Meet Gladys Roy, The Early Daredevil Actress Who Performed On The Top Of Airplanes
Barnstorming and wingwalking -- strolling across the wings of a plane in flight -- haven't gone away completely, but Gladys Roy was there for its heyday.
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Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began.
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Could Life Exist In Extraterrestrial Caves?
Scientists made significant strides toward teasing out the secrets of thousands of possible extraterrestrial caves identified in the solar system.
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Nas Claims A Rap Legend Scared Him With His Abilities
Nas, a legendary rapper, was once scared by the abilities of another rapper named Big L. Here's the story of Big L's life and career.
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Stevie Nicks And Christine McVie's Friendship Explained
Following the death of rock legend Christine McVie, tributes were made to her. One was from her best friend, Stevie Nicks. Here is more about their friendship.
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Why Kirstie Alley's Star Trek Career Only Lasted One Movie
While roles like "Cheers" are among Kirstie Alley's most notable, it was another that kickstarted her entire career: the half-Vulcan, half-Romulan Saavik.
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How DNA Evidence Led To The Discovery Of A Sibling Pair Of Serial Killers
DNA evidence led to the discovery of a sibling pair of serial killers who were already in prison, but the extent of their crimes was unclear.
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Michael Avenatti's Prison Sentence Explained
Michael Avenatti, the bombastic celebrity lawyer, first became an American household name in 2018. Now he's serving a serious prison sentence.
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Here's Who Inherited Johnny Carson's Money After His Death
Johnny Carson wasn't the first late-night talk show host, but he wasn't called the King of Late Night for nothing. The gig had its financial rewards, too.
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What British Royal Family Visits To Other Countries Are Really Like
Royal visits are a long-standing tradition, but they're no idle lark. This is what British Royal Family visits to other countries are really like.
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A Mutual Friend Brought Bruce Springsteen And Lou Reed Together On A Memorable Track
Lou Reed's "Street Hassle" features an uncredited monologue by Bruce Springsteen.
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Princess Anne's Special Connection To The Olympic Games
Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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Elon Musk Claims Human Trials For Neuralink Could Happen Much Sooner Than You Realize
Neuralink, which was founded by Musk and seven other co-founders in 2016, is aiming to create a chip that can be placed inside people's brains.
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An Armenian Cave Was Home To The Oldest Leather Shoe In The World
A basic clothing necessity has to be shoes. Recently, archaeologists announced that the oldest-known leather shoe was discovered in an Armenian cave.
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How Did Garbage Get Their Name?
Who hears the word "garbage" and says, "That's a great name for a band!"? These guys, as it turns out. But what's the whole story behind Garbage's name?
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Elon Musk Makes Drastic Promise About Neuralink When It's Available
Elon Musk makes a drastic promise about how far he will go with his Neuralink enterprise when it's available.
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What Is The Buck Moon?
The moon might be just one celestial object, but it goes by many names depending on its appearance and the season. Here's what a "buck moon" is.
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The Chilling Detail Found At Michelle Young's Crime Scene
On November 3, 2006, Michelle Young was found murdered at her home outside Raleigh, NC. But what was the unsettling detail that made everyone so suspicious?
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The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be hard to look at the thick Mayan jungles and picture a once bustling civilization. But they were, and one even used a modern form of city planning.
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The Science Of Why Loud Music Is Linked To Increased Alcohol Consumption
People tend to drink more alcohol when there's loud music, according to science, but why? Here's why loud music is linked to alcochol consumption.
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Finland's Revolutionary Take On Renewable Energy, The Sand Battery
Finland is revolutionizing renewable energy with its own take on more sustainable energy, with the sand battery. Here's how the sand battery works.
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Why John Lennon And Yoko Ono Met With The Parents Of A Convicted Murderer
John Lennon and Yoko Ono were as famous for their controversial behavior as they were for music. Here's why they met with the parents of a convicted murderer.
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The Mystery Of Two Greek Gods That Don't Fit With All The Rest
some gods stand out in ways that make it clear that they're not indigenously Greek, or at least have unusual origins. Such is the case with two in particular.
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A Clam Believed To Be Extinct For 40,000 Years Baffles Scientists With Its Reemergence
A clam that was thought to be extinct for 40,000 years has recently reemerged, and baffled scientists. Here's how the clam was rediscovered.
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New Zealand Prime Minister's Warning To Murderer Jon Venables
The discovery of James Bulger's body on February 14, 1993, shocked the western world. And Jon Venables, one of the killers, could be released into New Zealand.
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Interesting Details About Women's Basketball In The 1800s
in the late 19th century, women's sports were generally recreational, not competitive, and typically had no rules. Eventually, this changed.
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Throwback Facts About Captain Kangaroo
Despite being gone for decades, "Captain Kangaroo" remains an enduring part of our shared pop culture. Here are some throwback facts about "Captain Kangaroo."
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