The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes packed a lot into his life. To say Hughes was an ambitious eccentric is an understatement. Here's the tragic real-life story of Howard Hughes.
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The Untold Truth Of The Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys — three friends from New York who became one of the biggest rap acts of all time — never took themselves too seriously, and the group's story remains remarkable. So make some noise and ch-check out this sure shot of the history of Brooklyn's finest, the Beastie Boys.
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Snow White: The Messed Up Origins Of Disney's Classic Movie
Snow White is a Disney movie that's inspired by a seriously dark story, courtesy of the Brothers Grimm. So if you want the grisly details, here are the messed up origins of the classic Disney film.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong: The Communist revolutionary and founding father of the People's Republic of China. The man who dragged "The Middle Kingdom" kicking and screaming into his particular brand of The Future, which involved plenty of actual kicking and screaming. This the messed up truth of Mao Zedong.
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The Most Extreme Poisoning Cases In History
Poison has had a major impact on history. It's taken out world leaders, caused massive casualties, and changed government policies. From ancient Rome to 1980s Chicago, here are the most extreme poisoning cases in history.
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The Bizarre History Of Ellis Island
Imagine what walking through Ellis Island must have been like—a chaotic hustle and bustle of people feeling equal parts fear and hope, the chatter in different languages. But it didn't always look like that: Ellis Island has changed a lot over the years. This is the bizarre history of Ellis Island.
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The Scariest Predictions That May Come True In The Next Decade
There are some things that could potentially happen in the next decade that would thrust humans into uncharted territory. Climate change is probably the biggest example.There are other things looming on the horizon, though. These are the scariest predictions that may come true in the next decade.
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The Biggest Lies These Biopics Told You In The Past Decade
Biopics are based on a true story, but they're rarely (if ever) entirely a true story. Screenwriters and filmmakers have to take a life story and juice it up. They just can't let facts get in the way of telling a good story. Here are the biggest lies these biopics told you in the past decade.
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The Most Expensive Aquarium Fish In The World
Generally, fish sell for pennies on the dollar, as evidenced by the accepted method of transport -- plastic bag. Maybe it's because most humans think they don't feel pain, but our poor piscine friends don't often get the royal treatment. But some are incredibly expensive.
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What It's Like To Live In The Richest Neighborhood In America
Prior to the 1990s, "Atherton was a sleepy town," according to Coldwell Banker agent Pierre Buljan. Now, it's the richest neighborhood in America.
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The Truth About Witness Protection In The United States
The Federal Witness Protection Program has been a controversial entity, but it's also protected the lives of numerous individuals. So if you want to know more about this secret organization (without ticking off a mob boss), read on for the truth about the US Witness Protection Program.
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The Craziest Stories That Didn't Make It Into The Bible
Finalizing the biblical canon took a long time, and quite a few books were left on the cutting room floor. Why? Well, a lot of those books were absolutely bonkers. From talking animals to a murderous Jesus, here are the craziest stories that didn’t make it into the Bible.
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Why This Fire Has Been Burning Under Centralia, PA For Over 50 Years
This Pennsylvania town was once an ordinary slice of Americana, but these days, the ghostly ruins of the so-called 'real Silent Hill' has no zip code, no stores, and almost no people. Here is the story of Centralia, the town that sits atop an underground inferno that could rage for centuries.
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Horror Movie Scenarios That Became A Disturbing Reality
The idea that viewers would copy horror movies is terrifying. People have copied what they see on screen since the beginning of cinema, but when a criminal brings a horror movie to life, it makes the world just a little scarier. These are horror movie scenarios that became a disturbing reality.
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The Troubled History Of Crazy Town
You might remember the rap-rock band Crazy Town thanks to their chart-topping hit single "Butterfly" and ... well, probably not all that much else. It's a shame, really, because their history is as rock 'n' roll as it gets -- and not always in a good way. This is the troubled history of Crazy Town.
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We Now Understand Why The Inca Empire Crumbled
The Inca were one of the great civilizations but they're pretty mysterious, too. because they didn't develop a system of writing. That has modern historians scratching their heads, but archaeologists have made major strides in putting together a picture of just how and why the Inca Empire crumbled.
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Things About Anime People Get Wrong
Anime has long been considered a bit of a niche fandom, but it's growing bigger and bigger, and it's not that different from more popular entertainment genres. There are a lot of misconceptions about anime out there. Here are a few things people tend to get wrong about anime.
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The Untold Truth Of WWE Star Asuka
Kanako Urai is one of the most well-respected wrestlers in Japan and in the WWE. But while the Empress of Tomorrow's in-ring skills speak for themselves, the story outside the ropes is every bit as fascinating as the action that happens within them. Here's the untold truth of WWE star Asuka.
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The Most Controversial Books That Were Included In The Bible
The Holy Bible is probably the most discussed, debated, and argued book in the history of humankind. But which books had the rockiest road to travel on the way to acceptance into biblical canon? Here are the most controversial books that were included in the Bible.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones have been sowing the seeds of rock 'n' roll since 1962, and they're still at it. How can a band as wild and unpredictable as this conquer problem after problem and remain at the top of the rock 'n' roll heap in their 70s? Here's the tragic real-life story of the Rolling Stones.
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Things Marvel Gets Wrong About Thor's Norse Mythology
Thor was around long before Marvel added him to their roster of superheroes. They've done a good job of translating Norse mythology to the page and screen … but there have been a few big changes. From Sif’s hair to the Warriors Three, here are the things Marvel changed about Thor’s mythology.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Hetty Green, America's Greatest Miser
There's a reason that Hetty Green is called the “Witch of Wall Street.” A real-life Scrooge, Green got ridiculously rich and infuriated people with her stingy ways. From her ruthless business skills to her crazy personal life, here’s why she’s known as America’s greatest miser.
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The Most Bizarre Things Donald Trump Has Ever Owned
Donald Trump spends his money in weird ways. He boasted a plane with 24-karat gold-plated seat belts and gold-plated bathroom fixtures. He resided in a penthouse with a gold and diamond-encrusted front door. And more. Here are some of the most bizarre things Donald Trump has ever owned.
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The Most Tragic Celebrity Deaths Of The Past Decade
As you may have noticed, the 2010s have been particularly rough for celebrities when it came to staying alive, and chances are at least one famous face you used to look up to has suffered an untimely, tragic death. Let's take a look at the most tragic celebrity deaths of the past decade.
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The Messed Up Truth Of King John
If you've seen Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, you may have come away thinking that King John wasn't such an awful guy. Well, sometimes the truth hurts. And for all you King John apologists out there, the truth will cut your heart out like a spoon. Here's the messed up truth about this subpar king.
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TV Deaths From The Past Decade We're Still Mourning
There are few more dramatic moments than beloved characters dying before our eyes. The awesome TV series that kept us riveted throughout the 2010s often employed the device of making us wonder just which bucket would be kicked. Here are the TV deaths from the past decade we're still mourning.
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Roger Ebert's Most Brutal Movie Takedowns Of All Time
Roger Ebert was a national treasure, and his death in 2013 left a smoking crater in the world of film criticism. Roger Ebert genuinely loved movies, and seemed to take bad filmmaking as a personal affront. Here are Roger Ebert's most hardcore disses and most brutal movie reviews of all time.
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