The Truth Behind The Great Stink Of London
When it comes to a disgusting time in history, London summer of 1858 is a serious contender. That's when something called "the Great Stink" enveloped the city.
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Graveside Rituals At Famous Burial Spots Explained
The most fashionable cemeteries out there with lots of famous residents can get millions of visits, and each seems to have adopted specific graveside rituals.
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The Untold Truth Of The Everly Brothers
There was more to the Everly Brothers than concordant vocals. From substance abuse to smashed guitars, here's the untold truth of the Everly Brothers.
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Every Serial Killer Caught In The '00s
Serial killers are rare, though it's hard to think of a time when they didn't exist. Just about every century has some. Here are those caught in the '00s.
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Actors Who Passed Away While Filming
Actors have died in the middle of filming pretty often. Sometimes filming is incomplete when the star keels over. Here are actors who passed away while filming.
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The Untold Truth Of Green Day
Radio has rarely been without a Green Day hit since the '90s, and if you want to know a bit more about the band's story, here's the untold truth of Green Day.
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The Bible's Burning Bush Explained
Moses, hearing the voice of God in the burning bush, directing him to lead his people may be familiar. But, several interpretations explain the phenomena.
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The Millionaire Who Created A Baby Boom In 1920s Canada
Canadian Charles Millar died a jokester at heart -- setting the terms of his will as a contest for the woman who could have the most babies.
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False Things You Believe About Quentin Tarantino's Films
Even if you consider yourself a Quentin Tarantino buff, it's impossible to know everything there is to know about a man who pretty breathes cinema.
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What David Crosby's Final Year Of Life Was Really Like
He was a famously outspoken musician who continued his passion for music into his last days. Here is what David Crosby's final year of life was really like.
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Famous People Who May Have Secretly Been Spies
These famous people may have secretly been spies.
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How Is Genocide Defined?
Genocide has largely been understood as the destruction of an entire group of people. But the nuances of how to prosecute and fully define are largely debated.
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Common Myths About The First World War
World War I, perhaps the most infamous war in world history, is well-known by many. Or is it? Many common facts about the first World War are actually myths.
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The Messed Up Truth About The West Memphis Three Murders
In 1993, three 8-year-old boys disappeared from the streets of West Memphis, Ark. The following day, three more bodies were found.
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These Are The Penguins That Don't Live In The Cold
Penguins are known for living in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. However, desert penguins and forest penguins are definitely a thing.
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The Most Expensive Myths Tested On MythBusters
Over the course the 14-year run of "MythBusters," hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tested some expensive myths, many of which viewers can only speculate.
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Why You Rarely See The Roswell Incident In School History Books
In July 1947, something fell from the skies over Roswell, New Mexico. Here's why you don't see the Roswell incident in school history books.
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Popular Wedding Traditions With Creepy Origins
Many of our popular wedding traditions come with creepy origin stories. Wearing identical bridesmaid dresses was an attempt to confuse evil spirits.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Comics Code Authority
An intense form of self-censorship known as the Comics Code Authority sprung up to combat the idea that comics were a corrupting influence. Here's the story.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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Chilling Details About Australia's Last Officially Sanctioned Massacre
Here are some chilling details about Australia's last officially sanctioned massacre, the Coniston massacre: Why it happened, who took part in it, and more.
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The Bizarre 1955 Kentucky UFO Incident Explained
On Aug. 21, 1955, eight adults and three children were allegedly harassed by diminutive, impervious goblins who tried to invade their home.
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How The Plan Of San Diego Changed America Drastically
Although the Plan of San Diego didn't itself come to fruition, its consequences reverberate over 100 years later in America.
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What Fans Might Not Know About Hall & Oates
Daryl Hall and John Oates are the most successful two-man act in pop music history. Fans might not know that Hall and Oates didn't always write alone.
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The Surprising Truth About Charlie Watts' Vintage Car Collection
Charlie Watts had, by far, the most impressive collection of cars in his garage (well, likely garages) of all the Stones — but his passion was a bit unexpected.
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A Look Back At The Life Of Emilie Schindler, The Wife Of Oskar Schindler
Many know Oskar Schindler's story and his famous list, but here's the story of his wife Emilie Schindler, whose efforts during WWII shouldn't be overlooked.
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The Untold Truth Of The Architect Behind The 1893 World's Fair
Daniel Burnham was the architect of the 1863 World's Fair. A relatively unknown figure in most circles, his life had some surprising twists and turns.
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