The Untold Truth Of King George VI's Funeral
Until Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, a full state funeral for a monarch hadn't been seen since the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952.
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Terrifying Things Described In The Book Of Revelation
The author of the Bible's Book of Revelations had some horrific visions kicking around in their head. Here's some of the most terrifying things it contains.
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The History Of The Haunting Tune Played As The Queen's Coffin Left St. Giles
The history of the haunting tune played as the queen's coffin left St. Giles goes back to the 16th century.
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Did Weird Al Yankovic Really Know Madonna?
Weird Al Yankovic is an iconic figure known for his clever parody songs. But did he really know Madonna, as "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" suggests?
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Why Ana De Armas Believes Marilyn Monroe's Ghost Haunted Her
There's no question but that in one sense, the spirit of the late Marilyn Monroe lives on. According to an actress playing Monroe, it's literally true.
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The Untold Truth Of The Kingdom Of Dahomey
By the mid-1700s, one kingdom had achieved a near-monopoly on the most important hub of the slave trade. This is the untold truth of the Kingdom of Dahomey.
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Once A Year The City Of London Pays The Crown A Bizarre Tax
Since 1211, London has paid the British monarchy a yearly tax, a tax it seems glad to prepare and hand over. What the city pays and why are in a word singular.
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Why Sammy Hagar Is A True Believer In Extraterrestrial Life
Rock 'n' roll frontman Sammy Hagar is a true believer in extraterrestrial life. He cites personal experience as the reason he thinks aliens exist.
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This Adorable Aquatic Creature Has A Truly Bizarre Ability
Creatures living in the depths of the ocean have some pretty strange abilities. This particular aquatic creature has a talent that's truly bizarre.
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Mourners In Britain Have Been Ordered Not To Leave These Weird Tributes For The Queen
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, people in the U.K. and around the world have responded in a host of different ways.
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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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The Royal Beekeeper Just Made A Bizarre Announcement Following The Queen's Death
Besides their human subjects, the United Kingdom's monarch also has a connection to the royal honeybees, to whom are extended certain courtesies.
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What We Know About The Real Life Ghost Ships That Are Sailing The World Without Crews
"Pirates of the Caribbean" movies aside, the high seas really do offer a huge array of eerie mysteries, including the presence of ships adrift without a crew.
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The Untold Truth Of Gwar
The band GWAR's music is often described as heavy metal, punk, or shock-rock -– but their live shows defy categorization.
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The Bizarre Mishap That Led To This Royal Coffin Tradition
With tradition handed down over centuries, monarchal funerals are solemn and highly ceremonial affairs. Here's one interesting tradition in the U.K.
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Why The Challenger Disaster Had Conspiracy Theorists Buzzing
In 1986, millions of people watched in terror as the Challenger space shuttle exploded a mere 73 seconds after liftoff. Years later, some were suspicious.
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Serial Killer Carlton Gary Used A Truly Bizarre Murder Weapon
Sometimes murder is carefully planned and carried out; other times it's a crime of passion in the moment. Some crimes betray patterns by the perpetrator.
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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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The Untold Truth Of Ezekiel From The Bible
One of the three biggest prophets in the Bible is Ezekiel. But who was Ezekiel, and what can we learn from his psychedelic visions?
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The Untold Truth Of Big Ben
In 2017, Big Ben went under its first full restoration. Here's a look at what lies behind the iconic clock tower and where it stands in London's history.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Russell
Bill Russell, whose No. 6 jersey will be retired across the NBA, was a champion, a gold medalist and a civil rights activist. Here's what more you should know.
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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 Bizarre Reason Why The First NFL Playoff Game Smelled So Bad
The first NFL playoff game smelled terrible, and not for reasons you might first expect. Here's why the very first NFL playoff game smelled so bad.
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The Tragic And Bizarre 1973 Death Of Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons was an influential musician who died far too young.
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The Wild And Unexpected Way A Man Thwarted A Scary Bear Attack
On the subject of bear attacks, the National Park Service offers some valuable advice, and one man managed to save himself in the most incredible way.
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An ATM In Pakistan Holds This Bizarre World Record
Records are made to be broken, though some are more obscure than others. Some records rely on ability, and some on characteristics, and some on geography.
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The Untold Truth Of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses
In 1988, Salman Rushdie published a novel that caused global outrage among Muslims and put a price on his head. Here is the untold truth of the Satanic Verses.
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