The True Story Of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation
Sir Francis Drake had one of the most successful careers of all sailors, but it's the circumnavigation that crowned it. Here's the true story of his voyage.
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Inside The Unique Friendship Of Richard Pryor And Gene Wilder
When Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder starred in "Silver Streak" together, their powerful on-screen chemistry helped push them both to Hollywood's highest heights.
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Behind The Two Paul McCartney Songs That Expressed His Unhappiness With John Lennon
Here's the story behind the two songs where Paul McCartney vented out against John Lennon following the Beatles' 1970 breakup.
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How Did Dizzy Gillespie Get His Name?
John Birks Gillespie earned his nickname early on in his career. Here's how got the name people recognize him by -- Dizzy Gillispie.
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The Two-Headed Dolphin Discovery In 2014 That's Unlike Anything You've Seen Before
Polycephaly, the characteristic of having two or more heads, is a rare occurrence in the animal kingdom. Let's look at the two-headed dolphin discovery in 2014.
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How Much Was Ivana Trump Worth When She Died?
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73. She worked hand-in-hand with her husband in their business ventures.
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The Long History Of Ghost Weddings In China, Explained
Some in China still practice the ritual of marrying the dead. Here is the long history of ghost weddings.
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11 Different Men Turned Blue Thanks To Toxic Oatmeal
Back in the 1940s, New York City saw an exceptionally-acute and extremely-rare case of mass food poisoning. Here's the story of the toxic oatmeal.
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This Is How Languages Die
Every two weeks, a language dies. Linguists have argued that this is a global calamity of epic proportions, as we're at risk of losing a wealth of knowledge.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump was never in Donald's shadow. A tough, upstart woman, Ivana had her fair share of adversity to deal with. Read on for tragic details about her life.
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The Untold Truth Of John Walsh
John Walsh is famous for turning a deeply tragic family event into a lifetime of advocacy on behalf of endangered and missing children nationwide.
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How Scientists Are Able To Determine The Age Of Fossils
Scientific research never stands still -- not even when it's dealing with some of the oldest evidence of life on the planet. How can a fossil's age be found?
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What Would Happen If The US Declared A Climate Emergency?
With record-setting temperatures impacting more than half of the U.S., what would happen if the US declared a climate emergency?
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Why Armchair Detectives Think Laurie 'Bambi' Bembenek Was Framed For Murder By The Police
Laurie Bembenek was convicted of murdering her husband's ex-wife, but she maintained her innocence until her death.
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The Sudden Rise And Fall Of Blockbuster
Blockbuster stores were once as common as McDonald's, but in a decade's time, it would go from being a multi-billion-dollar entertainment company to Chapter 11.
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The Final Moments Of Adolf Hitler
The last days of Adolf Hitler were a mix of false hope and despair, planning for death while making gestures toward a life with his mistress, Eva Braun.
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What A 1.4 Million-Year-Old Jawbone Tells Us About Early Humans
Every field of scientific endeavor glories in the possibilities of new discoveries, new knowledge, that helps frame and re-frame what was previously believed.
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Here's What Happened To The Cast Of Storage Wars
Storage Wars, an A&E reality TV series that aired for 12 seasons from 2010 to 2019, followed the antics of entrepreneurs who bid on default storage units.
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This 100-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Discovery In A Chinese Restaurant Is A Game-Changer
While out to eat at a restaurant, an amateur dinosaur enthusiast noticed giant footprints preserved in the courtyard of the establishment.
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Disturbing Details Found In Ivana Trump's Postmortem Report
Ivana Trump, first wife of former president Donald Trump (though he was her second husband), died at the age of 73 after a life lived in the public eye.
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Quidditch's Rebrand Moves It Even Further Away From The Harry Potter Universe
Quidditch is one term that is going to be known by a new name (at least the Muggle version, that is).
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Celebrations Over The James Webb Space Telescope Are Short-Lived
Less than two weeks after the James Web Space Telescope returned its first incredible images, it was announced that it had been damaged.
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The Most Terrifying Japanese Yokai
These terrifying Japanese yokai are scary enough to strike fear into anyone's heart.
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The Seemingly Friendly Animal That Sharks Want Nothing To Do With
When it comes to the animal kingdom, sometimes it feels like an animal-centric game of rock-paper-scissors: Which animal inspires fear in another?
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Dwight Eisenhower's Final Words To His Wife Before His Death
Dwight Eisenhower stands out in the history of the 20th century, not only as commander of Allied forces in Europe, but also as president of the United States.
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The Grim Prognosis Doctors Initially Gave Stephen Hawking For His ALS
The famed scientist Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. The long life of the cosmologist may have even shocked his doctors.
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Dr. Seuss Lost His Editorship From Darthmouth For A Very Adult Offense
Dr. Seuss is known for being a children's author, but he once lost his editorship from Dartmouth for a very adult offense. Here's what happened.
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