Inside The Boycotts Of The 1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Summer Olympic games was one of the most controversial in history. The summer of '56 saw the first ever nations to boycott the event -- eight of them.
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Yukio Mishima: The Life And Tragic Death Of The Japanese Author
Yukio Mishima was rejected by liberals and conservatives alike despite his nationalism, but his novels still maintained a grip on the Japanese literary scene.
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The Untold Truth Of Todd Rundgren
Despite his prolific output, Todd Rundgren remains a mystery. Here's what you may not know about Todd Rundgren, his innovations, his influences, and his impact.
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Athletes Who Died While Competing In The Olympics
These athletes sadly died while competing in the Olympics.
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The Untold Truth Of Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is an ambitious tennis player who aims high and dreams big. And she has no plans of taking it easy. This is the untold truth of Naomi Osaka.
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Movie Moments Debunked By MythBusters
MythBusters tested hundreds of myths, including many related to films. Some episodes redeemed movie moments, but these were debunked by the MythBusters.
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The Untold Truth Of Nosferatu
Nearly a century after its 1922 premiere, "Nosferatu" remains a compelling adaptation of "Dracula." This is the untold truth of "Nosferatu."
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Species Recently Discovered That You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Less than 15% of all the different organisms across the globe have been catalogued, so new species that experts discover and name is worth celebrating.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Devil's Island
Devil's Island was a prison system off the coast of French Guiana. If you were sentenced to do time there, that was pretty much the same as a death sentence.
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Celebrities Declared Dead When They Weren't
Thanks to unreliable news sources, some stars have been reported dead before their time. Here are some celebrities who were declared dead when they weren't.
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What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Demons
Movies such as "The Exorcist" take more than a little dramatic license when it comes to demonology. Here's what Hollywood gets wrong about demons.
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The Code Of Hammurabi Finally Explained
The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest codes of law that archeologists have found from ancient history.
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The Untold Truth Of Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players in NBA history, possessing tons of skill for a man as big as he is. This is the untold truth of Kevin Durant.
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Wrestling Icons Who Don't Look Anything Like They Used To
Not every wrestler stays the same forever. Many have gone from what can only be called professional peacocking, to a completely different look.
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This Is The Most Powerful Empire In History
What empire in history fits the bill of most powerful, perhaps with some colorful history thrown in as well? For that, we should turn to ancient Rome.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Stole Billions From The Philippines
The reign of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos was marked by brutality and corruption. This is the true story of the woman who stole billions from the Philippines.
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Everything Movies Get Wrong About Being A Knight
Movies make being a knight look really cool—and present a distorted picture of historical reality. Here's everything movies get wrong about being a knight.
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Actors Who Stopped A Movie From Getting Made
Here are some times when an actor actually stopped a movie from getting made.
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This Is Where These Famous People Have Their Ashes Scattered
Celebrities die too, and often choose cremation for their remains. This is where these famous people have their ashes scattered.
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What Life Was Like For Black People During The Civil War
History forgets the role Black Americans had in their own liberation during the Civil War. This is what life was like for Black people during the Civil War.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Lewis And Clark Expedition
The real Lewis and Clark expedition was far more brutal than what you were told in school. This is the messed up truth about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Freaky Huge Fish That Were Actually Caught
If you find a cartoonishly gargantuan mutant fish like the following ones, you might be too scared to even think about eating it.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marilyn Monroe
Nearly 60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, if not the world.
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Crazy Stories Of Athletes Who Were Stripped Of Their Olympic Medals
There's a ton of crazy stories of Olympians who've had their medals taken away, and some have had victory snatched from their grasp amid shocking circumstances.
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The Long History Of Skateboarding Explained
The evolution of skateboarding has followed a nonlinear path and gone through periods of decline, but the sport (or hobby, or lifestyle) has zigzagged uphill.
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What Lifetime's Cellmate Secrets Revealed About Chris Watts
In 2018, Chris Watts made headlines when he was arrested for the murder of his young daughters and pregnant wife. Now, new information has come to light.
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What Dragons Look Like Around The World
Cultures throughout history have had myths about creatures that can be described as dragons. Here's what dragons look like around the world.
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