How Pluto Got Its Name
Back in 2006, Pluto was downgraded to a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union. But how did it get its name? Let's find out.
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The Untold Truth Of The Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller was perhaps not the most gracious inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2016. Miller was inducted solo -- not as his self-named band.
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Lies Manhunt: Unabomber Told You
Discovery's 2017 series Manhunt: Unabomber takes plenty of creative liberties with the truth. Here's how Manhunt: Unabomber lied to you.
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The True Story Of The First Woman To Earn A PhD
In 1678, a Venetian noblewoman named Elena Cornaro Piscopia made history by obtaining a doctorate. This is the true story of the first woman to earn a Ph.D.
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The Messed Up Disappearance Of Adrien McNaughton
On June 12, 1972, 5-year-old Adrien McNaughton, his father, a family friend, and his three siblings were fishing at Holmes Lake near Calabogie, Ontario, Canada.
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What Led Candy Montgomery To Kill Betty Gore?
Candace "Candy" Montgomery murdered one of her friends in 1980, and yet she walked free after being acquitted of the crime. So what happened?
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Chilling Ways The Sinking Of The Titanic Was Foreshadowed
As the Titanic sank over 1,500 of its 2,240 passengers died. Who could have predicted such a random, terrible incident? As it turns out, lots of people.
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The Greatest Books Written In Prison
The greatest books written in prison illuminate the harrowing events of life behind bars, such as Nelson Mandela's Conversations With Myself.
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Famous Albums That Almost Didn't Get Made
Here is the story of famous albums like Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run, Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever, and Boston's debut album that almost got shelved.
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Tragic Details About Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks, legendary solo artist and member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac, has lived hard in her five-decade career.
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Times The History Channel Lied To You
The History Channel offers a lot of unique reality shows. Here are times the History Channel lied to you.
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The Craziest Stunts Ozzy Osbourne Ever Pulled
Ozzy Osbourne's often drug-fueled escapades are the stuff of rock and roll legend. Here are some of the craziest stunts Ozzy Osbourne ever pulled.
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The Real Reason France Sold The Louisiana Territory To The United States
In 1803, Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S., but why? Here's the real reason France sold the Louisiana territory to the United States.
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The Weird Story Of The Unsolved 3X Murders
After the murder of Joseph Mozynski, Catherine May gave police a note she received from the shooter that simply said, "Joseph Mozynski, 3X, 3-X-097."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Hole
Hole was all over MTV and alt rock radio during the mid-'90s, but its members all suffered terrible tragedies throughout their lives.
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Can A Roman Catholic Ever Inherit The British Throne?
As King Charles III accepts his new role with the Church of England, here is a look at whether or not a Roman Catholic could ever inherit the British throne.
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How Investigators Found 'Baby Holly' 40 Years After She Disappeared
When someone disappears, there are almost always people left behind to wonder and grieve. It's even worse when the missing individual is a baby.
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Inside Tony Bennett's Friendship With Sammy Davis Jr.
It's expected that people in the entertainment industry will have close friendships. Such as the one between legendary singers Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis Jr.
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The Brutal Murder That Inspired The 2001 Film Bully
On July 15, 1993, 20-year-old Bobby Kent was brutally murdered in Florida. The crime inspired the 2001 film "Bully." Here's the true story behind it.
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These Theories Will Change The Way You Think About Dreaming
Dreams can get a bit bizarre. They follow their own logic, seem full of abstract occurrences or physically impossible scenarios, and are sometimes disturbing.
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The Many Reasons People Experience Birthday Depression
It's birthday time! A time to celebrate your lack of death since birth. But for various reasons, many people instead experience birthday depression.
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Why America's First Paramedics Were So Groundbreaking
The Freedom House Ambulance Service revolutionized the concept of emergency medical services. In doing so, the service saved lives in more ways than one.
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Here's Why A Honeybee Sting Is Worse For The Bee
Bee stings: They're not fun, and if you're allergic to bee venom, they can be deadly. Interestingly, here's why a bee sting is worse for the bee.
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Why Escaping North Korea Is So Difficult And Dangerous
Regardless of why it happens, the journey out of North Korea is not easy. Here's what makes defecting from this nation so difficult and dangerous.
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Why Movies Make You Sick According To Science
Movies make us feel many things, from wonder and excitement to fear and sadness. For some people, though, the experience leaves them feeling sick.
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Heisman Trophy Winners Who Flopped In The NFL
Winning the Heisman is the top honor for a college athlete, and it promises great things of the player. Unfortunately, some never succeeded beyond college.
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Pigs Eat Humans Far More Often Than People Would Expect
While cattle-caused fatalities are tracked, how often farmyard hogs kill is uncertain, but it definitely does happen, and possibly more than you would think.
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