How The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Was Nearly Killed In High School
The song "Mother Please Don't Be Sad," from their most recent record, 2020's "American Head," directly pulled its inspiration from a harrowing experience.
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The Tragic Deaths Of Charles Dickens' Siblings
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
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Norm Macdonald Facts Fans Might Not Know
Norm Macdonald was born in Quebec City, Quebec, on October 17, 1959 — even though he told people for years that he was born in 1963.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was a rebel fashion designer, whose inner turmoil was often displayed in the clothes he created.
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Here's How Alanis Morissette Really Feels About The Jagged Documentary
A documentary, "Jagged," was recently made about Morissette's life up to the point when she wrote "Jagged Little Pill" and finding huge success at age 21.
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This Is How John Candy Predicted His Death
Few actors were more likable than comedic great John Candy. The larger-than-life, 6'3" Candy starred in some of the most beloved movies of the '80s and '90s.
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The Tragedy Edmund Hillary Lived Through After Conquering Mount Everest
Hillary shares another similarity with Lindbergh, albeit for a considerably more tragic reason. Like Lindbergh, Hillary also lost a child after his conquest.
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What Was Norm Macdonald's Net Worth When He Died?
Following the tragic and unexpected news of the death of comedian and performer Norm Macdonald, fans are looking back on his illustrious, four-decade career.
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The Amazing Life And Tragic Death Of Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney's skills as a makeup artist combined with his mastery of physical expression made him the silent era's most important character actor.
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A Look At Bela Lugosi's Relationship With Boris Karloff
Fans of silver screen horror films have probably heard of a notorious rivalry between Hollywood newcomers Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.
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The Tragic Death Of Vietnam's Real-Life Tarzan
There was, until recently, a man living in the jungles of Vietnam for nearly half a century, who became known as the real-life Tarzan.
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The Metallica Song Elton John Says Is One Of The Best Songs Ever
Last week on The Howard Stern Show, Elton John told Metallica that he's a huge fan and that he thinks a 1991 song they made is one of the bests songs ever.
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Why The Vatican Newspaper Denounced Elizabeth Taylor's Private Life
Ever been in a relationship others weren't so crazy about? If the Vatican newspaper never called you out, you're doing better than Elizabeth Taylor fared.
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The Tragic Story Of Chinese General Yuan Shikai
Few Chinese political figures are as influential and infamous as general-turned-president-turned-emperor, Yuan Shikai, who brought an end to the Qing era.
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This Is What Plagued The Marx Brothers' Movie Career
From the theaters of Vaudeville to the silver screens in movie houses all over the United States, the Marx Brothers wrote their way into entertainment history.
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The Real Reason Katharine Hepburn Hated Nudity
People always want to learn the real story about the private lives of celebrities and fascination with Katharine Hepburn has carried on far after her death.
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The Truth About The Deadly Formosa Fun Coast Disaster
In 2015, nearly 500 people received severe burns after a tragic accident at a water park music festival in Taipei, Taiwan. Here's the truth about the incident.
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The Oldest Person To Climb Mount Everest May Surprise You
As Earth's highest mountain at 29,035 feet above sea level, Mount Everest has been attracting daring climbers, adventurers, and dreamers for decades.
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The Crazy True Story Of Satirist Dorothy Parker
Behind the hilarious lines, Dorothy Parker was a fascinating woman who lived a pretty wild life. Here's the crazy true story of satirist Dorothy Parker.
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The Real Reason Tom Petty's Band Hated Mary Jane's Last Dance At First
Here's why the Heartbreakers didn't like Tom Petty's original draft for the band's 1993 hit Mary Jane's Last Dance.
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The Sad Reason You Rarely See Michael Schumacher Anymore
There are more specific reasons why Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has yet to reemerge in the public eye since his 2013 skiing accident.
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The Iconic Gone With The Wind Line That Nearly Didn't Happen
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." So says Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) in the 1939 movie adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel "Gone with the Wind."
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Why Ingrid Bergman Was Once Considered A Powerful Influence For Evil
When their affair began, both Bergman and Rossellini were married to other people. It didn't take long for the affair to become public and cause a scandal.
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The Reason Jackie Robinson Was Court-Martialed
Had the outcome of Jackie Robinson's court-martial been different, the baseball world might never have known one of its greatest players ever.
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Here's What The Snow From The Wizard Of Oz Is Actually Made Of
The Wicked Witch's broom and the Scarecrow costume were partly made of a deadly material that the rest of the core cast ended up exposed to as well: asbestos.
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The Truth About Mike Tyson's One And Only Playboy Mansion Invitation
Most people know Mike Tyson for being quite a character, and that was something he quickly demonstrated when he visited the famous Playboy Mansion.
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Inside Elvis Presley's Friendship With Richard Nixon
The day an American president met with an American king, of sorts, produced a photo that has endured as one of the most requested from the National Archives.
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