Why Do People Sit On Death Row For So Long?
Most death row inmates spend an average of about almost two decades awaiting their execution.
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What Hygiene In America's Wild West Was Really Like
Very few places in the Old West had indoor plumbing. So how did people get clean? Read on to find out about hygiene practices in the Wild West.
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The Untold Truth Of Kate Bush
How did Kate Bush become such a musical icon, and why, in the 2020s, does she continue to attract legions of new fans? Here is her untold truth.
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Inside Vladimir Putin's Relationship With Nikolai Patrushev
Politics, they say, makes strange bedfellows. And opposites attract. But more often, cooperation comes from individuals who are two peas in a pod.
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How Listerine Went From The Operating Table To Dental Hygiene
There are lots of stories of objects invented for one purpose, then used differently. A popular mouthwash has its roots, not in dentistry, but surgery.
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A Foolish Decision Made By America's First Bank Robber Led To His Confession
It is rightly observed that the advancement of human knowledge relies on building upon what has been learned before. That's true of science. Also, crime.
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What Happened To The Parents Of The Previously Missing 'Baby Holly'?
The world was stunned recently with the revelation that a woman in Oklahoma is the daughter of a couple murdered in Texas more than 40 years ago.
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How Long Would It Take For Humans To Travel To Jupiter?
Human beings have long evidenced a yen for exploration. Whether climbing a hill to see what's on the other side, or crossing an ocean -- what's out there?
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It Took Longer Than It Should Have To Find Kurt Cobain's Body
Kurt Cobain, driving force behind seminal grunge band Nirvana, was a very public figure during his short life. Why did it take so long to find his dead body?
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The Eerie Joke Former NBA Executive Michael Redlick Made Before He Was Murdered
Humor can be lighthearted or dark, simple or complex. In the moment it can feel like a flash of insight, with a smile. In hindsight, it can feel morose.
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The Mysterious Cult At The Center Of The 'Baby Holly' Case
Even as investigative techniques improve, as forensic science becomes more effective, still there exist mysteries surrounding disappearances and deaths.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Freeze To Death
The risk of dying from extreme cold typically happens in temperatures between minus 40 and minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's what happens to your body.
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Things You Should Never Do In A National Park
Since your tax dollars pay for them and they are expressly for your enjoyment, that means you can do what you like in a national park, right? Wrong.
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How The Goo Goo Dolls Got Their Name
The Goo Goo Dolls are a mainstay in the pop-rock post-punk arena. But, their original name was one that was so grotesque, a nightclub wouldn't print it.
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Prince Couldn't Stand Madonna. Here's Why
Prince once dated Madonna in what might have been the musical love match of the '80s. It was not to be and the two had an acrimonious split, here's why.
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How George Harrison Helped The Beatles' Rivals Get Signed To A Record Deal
Each Beatle had a public image -- goofy Ringo, likable Paul, intellectual John, mystical George -- but it was the mystic who helped expand rock history.
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The Real Reason The Drinking Age Is 21 In The US
The old argument goes, if someone can go off to fight a war on behalf of their country at age 18, why can't they enjoy an alcoholic beverage as well?
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The Alleged Reason Elvis Presley Never Toured Outside Of North America
Elvis exploded onto the pop culture scene and, for good or ill, didn't leave until his untimely death. Was his global appeal due to personal appearances?
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Where Are Humphrey Bogart's Ashes?
Humphrey Bogart was a flinty character, on and off the screen. But even Bogie was human and no match for the esophageal cancer that took his life.
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Why Ken Griffey Jr. Is Still Getting Paid By The Cincinnati Reds Post-Retirement
Despite having not played a professional baseball game in over a decade, Ken Griffey Jr. was the sixth-highest paid name on the Reds' 2022 payroll. Why?
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Why Joe DiMaggio And Mickey Mantle's Relationship Wasn't As Great As You Thought
Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle were baseball legends whose careers overlapped. Despite playing on the same team, they were less than good friends.
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What Happened To Larry Nassar's Family After He Was Sentenced To Prison?
Larry Nassar pled guilty in 2017 and was sentenced to up to 360 years in jail on various sex abuse and child pornography charges. Where is his family today?
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How Wham! Got Their Name
Wham! were one of the most popular duo's in the 1980s. Their name, though, sparked interest at the time and the duo came up with it in an unusual way.
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The Theories On Why People In The Middle Ages Thought That Lambs Grew On Trees
Anyone up to put a pig on trial in a court of law? Medieval folks thought that made perfect sense — and some thought a certain species of lamb grew on trees.
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The Iconic Line In Gone With The Wind That Resulted In A $5,000 Fine
"Gone With the Wind" is one of the most iconic films in history with one of the most famous lines. It was that line, however, that sparked quite a hefty fine.
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The Reason Why Grace Kelly Spoke With A British-Sounding Accent
One of the biggest names in the history of cinema, particularly when talking about Hollywood's Golden Age, is Grace Kelly. So what was the deal with her accent?
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How Duane Allman's Fall From A Horse Changed The Way He Played Guitar Forever
Here's the story of how Duane Allman developed his distinctive style of slide guitar after a freak horseback riding accident.
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