Winston Churchill's Unexpected Connection To The First Use Of OMG
Abbreviated phrases or sentences, wee images to indicate something emotional -- all the stuff of modern digital communication, but not necessarily new.
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The Truth About Tony Curtis' Relationship With Janet Leigh
In the Hollywood of the 1950s, there was no hotter couple than Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. But there's a dark truth about their relationship.
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The Relatable Reason Penguins In A Japanese Zoo Are Refusing To Eat Cheap Fish
Penguins are not thought of as particularly fussy eaters. But, because of this reason, they're turning their beaks up at food in this Japanese aquarium.
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Jim Thorpe Is Finally Getting The Recognition He Deserves 110 Years Later
Jim Thorpe is widely considered the finest, most broadly gifted athlete of the 20th century. Finally, his two 1912 Olympic gold medals are being restored.
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Why Ivana Trump's Death Has Conspiracy Theorists Buzzing
Celebrities of every sort are subject to unbelievable public scrutiny. When death is involved, that can extend to conspiracy theories of all sorts.
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Why The Burning Of The HMS Gaspee Was A Defining Moment Of The American Revolution
The build-up to the Revolutionary War had been going on for a decade before actual combat broke out. Here's how the burning of the HMS Gaspee played a role.
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Where Is Jayne Mansfield Buried?
Jayne Mansfield was a Hollywood star, bigger than life itself, with a high professional profile, when her life was cut short at age 34 in a car accident.
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Researchers Detected A Bizarre Frequency From A Billion Light Years Away
Space unfolds discoveries on a regular basis and new technology expands the findings. Now, a new signal has been recorded from a billion light years away.
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Why Did Dr. Dre Leave N.W.A?
Here's why Dr. Dre decided to leave N.W.A in the early 1990s after recording two albums with the group.
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Does Jupiter Actually Eat Smaller Planets?
Gas giant Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Scientists have long wondered how it was formed but emerging data details a fascinating process.
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This Is The Only Original Surviving Cast Member Of The Beverly Hillbillies
The late 1960s were a boom era for TV series celebrating characters from rural backgrounds. One of the most successful was CBS' "The Beverly Hillbillies."
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How The Smiths Really Got Their Name
The Smiths were one of the most influential musical groups of the 1980s, but how did they get their band name? Here's how The Smiths really got their name.
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Woodstock 1969 Came Very Close To A Horrifying Mass Electrocution
Woodstock in 1969 is known as the musical event of the century, but it almost turned into a mass electrocution. Here's how Woodstock almost turned deadly.
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Ivana Trump's Brutally Honest Opinion Of Frank Sinatra
During her life, Ivana Trump, first wife of former president Donald Trump, moved in social circles with notable celebrities, including Frank Sinatra.
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The Theft Of The Original Hotel California Lyrics Explained
Hotel California is one of The Eagles' most popular songs, really putting them on the musical map. Here's what happened with the theft of the original lyrics.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Ivana Trump
On July 14, 2022, it was announced that Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former United States President Donald Trump, died at the age of 73. Here's the story.
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This Is The Oldest Planet In The Milky Way Galaxy
Scientists have been seeking to learn all they can about the Milky Way for hundreds of years. That's why the discovery of its oldest planet was so special.
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Ivana Trump's Startling Strategy For Leaving Czechoslovakia In The '70s
People marry for all kinds of reasons. You hope it's for love, but life is more complicated than that, especially lives like those of Donald and Ivana Trump.
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The Untold Truth Of The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers are law-enforcement officers unique to the Lone Star state, but even fans probably don't know their full history, which dates back 200 years,
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Ivana Trump Was Almost America's Ambassador To The Czech Republic
Ivana Trump was offered the position of U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic but she refused the job.
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What Happened To Bobby Joe Long's Daughter?
Bobby Joe Long, the "Classified Ad Killer," confessed to killing 10 women. His daughter was 8 years old when he was arrested, and here's what happened to her.
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The Controversial History Of D.A.R.E.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program had many supporters, but also a questionable track record. This is the controversial history of D.A.R.E.
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Fritz Kolbe: The German Diplomat Who Spied For The Allies In WWII
In Nazi Germany, there were some who tried to stand up to Adolf Hitler. This is the story of Fritz Kolbe, the German diplomat who spied for the Allies in WWII.
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Ivana Trump Was A Much Better Athlete Than We Thought
Ivana Trump was a competitive skier in her younger years.
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The Untold Truth Of Britain's WWI Internment Camps
Did you know that Britain had internment camps during WWI? Here's a short history lesson on the British camps you might not know about. Read on for the deets.
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This Was The Last Song Recorded By All Four Beatles
The Beatles were probably the most popular and successful in all of music history. Here's the story of who was in attendance of their last ever recording.
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The Real Reason Woody Guthrie Wrote This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" is a staple song in patriotic school performances, but its original lyrics were critical of some aspects of the U.S.
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