How Did Ronald Reagan Accumulate His Wealth?
President Ronald Reagan is remembered for his many economic policies. When he died in 2004, here is who inherited the former president's personal wealth.
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Why Kirk Douglas Didn't Reprise His Stage Role In The One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Film
Kirk Douglas played in the stage version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," but didn't appear in the film produced by his son, Michael Douglas.
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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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The Largest T. Rex Discovered Is Nearly 70% Larger Than Previously Believed
The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth all those millions of years ago, but scientists still debate just how big it got.
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Brian May Has Looked Up To Jimmy Page Ever Since They Attended The Same School
Brian May of Queen has looked up to Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page ever since he was a kid. It's no wonder May grew up to be a legendary guitarist himself.
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The Hallmark Company Is Older Than You Might Expect
Cards for Christmas, for birthdays, for condolence -- writing and mailing letters on paper might be dying out, but Hallmark continues to continue.
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This Is The Most Money Ever Won On Wheel Of Fortune
Part of the fun of a good TV game show is daydreaming about being one of the big winners as you watch the contestants vie for the biggest prizes.
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The Mysterious Death Of British Astronomer Thomas Marsh
After weeks of looking, Thomas Marsh's body was finally recovered 56 days after his initial disappearance, but little is known about what happened.
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Why Do We Have A Speaker Of The House In Congress?
The House of Representatives plays a critical role in America's government. One important figure is the Speaker of the House. But why do we have that position?
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Moments Of 2022 That Shook The World
The year 2022 will be remembered for a great many events, and we cite 13 in this list. These are the moments that shook the world and continue to reverberate.
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The Last Surviving Black Americans Who Were Born Into Enslavement
After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
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Here's Why Baseball Games Start At Such Odd Times
People who follow professional baseball, whether diehard fans or not, have noticed that the games have unusual start times -- and yes, there's a reason why.
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What Is Thundersnow And How Rare Is It?
Even with all of the research and high tech available, predicting the weather with any accuracy is tricky, especially when the patterns break the mold.
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Pixies' Drummer Dave Lovering Has An Interesting Hobby Off The Stage
Pixies are one of the most underrated bands of the 1990s. Longtime member Dave Lovering is not only a gifted drummer, but has another intriguing talent as well.
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Who Were Donald Trump's Parents?
One of the important aspects of Donald Trump's public image is his wealth, something that has family history, dating back for generations of Trumps.
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Ex-UFC Champion Cain Velasquez's Attempted Murder Charge Explained
Cain Velasquez, ex-UFC and WWE star, was charged with the attempted murder of an alleged child abuser. This is his charge explained.
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The Donald Trump And Mike Pence Feud Explained
The relationship between Mike Pense and Donalt Trump has been both contentious and amicable, culminating in a falling out after the 2020 election.
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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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A Prank By Two Sisters Spun Into A Complete Spiritualism Mania In The 19th Century
Spiritualism -- communicating with the dead through mediums -- became wildly popular in the 19th century, in part because of the three Fox sisters.
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What Really Happened During The Violent Canadian Oka Crisis Of 1990
In a 78-day armed standoff, the Kanien'kehà:ka (or Mohawk) people in Canada fought for their right to their land. Here's the full story of the 1990 Oka Crisis.
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The Horrifying Death Of Shanquella Robinson Remains Shrouded In Mystery
Charlotte, N.C.-based hairdresser Shanquelle Robinson died under questionable circumstances while on vacation and her death is still shrouded in mystery.
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What Happened To Casey Anthony's Mother, Cindy?
Death as the result of violence -- especially the death of a child -- has wide-reaching effects, with an impact on a network of friends and family.
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Where Are The Three Stooges Buried?
Over the decades, a total of six men worked in the act known as The Three Stooges, and all are now dead, their earthly remains at rest in various locations.
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The Song North Koreans In Pyongyang Hear Every Morning
North Korea is a famously closed nation with many mysterious traditions. This is the song North Koreans in Pyongyang hear every morning.
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Why The World Cup Is Reminding Some People Of The Doomed Fyre Festival
The World Cup is an event that draws more than a million spectators every year. With 2022's host Qatar, fans are finding themselves comparing it to Fyre Fest.
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What Caused NASA's Artemis I Launch To Be Delayed For So Many Months?
On November 16th, 2022 at 1:47 a.m. EST, NASA successfully launched Artemis 1, but it took many months to get to this point. Why did it take so long?
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What Happened To The Judge From The Casey Anthony Murder Trial?
Presiding over Casey Anthony's high-profile murder trial was Belvin Perry, Jr. What happened to him after the trial was over?
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