (And it's not as Cute as it Sounds)

It may not feel like it, but spring is just around the corner! For some of us, this means melting snow, sunny days, and mild weather. For animal rescuers, this means one thing: kitten season! From early spring to late fall, there is an explosion in the number of cats giving birth to kittens. This is because, as the weather warms, female cats go into heat and can have multiple litters with multiple kittens. This leads to a large number of unwanted kittens being taken to animal shelters through

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 29th January 2020

The Scoop on Poop in Waterloo

Whether you’re a dog or cat owner, there is one thing we can all agree on: picking up after them is the least fun part of owning a pet. But it’s inevitable, and as owners, many of us rely heavily on using plastic bags as a way to dispose of waste. With Canadians owning a combined total of 16.5 million cats and dogs, this can equate to a lot of plastic. It’s not all the fault of pet owners though. Plastic is one of the cheapest and easiest products to produce, and a quick Amazon search shows

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 15th January 2020

Indoor Activities for Dogs and Cats

It’s January, and winter is officially upon us in full force! While we’ve had a couple of cold but sunny days this month, we’ve had some rainy, snowy, and icy days in equal measure. When bad weather is keeping you from heading outdoors, here are some fun, indoor activities you can do with your dog or cat to keep them from going completely bonkers! Who said the treadmill was for humans only? The treadmill can be a great way to get some energy out of your pup when a walk outdoors is out of the

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 8th January 2020

Animal Rescue in KW

From fostering to rescuing, to getting down and cleaning cages, the people of Kitchener-Waterloo have a strong tradition of donating their time and energy to the welfare of animals in need. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get more involved in the local animal community, and you’re not sure where to start, here are some organizations and programs you may not know about that operate locally, and could always use an extra hand! Entirely volunteer-run and a registered non-profit, Pet Pa

Dog Gone Walking & Cat Care, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario • 18th December 2019

Tip and Tricks to Keep the Cat Off the Christmas Tree

Cats and Christmas trees can be like oil and water, but it’s possible to have both in your home at the same time! If you have a cat that keeps treating your Christmas tree like it’s the best cat toy ever, here are some tips and tricks to keep your kitty safe for the holidays! Why do cats like climbing trees? It’s important to understand that many cats naturally like to be up high in the air. Not only are they usually safe from most predators, but it also lets them survey their territory. S