Here's Who Inherited Freddie Mercury's Fortune After He Died
Freddie Mercury, Queen's electrifying frontman with the four-octave vocal range, had a net worth of somewhere around $50 million when he died in 1991.
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How A Snowplow Changed NFL Rules Forever
The NFL has a long list of rules for what is permissible in a game. However, one rule involves a snowplow due to the fact it changed the course of a game.
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What Marilyn Monroe's Last Movie Was Like Before She Died
Just like everything else associated with Marilyn Monroe, her final film remains obscured by mystery. Here's what it was like to film "Something's Got to Give"
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Why George Takei's Twilight Zone Episode Was Once Withheld From Syndication
The only episode of "The Twilight Zone" to only air once starred George Takei, and was pulled from syndication for its controversial nature.
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The Legend Of Amleth Explained
Filmmaker Robert Eggers is back at it with a take on the Scandinavian legend that inspired Shakespeare's "Hamlet." This is the legend of Amleth explained.
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People Who Were Banned From The Academy Of Motion Pictures
The Academy of Motion Pictures has kicked people out, but it takes a lot. It's only recently become a worry for those who might have something to worry about.
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The Silent Film Origin Of The Phrase Cut To The Chase
The movies have provided a wide range of expressions and idioms that have transitioned from the pages of scripts and camera lenses into everyday life.
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Cringe-Worthy Gaming Scenes We Wish Never Happened
Be warned that these moments of gaming cringe are all pretty terribad.
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The Truth About Rita Hayworth's Relationship With Orson Welles
There have been numerous pairings of Hollywood royalty over the years -- Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, but also Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Liz Sheridan
Perhaps best known for her role on the sitcom "Seinfeld," Liz Sheridan had a long career as a dancer and singer as well as an actress of stage and screen.
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Inside The World Series Of Beer Pong
Beer pong has long been the sport of frat houses and unsupervised high school parties. Enter the World Series of Beer Pong, the top echelon for contenders.
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How Harry Houdini Called Fraud On Spiritualism
The name and reputation of Harry Houdini still defines a kind of stagecraft and performance. He certainly knew a convincing trick when he saw one.
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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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