The Strange Origins Of R.E.M's What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
The strange origins of R.E.M's song "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" have to do with an assault on news broadcaster Dan Rather.
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How Elvis Presley's Neighbors May Have Played An Unexpected Hand In The Legend's Career
What inspired Elvis Presley to want to be a singer in the first place? Several different factors, it seems, including perhaps his neighbors.
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Tom Brady's Second Retirement Explained
Seven-time Super Bowl champ and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady surprised his fans when he announced his 'for good' retirement from the game.
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Why Smokey Robinson's Father Ran Away From Home At 12 Years Old
Smokey Robinson's father was born in 1896 and ran away from home at 12 years old to protect his family. Here's why.
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The Gruesome Injury Behind Ozzy Osbourne's Tour Cancellation
Ozzy Osbourne shocked fans today with a major announcement: he's canceling all future tour dates and won't be performing anymore.
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What The Last Year Of Lisa Marie Presley's Life Was Like
She died prematurely at 54, and while reclusive, Presley did step out into the public again. Here's what the last year of Lisa Marie Presley's life was like.
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Meet Johnny Coulon, The Boxing Champion Who Became Known For A Special Circus Trick
Johnny Coulon was a former boxing champion who went on to make a living in vaudeville, as the "man who couldn't be picked up." Here's how he did it.
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Shaun Cassidy: Things About The Former Teen Idol Only Superfans Know
Shaun Cassidy is an idol who walked away from the limelight on his own terms and lived a career he's proud of. Here's more on the actor, writer, and producer.
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The Charges Against Alec Baldwin For The Rust Shooting Explained
Here's an explainer of the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin for the shooting that happened on the set of the film "Rust."
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14 Bands That Metallica Fans Should Listen To
If you're a Metallica fan, you should not only check out heavy metal's "Big Four," but also bands that inspired (and have been inspired by) the iconic group.
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The E Street Band: Where Are They Now?
Bruce Springsteen's legendary backing crew comprises vocalists to multi-instrumentalists. Let's see what the members of the E Street Band are up to now.
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Why Julian From Trailer Park Boys Is Always Holding A Drink
What does an actor do with their hands? John Paul Tremblay always carries around a cocktail in his role as Julian on "Trailer Park Boys." But why?
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What The Conjuring Didn't Tell You About The True Story
Since the release of "The Conjuring," audiences have been hungry for more about Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators the movie is based on.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of H.P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft was an unpleasant, selfish racist, who often blamed others for his own character flaws. However, his life was also a long series of tragedies.
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The Untold Truth Of The Indigo Girls
The Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, were openly lesbian folk artists at a time when few people were out. This is the untold truth of the Indigo Girls.
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Musicians Who Were Ahead Of Their Time
It's the musicians we call "ahead of their time" keep popular music living and breathing, evolving, and changing for each new generation of listeners.
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Secrets The Roller Coaster Industry Doesn't Want You To Know
Roller coasters are awesome and fun and also completely horrifying. Here's why you might never want to get on a roller coaster ever again.
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Here's The True Story Behind The Irishman
Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese aren't telling you the real story of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Here's the true story behind The Irishman.
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Shows That Put Their Camera Crews In Terrible Danger
Many TV shows put their camera crews in terrible danger.
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Horror Movies That Have A Real Life Inspiration
"Based on a true story" is a phrase that appears onscreen before some movies start. Here are some horror movies that have a real-life inspiration.
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Songs By Famous Musicians You'll Never Get To Hear
Some of the most popular musicians on the planet have recorded music which will never see the light of day, no matter how badly the fans want to hear them.
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One Huge Way The First Academy Awards Differed From Modern Ones
The Academy Awards are a mainstay of the film industry. They've been around for almost a century, and throughout that time, they've been pretty consistent.
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Which School Has The Most Men's NCAA Tournament Appearances?
The story of how the his team accomplished this feat begins in the early days of the tournament itself — with many top players coming through the program.
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Here's Why Bette Davis Was Once Referred To As The Fourth Warner Brother
When Bette Davis came to Hollywood in 1930, she worked two for Universal Studios, then cast her lot with Warner Brothers Studios — but it was no smooth ride.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Behind The Smartest Man To Ever Live
In the past, one man was found to have an astonishing 250 to 300 IQ — arguably among the highest in history. William James Sidis entered the world in 1898.
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The Tragically Short Life Of Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley's work has been described as the "starting place of African-American literature." This is how she rose to prominence in Colonial America.
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