This Is The Longest-Standing Olympic Record In The Modern Era
Several long-standing Olympic records remain unbroken to this day, but the oldest such modern record was originally set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
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The Truth About The Musical Stephen King Wrote With John Mellencamp
It all started with the purchase of a haunted Indiana lakeside cabin — this is the story of the John Mellencamp and Stephen King collaboration you never heard.
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The Untold Truth Of Dita Von Teese
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is often credited with bringing back the art form for current audiences. This is the untold truth of Dita Von Teese.
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These Were Sci-Fi Writer Philip K. Dick's Warnings To The World
The mind of Philip K. Dick can be considered revolutionary, as he predicted many technological advancements that are in use today.
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This Was The Last Major Movie Released On VHS
The last big Hollywood film released on VHS tape might be more recent than you think. It happened in 2006 after the movie hit theaters the year before.
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The Surprising Origins Of The Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch Relay is inspired by the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating a sacred flame. Fire was brought to Earth from the divine home of the gods.
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These Are The Only Countries That Have Been In Every Summer Olympics
Countries have skipped the games for reasons as simple as not having any athletes to send to the competition to making a political statement.
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The Only Athlete To Win Gold Medals At The Summer And Winter Olympics
Edward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan holds a unique honor in Olympic history. He's the only person to win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer games.
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What Do The Olympic Rings Actually Stand For?
A ring for each continent represented in the Olympics? Sure, makes sense. But wait, why are there only five? And what do these colors mean? Here's the scoop:
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The Truth About The Youngest Olympian In The Modern Era
Gymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
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What Olympic Gold Medals Are Actually Made Of
But what about the gold medal itself? Is the .63-inch-diameter, .12-inch thick disc colloquially called a "gold medal" actually made of gold? Or gold plated?
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The Famous Musician Tom Petty Received His First Guitar Lessons From
Petty, who grew up in Gainesville, Florida, went to a local music store to learn to play the guitar. There he met a teacher: Don Felder, future Eagles member.
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The 7 Best And 7 Worst Rock Hudson Movies
Rock Hudson appeared in some classic films ... and some not so classic ones. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst Rock Hudson movies.
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The Truth About Beethoven's Father
Ludwig van Beethoven's father, Johann van Beethoven, was a family man who loved teaching music, but perhaps his most powerful love was for alcohol.
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The Real Reason Fieldy Is Stepping Away From Korn
Korn bassist Reginald Arvizu aka Fieldy announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band and won't be joining them on the upcoming tour.
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How NFL Player Carl Nassib Just Made History
Las Vegas Raider's defensive end Carl Nassib made history by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. The significance can't be overstated.
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The Real Reason Bob Seger Might Be Done Touring
Despite the fact that their last album release was in 1995, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band performed on tours, from their inception up until last year.
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Why The Moody Blues Wasn't At Woodstock
Several of the biggest names in music at the time performed at Woodstock, the three-day music festival in New York, but the Moody Blues was not there.
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The Tragic Murder Of Michael Jordan's Father
In 1993, just after Michael Jordan had won his third-straight NBA title, his father, James Jordan was robbed and murdered. This is the tragic story.
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Sharon Tate's Onscreen Performances Ranked Worst To Best
Murdered at 26 by the Manson family, Sharon Tate's acting promise was left unfulfilled. Here are Sharon Tate's few onscreen performances ranked worst to best.
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Where Is Mike Mills From R.E.M. Today?
After drummer Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1996, lead singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills eventually called it quits in 2011.
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How Bush Really Felt About The Smashing Pumpkins
Bush and the Smashing Pumpkins had an interesting relationship as two of the top rock bands of the 1990s. Here's how the former band felt about the latter.
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The Tragic Death Of The Big Bopper
When the story of "The Day the Music Died" is told, J.P. Richardson is usually a supporting player at best. But the Big Bopper was there every step of the way.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Billie Holiday
Eleanora Fagan is one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the past century. Known as Billie Holiday, she emerged as a defining voice of her generation.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit CBS
CBS has had plenty of bad moments over the course of its history. Here are some of the biggest scandals to hit CBS since its inception more than 90 years ago.
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The Tragic History Of Australia's Ayers Rock
Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
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The Tragic Death Of Crazy Horse
For Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.
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