Who Really Wrote The Happy Birthday Song?
It's often observed that modern American society has so much going on, media-wise, that we lack common ground. One shared reference? "The Birthday Song."
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This Is Tom Petty's Most Underrated Song
With a vast discography that spans all the way back to 1976 means that, as with any other prolific musician, Tom Petty must have a few overlooked gems of a song that somehow never received the attention and adoration that they richly deserve.
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Times Star Trek Predicted The Future
Over the years, Star Trek has populated its lore with all kinds of technology and made wild predictions. These are some times Star Trek predicted the future.
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Gilbert Gottfried's Relationship With George Takei Explained
The death of comedian and voice actor Gilbert Gottfried was announced April 12. He was 67. Tributes were posted from colleagues as well as friends.
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Why Frank Zappa Was Banned From SNL
Musician Frank Zappa was banned from hosting Saturday Night Life after he did a disastrous job as host. Apparently, Zappa was uncomfortable on TV.
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Why Stalin Plotted To Have John Wayne Killed
John Wayne is one of the most iconic hardmen on the silver screen. During the Cold War, that image was put to the test when Stalin tried to kill the cowboy.
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How Dolly Parton's Words Ended Up On Whitney Houston's Gravestone
Dolly Parton wrote the song "I Will Always Love You," which Whitney Houston made famous. When she died, the name of that song ended up on Houston's gravestone.
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Every Time 'The Thing About Pam' Lied To You
"The Thing About Pam" makes you hope this could never happen in real life, except it did ... kinda. Here's every time "The Thing About Pam" lied to you.
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How The New York Rangers Almost Destroyed The Stanley Cup
Hockey players can be a rambunctious bunch -- it's a game with penalties for fighting, after all. Did the New York Rangers' bad behavior jinx them in 1940?
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The Truth Behind Elvis' Only Commercial Appearance
Elvis Presley is known for his music and for appearing in Hollywood films, but he was also in one commercial. This is the truth behind his only commercial.
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What You Didn't Know About Alyssa Nakken, The First Female On-Field MLB Coach
It's a terrific thing, living at a time when many glass ceilings are being shattered for good. That's exactly what Alyssa Nakken did for Major League Baseball.
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The Tragic Story Of The First Human Heart Transplant
The heart transplant is one of the most significant and monumental developments in medical science. This is the story of the first human heart transplant.
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Even Jay-Z Doesn't Know The Actual Lyrics To This Song
Sometimes lyrics arent' very decipherable when performed, and in one case even Jay-Z doesn't know the actual lyrics to his own song.
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How Guns N' Roses Got Their Name
In order to understand how Guns N' Roses got their name, we need to go back in time to 1983, when their future members were playing for two other bands.
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How David Bowie Chose His Stage Name
David Bowie is a name recognized throughout the world, but it's not actually the legendary musician's real name. Here's how he got his stage name.
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The Story Of Jerry Lewis' 1963 Talk Show Flop
Sometimes, the fates smile on a Hollywood producer who's come up with a sure-fire, boffo concept. "The Jerry Lewis Show" from 1963 is not an example of this.
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When Was The First Televised NFL Draft?
The NFL draft has become a massive event, but it wasn't always this way. Here's how the first televised NFL draft came to be.
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What Was The Final Song Whitney Houston Performed Before She Died?
Whitney Houston is a music legend who met an untimely death -- but not before one final, moving performance. This was the final song she performed.
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The Biggest Controversies To Hit Coachella
With Coachella bringing together many of the biggest egos, there will always be plenty of controversy. These are the biggest controversies to hit Coachella.
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The Wild Story Of Al Capone Kidnapping Jazz Legend Fats Waller
Jazz musician Fats Waller was once kidnapped in Chicago by Al Capone's men.
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The Reason Gilbert Gottfried Really Hated Being On SNL
Many comedians dream of one day landing a spot on Saturday Night Live, but when Gilbert Gottfried did, it did not live up to his dreams.
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What Was Gilbert Gottfried's Net Worth When He Died?
Gilbert Gottfried, star of comedy clubs and screens large and small, had been a popular comedic entertainer for decades when his death was announced April 12.
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What Happened To GoBots?
History tells us that GoBots actually launched in the United States before the far more successful Transformers franchise, but have slipped into obscurity.
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Who Invented The First Football Helmet?
There are numerous athletic competitions that involve risk to life and limb, football among them. Helmets help, but believe it or not, it wasn't always so.
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The Tragic Story Behind Operation Nimrod
Operation Nimrod was the name given to the operation where SAS soldiers stormed the Iranian Embassy in London to rescue hostages from six terrorists.
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The Messed-Up Truth About The 1950s Film Industry
Despite it being a golden age of movie-making, the 1950s saw a lot of controversy in the film industry. Here is the messed-up truth.
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Bizarre Laws In The Star Trek Universe Explained
If you're a fan of "Star Trek," you've probably noticed that the future has some weird rules. Here's a rundown of the most bizarre laws.
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