How NFL Player Jerome Bettis Got His Iconic Nickname
Many's the sports star who picks up a nickname (or more) along the way, from teammates, fans, or journalists. It's clear Jerome Bettis' nickname is apt.
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The Lesser-Known Name Bob Dylan Used Before His Famous Moniker
Bob Dylan is one of the most well-known names in rock music, but this is the lesser-known name he used before his famous moniker.
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This Iconic Wedding Tradition Can Be Traced All The Way Back To Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria popularized a wedding tradition that is still followed today.
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Shirley Temple Faced An Agonizing Punishment If She Misbehaved On Set
Shirley Temple was made to endure a repugnantly severe and unsavory punishment if she ever "misbehaved" while filming.
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Iggy Pop Credits These Two Iconic Frontmen For His Career
Iggy Pop, one of the most popular punk rock performers of all time, had a variety of musical influences you might not expect, including Mick Jagger.
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Elvis' Iconic Jumpsuits Weighed More Than You Think
Elvis Presley was famous for his glitzy jumpsuits and iconic style, but those jumpsuits actually weighed more than you'd expect. Here's how much they weighed.
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The Arrest That Led To David Bowie's Iconic Mug Shot
In David Bowie's iconic mug shot he effortlessly produced one of the coolest police photos in existence. This is the arrest that led to it.
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The Ironic Meaning Behind Zacchaeus' Name In The Bible
Biblical names can sometimes take on a whole different meaning separate from the behavior of their biblical namesake. Here's the meaning behind Zacchaeus' name.
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Sophia Loren Has A Penchant For Cheating At This Iconic Board Game
Actor Sophia Loren is well-known as one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood, and it turns out she's also a F-A-N of a particular classic board game.
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E Street Band Saxophonist Clarence Clemons' Last Show Wasn't Where You'd Expect
Clarence Clemens was the long-time saxophone player with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. His last performance, though, was with this unexpected artist.
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The Real Story Behind Farrah Fawcett's Iconic Red Swimsuit Poster
In early '76, Farrah Fawcett was an up-and-coming starlet. Let's take a look at the real story behind the actress' iconic red swimsuit poster.
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How Olivia Newton-John's Fear Became Her Most Iconic Music Video
Olivia Newton-John enjoyed a long career, continuing as a successful recording artist for decades. She almost canceled one of her most popular singles.
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The Iconic Grease Duet That Foo Fighters Made Cool All Over Again
The musical "Grease" is full of iconic songs that are ingrained in American culture. Here's the "Grease" duet that Foo Fighters made cool all over again.
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The Eye-Opening Scientific Reasoning Behind Why We Blink
Blinking has come to mean giving way -- whoever blinks first in a negotiation, for instance. But actual blinking isn't surrender; it's healthful and necessary.
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Pete Rose's Iconic Nickname Came About As A Joke
Baseball is filled to the brim with unusual nicknames, and it's been like that probably for as long as anybody can remember. Let's look at Pete Rose's.
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The Tragic History Of Anti-Mormonism
Since the 1830s, Mormons have been at the center of numerous social, political, and physical attacks. This is the untold truth of anti-Mormonism.
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How Star Trek's Iconic Nichelle Nichols Both Named And Shaped The Character Uhura
Nichelle Nichols played the character of Lieutenant Commander Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" and several "Star Trek" movies.
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An Astonishing Number Of Families Have Disappeared Through Faye Yager's Networks
Faye Yager is known for her network, Children of the Underground. Here is the astonishing number of families that have disappeared as a result of the network.
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John Wayne's Hidden Talent Never Matched His Iconic Cowboy Image
John Wayne is known for his role in Hollywood Westerns, and less known for his chess ability. indeed, Wayne's hidden chess talent may come as a surprise.
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Toni Braxton's 'Cult-Like' Lifestyle As A Child Is A Real Eye-Opener
Multi-platinum artist Toni Braxton has had some ups and downs throughout her life. And, she started out in a "cult-like" church where she and her sisters sang..
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Scientists Might Be Changing Their Tune About The Loch Ness Monster's Existence
The Loch Ness Monster myth has been a staple of Scotland for a long time. Here's why scientists are changing their tune about the creature's existence.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Toni Morrison
Author and cultural icon Toni Morrison lived through many tragedies. Keep reading to find all about the tragic real-life story of Toni Morrison.
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How Veronica Compton Went From Interviewing The Hillside Strangler To Becoming His Accomplice
Veronica Compton committed attempted murder for the Hillside Strangler.
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America's Strange Feral Parrot Colonies Explained
Colonies of wild parrots are thriving all over the country, from Miami to Chicago. Here's how these tropical invaders got a featherhold in the United States.
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Garth Brooks Dubbed An Iconic Anthem One Of The Greatest Songs In Music History
Garth brooks dubbed an iconic American pop anthem one of the greatest songs in music history, which is high praise coming from such a hit maker.
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Chris Cornell's Daughter, Toni, Grew Up To Be A Major Talent Like Her Dad
Chris Cornell had three children, but it's his daughter Toni who is following in his footsteps as not only a singer and songwriter but an activist.
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Inside The Bo Diddley Beat, The Most Iconic Rhythm In Rock Music
Bo Diddley is one of the most influential musicians in modern history. His beat inspired some of the biggest bands in music, including the Rolling Stones.
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