The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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Eddie Murphy's Music Career Was Actually More Successful Than You Thought
While best known as a comedic actor, Eddie Murphy also dipped his toes into the world of music more than a few times throughout his performing career.
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How Many Husbands Did Betsy Ross Have?
There are those real individuals whose stories have become mythic -- Johnny Appleseed, Betsy Ross. Myths aside, they were real people, with real concerns.
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Athletes Who Went Missing And Were Never Found
Despite extensive searches, there are several athletes who disappeared and are still missing today. Hopefully, someone out there has answers.
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The Chilling Tri-State Crematory Scandal Explained
In 2002, hundreds of decaying bodies were found on the grounds of the Tri-State Crematory in northern Georgia. Here's the story behind the gruesome scandal.
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Whatever Happened To DJ Jazzy Jeff?
If you ever wondered where DJ Jazzy Jeff's been since he and Will Smith parted ways as an official duo, then read on, as this spin master has been up to a lot.
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This Was Mary Mara's Final Movie Role Before Her Tragic Death
Mary Mara acted throughout her life; she appeared on stage, on TV, and in film. As for film, Mara's final role was in 2020, in this Shane Stanley movie.
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The Story Behind The Colorado Avalanche And Detroit Red Wings' Fierce Rivalry
Hockey, perhaps more than any other sport, falls (or rises, depending on your viewpoint) into actual fights, one player or even team against another.
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The Bizarre History Of Heavy Metal Music
Black Sabbath was one of the major founders of heavy metal music, along with Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Here's the bizarre history of this genre.
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Is Where The Crawdads Sing Based On A True Story?
When examining a work of fiction, it's not uncommon to look for connections between the narrative and what might be real events in the author's life.
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The Truth About James Brown's Failing Health Before He Died
James Brown practically defined the term "musical legend" during the course of his life -- quite possibly "the hardest-working man in show business."
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Inside The Marcus Garvey And W.E.B. Du Bois Feud
W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey were two important figures in advancing the cause of Black Americans. here's the story of their legendary feud.
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The Tragic 1998 Death Of Falco Explained
Most artists have ebbs and flows in their careers, sometimes achieving a flash of success that's sadly followed by relative obscurity, even tragedy.
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Whatever Happened To David Bowie's Two Children?
David Bowie is known as one of the greatest musical talents of all time, and he had two children who went on to have their own successful careers.
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The Original Version Of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah Was Staggeringly Long
Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" has evolved into a well-loved song, covered by other artists around 300 times, but the original version was staggeringly long.
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Reggie Jackson Had More Brushes With Death Than You Realize
Reggie Jackson, known as "Mr. October," is one of the Yankees' greatest baseball legends, and he also had more brushes with death than you realize.
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The Reason Syd Barrett's Final Song With Pink Floyd Was Never Recorded
Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett proposed one final song with the band before he left the group, but the song was never recorded. Here's why it wasn't.
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What Was Lou Gehrig's Life Like After Being Diagnosed With ALS
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees famously succumbed to ALS, ending his storied playing career. Here's what Gehrig's life was like after being diagnosed.
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The Beatles Song That Led To A Feud With Another Rock Band
The Beatles could seemingly do no wrong, but when another rock band covered one of their songs it led to a feud when the Beatles didn't care for that version.
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The Best Biopics Tom Hanks Has Ever Been In
Everyman Tom Hanks has critical acclaim and box-office clout. Among his films, Hanks has starred in many biopics and these, in our opinion, are the very best.
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Marilyn Monroe Had A Stunning Net Worth At The Time Of Her Death
Marilyn Monroe had a net worth of $800,000 when she died at 36 years old in 1962.
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Why Are Diego Maradona's Health Care Providers Being Charged With Homicide?
Some 20 months after Diego Maradona died of a heart attack, eight health care providers involved with his care at the time have been charged with homicide.
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King Von's Disturbing Connection To A 17-Year-Old Girl's Murder
Rapper King Von has been linked to the murder of a 17-year-old girl, but the allegations were never proven. Here's Von's disturbing connection to the murder.
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The Unexpected Event That May Have Inspired Paul McCartney To Write A Classic Beatles Song
The famous Beatles song "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" may have been inspired by a break-in at the home of Paul McCartney.
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The 1980s New Wave Band You Didn't Know Featured Bill Paxton
Bill Paxton had a bright and well-respected career on the silver screen. But, before the camera took a shine to him, Paxton was making sound waves in the 1980s.
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The Best Food Myths Tested On MythBusters
Discovery's "Mythbusters" was an incredibly popular show, proving or busting a variety of myths and urban legends. Sometimes the food experiments were the best.
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Where Audrey Hepburn's Stage Name Really Came From
Audrey Hepburn is one of Hollywood's most well-known stars, but that's not actually her real name. Here's where Audrey Hepburn's stage name came from.
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