Why Katharine Hepburn Made Only One Appearance At The Academy Awards
Some performers would literally do anything to win, or even appear onstage, at the Academy Awards, but four-time winner Katharine Hepburn wasn't one of them.
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How Did The 1981 Nostradamus Film Do At Predicting The Future?
Nostradamus, the legendary astrologer, famously made many predictions about what would happen in the future. Here's how accurate the 1981 Nostradamus film was.
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The Weird Science Behind The Hunt For Cryptids
All manner of phenomena can have an impact on human belief, whether it's cold, hard, fact, the word of a trusted friend, or a myth that just won't die.
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The Scientific Reason Teeth Are The Only Part Of The Body That Can't Heal Themselves
Sometimes we need medication or other interventions to heal, but much of the human body can repair itself, given time -- with a prominent exception.
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Despite Playing Love Interests, Streisand And Matthau Feuded Bitterly During Hello, Dolly!
It's hardly inside information that numerous performers have healthy egos that help fuel their career path, and that sometimes those egos clash.
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Bruce Springsteen Shared An Emotional Moment On Clarence Clemmons' Deathbed
Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemmons were friends and bandmates for four decades. Springsteen shared an emotional moment on Clemmons' deathbed.
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What Is The Significance Of Saint Monica Weeping In Catholicism?
There are different kinds of crying: an infant's cries, because of hunger or discomfort; the tears of anguish over a child choosing the wrong path in life.
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A 1,700-Year-Old Spider Monkey Skeleton Revealed How Native Americans Interacted Politically
A spider monkey skeleton dating back over 1,700 years revealed how Native American interacted politically, and sheds light on their relationships.
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Prince's Love For Joni Mitchell Caught The Attention Of The Folk Singer's Security Team
Prince's love for Joni Mitchell caught the attention of the folk singer's security team when he used to write her fan mail.
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What Is The Significance Of A Spirit Animal Among Indigenous Cultures?
Various indigenous cultures have their own interpretations and traditions when it comes to spirit animals, as there's no one-size-fits-all read.
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Valentina Tereshkova, The First Woman In Space, Wanted Vladimir Putin In Power Until 2036
Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian woman who was the first woman in space, is controversially a Putin supporter who wants him to remain in power until 2036.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne may be the wife of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, but she's a star in her own right. Here's a look at some of the hardships she's endured.
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Why Marie Curie's Nobel Prize Win Was So Significant
Marie Curie was a brilliant scientific pioneer, one of the most brilliant minds ever celebrated by the Nobel Prize committee -- and for very good reason.
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Europe's Oldest Map Dates Back Over 4,000 Years Into The Bronze Age
The oldest map in Europe dates back over 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Here's what it depicted, and why the map is historically important.
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What Is A Haboob?
Similar to when we learned new weather terminology like Nor'easter, bomb cyclone, El Niño, and La Niña, there's a new term to watch for to end 2022: haboob.
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The Time John Belushi Helped Himself To Chevy Chase's Cocaine
It's no secret that the early creative days and nights of "Saturday Night Live" were often fueled by copious amounts of drugs of all kinds, especially cocaine.
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The Myth Of Iceland's Yule Cat Explained
Over in Iceland, the tiny North Atlantic island nation of under half a million people, is a unique Christmas tradition centered around the myth of the Yule Cat.
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The Universe Is Made Up Of Much More Dark Matter Than You Might Think
The universe remains a mysterious place, but constant scientific research and analysis is slowly unveiling the intricacies of space near and far.
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The Mysterious Deaths Of 21 South African Teens In The Summer Of 2022
What should have been a night of fun in East London, South Africa led to the inexplicable deaths of 21 young people. But what exactly happened?
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Why Ukrainians Decorate Christmas Trees With Spider Webs
Cultures all around the world have unique ways of celebrating certain holidays. Here is why Ukrainians add webs and spiders to their Christmas trees each year.
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The World's First Aerial Bomb Was Dropped By A Rogue Pilot In 1911
Turning manned flight into a weapon seems, sadly, a too-common reality of modern life, but at one point, someone had to have accomplished it first.
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Musicians Who Were Charged With Tax Evasion
Many artists have had run ins with the law for a number of reasons, one of which is money. These are some musicians who were charged with tax evasion.
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Why Do Songs In Minor Keys Sound Sad To Us?
Music is powerful stuff, whether it originates with a bird call or something created by human action, but regardless of the source, it can evoke emotion.
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Meet Nyarri Nyarri Morgan, Who Discovered Civilization Through An Atomic Bomb
Nyarri Nyarri Morgan first became aware that he shared the country with settler society when he witnessed the testing of an atomic bomb during the 1950s.
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Annie Lennox's Life And Career Through The Years
Annie Lennox has found success as both a solo artist and member of the '80s duo Eurythmics, as well as an activist. .
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Why The Railroad Killer Was Arrested And Released Nine Times In Less Than Two Years
Though many know the names of infamous serial killers Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, fewer are aware of the evil murderer Angel Maturino Reséndiz.
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The Time A Young Rita Moreno Said No To Gene Kelly During Singin' In The Rain
Rita Moreno has worked long and hard to amass an impressive list of show business credits, from her status as an EGOT to saying "no" to Gene Kelly.
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