How R.E.M. Got Their Name
Michael Stipe met R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck at a record shop and they quickly bonded over a shared love for punk music. How did the group form their name?
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Why One Island In The Bahamas Seems More Like A Farm Than A Beach
Make your way to Big Major Cay in the Bahamas, and you'll find it uninhabited by humans. It is, however, home to some familiar barnyard friends.
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The Haunting Ghost Story Of Olimpia Maidalchini
Olimpia Maidalchini was the sister-in-law of Pope Innocent X, who actually had more political power than the pope himself. This is her haunting ghost story.
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The Annual Valentine's Day Card Salman Rushdie Would Rather Not Get
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," received a yearly reminder of the fatwa that was issued against him, which he called his "unfunny valentine."
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LeBron James Almost Made The Leap To The NFL Thanks To The 2011 NBA Lockout
The history of sports has a few truly outstanding individuals who excelled in (and on) more than one field. LeBron James came close to being one, too.
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The Sir Harry Oakes Theory That Would Change Everything
Given Sir Harry Oakes was a well-known man in the upper echelons of Bahamas society, his murder didn't go without publicity.
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Where Is Convicted Murderer Matthew Hoffman Now?
One murder is horrendous enough; how much more tragic when an individual takes the lives of several people at once. What happens to the convicted?
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Things You Get Wrong About The Last Supper
It's easy to debate the historicity of Jesus and the veracity of accounts concerning the Last Supper. These are some things you get wrong about the Last Supper.
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The Dark Truth About The Iditarod
Alaska's Iditarod race has long captured the national imagination, being both romanticized and controversial. This is the dark truth about the Iditarod.
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The Truth About Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown's Relationship
Whitney Houston's relationship with singer and New Edition frontman Bobby Brown was filled with drug use, abuse, and controversy.
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The Tragic History Of Okinawa
Okinawa might seem like the Eden of the Pacific, but there has been - and still is - trouble in paradise. This is the tragic history of Okinawa.
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How A Danish Physicist Was Able To Slow Down The Speed Of Light
Lene Hau of Denmark is a world-renowned physicist for her work with light, and became the first to successfully slow down light.
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Behind The Good-Luck Ritual Where Babies Are Thrown Off A Roof In Some Parts Of India
Many's the new parent who will try to hedge their bets in regard to their newborn's health and future prospects, whether through nurturing or invoking luck.
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Why The British Monarchy Rarely Attends The Funerals Of Others
One event you'll rarely see Queen Elizabeth II attend, though — or any king or queen throughout history, for that matter — is a funeral.
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What Did Wheat And Barley Have To Do With Ancient Egyptian Pregnancies?
Ancient Egyptian medicine was surprisingly advanced in some respects, and ancient Egyptians used barley and wheat for more than one purpose.
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Steven Van Zandt Credits This Band For Keeping Him From Becoming A Gangster
Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt rose to fame as a co-founder of the E Street Band. He credits one band for pursuing music instead of being a gangster.
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Why Hollywood Star Carole Landis Was An Unsung Hero Among WWII Troops
Carole Landis was a bright young star who was in many different films throughout her short life. Here is how she was an unsung hero during World War II.
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The Mysterious 2007 Disappearance Of Lee Cutler
After a night out,18-year-old Lee Cutler never arrived for his work shift and seemingly disappeared without a trace.
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What Was Elsie Ralph's Life After The Murder Of Her Three Children?
In 1973, David McGreavy brutally murdered Clive and Elsie Ralph's three young children. Here is what Elsie's life was like after her children's deaths.
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The Real Reason The Original Olympics Flag Went Missing For 77 Years
There are all kinds of unsolved mysteries out there. Every once in a while, the light shines and something is solved -- or an elderly athlete confesses.
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What We Know About Lionel Tate, The Youngest Person To Ever Receive A Life Sentence
Lionel Tate initially said he was trying out professional wrestling moves. However, he insisted he did not intend to kill her.
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Inside The 1963 Murder Of Medgar Evers
On June 12, 1963, someone made good on their threats against Evers' life. He exited his car carrying t-shirts when he was shot in the back.
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How Matchsticks Were Created By Accident
Matchsticks are a common staple of our home, but they weren't actually invented on purpose. Here's how the matchsticks we use today were created by accident.
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What You Should Know About The Espionage Act
Former president Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI investigating potential Espionage Act violations. Here's what the Espionage Act is.
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The Spanish Ghost Village That Just Reappeared After 30 Years
The town of Aceredo, Spain, was flooded in 1992 to create a reservoir. When water levels dip below average, the ghost village can be seen and visited once more.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of Charles Manson Jr.
The biological son of infamous killer Charles Manson changed his name to distance himself from Manson's horrible legacy, but his life would be mired in tragedy.
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How Marijuana Is Forever Connected With The History Of The Internet
When e-commerce started it was widely panned. However, 50 years on we're buying and selling more than ever and it may be thanks to students and marijuana.
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