Bette Davis' Callous Words About Joan Crawford's Death
Sometimes colleagues get along, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they really hate each other, as in the case of actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
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Sarah Jessica Parker's 2022 Met Gala Dress Honored A 19th Century Black Woman
The annual Met Gala is a fashion extravaganza involving models, celebrities, and innumerable paparazzi. Some of this year's designs delivered a message.
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Why Tucson, Arizona Held A Witchcraft Trial In The 1970s
Many familiar with the 17th-century Salem witch trials might assume the tragic event forever put an end to witch trials in America. But they would be wrong.
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Inside The Time Shirley MacLaine Performed The Can-Can For Nikita Khrushchev
Shirley MacLaine and Nikita Khrushchev aren't often linked, but MacLaine once performed the can-can dance for Khrushchev during his visit to the U.S.
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The Most Popular Foods Eaten In The 13 Colonies
American colonists relied on food staples and preservation methods to keep them fed. From corn to pickled veggies to even fast food, here's what they ate.
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The Bizarre Reason The Vatican Investigated Shirley Temple
Prominent show business personalities are often the subject of bizarre rumors -- Paul McCartney is dead, for instance. Shirley Temple was no exception.
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The Impressive Military Background Of The Founder Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed every year, a moment to honor those who died in the military service of their country. The man who promoted it was himself a veteran.
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Hugh Hefner's Strange Connection To The Hollywood Sign
Hugh Hefner is known as the founder of Playboy, but he also has a little-known connection to the famous Hollywood sign. He helped raise money to preserve it.
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How 19th Century Doctors Made Up An Illness To Scare Women Away From Bicycling
The invention of the bicycle revolutionized mobility in the 19th century. But, opponents of this change invented a disease to dissuade female cyclists.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About May 9 In Russia
It's a safe bet that every nation on Earth has its own set of holidays which may or may not be equivalent to someone else's. Russia frequently celebrates May 9.
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Whatever Happened To Figure Skater Katarina Witt?
Katarina Witt was was one of the world's top figure skaters, winning multiple Olympic gold medals and appearing in TV shows. Here's what she's doing now.
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How A Controversial Tax May Have Led To The End Of The Powdered Wig
Wigs were a fashion staple in the 17th and 18th centuries, but have since fallen out of style. The reason has to do with a little-known controversial tax.
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Mary Shelley Kept A Macabre Memento Of Her Husband After His Death
Various churches are more or less famous for keeping bits and pieces of esteemed, holy individuals -- a lock of hair, perhaps a bone or two. So did one widow.
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A Human Could Easily Fit Inside A Blue Whale's Heart
Blue whales are the largest mammals on Earth, with some measuring 100 feet long. They're so big, that a human could fit inside the heart of a blue whale.
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A Brief History Of The Habsburgs, Europe's Forgotten Empire
The Habsburg Empire is often lost to history and not taught in school, but it shaped the world as we know it. This is a brief history of the Habsburgs.
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The Truth About Don Henley And Stevie Nicks' Relationship
Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks' short-lived fling with Don Henley in the mid-seventies sparked inspiration for a song off of the band's 1979 album "Tusk."
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Pope Pius II Wrote An Erotic Novel That Became A Best Seller
Popes aren't exactly known for extracurriculars outside of the priesthood, like sex and romance. But at least one pope went as far as to write a book about it.
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The Oscar-Winning Actor Who Wrote A Movie For The Monkees
It never hurts to have more than one way to make a living. Lots of actors and actresses have spent time as waiters. Others act, sing, dance, and even write.
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Former Presidents Who Ran Again After Losing Reelection
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
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Here's What Ancient Mayans Used For Currency
The Mayan civilization is known for its advanced calendar system, pyramids, and astronomy. But, they also had a form of currency that was rather delicious.
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British Royal Feuds That Got Out Of Hand
British history is full of royal feuds dating back to the Middle Ages. Here are some of the most consequential and absurd royal feuds to unfold in the UK.
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How Little Richard Mentored A Young Paul McCartney
By his own admission, there was one musician who influenced McCartney above all others: Little Richard, who had a glut of hits in the late '50s.
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The Deadly Mutiny Sparked By An Argument Over Food
It's no surprise that food is a contentious subject, but it once actually sparked a mutiny aboard a ship. Here's how a food argument led to a mutiny.
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The Myth About Theodore Roosevelt You Need To Stop Believing
President Theodore Roosevelt lived a remarkably full, accomplished life, rising above debilitating childhood illness and personal tragedy. His story is mythic.
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The Untold Truth Of The I-65 Killer
After law enforcement had all but given up on the I-65 killings, new tools provided a valuable break in the case. This is the untold truth of the I-65 Killer.
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The Tragic Story Of Reyna Marroquin's Murder
Reyna Marroquin's mummified remains were found inside a barrel in 1999, 30 years after her death.
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The Truth About The Computer Built By Ancient Greeks
The"Antikythera Mechanism," the world's oldest clockwork, analog computer sounds like a fictional device from an alternative, steampunk history.
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