How The Grim Sleeper Was Finally Caught
From 1985 to 2007, convicted serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. performed a series of truly heinous crimes, with an apparent gap of dormancy from 1988 to 2002.
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Henry VIII's Family Tree Explained
Henry VIII may be infamous for his wives, but his relatives included other nobles with interesting stories and claims to the throne.
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The Meteoric Rise And Fall Of Death Row Records
The rise of Death Row Records was lightning-fast, but its reign was short. Its story is a reminder that when life imitates art, things can get out of hand.
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Final Interviews Of Famous Actors
A star's final public words can have a power beyond morbid interest. Here's a look at the final interviews of some of Hollywood's most famous actors.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 20s
Celebrities have always lived fast-paced lives, but living in the spotlight can come with a dark side. Here are some famous celebrities who died in their 20s.
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Colonel Sanders' Crazy Real-Life Story
This is Colonel Sanders' crazy real-life story. Creating the juggernaut that is KFC wasn't the only fascinating thing he did.
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Things You Didn't Know About It's A Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life is one of the most highly regarded, quintessential films in America's canon, but it wasn't always a roaring, beloved success.
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What Life Was Really Like In A Medieval Castle
While there is some variety across the different medieval castles still standing, there's a lot of similarities, too. Here's what life was like in a castle.
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The Disastrous Flight Of KAL Flight 007: A Tragedy Of The Cold War
The Cold War gave rise to no small number of mysteries, including the strange, tragic fate of KAL Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet jets.
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The Untold Truth Of Wallis Simpson
Wallis Simpson was, and may still be, the ultimate antihero of the Windsor family and the modern monarchy.
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Politicians Who Are Still Missing Today
When a politician disappears, it's easy to immediately imagine the worst possible scenario where corruption prevails and suspicions abound.
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The Messed Up Reality About The Railroad Industry
The railroad's impact on American history can't be overstated. But the U.S. began to neglect rail over the 20th century in favor of the automobile.
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Orville And Wilbur Wright's Overlooked Younger Sister Is The Reason They Got Off The Ground
Wilbur and Orville Wright will forever be credited for getting man into the air, but they had help from another family member -- their sister, Katharine.
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The Only NBA Players To Score 70 Points In A Game
In over 70 years of the NBA, only seven players have done it. Here are the only NBA players to score 70 points in a game -- and one who surprisingly didn't.
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Whatever Happened To The Scientists Of Operation Paperclip?
Operation Paperclip was the post-World War II program to poach Nazi scientists and relocate them to the United States. Here's what happened to those scientists.
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Michelle Obama's Biggest Moments In Her Life So Far
Michelle Obama continues to be a role model for young girls after serving her term as First Lady. Here's a look at the biggest moments in her life so far.
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The Tethys Sea: The Story Of The Ocean That Covered Ancient Earth
Millions of years ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the world, the was the Tethys Ocean, an ocean that existed on Earth for most of the history of life on land.
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Songs Where Someone Dies At The End
Not all songwriters have a firm grasp of narrative, but some songwriters really do. And some don't believe in happy endings.
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What It's Really Like Being A Lighthouse Keeper
Is being a lighthouse keeper a life of loneliness and extreme weather? Here's what it's really like being a lighthouse keeper.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 60s
The average life expectancy for Americans is 77 years old, so it hits hard when people pass away young. These are some famous celebrities who died in their 60s.
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The Wild Real-Life Story Of Ma Barker
Ma Barker was the infamous matriarch of the Barker-Karpis gang who robbed and killed during the 1920s and 1930s.
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The Most Important Solo Acts In Rock History
These solo acts are legendary and synonymous with rock 'n' roll. Their influence can be felt in other genres and the generations that followed.
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Old Hollywood Feuds That Got Out Of Hand
Image was everything in Old Hollywood, but things didn't always go according to plan. These are some Old Hollywood feuds that got out of hand.
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The Untold Truth Of Siegfried And Roy
Siegfried and Roy took Las Vegas by storm with their magic-meets-tamed-tigers act. Here's the untold truth of Siegfried and Roy.
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The Untold Story Of The Bunker Twins
The Bunker twins are likely the most famous conjoined twins in history.
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The Biggest Disasters In Space History
Space exploration didn't reach where it is today without a number of unfortunate accidents and fatalities. Here are the biggest disasters in space history.
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