Tragic Details About Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is always willing to please and make others smile, but he has experienced some adversity. Here are a few tragic details about Tom Hanks.
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Justice Breyer's Final Words To Biden Upon His Supreme Court Retirement
After serving 27 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Breyer's final words to Biden upon his Supreme Court retirement were simply stated.
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Justice Stephen Breyer Was Born With Politics In His Blood
The public spotlight has focused with unusual intensity of late on the U.S. Supreme Court and it justices, the retiring Stephen Breyer among them.
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How Did The Cure Get Their Name?
Before they became The Cure, the iconic band went by a name lead singer Robert Smith hated, claiming it sounded too American and "hippyish."
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Disturbing Details About R. Kelly's Childhood
R&B superstar R. Kelly's conviction for child sexual abuse belie his own abuse growing up, his attorneys say. Here are those disturbing details.
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Travis Barker's First Musical Hero May Surprise You
Travis Barker is known for his creative musical collaborations. So how did one of the world's best-known drummers decide to start playing in the first place?
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What It Was Really Like To See Snow White In 1938
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was a marvel film for the time, delighting audiences and critics alike. Here's what it was like to see the film in 1938.
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The Tragic Reason Travis Barker Didn't Fly In A Plane For Over A Decade
Legendary musician Travis Barker has been a household name for decades. Here's the tragic reason he didn't fly in a plane for over a decade.
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Justice Breyer Raised A Troubling Question During His Time On The Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer has been described as a "pragmatist," "problem-solver," and "centrist." Here's a question he raised during his time on the Supreme Court.
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The Untold Truth Of Christopher Guest
Though he may not be a fan of fame and fortune, Christopher Guest's impressive filmography has made him unavoidably famous. He's also, did you know, a baron!
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What We Know About Ghislaine Maxwell's Criminal Family Ties
Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to decades in prison for her role in sexually grooming young girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Her family is shady, too.
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The Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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Why Internet Sleuths Are Convinced Ghislaine Maxwell's Father Was An Israeli Spy
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of helping groom and procure underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, came from a family background of wealth, privilege, and mystery.
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Your Very First Childhood Memory May Be Completely False
Memories can be tricky things -- we can be haunted by unpleasant memories, warmed by the good ones, and befuddled by what we do or don't remember, good or bad.
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A Recent Fossil Discovery Could Prove Humans Have Been Around For Longer Than We Thought
Part of the fun of research in any field, art or science, is the possibility of discovering evidence that upends current theories and common beliefs.
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The Royal Family Massacre During The 1958 Iraqi Coup D'etat, Explained
As they say, rank has its privileges, but the higher the rank, the higher the risk involved, especially when it comes to individuals in national leadership.
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The Myth Of Thor's Hammer, Mjölnir, Explained
In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir is every bit as famous as Thor, the god who wields it. Here's what you need to know about Asgard's best-known object.
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Why A Rare Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovery Has Scientists Intrigued
Preserved, complete remains from ages past, whether human or some other form of animal, are a cause of excitement in the scientific community.
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Why The 'World's Happiest Animal' Is In Danger Of Going Extinct
Surely even the most stone-hearted among us needs a shot of cute now and then, the kind of thing provided by Australia's quokkas -- at least, for now.
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How Charlie Chaplin's Meeting With Gandhi Inspired His Film Career
Charlie Chaplin is one of the lauded comedic actors of all time. In his later years he came politically active and met Gandhi, who inspired this masterpiece
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What Would Happen To The Union Flag If Scotland Left The UK?
Flags often combine a number of symbols, representing a nation's multiple roots. But what if some of those roots decide to remove themselves?
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The Science Behind Why Humans Shrink As We Age
Humans grow in a number of ways throughout a lifetime -- but we also shrink, too. So why does that happen? And what causes it? The answer might surprise you.
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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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Why Martin Scorsese Had To Edit Neil Young's Nose During The Last Waltz
With all of the bells and whistles inherent in digital filmmaking, it's a breeze to alter an entire film, let alone a segment. In the 1970s? Not so much.
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The Devastating Truth About Eleanor Roosevelt's Parents
Eleanor Roosevelt is the longest-serving First Lady in the history of the United States. Here's what you need to know about her parents and how she was raised
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The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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Eddie Murphy's Music Career Was Actually More Successful Than You Thought
While best known as a comedic actor, Eddie Murphy also dipped his toes into the world of music more than a few times throughout his performing career.
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