The Truth About The Dating Game Killer's Death
The man known as "The Dating Game Killer" had a terrible and frankly gross history of criminal activity. He met his end, but not in the way you might expect.
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These Three Dictators Were Nominated For The Nobel Peace Prize
The story of the Nobel Peace Prize reads even more strangely when you take into account some of the figures who have previously been nominated for the award.
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Was Serial Killer Belle Gunness Ever Found?
Belle Gunness may or may not be one of America's most prolific serial killers. Was she ever found after her crimes were discovered?
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Here's How Sitting Bull Got His Unique Name
Sitting Bull is rightly one of the mythic figures of 19th century American history. Beyond his involvement in military engagements is the story of his name.
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Plants Use 'An Internet Of Fungus' To Communicate
Sadly, you won't find many real-world examples of giant Venus fly traps snacking on demented dentists and convincing Rick Moranis to keep quiet about it.
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The Untold Truth Of Olympic Medalist Nathan Chen
The rise of Nathan Chen from one-to-watch figure skating prodigy to the USA's best Olympic hope has happened fast. Chen is the youngest of five siblings.
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The Story Of Heather Robinson, The Woman Taken As An Infant By Her Mother's Killer
Heather Robinson was raised, always knowing that she had been adopted by her parents. But the truth of what happened to her birth mother was very startling.
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Here's How Much Kim Jong Un Is Actually Worth
This week on Despot Cribs, we'll be looking at Kim Jong Un, leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
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Myths About Wyatt Earp You Can Stop Believing
Wyatt Earp spent far more years gambling and running saloons than he did in law enforcement, but that's how he's remembered today. Here are some other myths.
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Here's How Long Experts Think It Will Take To Find Alien Life
Strap yourself into that flying saucer, buddy, because aliens are (maybe) coming sooner than you think.
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What Will Earth Look Like In 50 Years?
Pillars of flame, floods all across the land, zombies roaming the Earth — we've all considered these things when we think about the fate of our planet.
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Here's How You Went To The Bathroom In Medieval Castles
There's an old rhyme about how in days of old, when knights were bold, and toilets were not invented. But they must have used something, right?
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Who Was Judas Iscariot, The Disciple Who Betrayed Jesus Christ?
The name Judas has become synonymous with traitor, especially a traitor who was once a close, respected associate of the one who is betrayed.
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What Do The Terms Bat Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, And B'nai Mitzvah Actually Mean?
While it might seem like bar and bat mitzvahs are a long-standing Jewish tradition, the truth may surprise you. Let's take a look at the history.
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What Did The Titanic Look Like In Color?
The Titanic is probably the most famous ship to ever set sail. What does it look like in color?
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How Did TV Get The Nickname Boob Tube?
The television has been a mainstay in livingroom across the world for many years, and has many name including the "boob tube." Here's how it got the moniker.
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Why Some People Don't Need Oxygen Tanks When Climbing Mountains
It's one thing to take the stairs when you're going to work in an office building. It's quite another when the climbing is being done in the "death zone."
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Wildly Dangerous Things That Happened On The Set Of The Wizard Of Oz
Workplace health and safety standards were pretty much nonexistent in the early 20th century — just look at the 1939 production of The Wizard of Oz.
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Who Founded The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame founders were pioneers in the rock industry and early champions of the genre, if not necessarily famed musicians.
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The Untold Truth Of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Godmother Of Rock 'N' Roll
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the "godmother of rock & roll," may be one of the most consistently under-appreciated performers in music history.
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The Harrowing Conspiracy Theory That Claims The Internet Is 'Dead'
The Dead Internet Theory is like everyone's worst fears and anxieties about the internet taken to the extreme. Here's what this conspiracy theory says.
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The Staggering Amount Of Money Elon Musk Is Using For His Twitter Acquisition
Add enough zeroes, and high finance kind of turns into fantasy money -- most of us can't really grasp what's actually at stake in Elon Musk's offer for Twitter.
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What Happened To Scott Weiland's Kids?
Rock 'n' roll frontman Scott Weiland died in 2015, leaving behind two teenaged children. Here's what happened to Scott Weiland's kids.
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What Happened To Ted Bundy's Car?
There are have been some notorious cars in American criminal history. However, few carry a story as sordid as the car driven by Ted Bundy.
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The Only Two Presidents Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for many military personnel. It's also the grave site of several significant government figures.
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The Staggering Amount Of Alcohol The Founding Fathers Drank
When the "Founding Fathers" weren't revolting against British rule, they were doing what under current societal norms would qualify as some very heavy drinking.
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Cheech & Chong's Basketball Jones Included Some Major Names In Music
Cheech & Chong were a comedy duo in the '70s with numerous films under their belt. And, their song "Basketball Jones" featured some stellar musicians.
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