15 Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Olympics
We've compiled a handy guide of some of the most fascinating Olympians in Tokyo. Let's take a look at the 15 athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Truth About The Greatest Train Heist In History
A group described as "six masked men" held up a Union Pacific Flyer train. Two men threatened Engineer W.H. Jones with guns and demanded he stop the train.
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You'll Never Guess The Pillsbury Doughboy's Real Name
Brands, not content to simply let their mascots sell us their products, will announce that their characters don't just hawk snack, they have entire backstories.
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The Surprising Place Alcatraz Prison Guards Lived
Since it's located on an island, Alcatraz employees couldn't simply go home after a hard day's work. So, where did the prison guards and other employees live?
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This Is Who Michael Jackson's Billie Jean Was Really About
Several songs that have become pop hits have been inspired by specific people who in one way or another touched the songwriter's life, for better or for worse.
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The Dark Side Of Winston Churchill Everyone Likes To Ignore
Despite his now mythic status in the British psyche, Winston Churchill was, after all, human, and, as academics are now keen to discuss, a deeply flawed one.
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The Real Reason The US Flag Has Been Redesigned Several Times
The many design changes of the U.S. flag have been responses to new states joining the union, as opposed to responses to criticisms of the flag's suitability.
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Do Witch-Hunters Still Exist Today?
Witch-hunting stories have inspired countless books and movies. Although they seem to belong to the past, witch-hunting is still a reality in many countries.
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Scariest Places People Got Stuck In Real Life
Being stuck, losing the freedom to remove yourself from a place, can be terrifying. Here are some of the scariest places people got stuck in real life.
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Olympic Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken
There are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
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The Hard Truth About Being An Olympian
Being an Olympic athlete is hard. It can be poorly paid, mentally taxing, and incredibly isolating. This is the hard truth about being an Olympian.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Elvis Died In 1977
The King of Rock and Roll was likely unconscious on the floor for the final hours of his life. Here's what we know about the day Elvis Presley died.
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Documentaries That Actually Changed The World
Here, we're documenting the incidents that happened as a result of somebody documenting. These documentaries arguably changed the world.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is one of history's most famous prisons. Here's what it was like for prisoners in the Tower of London.
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Tragic Details About Legendary Olympians
An Olympic win does not translate to a perfect past, present, or future. Here are some tragic details about legendary Olympians.
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Zookeepers Who Died Tragically On The Job
When things go wrong in a zoo, it is often dramatic, grisly, and even tragic. Here are some unfortunate zookeepers who died tragically on the job.
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The Untold Truth Of Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey's art is unmistakable, with spindly figures and intricate details. But he lived by his own terms. This is the untold truth of Edward Gorey.
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People On Death Row That Were Exonerated By DNA
False confessions, police misconduct, and mishandling of evidence are just a few causes for wrongful murder convictions, sending innocents to death row.
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The Untold Truth Of Dirty John
A narcissistic psychopath, John Meehan conned women out of countless thousands by acting the part of the perfect beau.
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The Tragic Story Of Lucy The Chimp
In an unethical experiment, the chimpanzee known as Lucy was raised as a human for the first 12 years of her life. This is the tragic story of Lucy the chimp.
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The Untold Truth Of Ray Charles
There's a trace of Ray Charles in every soul song. But Charles faced his share of early hurdles. Here's a look at the life and legacy of the Father of Soul.
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Terrifying Tales Of Actual Monster Attacks
Countless people throughout history have claimed encounters with all sorts of creepy creatures. Unfortunately, most of these beasts don't want to be friends.
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The Untold Truth Of Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters started as a small creative experiment and become one of the most enduringly popular rock bands ever. This is the untold truth of Foo Fighters.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Edith Piaf
Edith Piaf's life and music were filled with sadness, tragedy, glamour, and triumph, and were so quintessentially French.
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Every Pride Flag Explained
Sexuality is even more varied than the colors of the rainbow, and there are some brilliantly beautiful flags to show it. Here's what those symbols really mean.
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Athletes Who Contracted The Coronavirus
Many celebrities have contracted the coronavirus, and even in a society where "the games must go on," the sports world was not immune to the virus outbreak.
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The Most Amazing Historical Discoveries Of 2019
Every year, discoveries change the things we know about history. Here are a few of the most amazing historical discoveries since the beginning of 2019.
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