The Tragic 1943 Death Of George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
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The Sad 2005 Death Of Basketball's First Superstar, George Mikan
Today the debate still rages: is Michael Jordan or LeBron James the greatest of all time? In the late 1940s and early '50s, there was little argument.
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Why Ted Bundy Is Actually A Hero To This One Family
Ted Bundy was one of the worst serial killers in American history. However, there is one family that may have a reason to the thank the brutal monster.
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The Zodiac Killer's Disturbing Motives For Murdering At Least Five People
The Zodiac Killer remains one of the most mysterious serial killers in history, leaving clues and ciphers for investigators. Here were his disturbing motives.
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The Intense History Of The Plane That Is Carrying The Queen's Coffin To London
The plane that is carrying the queen's coffin to London has an intense history as it's been used to aid during major conflicts around the world.
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This Bruce Springsteen Song Referenced The Uneasy Relationship He Had With His Father
Bruce Springsteen offered a hard look at the life of the working class. He sang not just of joy and freedom but of its absence and the search for it.
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Grunge - The Real Reason Robert Downey Jr. Was Fired From Saturday Night Live
Before Iron Man fame, Robert Downey Jr. was a cast member on Saturday Night Life, and allegedly one of the worst. Here's why he was fired from the show.
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Flight 93 Passenger Todd Beamer's Reported Last Words Will Give You Chills
While the U.S. was under terrorist attack on the morning of September 11, 2001, Todd Beamer and others on hijacked Flight 93 took matters into their own hands.
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The True Story Of The Russian Reindeer Who Lived On A British Submarine For Six Weeks
World War II affected much of life on Earth, some in unexpected ways, including the Russian reindeer who lived on a British submarine for six weeks. True story.
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The Scary Truth About Jason Momoa's Facial Scar
Jason Momoa is known for his muscled build, but also for a facial scar on his eyebrow. Here's the scary truth behind Momoa's facial scar.
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Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry Escaped Death Twice While In The US Army
Few know of Gene Roddenberry's life before "Star Trek," or considered how that life may have influenced the show's development.
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Bob Dylan's Recording Debut Ended With Him Leaving After One Song
Bob Dylan's recording debut happened when he played harmonica on a song with a musical icon but it ended with him leaving after just that one song.
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Winston Churchill's Hilarious Reaction To The Tank That Bears His Name
Winston Churchill was a tremendous force in English politics, especially during World War II. Part of his leadership was his rapid-fire, self-deprecating wit.
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St. Óscar Romero's Life Was Forever Changed By The Murder Of His Colleague
The martyrdom of Rutilio Grande led to the martyrdom of Oscar Romero.
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Why William Shatner Was Living In His Truck After Star Trek Fame
William Shatner is known for playing Captain Kirk on Star Trek, and is considered a Hollywood royalty, but he was once reduced to living in his truck.
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What Happened To Catherine McCaw From The Anna Sorokin Case?
When it comes to trying and convicting in criminal cases, much of the attention is focused on the police. Equally important are the prosecutors.
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Anne Frank's Sister Had A Secret Diary You Probably Didn't Know About
Anne Frank is remembered for her intimate diary that she kept while hiding from the Nazis. Her older sister, Margot, also kept a diary during this time.
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The Source Of Elvis' Grammys Success Didn't Come From Where You Think It Did
Elvis Presley is known as the king of rock 'n' roll, so it may surprise fans to know that his Grammy-winning songs were of a different genre altogether.
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The Real Reason The Original Olympics Flag Went Missing For 77 Years
There are all kinds of unsolved mysteries out there. Every once in a while, the light shines and something is solved -- or an elderly athlete confesses.
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The Story Of The Man Who Broke Records For Balancing A Car On His Head
The good people at Guinness World Records have been keeping track of all manner of accomplishment for a good many years, including cars balanced on heads.
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The Conspiracy Theory On How The Seattle Seahawks Cost Themselves A Super Bowl Victory
It's often derided as the worst play call in NFL history. On February 1, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots clashed in Super Bowl 49.
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Roger Waters Called This Bass Player One Of The Best There's Ever Been
Roger Waters of Pink Floyd called this bass player one of the best there's ever been after seeing him play live in the 1960s.
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What The Final Month Of Diego Maradona's Life Was Like
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest soccer players of all time, But, after a lauded career on the pitch, his last month alive was less than pleasant.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John has died after a long struggle with breast cancer. The actress and singer had been diagnosed with the disease three times since the 1990s.
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The Real Story Behind The Who's Behind Blue Eyes
In the midst of the Who's success, "Behind Blue Eyes" expressed Townshend's frustrations over worldly pressures and temptations.
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The Battle Of Leningrad's Unexpected Heroes Were Scientists Who Starved Themselves To Death
In the midst of misery, there was a small group of Russians who, in one of the most incredible stories of World War II, actually chose to starve to death.
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The Science Behind Michael Jackson's Gravity-Defying Smooth Criminal Dance Move
Michael Jackson debuted his gravity-defying lean in the "Smooth Criminal" music video. How did Jackson, and his dancers, accomplish this?
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