Musicians Who Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Not every big rocker of the time showed up at Woodstock. Here are some musicians who turned down playing at Woodstock.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Cher
Having faced down poverty, illness, divorce, and ever-changing public tastes, Cher continues to beat the odds, winning over generation after generation of fans with her unwavering dedication and authenticity. This is Cher's tragic real-life story.
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Creepy Tales Of Haunted Las Vegas
Las Vegas is home to more than a few ghosts. Perhaps it's the place's dramatic and dangerous history. These are some creepy tales of haunted Las Vegas.
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What The Final 12 Months Of John Lennon's Life Were Like
1980 was a crucial year for John Lennon, who'd emerged from a hiatus ready to make music once again. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.
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Def Leppard: How The Iconic Band Got Its Name
The seventies were a foundational time for Def Leppard. Though their first album didn't release until 1980, the band's roots were established in the decade. Pete Willis, Joe Elliott and Rick Savage came together as teenagers, and formed the band in Sheffield, England in 1977.
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What Life Was Like For Women In The Inca Empire
The Incan empire quickly grew during the 16th century CE to encompass nearly the entire western coast of South America. Here's what life was like for its women.
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Insane Times Music Artists Were Screwed Over By Their Recording Companies
Record companies are out to make money, and there's a lot of shadiness going on that proves they don't care how they do it, they're perfectly happy to get rich off the backs of the music artists with the real talent. Here are insane times music artists were screwed over by their recording companies.
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The True Story Of The Ancient Aztec Capital Of Tenochtitlan
The ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is the source of a flood of fascinating history. Then again, it's also the source of many fascinating rumors and half-truths, thanks to repression after the Spanish conquest. This is the true story of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
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The Truth About The Mysterious Toxic Lady
The life of a hospital Emergency Room staffer is never dull. And the unexpected can ratchet up the pressure even more. This was the experience of ER staffers at Riverside General Hospital one night in 1994. To this day, the mysterious Toxic Lady, Gloria Ramirez, still has not fully been explained.
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What Solomon Northup's 12 Years As A Slave Were Really Like
Solomon Northup's tale is unique because his account of slavery was from the lens of a free man. He was educated, married, and had children before he was stolen and forced into 12 years of cruel bondage. This is what Solomon Northup's 12 years as a slave were really like.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Secretariat
In the decades since Secretariat won the Triple crown, many horses have tried to match his performance. However, none of them did it as spectacularly as he did.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jackie Robinson
In the face of both entrenched racism and death threats, Jackie Robinson smashed baseball's color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. This is the tragic real-life story of Jackie Robinson.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Reconstruction Era
Reconstruction after the Civil War was an attempt to reconstruct everything about Southern life and politics. But after an auspicious start, Reconstruction slowly collapsed under the weight of political reality and short-sighted decisions. Here's the messed-up truth about the Reconstruction era.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Iraq War
Like all wars, the Iraq War was filled with heroes, villains, and mistakes both harrying and hilarious. These are some messed up things that happened during the Iraq War.
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The Untold Truth Of Thurgood Marshall
As chief legal counsel of the NAACP, Thurgood Marshall tried hundreds of cases including Brown v. Board of Education before being appointed to the Supreme Court
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The Most Expensive Guitars In Rock History
Owning a guitar used by a famous rock musician is a way of owning a piece of history. Here are the most expensive guitars in rock history.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Ramones
The Ramones became of the most influential and important rock bands of all time. All the same, the Ramones' tragic real-life story is full of full of heartbreak and tragedy.
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The Untold Truth Of Robert E. Lee
The reality of Robert E. Lee a bit more complex than the popular version. This is the real, complex, often ugly, untold truth of Robert E. Lee.
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The True Story Of The American Indian Movement
The American Indian Movement, most known for the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee, galvanized a generation of Native youth. This is the true story of the movement.
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The Most Bizarre Episodes Of How It's Made
The Discovery Channel found a bona fide hit with How It's Made. It's fun watching an assembly line of frozen burritos whizzing by or seeing a creator meticulously craft unique handmade goods. But sometimes, these segments get downright weird. These are the most bizarre episodes of How It's Made.
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False Things You Believe About The Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the most important document in our country, so it's surprising how many myths and outright falsehoods surround our foundational document. Here are false things you believe about the Constitution.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk is an icon, the first non-incumbent openly gay man to be elected to public office in the United States. Here's the tragic story of Harvey Milk.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen repeatedly rose to basketball's highest peak, but he had a very rough life. Here's the tragic story of Scottie Pippen.
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Things Americans In The 1950s Couldn't Live Without
In the post-war economic boom of 1950s America, consumerism took center stage. While some items found in the average home are still the standard to this day, other fads were just plain bizarre. Let's dig in and find out about the things Americans in the 1950s couldn't live without.
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American Political Parties You Probably Haven't Heard Of
The lesser-known political parties of the U.S. run the gamut from weird and wacky to disturbing and even scary. Here are some you probably haven't heard of.
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What These Native American Tribes Believed About Death
Native American tribes had their own ideas for what happens after death, and their beliefs can tell us as much about how they lived as how they died.
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The True Story Of What Happened To Rodney King
Before Eric Garner and George Floyd, there was Rodney King, whose beating would lay bare the racism and injustice that ran through the LAPD.
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