The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
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The Most Common Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
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Those Different Sounds Your Dog Makes Have More Meaning Than You Think
Dogs use different sounds as a means of communication.
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Tragic Details About ABBA
ABBA has avoided many of the pitfalls of fame — there are no losses to drugs, no arrests, and they've all survived the fame — but they've had their struggles.
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Criticizing The Russian Government Could Land You In Serious Trouble
Russia has a history of trying to silence dissent. Laws passed to quieten "disprespectful" Russian dissenters have increased in ferocity sparking some to flee.
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The Unexpected Reason Some Baseball Players Pee On Their Hands
Of the many rituals that some baseball players do, peeing on the hand ranks as one of the strangest. But the yellow stream may have some medical benefit.
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The Culkin Family Fire Of 1998 That Left Four People Dead
When a fire ripped through Macaulay Culkin's New York home four people perished. But, if Culkin's mother had done one thing the fire my not have spread.
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The Youth Hostel That Was Once A Nazi Castle
Nazi Germany looted the countries they conquered, laying claim to and confiscating works of art and other objects of value. They also grabbed properties.
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The Former President Of Cyprus Had His Grave Robbed A Year After His Death
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
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Why This Legendary Guitarist Scared Jimi Hendrix To 'Death'
Jimi Hendrix is one of the most lauded guitarists in all of music history. But even guitar gods have their gods and one particular guitarist was that for Jimi.
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Frank Sinatra And Shelley Winters Hated Each Other While Filming This Musical
Sometimes a movie project gets assembled and absolutely everybody gets along famously. Other times, not so much -- "hate" is one word that gets used.
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What Sam Kinison's Final Stand-Up Comedy Performance Was Like
Sam Kinison continues to attract fans, years after his too-early death in a car accident. He was loud, foul-mouthed, somehow bigger than the stage itself.
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The Biggest Theories Why Figure Skaters Are Banned From Performing Backflips
One aspect of the winter Olympics is the idea of control: basically, skiers and sledders and skaters are dangerously slip-siding away over snow and ice.
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The Real Reason Mötley Crüe Fired John Corabi
It's not as though Mötley Crüe has had a revolving door for personnel over the years. Still, there have been changes, including John Corabi.
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Which British Monarchs Have Celebrated A Golden Jubilee?
"Uneasy is the head that wears a crown," wrote Shakespeare. He might have added that longevity is not a given for those who grace the throne of England.
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SpaceX's Flight Attendant Debate Is Overshadowing Allegations Against Elon Musk
A contract flight attendant on a SpaceX corporate jet has made accusations, through a friend, of unwanted sexual advances by billionaire Elon Musk.
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Here's Who Inherited Elvis Presley's Money After He Died
It's a story told all too frequently: An entertainer earns enormous amounts of money, but by the time they die, there's less to inherit than expected.
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The Tragic Death Of Michael Clarke Duncan
When you talk about a versatile and talented supporting actor, Michael Clarke Duncan's name will most definitely come up in the conversation.
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Tom Hanks' Connection To Abraham Lincoln Will Open Some Eyes
Tom Hanks might be known best for his roles in movies like "Forrest Gump," but a little-known fact about his family history ties him to another great American.
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Gene Kelly Completely Horrified His Young Co-Star On Singin' In The Rain
Some performers' on-screen persona tends to reflect who they really are. Other times, not so much -- and unfortunately, not in a positive way.
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The US Military Has Goals For SpaceX Beyond Just Space Travel
Ours is an age of wonders, when technology and private enterprise join forces to create practical solutions to the challenges of space flight.
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The Truth About Vladimir Putin's KGB Career
As a young KGB agent, near the tail end of the Cold War, Putin ended up assigned to a post in East Germany. This is the truth about Vladimir Putin's KGB career.
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Things Making A Murderer Didn't Tell You
When "Making a Murderer" was released on Netflix, it immediately had viewers debating whether Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey were guilty or innocent.
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How Much Money Sylvester Stallone Made Off The Rambo Franchise
Rocky. Rambo. Sylvester Stallone has starred in countless flicks. But how much of his money comes from the Rambo franchise?
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Babe Ruth Once Punched An Umpire In The Middle Of A No-Hitter
A baseball umpire's job is frequently thankless, and it has ever been so. Fans disagree regularly with calls. Even the game's greatest players did, too.
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The Dark Origins Of The Jack And Jill Nursery Rhyme
We all probably know about Jack and Jill's ill-fated trip up the hill to fetch a pail of water, but many may not know it likely had to do with taxes.
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The Stunningly Low Amount The First PGA Champion Made
In the early days of the PGA Championship, the amount taken home by the winner was shockingly low. Here's how much the first PGA champion made.
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