Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever
1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us.
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Stories By Kathy Benjamin
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The Most Infamous Events Of The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was tragic for many reasons, including how convoluted it was. These infamous events further eroded the public's trust in the U.S. government.
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How This WWII Crew Escaped A Sunken Submarine
Dozens of men died when the USS Tang was felled by its own torpedo, but a few survived thanks to quick thinking, courage, and more than a little luck.
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The Wildest Shootouts In American History
Shootouts aren't too common, but given modern firepower, when they happen, they're often quite deadly, with innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.
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The Most Terrifying Structural Fires In History
Structural fires often start small and spread quickly, leaving little time for escape. That scenario made these some of the most terrifying fires in history.
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The Horrific WWII Plane Crash That Shook New York City
Just after World War II ended, New Yorkers were shocked when a military plane crashed into the Empire State Building. Here's how the tragic accident happened.
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How AI Could Destroy The World
AI's imperfections, combined with humanity's willingness to trust it, leave several openings for artificial intelligence to destroy the world as we know it.
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How WWII Could Have Been Even Worse
An estimated 45 to 60 million people died during World War II, both military and civilians, but it could have gone even worse for a few different reasons.
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Bizarre Artifacts Found From The Revolutionary War Era
Archeologists and casual wanderers alike have discovered many once-lost relics from the Revolutionary War era, and some of those artifacts are truly bizarre.
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Weird Things About Presidents' Ancestors That Explain A Lot
From getting kidnapped by pirates to making suffrage history, these weird facts about U.S. presidents' ancestors shed some light on their legacies.
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Bizarre Artifacts Found From WWII
The haunting remnants of World War II can be found scattered across the globe, but some of the conflict's discovered artifacts are truly bizarre in nature.
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Weird Details People Ignore About These WWII Generals
The top military leaders of World War II were extraordinary people in an extraordinary time, and a few of these generals had some oft-ignored weird quirks.
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Royals Who Gave Up Their Titles
Not all royals leave their thrones amid intrigue, scandal, or revolution. Some abdicate in favor of a simpler life or to make way for new generations.
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Massive Scandals That Rocked MTV
For nearly as long as it has existed, MTV has been plagued with scandals. Here are some of the biggest controversies to ever hit the network.
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Royals Who Were Absolute Nightmares In Real Life
Throughout history, royals have often been portrayed as magnificent examples of the ruling elite, but in real life, many were absolute nightmares to be around.
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'80s Musicians Who Became Unbelievably Poor
Popular '80s musicians who made it big were still not immune to financial issues. Plenty of them filed for bankruptcy. Here's who went from rich to poor.
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Why You'd Never Survive As A Soldier During WWII
World War II wasn't all machine guns and mortar shells -- soldiers also had to watch out for exploding dogs, rotgut liquor, disease, and starvation.
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Tribes That Have Zero Contact With The Outside World
It may seem like our modern world is small and interconnected, but even so, there are still some tribes that have zero contact with the outside world.
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Country Stars Who Were Poorer Than You Realized
Just because chart-topping musicians earn a lot of money, it doesn't necessarily mean they hold on to it. These country stars were poorer than you realized.
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What The Final Year Of Janis Joplin's Life Was Like
Janis Joplin's tragic death in 1970 added another name to the infamous "27 Club." The final year of her life was as busy as you'd expect for a rock star.
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11 Battles That The Allies Actually Lost During WWII
Before key Allied victories turned the tide of World War II in 1942 and '43, the war was going badly for the Allies. Here are some important battles they lost.
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Famous People Who Died During WWII
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, so perhaps it's not too surprising that plenty of famous people died during the carnage.
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Musicians Who Partied Way Too Hard
Male rock stars have earned a reputation for wild antics and substance abuse, but musicians in that genre and gender aren't the only ones who partied too hard.
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Unexpected Cars You Didn't Know Former Presidents Once Owned
From posh limousines and early electric cars to a floating convertible and a "tin can" on wheels, here are some surprising cars once owned by U.S. presidents.
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What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like
The final year of Adolf Hitler's life was a turbulent one. Through the years, we have learned more about the fateful days that led to his defeat.
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Famous People Who Actually Served In The Vietnam War
Millions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
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11 Most Chilling End Of The World Predictions Famous People Had
End of the world predictions are nothing new. In fact, there have been many over the years, and some came from famous people you wouldn't expect.
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