Professional Female Basketball Players Who Died Before Turning 50
Women's basketball has athletes whose legacies will outlast their brief time on Earth, especially those who died too young. Here are some who died before 50.
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Ireland's Land Wars Prompted A Single Family To Go To Battle Against The Police
Class warfare is nothing new; those who lack means, often unjustly, have risen up against those who wield economic control for generations, including Ireland.
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Victor Hugo Went To Desperate Measures In Order To Stay Focused On His Writing
Novelist Victor Hugo ("The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," "Les Misérables") was enormously successful during his career as an artist, though not without quirks.
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The German World War II Captive Whose Death Was Preceded By A Cruel Ultimatum
Enemy sides committed all manner of atrocities against each other in WWII, but this German World War II captive's death was preceded by a cruel ultimatum.
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The One Single Session That Changed Jimmy Page's Musical Career Forever
Before Jimmy Page was an icon, he was a sessions player. But one single session changed his musical career forever.
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Why Hybrid Animals Are More Common Than You Think
As we evolve, we seek to broaden our understanding of the natural world around us. Here's why hybrid animals are more common than you think
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Arthur Shawcross' Chilling Motive For Murdering June Stott
Arthur Shawcross' had killed more than a dozen people, but he was particularly brutal with June Stott. This was his chilling motive for murdering her.
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The Strange Time Blood Rain Fell From The Sky In India
It was like something out of a fantasy involving an ancient curse: On July 25, 2001, Kerala, India's rains pooled across the city in a blood-red hue.
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The Five Rivers Of The Greek Underworld Explained
In the cosmology of Greek mythology, the Underworld ruled by the god Hades was one of the primary realms. Here are its five rivers, explained.
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How A Long Island Fortune Cookie Company Cost The New York Lottery Close To $19 Million
Some people will tell you that there's such a thing as luck, and there's such a thing as coincidence, but 110 incidents all at once pushes the odds a bit.
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The Only Popes To Ever Visit The White House
Some popes in modern history had a reputation for travel, visiting numerous countries for public gatherings. Some even stopped by the White House.
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Ghost Crabs Ward Off Predators In A Bizarre Yet Terrifying Way
It's pretty commonly accepted that survival belongs to the fittest, the creatures able to adapt to their environment and overcome its challenges.
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The Collision Between Two Neutron Stars Shattered Our Understanding Of The Universe
Our attempts to understand and unlock the mysteries of the universe are never-ending, as evidenced by new information from a pair of neutron stars.
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How Harry Cohn Used CIA Tactics To Find Dissent Within Columbia Studios
In what's sometimes referred to as Hollywood's Golden Age, wonderful films were created, but the publicity hid secrets about studio bosses like Harry Cohn.
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A Timeline Of Steve Bannon's Past Legal Troubles
Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been sentenced to prison time and a fine for contempt of Congress, but it isn't his first run-in with the law.
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The President Who Established The First National Park In The US
The National Parks system of the United States is one of the better ideas the country has come up with, all advanced by a surprising president.
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Whatever Happened To Tammy Williams, The Main Suspect In The Murder Of David Carter?
In our high-tech society, with security apparatus seemingly everywhere, it seems unlikely that someone could disappear the way Tammy Williams has.
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The Gruesome 2018 Murder Of Michigan Father David Carter From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
It's a sad fact of modern life that individuals meet a violent end that remains shrouded in mystery, years after the fact, and suspects somehow disappear.
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Boxer Esteban De Jesús Went From A Convicted Murderer To A Preacher While In Prison
There have been tragic moments in pro boxing when someone kills their opponent in the ring; Esteban De Jesús took a life outside the ring, and paid the price.
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Inside The Bizarre UFO Sightings Over Lake Michigan From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
Even with the high-tech information gathering gear available, some mysteries linger on, especially when they involve something unidentified in the sky.
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The Disturbing 2015 Death Of Tiffany Valiante From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
The death of a teenager on the cusp of adulthood is a tragedy, bringing grief to family and friends. That's made worse when the alleged facts don't add up.
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Where Do Bees Go During The Winter?
In the colder climates during winter, human beings tend to hunker down for warmth -- not dormant like bears, but certainly cozy. So how do bees cope with cold?
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Montgomery Clift's Disastrous Car Wreck Changed His Career Forever
Montgomery Clift was generally regarded as having it all: extraordinary talent for film acting, startling good looks, and dedication to his art.
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An Astonishing Number Of Ships Have Sunk In The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes is known for its historic number of shipwrecks, with Mother Nature and locals doing their part in helping to preserve and respect the past.
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Rocking Facts About Metallica's James Hetfield
Did you know Metallica's James Hetfield didn't start out playing the guitar? Find out what instrument got him started in music, plus 11 other rocking facts.
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What Is The Watcher House?
There's a mystery haunting New Jersey. It doesn't feature ghosts, aliens, or devils, but one man called The Watcher, making life hell in the town of Westfield:
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What Life Behind Bars Was Like For Brett Peter Cowan, From Netflix's The Stranger
A prison sentence has multiple purposes -- protecting the public from those who would do harm; rehabilitation for the criminal. It's still a dangerous place.
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