Ed McMahon Outranked Johnny Carson In The Military
In the world of late night TV, Johnny Carson was the star and Ed McMahon his sidekick, but in the military, McMahon actually ranked higher than Carson.
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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This Planet Has Rings 200 Times Larger Than Saturn
The Universe is a magnificent place. Scientists have discovered a planet with enough dust in its rings to form a new Earth or 200 times larger than Saturn's.
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Why The Indy 500 Winner Always Drinks Milk After The Race
The winner of the Indianapolis 500 race traditionally drinks a bottle of milk afterward in celebration. Here's how the time-honored tradition began.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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The Tragic Death Of Susan Peters
Susan Peters was a successful actress in the 1940s who was happily married and on her way to being a leading lady when a freak accident changed everything.
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Inside Julie Andrews' Tragic And Tumultuous Childhood
Julie Andrews' talent is unquestioned. From "Mary Poppins" to "Victor/Victoria," the Oscar winner has striven to succeed, despite a difficult childhood.
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Here's Why MIT Engineers Built A Machine To Split Oreos
The cream filling of Oreos notoriously sticks to one side of the Oreo, but why does it do that? Here's why MIT students built a machine to split Oreos.
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Country Musicians Who Are In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
When the 2022 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced, a good few people might have been surprised by some of the nominees.
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Thomas Hagan: What Happened To The Man Who Killed Malcolm X?
The February 21, 1965, death of Black revolutionary and civil rights leader Malcolm X was a devastating blow to the movement for racial equality in the U.S.
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How A Toilet Caused Censorship Problems On Leave It To Beaver
"Leave it to Beaver" was the first show in TV history to depict a toilet, and t caused quite a controversy at the time, as such themes were considered taboo.
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The Most Underrated National Parks You Should Visit At Least Once
There are more national parks than states in the U.S., but some are underrated. Here's a list of national parks you should visit at least once in your life.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Ted Bundy's FSU Sorority House Attack
Ted Bundy was a serial killer guilty a string of violent crimes, but few of his assaults were as vicious as those perpetrated at a Florida sorority house.
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How A Murder Conviction Led To A 6-Month Prison Sentence
In 1985, Carolyn Krizan-Wilson became the chief person of interest in her husband's murder. After her conviction, her sentence shocked the nation.
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Elizabeth Taylor Wasn't The First A-List Actress To Play Cleopatra
The story of Cleopatra is one that has resonated through the ages -- and with good reason. Hollywood knows a good story when it sees one -- repeatedly.
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Chilling Details From The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre
The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre of 1990, where four people were murdered, remains unsolved. Here are some chilling details.
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The Truth About John Lennon And Yoko Ono's Relationship
They met at one of her art shows. Yoko Ono didn't know who John Lennon was -- "She'd only heard of Ringo, I think," Lennon told Rolling Stone in 1971.
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Disturbing Details Found In Napoleon's Autopsy Report
Napoleon Bonaparte made a fair try at conquering the known world before his death in exile in 1821. What was it that finished the former emperor of France?
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Inside The Brutal Murders Of The Robison Family
The entire Robison family was murdered in their vacation cabin in Michigan in 1968.
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The Untold Truth Of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate achieved instant notoriety in March of 1997, when the discovery of 39 bodies sparked a media frenzy. This is the untold truth of Heaven's Gate.
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Love & Death: The True Story Behind The Murder Of Betty Gore
With the HBO Max's upcoming "Love and Death" depicting a grisly murder in a sleepy Texas town, here's the true story behind the murder of Betty Gore.
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What Two Princeton Scientists Learned By Turning A Living Cat Into A Phone
there have been some weird scientific experiments in the past. One of the weirdest involved turning a cat into a phone, and here's what scientists learned.
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Khonsu: The Legend Of The Ancient Egyptian Moon God Explained
Like many ancient cultures, the Ancient Egyptians had an expansive pantheon of gods, and one of the most interesting among them is Khonsu, the god of the moon.
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The Disturbing Details Of Chrissie Hynde's Experience With The Hells Angels
The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde's attitude toward sexual assault surprised many after the disturbing details of her experience with the Hells Angels came out.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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The Meaning Of The Cockatrice In The Bible Explained
The Bible has some really weird stuff in it, including the cockatrice — a creature born from the egg of a rooster. So how did it wind up in the Bible?
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