How Two British Astronomers Documented The First Transit Of Venus In 1639
In 1639, the transit of Venus was documented for the first time by two British astronomers, based on the work done by Johannes Kepler. Here's how they did it.
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The Untold Truth Of Leave It To Beaver
The family-centered sitcom that will always be attributed to TV's golden era is "Leave it to Beaver." Here's a look at the show's history.
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The Real Story Behind The Song Highwayman
Jimmy Webb's classic hit, "Highwayman," has been recorded by iconic singers and groups. Here is the real story behind Webb's inspiration for the song.
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The Trainer Who Impacted Mike Tyson's Life In An Unexpected Way
By any measure, Mike Tyson had a rough childhood. Then came one of those individuals who truly give sports a good name, who took Tyson under his wing.
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Why Bodybuilder Kai Greene Said He Wanted To 'Kill Every Living Thing'
Bodybuilder Kai Greene is recognized for his strength. However, there was a time when he was so filled with rage that he wanted to "kill every living thing."
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The Untold Truth Of Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin became a household name and was a boon for conservative politics in 2008, but she also earned infamy. Here is the untold truth of Sarah Palin.
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The Andretti Family Curse Explained
Mario Andretti is considered the "Driver of the Century," yet he only has one Indy 500 championship. Maybe it's bad luck, or maybe, it's the fault of a curse.
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What Was The Great Male Renunciation Of The 18th Century?
The Great Male Renunciation at the end of the 1700s was a turning point in men's fashion.
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Germany's 19th-Century Rakotzbrücke Bridge Is A Work Of Art With A Wicked Name
Built in the 1860s, the Rakotzbrücke bridge in Germany is such a unique architectural feat, locals at the time couldn't believe it was built by mortals.
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The Scary Time Wayne Newton Was On A Reputed Mobster's Hit List
Popular Las Vegas crooner Wayne Newton was once on the mafia's hit list. He claimed it was all because of an NBC News story and took the outlet to court.
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Chilling Details About Guantanamo Bay
Since it opened in 2002, Guantanamo Bay has spent the last two decades being a highly controversial symbol of America's War on Terror.
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Tragic Details About The Warner Brothers
Warner Bros. Pictures rose to unparalleled fame in the film industry. But the journey to the top — riddled with family drama — was anything but easy.
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Museum Mousetrap Exhibit Proves Deadly 155 Years Later
Humanity is dedicated to making things better, faster, more efficient. Sometimes, the original article really is quite effective, hundreds of years later.
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What Happened To Jon Brower Minnoch, The World's Heaviest Human?
At first glance, the rules of good health seem pretty simple: eat right, maintain a reasonable weight, exercise. For some people, it really isn't that simple.
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What We Know About The Unsolved 2014 Murders Of The Chen Family
In 2014, Jin Feng Chen failed to report for work at a Chinese restaurant near his Guilderland, New York home. He and his family were later found dead.
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Weirdest Laws In Montana
Montana is one of the largest states by landmass, but one of the lowest in population. Let's examine the weirdest laws the Treasure State still could enforce.
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Who Was The First Person To Ever Record Elvis Presley?
Elvis Presley is one of the most renowned musical artists of all time. The first person to ever record him was Marion Keisker of Sun Records.
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Here's Who Inherited Charley Pride's Money After His Death
Though Charley Pride had mostly stopped releasing music by the early 2000s, he continued to perform right up until the end, when, in 2020, he died of COVID-19.
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Audrey Hepburn Once Had A Tulip Named After Her. Here's Why
Audrey Hepburn was one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses, but one of her greatest honors was having a tulip named after her in the Netherlands.
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Leonard Nimoy Is Forever Connected To Science Thanks To An Asteroid
Leonard Nimoy has long been -- perhaps will always be -- associated with his role as Spock in the "Star Trek" universe. His space connection deepened in 2015.
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The Mysterious 1919 Disappearance And Murder Of Mamie Stuart
A naive of Sunderland, England, Mamie Stuart was described as an attractive woman who had dreams of becoming a star. But then she mysteriously disappeared.
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The Gravitational Anomaly That Might Have You Weighing Less In Canada
Canada is generally regarded as a pleasant, friendly place, the terrific neighbor to the north of the United States. You might even weigh less there, too.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Beverly Hills 90210's Joe E. Tata
Actor Joe E. Tata, best known for his role as Nat (& Sal) Bussichio on one of the premier teen dramas of the '90s, "Beverly Hills 90210," has died.
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Black Panther's Dora Milaje Were Inspired By Real African Female Warriors
Many do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life.
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The James Dean Movie That Robert De Niro Considers One Of His Top 3 Favorites
James Dean was in a handful of films during his career, known for playing the troubled bad boy. Robert De Niro considers this Dean film one of his favorite.
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Meet The King Penguin Who Found An Unexpected Home In A Hot And Humid Japanese Town
Modern society might not agree on much, but surely most people think that penguins are high up on the scale of adorable wildlife. Take Lala, for instance.
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The Three Stooges Star That's More Recognizable As A Part Of Another Legendary Comic Team
The Three Stooges brought laughter to audiences for decades, with unlikely mayhem and slapstick. They also had to work through some personnel changes.
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