Noah Lyles Swiftly Stole This 26-Year-Old Title From Sprinter Michael Johnson
The old adage, of course, is that records are made to be broken. But there are some athletic records that stand for a good long time before toppling.
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Dark Secrets Of The Tattoo Industry
Tattoos may be more mainstream, but regulations and industry best practices have unfortunately remained a problem.
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What Is The Bo Jackson Curse?
Numerous professions have singular superstitions which may (or may not) be taken seriously by the participants. Pro athletes are no exception.
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Gamers Aren't The Only Creatures Captivated By This Popular Video Game
The animal kingdom is pretty generally a source of intrigue and mystery for human beings, even animals with whom we have longstanding relationships, like cats.
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Don McLean Reveals The True Meaning Of American Pie And Puts Decades Of Theories To Rest
Since rock n' roll has been a thing, more than one song has spurned listeners to scratch their heads over the seemingly inscrutable lyrics within.
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The Controversy Over The Benin Bronzes Explained
The Benin Bronzes, stolen in a raid of Benin City in 1897, largely remain in the hands of others today, while calls for their repatriation grow ever louder.
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Rosanne Cash's Take On This Classic R.E.M. Song Has Fans Pointing Out Her Error
Rosanne Cash tweeted an interesting observation about R.E.M.'s hit "Losing My Religion" — but fans were quick to point out it isn't exactly true.
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An Unusual Side Effect Of The Wildfires In France Caused Pearl Jam To Cancel A Show
In July 2022, places all across the globe saw temperatures creeping into the triple-digits (or if you prefer to measure temperature in Celsius, the high 30s)
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How A Doctor's Prescription Led Golfer Eben Byers' Jaw To Fall Off
Here's how a doctor's prescription for arm pain led to golfer Eben Byers' jaw falling off before he died from the same newly discovered chemical element.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 1980s Music Industry
The 1980s were a wild time, and the music of the decade remains popular today. But the music industry at the time did some really messed up things.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World
Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World is somewhat of an anthem. Here is the story of the song and the hidden meaning behind it.
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Don McLean's American Pie Was Stripped Of A 50-Year Record By An Unexpected Pop Star
For decades, the longest song to reach No 1. on the Billboard charts was Don McLean's "American Pie." Here's the pop star who took his spot.
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Inside The Unique Friendship Of Richard Pryor And Gene Wilder
When Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder starred in "Silver Streak" together, their powerful on-screen chemistry helped push them both to Hollywood's highest heights.
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Behind The Two Paul McCartney Songs That Expressed His Unhappiness With John Lennon
Here's the story behind the two songs where Paul McCartney vented out against John Lennon following the Beatles' 1970 breakup.
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How Did Dizzy Gillespie Get His Name?
John Birks Gillespie earned his nickname early on in his career. Here's how got the name people recognize him by -- Dizzy Gillispie.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump was never in Donald's shadow. A tough, upstart woman, Ivana had her fair share of adversity to deal with. Read on for tragic details about her life.
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The Untold Truth Of John Walsh
John Walsh is famous for turning a deeply tragic family event into a lifetime of advocacy on behalf of endangered and missing children nationwide.
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The Sudden Rise And Fall Of Blockbuster
Blockbuster stores were once as common as McDonald's, but in a decade's time, it would go from being a multi-billion-dollar entertainment company to Chapter 11.
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Here's What Happened To The Cast Of Storage Wars
Storage Wars, an A&E reality TV series that aired for 12 seasons from 2010 to 2019, followed the antics of entrepreneurs who bid on default storage units.
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Quidditch's Rebrand Moves It Even Further Away From The Harry Potter Universe
Quidditch is one term that is going to be known by a new name (at least the Muggle version, that is).
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Dr. Seuss Lost His Editorship From Darthmouth For A Very Adult Offense
Dr. Seuss is known for being a children's author, but he once lost his editorship from Dartmouth for a very adult offense. Here's what happened.
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The Controversy Surrounding The Naming Of The Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam creates a vital water source for three states, but historically it has been no stranger to controversy -- especially regarding its naming.
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Tragic Real-Life Details About Ethel And Fred Mertz From I Love Lucy
William Frawley and Vivian Vance became famous for their "I Love Lucy" roles, but they led fascinating lives before and after they played Fred and Ethel Mertz.
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Tragic Details About James Caan
Actor James Caan died on July 6, 2022, leaving behind a plethora of iconic roles and a larger-than-life persona. These are some tragic details about James Caan.
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Here's Who Inherited Vincente Minnelli's Money When He Died
Vincente Minnelli -- husband of Judy Garland, father of Liza -- had a long and successful career on Broadway and in Hollywood. How was his estate divided?
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Where Is Cop Frank Salerno From Netflix's Night Stalker Today?
Netflix's "Night Stalker" featured Frank Salerno, one of the detectives who solved the case of Richard Ramirez. This is what Salerno's done since retiring.
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