The Shocking Myth Surrounding The Birth Of Cyrus The Great
Ancient stories can seem brutal, but the shocking myth surrounding the birth of Cyrus the Great and the aftermath is particularly harsh.
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Why Constantine II, The Last King Of Greece, Was In Exile For More Than 50 Years
A few European countries still retain their centuries-old monarchies. Here's why Constantine II, the last King of Greece, was in exile for more than 50 years.
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Riothamus: The Ancient King That May Be The Real-Life King Arthur
King Arthur's story has become a famous legend over the centuries. Here's the story of Riothamus: the ancient king that may be the real-life King Arthur.
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Robert Reed Fact-Checking Scripts Led To A Fight About This Line
It is not quite a secret that Robert Reed wasn't a fan of his role on "The Brady Bunch." Here is why he fact-checked scripts, which led to a fight over a line.
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The Strange Tale Of John Dee, Personal Magician To Queen Elizabeth I
Astronomer, mathematician, occultist, and possible spy to Queen Elizabeth I, John Dee left a bigger, behind-the-scenes mark on history than many may realize.
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The Tiger King-Inspired Bill Signed Into Law
Due to Netflix's highly successful docuseries "Tiger King," a spotlight was shown on private ownership of big cats. Recently the Big Cat Safety Act was passed.
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Why Science Says Taking A Selfie Is More Likely To Result In Death Than A Shark Attack
Taking a selfie is as common and mundane as it gets, but data shows selfie-taking has resulted in more deaths than shark attacks, skydiving, or bungee jumping.
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Why Both Keith Richards And Queen Elizabeth Objected To Mick Jagger's Knighthood
Rolling Stone's guitarist Keith Richards and Queen Elizabeth II objected to Mick Jagger's 2003 knighthood. Both had their own reasons. Here's why.
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Why King Victor Emmanuel III's Controversial Life Affected His Burial
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy ruled his country during the first half of the 20th century, which was arguably a pretty tumultuous time in history.
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The Pagan Origins Of Making A Wish On An Eyelash
Like many other traditions, the act of making a wish on a fallen eyelash developed from pagan roots. Here's how this superstition came to be.
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The Groundbreaking Clean-Energy Discovery Made At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The groundbreaking clean-energy discovery made at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California is a big step for science but has a long way to go.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Heartbreaking Struggles With Addiction
A 2022 authorized biography of actress Elizabeth Taylor offers new insight into the substance use issues the classic Hollywood actress experienced.
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One Family Member Claims D.B. Cooper Had Help In Suspected Skyjacking Robbery
One of the most infamous airplane hijackings in American history took place in 1971 when a man, "D.B. Cooper," escaped with $200,000 in cash.
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Why Did Stephen King Compare A Film Adaption Of One Of His Books To 'Cafeteria Mashed Potatoes'?
Stephen King is one of the world's most prolific writers. But for the acclaimed horror maestro, one particular movie adaptation really missed the mark.
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What British Royal Family Visits To Other Countries Are Really Like
Royal visits are a long-standing tradition, but they're no idle lark. This is what British Royal Family visits to other countries are really like.
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Martin Luther King Jr And Stokely Carmichael's Relationship Explained
Stokely Carmichael was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad in 1941 and moved to New York at the age of 11. He was also friends with Martin Luther King Jr.
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Why Queen Camilla Does Not Have A Lady-In-Waiting
The British monarchy is rife with traditions that it still upholds today. Here is why Queen Consort Camilla decided not to have the traditional lady-in-waiting.
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The US Security Force That Protects Royals When They Visit America
The federal government is a maze of agencies, bureaus, organizations, and interwoven rivalries and cooperation, including various security arms.
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Kurt Cobain's Final Message To Courtney Love Was Truly Heartbreaking
Kurt Cobain is one of the most influential artists of all time and one of the major pioneers of the grunge movement. Here's his final message to Courtney Love.
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A Frog Species Once Thought To Be Extinct Is Making A Comeback
A species of frog that was once thought to be extinct is now making a comeback. Though the species has survived, it remains endangered.
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A Tense Batting Practice Ended In Bo Jackson Nearly Choking The Life Out His Teammate
Sports teams are supposed to be exactly that: teams, individuals working together to be greater than the sum of their parts -- though sometimes they don't.
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How An MMA Fighter Won A Match After Knocking Himself Out
The 2018 MMA fight between Irvins Ayala and Drew Chapman is one remembered by MMA fans for how it played out and the surprising turn it took after the K.O.
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The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Guinness Record Holder For The World's Longest Nose
One especially heart-breaking (though mostly forgotten) story is that of Thomas Wedders, who holds the Guinness record for the world's longest nose.
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What We Know About Nancy Pelosi Not Seeking Re-Election To Leadership In The House
Nancy Pelosi, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, will not seek election to any leadership positions after Democrats lost the House.
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Just How Much Work Went Into Breaking The Harvey Weinstein Scandal?
In 2017, journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey detailed sexual assault and harassment allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
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Rita Hayworth's Decades-Long Relationship With Glenn Ford Survived Her Breaking His Teeth
It's not unusual for co-stars to become involved romantically during a production, but it is unusual for one of those relationships to last for decades.
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Why The Church Of Scotland Sued A Man Who Discovered Ancient Viking Artifacts
Funny, how everyday objects, hundreds of years later, suddenly become valuable -- sometimes to the tune of millions and millions of dollars.
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