The First Native American To Play Professional Baseball
Native Americans have a long history in Major League Baseball, though it's not without controversy. This was the first Native American to play pro baseball.
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Duran Duran Guitarist Andy Taylor Shares Grim Update About His Health
Duran Duran was a New Wave phenomenon that cemented its place in rock history. However, guitarist Andy Taylor recently shared grim news about his health.
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How Richard Nixon's Most Infamous Speech Happened At The Happiest Place On Earth
Much of Richard Nixon's presidency was marred by his infamous controversies. Here's the story of his most infamous speech and where it took place.
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Willie Mays Left A Game In 1963 So Baseball History Could Be Made
San Francisco Giants' legend Willie Mays once left a game in 1963 so three brothers could play in the outfield at the same time -- an MLB first.
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Houston Astros Manager Reveals The Wild 18th Birthday He Celebrated With Jimi Hendrix
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker celebrated his 18th birthday at a wild Jimi Hendrix concert, and then smoked marijuana with him years later.
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The Life And Career Of Larry, The Downing Street Cat
Larry, the brown-and-white tabby who lives at 10 Downing Street, commands the respect and adoration of the British public. Here is his story.
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Weird Al's Life From Childhood To Stardom
Of all the musical artists to become absolute fixtures in popular culture, none have cemented their place quite so firmly as Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic.
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How Space Debris Is Affecting The World's Oceans
When space junk falls back to Earth, these vehicles tend to end their lives in the ocean, where their long-term environmental impacts are still largely unknown.
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Why A Hospital Cleaner's Nervous System Is Still Displayed At Drexel University
A woman who reportedly worked as a cleaner at the university donated her body for medical science.
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How Did The Lufthansa Heist Get Pulled Off Without A Hitch?
At the time, the Lufthansa heist was the biggest single robbery in U.S. history. Why was the heist so successful?
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What We Know About The Virus That Turns Pigeons Into 'Zombies'
An illness causes such bizarre and severe symptoms in afflicted pigeons that many people have said it's like the pigeons have become "zombies."
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Fascinating Facts About Theseus, The Greek Mythological Hero
Theseus may be known for slaying the Minotaur of Greek mythology, but other aspects of his story weren't so heroic. Here are a few things you might not know.
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The Tragic Death Of NASCAR's Coy Gibbs
Coy Gibbs, vice chairman of the NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing, has died at the age of 49.
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This Is How Wednesday Addams Got Her Name
Wednesday Addams, of the poplar show and movie franchise "The Addams Family," is characterized by her morbid personality. Here's how she got her name.
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Tragic Details About Duran Duran
Since 1978, the new wave group Duran Duran has entertained its legions of Duranies and other devotees of pop rock. Here are tragic details about Duran Duran.
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Why Glaciers Are Important For Earth
Climate change is a scary and mostly manmade crisis that the planet is facing. Here is why glaciers are so important to the health and future of the Earth.
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Willie Mays' Most Famous Play Was Just A Routine Catch To Him
Willie Mays is one of baseball's all-time great players. Most fans remember him for "The Catch," a famous play made by Mays in center field.
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Actor Leslie Nielsen Has One Last Joke Written On His Gravestone
Actor Leslie Nielsen is remembered for a bevy of roles in iconic comedic films. Following his death in 2010, Nielsen left one last joke upon his gravestone.
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Why The Mary Ferrell Foundation Is Suing To Gain Access To JFK's Assassination Records
The assassination of JFK is the source of many conspiracy theories. Here's why the Mary Ferrell Foundation is suing for access to JFK's assassination records.
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Inside Carly Simon's Whirlwind Voyage From London With Sean Connery
Carly Simon is almost as famous for her romantic history as for her chart-topping recordings, springing from her early collaboration with her sister Lucy.
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The True Story Of How An Amateur Climatologist's Failed Earthquake Prediction Got School Canceled
An amateur climatologist with a degree in zoology once got school canceled over his failed prediction of an earthquake that never materialized.
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The Crimean War Timeline Explained
The Crimean War (October 1853–February 1856) began with a Russian invasion. Here's an overview of the war's major moments, battles, and turns, and how it ended.
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How WWI Had A Profound Effect On The Science Of Plastic Surgery
World War I resulted in millions of people wounded, many of whom needed facial reconstructive surgeries.
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Why The White Buffalo Is A Sacred Symbol To The Lakota Tribe
Sometimes a biological one-off can be regarded as an aberration, something to be shunned or avoided, and other times, it's regarded as a deeper symbol of good.
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12 Cold Cases Solved In 2022
Here are a dozen of the most stubbornly unresolved cold cases that were finally put to bed in 2022.
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Simon Le Bon: Facts About The Duran Duran Frontman
Much of Duran Duran's success came after the addition of the group's charismatic frontman, Simon Le Bon. Here are some facts you may not know about him.
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Where The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Are Kept All Year
Thanksgiving often means preparation ahead of time, both for families and for Macy's, the company that sponsors the annual Thanksgiving parade in New York.
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