Dick Van Dyke: 15 Facts About The Icon
Dick Van Dyke has found success in almost every entertainment avenue he's tried, but here are 15 facts you might not know about the acclaimed star.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dick Van Dyke
If you had to define the concept of comedy with the career of a single person, Dick Van Dyke would be that person. But the actor has faced struggles.
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Drag Shows Are Older Than You Realize. Here's The Real History
Drag is a performance art with a deep and diverse history. And drag shows are older than you may realize, so here's the real history.
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The Youngest Saints In The Catholic Church
Reaching sainthood is an impressive accomplishment - even more so when the honor is bestowed upon children. Here are the youngest saints in the Catholic Church.
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The Most Disastrous Coronations In History
Historic coronation mistakes have ranged from mispronunciations of the liturgy to tragedies that left scores of royal subjects dead, and everything in between.
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Princes Of Hell
The seven princes of hell are an intimidating bunch. Here's the untold truth of these demonic creatures.
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The First Black Female Lawyer In America Was Born In The 1800s
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States.
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A Look Back At The Life Of Mickey Hargitay
Former Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay went from bodybuilder to the husband of Jayne Mansfield.
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How The '90s Rock Band Live Was Torn Apart
Once '90s alternative rock titans, the members of Live ended up intensely disliking each other. Here's how the 90s rock band Live was torn apart.
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The Dark Truth About Murderabilia
Murderabilia is the sale of items related to murder and, in many cases, serial killers. But it's even darker than it sounds; read on for the disturbing truth.
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How Power Ballads Changed Rock Forever
The power ballad employs pretty melodies and slow tempos before building to a rocking, soaring chorus. Here's how this musical technique changed rock forever.
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The 14 Men Who Were President Before George Washington
While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
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The Tragic Genocide Of Brazil's Indigenous Peoples
The killing of indigenous people in Brazil and the destruction of their homes and culture have been described by some as a full-blown genocide.
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The Richest Rappers In The World
Rap is a lucrative genre, and many rappers have forged veritable business empires. Here are the richest rappers in the world.
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What Happens If Lake Mead Dries Up Forever?
Lake Mead was formed following the construction of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in 1935. But what would happen if it dries up forever?
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Strange Stories Of Adults Who Passed Themselves Off As Children
Many adults have passed themselves off as children. Their desire to return to a younger age can be heartbreaking, but sometimes the motivations are very dark.
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The Craziest Reasons Women Were Denied The Right To Vote
It wasn't until 1920 that women's right to vote made it into the U.S. Constitution. These are the craziest reasons women were denied the right to vote.
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The Untold Truth Of China's Forbidden City
This is the untold truth of China's Forbidden City. It's no longer forbidden, but if it was called the Permitted City, no one would go there.
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The 1954 Attack On The Capitol And The Woman Who Led It
In an effort to draw the world's attention to Puerto Rico's colonial subjugation by the United States, Lolita Lebrón opened fire in the House of Representatives
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Advent Customs From Around The World Explained
There's more to the period before Christmas than chocolate advent calendars. These are some Advent customs from around the world explained.
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What It's Like Being Best Friends With A Royal
We all know royals spend a lot of time in the spotlight, but what about their best friends? A close connection with a monarch can be a unique experience.
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Rules Hells Angels Have To Follow
The infamous Hells Angels biker gang has been given a lot of bad labels over the years. But as a membership organization, they have strict rules to follow.
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Every Mass Extinction Event Explained
Extinction is normal, but mass extinction events are notable for their huge reduction of biodiversity. This is every mass extinction event explained.
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The Tragic Komagata Maru Incident Explained
The Komagata Maru incident is just one example of racism in the history of Canada's immigration policy. This is the tragic Komagata Maru incident explained.
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Aliens Might Look A Lot Like Humans. Here's Why
When you hear the word "aliens," you might think of the various rubber-headed aliens in "Star Trek." But aliens might look a lot like humans. Here's why.
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The Untold Truth Of Ronald Reagan
While many know about his politics, less is known about Ronald Reagan's private life and his reputation that went from Hollywood lightweight to U.S president.
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Everything We Know About The Milky Way's Black Hole
In the wake of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Physics, scientists have finally imaged Sagittarius A*. This is everything we know about the Milky Way's black hole.
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