The 18th Century Poem That Inspired Marvel's Namor
Artists find inspiration just about anywhere, creating works, even entire imaginary universes, from the merest suggestion found in everyday life.
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The True Story Behind Golf Great Jack Nicklaus' Nickname
Sportswriters are justifiably famous for inventing their own language as they go, whether nicknaming a sport, a play, a team, or an outstanding athlete.
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Star Eli Wallach Almost Died Three Separate Times While On Set
Eli Wallach was truly a chameleon of an actor, able to thoroughly disappear into a role, whether a contemporary drama or a period western.
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The Assault On Her Husband Isn't The First Time Nancy Pelosi Has Been The Target Of Attacks
Some see elected political office as a solemn responsibility, an opportunity to contribute to the common good; sadly, sometimes it also comes with risks.
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Why John Lennon Kissed Jerry Lee Lewis' Shoe After One Of His Shows
Since they're human, too, perhaps the megastar artists of popular culture have their own heroes, people they look up to and would love to actually meet.
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The Horrific Crime Scenes Of WWE Star Chris Benoit And His Family
It sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond when WWE star Chris Benoit killed himself and his family, and the crime scenes were horrific.
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Inside The Relationship Of Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe
Patti Smith is a writer, artist, singer, and songwriter who was instrumental in the budding punk rock scene in 1970s New York City
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The Time When Jerry Lee Lewis Accidentally Shot His Bassist
The late Jerry Lee Lewis was widely considered one of the original wild men of rock music, with fiery stage performances and violence in his wake.
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The Tragic 1998 Death Of Ray Combs
Ray Combs was a comedian, actor, and game show host who performed on the Tonight Show. This is the story of his tragic death in 1998.
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Why Some Football Fans Believe Gisele Bundchen Has Cursed Tom Brady
Seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly undergoing a rough time on and off the field. Why?
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Why Warner Baxter, The Second Ever Best Actor Oscar Winner, Decided To Get A Lobotomy
Though perhaps not as popular today, Warner Baxter had a solid acting career in old Hollywood, including an Academy Award. He also suffered from chronic pain.
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Jerry Lee Lewis' Most Fiery Moment On Stage Might Be Pure Fiction
In addition to a number of hit singles, one memorable moment in Jerry Lewis' long career happened in 1958. Or did it? Let's take a look at the story.
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The Lesser-Known Band That Annie Lennox And Dave Stewart Got Their Start In
People today will readily identify Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart as the Eurythmics, but as with many successful musicians, there were other collaborations.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington was the frontman of band Linkin Park, who enjoyed success as one of the popular bands in the nu-metal scene.
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The Tragic 1941 Death Of 'Jelly Roll' Morton, One Of Jazz Music's Greatest Innovators
"Jelly Roll" Morton may or may not have "invented" jazz, as he claimed, but he was undeniably one of the great jazz innovators in American music history.
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The Nickname 'Phillies' Applies To More Than Just The Baseball Team
Active since 1883, the Phillies, in fact, are sometimes referred to as the "oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise." Here's what their nickname means.
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Bryce Harper Was This Close To Being On The Houston Astros
As legions of baseball fans awaited the results of the World Series, some were surprised to learn that Bryce Harper was almost traded to the Astros.
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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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