Deborah Kennedy

Deborah Kennedy's writing has appeared in Salon, The Hairpin, The Establishment, The Oregonian, The Hong Kong Review, Sou'wester, and Good Housekeeping, among others. Her debut novel, Tornado Weather, was nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Best First Novel prize. She currently lives in Forest Grove, Oregon with her mother and young son.

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Stories By Deborah Kennedy

History

The Untold Truth Of Sally Ride

Sally Ride entered the history books on June 18, 1983 when, as part of the crew of Space Shuttle STS-7, she became the first American woman in space. Ride was celebrated as a heroine and a pioneer. But Ride was more than an impressive resume in a space suit. Here's the untold truth of Sally Ride.

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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Lawrence Of Arabia

T.E. Lawrence was dubbed "Lawrence of Arabia" by the press following his time fighting in the Middle East. But the Lawrence of Arabia the public knows — larger than life, braver than brave, without fault — is only a small part of the story. This is the tragic real-life story of Lawrence of Arabia.

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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jane Austen

Jane Austen's life was more interesting than anything in her books. Here is the tragic real-life story of Jane Austen.

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The Truth About The Wild West's Female Outlaws

The women of the Wild West were often just as unruly and bold and fearless as their male counterparts.Here's the truth about the Wild West's female outlaws.

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Entertainment

The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter, one half of the brother-sister duo The Carpenters, and the velvet voice behind hits like "Close to You" and "Top of the World," enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s only to literally disappear before her fans' very eyes. This is the tragic real-life story of Karen Carpenter.

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The Messed Up Truth Of The Berlin Wall

Die Mauer's gruesome history stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of confining millions of people to lives of scarcity and bondage.

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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bela Lugosi

Much like that of the vampire he brought to life, Bela Lugosi's story is a fascinating one. This is the tragic real-life story of Bela Lugosi.

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The Untold Truth Of Eddie Money

Eddie Money was a blue collar rocker, saxophonist, and champion of the everyman who managed to rack up 11 Top 40 hits. Here's the untold truth of Eddie Money.

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The Messed Up Truth Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral

The gunfight at the O.K. Corral.is a shoot-out that has come to define the Wild West. Here's the messed-up truth of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton has encountered a number of challenges and obstacles and tragedies in her full life. Here's the tragic real-life story of Dolly Parton.

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The Messed Up Truth About The Borg

Like everything in the Star Trek universe, the Borg are complex and not nearly as black and white as they appear. Here's the messed up truth about the Borg.

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The Untold Truth Of Siegfried And Roy

Siegfried and Roy took Las Vegas by storm with their magic-meets-tamed-tigers act. Here's the untold truth of Siegfried and Roy.

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What Pre-American Hawaii Was Really Like

Hawaiians are a proud people with strong traditions. But what was their country like before the United States showed up?

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The Untold Truth Of Catherine De Medici

As is the case with many strong female leaders, much of the criticism of Catherine de Medici's door was down to sexism.

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Entertainment

The Most Impressive Bob Ross Paintings And Episodes

Bob Ross, the very permed and oft-bespectacled star of PBS' long-running and beloved The Joy of Painting, is many things to many people. Through many seasons of The Joy of Painting, Bob Ross encouraged, enlightened and brought, well, joy, to everyone who watched. Here are Bob Ross' best paintings.

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The Untold Truth Of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman's exalted place in American history is inarguable and unparalleled.

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Entertainment

Loretta Lynn's Tragic Real Life Story

You can't talk about the founding of country music without talking about Loretta Lynn, the coal miner's daughter from Butcher Holler, Kentucky.

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Clara Bow: The Untold Truth Of Hollywood's First 'It' Girl

Clara Bow was an unlikely leading lady, but once she caught the public eye, Clara Bow lived it up. As Hollywood's original "it" girl, Clara Bow was unabashedly herself, but she eventually got sick of the spotlight. Here's the truth about Clara Bow.

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Tragic Details That Have Come Out About Deadliest Catch

The Discovery Channel's look at the lives of Bering Sea crabbers, Deadliest Catch, has been packing a punch since 2005. Here are tragedies behind the show.

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What We Still Don't Know About Brittany Murphy's Death

Brittany Murphy won the hearts and minds of movie lovers with her performances in such late '90s and early aughts classics as Clueless, 8 Mile, Riding in Cars with Boys, and Girl, Interrupted. But Brittany Murphy suddenly died in 2009, and her death is still a mystery.

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The Untold Truth Of Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate is better known for how she died than how she lived. In 1969 she was one of five people killed by members of Charles Manson's Family cult, an event reimagined in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Here are things you probably didn't know about Sharon Tate.

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