What Led Shaquille O'Neal To Develop A Relationship With His Biological Father
Family is complicated, and few people know this better than basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal through his relationship with his biological father.
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Who Was Elizabeth Cotten, The Self-Taught Blues And Folk Musician?
Elizabeth Cotten was a songwriter and a self-taught instrumentalist. She is among the 2022 inductees to the Rock Hall of Fame -- an honor long overdue.
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Here's Why The World Series Only Takes Place At Night
There was a time when baseball championships were decided in broad daylight, but as any fan knows, today's World Series games are nighttime affairs.
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The World's Biggest Sports Gambler Could Win $75 Million On The 2022 World Series
In recent months, Jim McIngvale has placed various bets in favor of the Houston Astros at the World Series. If they win, he will receive a whopping $75 million.
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Whatever Happened To That Hideous Bust Of Lionel Richie From The Hello Music Video?
If you've ever wondered whatever happened to that hideous bust of Lionel Richie from the Hello music video, wonder no more.
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Why Diana Ross Was Booed At An Ex-Supreme's Funeral
Diana Ross of The Supremes was booed at the funeral of an ex-Supreme, Florence Ballard. Here's why Ross was booed at the funeral of her ex bandmate.
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How A Grisly Injury From A Rogue Pitch Cost A Houston Astros Player His All-Star Career
There's at least a slight element of danger to be found in most competitive sports, whether football or swimming or even in America's pastime, baseball.
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The Strange Death Of Jerry Lee Lewis' 5th Wife
Jerry Lee Lewis is a rock legend who made his mark in the early years of the genre. But his fifth wife died a mysterious death that some still theorize about.
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Big Controversies That Rocked Adidas
Adidas has been embroiled in numerous controversies over the decades, from its founder's ties to the Nazi party to its high-profile split with Kanye West.
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Why The Houston Astros Being In The World Series Has Sparked Controversy
Professional sports franchises attract a cadre of die-hard fans, who follow every event and player involved. For some, that's not a good thing.
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Night Train Lane Went From Abandoned Baby To One Of Football's Greatest Players
Here's the story of Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick "Night Train" Lane and his road to NFL stardom, which started when he was abandoned as an infant.
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The Controversy Surrounding The Death Of Iranian Teen Protestor Nika Shakarami
Since mid-September 2022, Iranians have been protesting their oppressive government since the suspicious death of a woman, possibly at the hands of the police.
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The Extreme Australian Sport That Involves Bungee Jumping Right To The Mouths Of Crocodiles
Bungee jumping is a notoriously high-adrenaline sport, but in Australia there's an even more extreme variation where you jump into the mouth of a crocodile.
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Why Dolly Parton Wears Long Sleeves All The Time
Parton has been famous for most of her adult life, and the public has never been shy about commenting on Dolly's signature looks: the wigs, the long nails.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Affair With Richard Burton Almost Got Her Banned From The US
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were two of Hollywood's biggest stars, but before they were married, they were engaged in a secret affair.
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Why The 2022 World Series Is Very Personal For Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker
The 2022 World Series between the Astros and the Phillies is personal for Astros manager Dusty Baker, who once wanted to be the Phillies' manager.
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The Tragic Way One Man's Beard Led To The Death Of Its Owner
A 16th-century Austrian mayor's death was caused by his own beard.
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There Was Suspicion Of Scandal A Year Before The Black Sox
Sports and athletic competition have been a part of societies since ancient times. And one sport that has seen its fair share of scandal is baseball.
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Bryce Harper Played A Completely Different Position Before Becoming An All-Star Outfielder
Some athletes made a name for themselves for their versatility, either across sports or within their athletic specialty. Count Bryce Harper among the latter.
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How Did The Beatles Get Their Name?
The Beatles are one of the most popular bands in music history, but how did they get their name? There's some disagreement about its origins.
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Tom Brady's Comments About Aaron Hernandez To Tim Tebow Ring Eerie In Hindsight
Tom Brady's comments about Aaron Hernandez to Tim Tebow ring eerie in hindsight, after Hernandez's downward spiral into tragedy.
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Disturbing Details About The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash
For many, the name Lynyrd Skynyrd instantly conjures up the day in 1977 when three band members died in a plane crash in the woods of Mississippi.
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Jeremy Irons' Relationship With His Wife Began With A Slap To The Face
Actor Jeremy Irons' marriage has been plagued by rumors of infidelity for years. When the couple first met, it was with a slap to the face.
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What Mickey Rooney's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Actors trade on their looks, their charm, their ability to project a personality that the audience accepts, even craves. It doesn't necessarily reflect reality.
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The Tragic Story Of Black Sam Bellamy And The Witch Of Wellfleet
Despite the infinite stories, not all pirates were cruel and barbarous. This is the tragic story of Black Sam Bellamy and The Witch of Wellfleet.
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How The 1983 Philadelphia Phillies Got Their Nickname The 'Wheeze Kids'
The Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL pennant eight times, including in 1983, by a team known as the "Wheeze Kids," whom many would consider underrated.
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Here's Why The Houston Astros Had To Change Their Name In 1965
The Houston Astros were once called the Houston Colt .45s.
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