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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The Reason Dodgeball Was Once A Much More Dangerous Game To Play
Love it or hate it, dodgeball has been part of American childhood since approximately forever. Many remember what it feels like to get smacked with that ball.
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The Untold Truth Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Oft-misunderstood, Latter-day Saints are a thriving and growing community with a sizable national influence. Here is the untold truth of The Latter-day Saints.
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How A Greyhound Dog Can Beat A Cheetah In A Race
Never mind who's faster, Superman or The Flash. When it comes to geography and biology (even history), animals have some contenders for most speedy.
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Eric Clapton's Famed Guitar Had A Long Journey Through Rock Music
One famous guitar is known for its tone, but more so for its striking, psychedelic paint job, is Eric Clapton's Gibson SG, dubbed "The Fool." Here's its story.
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The Most Expensive Painting Appraised On Antiques Roadshow
Diego Rivera is one of the most important Latin American painters in history. When one of his paintings appeared on "Antiques Road Show" it caused quite a stir.
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Why The Excavation Of The So-Called World's Oldest Pyramid Is So Controversial
When we think of pyramids -- the structures, not the schemes -- we often think of the works of Ancient Egypt. But there's something even older out there.
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What Suge Knight's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Infamous rap label executive Suge Knight was known as the Teflon Don of rap music. The Death Row records co-founder has a notorious reputation in the industry.
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The First Color Movie Isn't Actually The Wizard Of Oz After All
Die-hard film buffs take great delight in the black-and-white productions of Hollywood's first years. Eventually, movies turned to color -- but when?
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The Truth About Affluenza Teen Ethan Couch's Parents
In 2013, Ethan Couch was driving under the influence when he caused a crash that resulted in the deaths of four pedestrians. Here's the truth about his parents.
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Inside The Story Of Mary Bell, The 11-Year-Old Serial Killer
We don't usually think of children as killers. But 1968, a young British girl named Mary Bell shocked investigators after they linked her to two brutal murders.
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Details You Never Knew About Stone Cold Steve Austin
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a certified mainstream celebrity, and much of it has to do with his status as arguably WWE's biggest star of the Attitude Era.
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Why Do Hockey Players Wear Shorts?
Like many human endeavors, various sports have their points of tradition -- "it's always been done that way." Sometimes it's practical; sometimes less than.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich William The Conquerer Actually Was
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
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Research Shows Microplastic Pollution Is Worse For Humans Than You Realize
Microplastics remain one of the environment's greatest threats, and scientists are currently trying to figure out a solution to the microplastic epidemic.
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How A Special Tortoise Found On The Galapagos Islands Just Shook Up The Science World
For years, the Galápagos Islands have provided the world an opportunity to peer back through the millennia and see how and why certain animals change.
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