Before The Queen's Gambit There Was Vera Menchik
Before The Queen's Gambit there was Vera Menchik, who was one of the best players in the world in the early 20th century and paved the way for women's chess.
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The Untold Story Of The Women Who Discovered The Universe
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, several women were hired at Harvard Observatory to classify the universe. Today, they remain largely forgotten.
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False Things You Believe About Fleetwood Mac
While Fleetwood Mac has changed throughout the decades, the truth of the band's founding, peaks and valleys, and influence have led to some false beliefs.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Andy Warhol
Controversial and enigmatic, Andy Warhol was one of the most important artists of the 20th century. This is the crazy real-life story of Andy Warhol.
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True Crime Conspiracy Theories That Keep Us Up At Night
Here are some true crime conspiracies to add more eerie mystery to your life.
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Vomit-Inducing Jobs People Do Every Day
Take a second to think about all the much worse jobs you could have.
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Ways Science Is Trying To Explain Deja Vu
You know deja vu. And if you've ever experienced deja vu, you've probably wondered what causes it. Here are some of the leading scientific theories on deja vu.
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What Roller Coasters Really Do To Your Body
We're aware of the thrills hitting us from all sides while riding a roller coaster, but there's a bunch of weird stuff happening on our insides as well.
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What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like
By the time Layne Staley passed away, the Alice in Chains singer was crippled by his drug addiction. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.
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History's Most Respected Geniuses That Turned Into Madmen
It was Aristoteles who said, "There is no genius without having a touch of madness." These are history's most respected geniuses that turned into madmen.
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Ways We All Break The Law Without Ever Knowing It
We all break the law without knowing it, because these laws are so stupid no one would bother enforcing them.
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The Untold Truth Of John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp, or John Cougar Mellencamp, or John Cougar, depending on how old you are, has lived an epic life. This is the untold truth of John Mellencamp.
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The Most Disturbing Places People Have Found Hidden Cameras
These are the most disturbing places people have found hidden cameras. Is nothing sacred? Is no bathroom stall safe?
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The Most Dangerous Water Slides You Never Knew Existed
Some water slides are responsible for a constant stream of bumps and bruises and even worse. Here are some of the most dangerous water slides in the world.
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The Man Who Saved The World From Nuclear Armageddon
Meet Stanislav Petrov, the Soviet man who saved the world from nuclear Armageddon. If he'd followed his training, World War III would have started in 1983.
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The Darkest TV Moments From The '80s
Remember the Very Special Episodes of the '80s? The ones that got all moralistic and depressing? Here are some of the darkest TV moments from the '80s.
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Royals Who Mysteriously Vanished
These royals mysteriously vanished, and they probably won't be showing up anytime soon.
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Ranking The Most Expensive Movie Theaters In The World
Ready to rank the most expensive movie theaters in the world? If you want to see a movie in one of these places, get ready to open your wallet.
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Facts About The Recent Clown Sightings That Just Don't Add Up
There's a strange national trend of creepy clown sightings across the country, and the facts about this weird wave are almost too bizarre to believe.
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Crimes That Were Committed At The Olympics
These crimes were actually committed at the Olympics. It isn't always the big smorgasbord of international harmony it's cracked up to be.
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Athletes Who Got In Trouble Over Cell Phone Videos
These athletes got in trouble over cell phone videos.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of Sid Vicious
Sid Vicious' life was turbulent from the moment he was born and would stay that way until his death. From drug addiction to alleged murder, here is his story.
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Things You Get Wrong About Eminem
Legendary rap artist and musician, Eminem, is an icon. There are several misconceptions that exist about Eminem. Here's things you get wrong about the rapper.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Donna Summer
Donna Summer became the face of the 1970s dance scene and had a string of hits through the decades until her death. Her road to fame was a tragic one, however.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Mountain Man In The 1800s
Tough. Determined. Adventurous. These are some of the words used to describe the mountain men. Here's what it was really like being a mountain man in the 1800s.
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What These Presidents Actually Wanted To Be When They Grew Up
Some of America's greatest leaders had different aspirations as kids. Here are a few former presidents whose American dreams were not what you'd expect.
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The Worst Part Of The USSR Isn't What You Think
Threatening the USA was nothing compared to some of the sick things the Soviet Union got up to. It's true: the worst part of the USSR isn't what you think.
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