Why Don't We Hear Accents When People Sing?
Why does Adele sound American? She doesn't, really, of course -- not when she speaks. But when she sings, her "Norf London" drawl dissolves.
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How Many Winter Paralympic Sports Are There?
As fans of these iconic Paralympic events know, there are many more contests within each sport — more than a week's worth of thrilling and inspiring action.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit The Star Trek Universe
The Star Trek franchise was pretty over-the-top as far as its scandals were concerned. Here are the biggest scandals to hit the Star Trek universe.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens and his life story are so much more than the Berlin Olympics in 1936. This is the crazy real-life story of Jesse Owens.
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The Most Surprising Early Retirements In Sports History
Wonder why any successful professional athlete would want to retire early? Here's the reasons behind the most surprising early retirements in sports history.
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Whatever Happened To Chumbawamba?
Here's what happened to the British band Chumbawamba after the success of their only U.S. hit, "Tubthumping."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jane Austen
Jane Austen's life was more interesting than anything in her books. Here is the tragic real-life story of Jane Austen.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping
Charles Lindbergh was a household name when his son, Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped. This is the tragic true story of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping.
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These Celebs Only Became Popular After They Died
Sometimes, an artist's work just takes a little too long to gather mainstream attention. Other times, tragedy strikes.
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Things Only Adults Notice In The Sound Of Music
There's a lot going on beneath the sunny, earnestly innocent surface of The Sound of Music. Here are things only adults notice in The Sound of Music.
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The Tragic Life Of Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut's writing shows how the world is imbued with tragedy, as Vonnegut's own life attests. This is the tragic life of Kurt Vonnegut.
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The Untold Truth Of Holiday Inn
"Holiday Inn" represents a mixed bag when it comes to Christmas classics. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the film's history and impact
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Classic Movie Monsters That Are Nothing Like The Character They Are Based On
Many classic movie monsters based on books or myths were altered beyond recognition. Here are classic movie monsters that are totally incorrect.
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False Facts About Final Fantasy You Always Thought Were True
Final Fantasy is one of the most beloved series in video game history -- when a series gets this popular, there are bound to be myths and rumors popping up.
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False Facts About Star Trek You Always Thought Were True
Star Trek has been beaming, warping, and time-traveling its way into fans' hearts for over 50 years. But many of the basic truths about the universe are wrong.
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How Many Laps Are In The Daytona 500?
When you're running a race on foot, sometimes the course seems to last forever. NASCAR's Daytona 500 doesn't last forever, and has a finite number of laps, too.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline's tragic real-life story is the epitome of a country music song: dreams of love and fame punctuated by tough breaks and hard times.
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What Fans Don't Know About Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong is a highly influential man who's known for his views on a variety of topics. Here's what fans don't know about Tommy Chong.
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The Entire Sharknado Timeline Explained
The first Sharknado movie came out in 2013, and five new movies would follow in its blood-frothed wake. Here's the entire Sharknado timeline explained.
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The Truth About Kyle And Kurt Busch's Complicated Relationship
Siblings sometimes have complicated relationships — even if they aren't trading paint with each other at 200 miles per hour — and the Busches are no different.
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Who Is Bishop Don Juan?
In February 2022, an anonymous woman sued rapper Snoop Dogg and Bishop Don Juan, claiming that the two men sexually assaulted and battered her.
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How The Daytona 500 Trophy Got Its Name
It's not unusual for a prize or award to be named after an individual who's connected to it -- the Pulitzer, the Nobel. What about the Daytona 500's trophy?
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Tragic Details Found In Anissa Jones' Autopsy Report
Child star Anissa Jones tragically died at the age of 18 years old. Here's what her autopsy report revealed.
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Here's Why Anna Karenina Is Considered The Best Novel Of All Time
Among the novels described as the best ever, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy is gets mention. Here's why Anna Karenina is considered the best novel of all time.
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Musicians Who Died And Were Brought Back To Life
Quite a few famous musicians have died tragically young. Some, however, died young ... and were brought back to life.
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Who Was The First Driver To Win The Daytona 500?
'Round and 'round and 'round they go. Drivers have been competing in the Daytona 500 since 1959. There are repeat champions, but who was the first winner?
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Inside The Tragic Life Of Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre -- born Andre Young -- has carved a hugely successful career path in music, business, and the music business. The journey is not without some darkness.
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