The Truth Behind Abraham Lincoln's Relationship With Frederick Douglass
President Abraham Lincoln and former enslaved person Frederick Douglass developed a friendship during the Civil War based on mutual respect and appreciation.
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Scientology's Project Rehabilitation Forces Explained
Scientology is a religion that gets met with a lot of side-eye due to allegations told by former members, including this terrible truth about a prison camp.
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Gross Facts About The Cowardly Lion Costume From The Wizard Of Oz
Perhaps some creative soul in the wardrobe department suggested, "Hey! Why don't we make a lion out of a lion?" And so they did. But it wasn't without issue.
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How Public Enemy Got Their Name
Public Enemy are one of the most iconic hip-hop groups of all time. With a name that jumps off the album cover, the history of its origin is rooted in politics.
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Tragic Details About The Hemingway Family
Despite renown and riches, Ernest Hemingway was a fatally troubled man, and his suicide was neither the first nor the last tragedy for the Hemingway family.
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Jack Sheppard's Prison Escapes Were Unlike Any We've Ever Seen Before
It's one thing to build a career on theft -- taking what doesn't belong to you and getting away. Unless you get caught. And then, unless you escape. A lot.
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Why The First Vacuum Cleaners Were Actually Horse-Drawn
The ubiquitous vacuum cleaner is now a mainstay in many homes. However, the first iteration of the vacuum cleaner was pulled by horses, and here's why.
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Here's How Much Joel Osteen's Mansion Really Costs
Lakewood Church is the biggest megachurch in the U.S., which has put Joel Osteen in a good position to afford many luxuries of life, including his mansion.
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How Much It Really Costs To Have A Dog
When caught up in the joy of bringing home a new ball of adorable fur, it's easy to forget that it will cost money to keep that animal happy and healthy.
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The Kennedy Family Tree Explained
The Kennedy family has been a political and social dynasty since planting roots in the United States. Here is the Kennedy family tree explained.
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How The Real Dr. Feelgood Prevented Possible Baseball History
In 1961, Mickey Mantle was heading towards breaking baseball's biggest record -- but his doctor ended up changing Mantle's course, and with it, history.
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Scientists Think We Could Use These Techniques To Send Directions To Aliens
Since human civilization began we have endeavored to make contact with alien life. Some methods have proven to be pointless, but new ways look promising.
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Banned Pesticides That Are Still Used In The U.S.
Oh, sure -- it's all "let's get rid of the weeds so we can produce more food" until birds die or fish disappear or people nearby develop some form of cancer.
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What Did Ancient Romans Believe About Ghosts?
Ancient Romans held a diverse array of beliefs that point to a complicated view of ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife. So what exactly did they believe?
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The Disturbing Reason Chainsaws Were Invented
The chainsaw was invented by a two surgeons in Scotland named James Jeffray and John Aitken. Believe it or not, they made it in order to facilitate childbirth.
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The Untold Truth Of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis
Baz Luhrmann has made some visually stunning films, now he is about to release his latest, a biopic about Elvis Presley. Learn the untold truth about this film.
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How A National Tragedy Helped Make A Chuck Norris Film Flop
Most of us know one or two or 20 Chuck Norris jokes. He isn't known for his sense of humor. Nor is he known for the greatness of his film "Top Dog."
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Who Is 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's Wife?
Austin's present marriage -- fourth of four -- has also proved to be his longest marriage (so far). So who is the honest woman married to the wrestling great?
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Who Is Mick Mars' Supermodel Wife, Seraina Schonenberger?
Mick Mars, a member of the band Motley Crue, is one of the band's quieter members, and married to a supermodel. This is Mick Mars's supermodel wife.
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How A 49-Year-Old Pharmacist Was Once Drafted To The NBA
We tend to think of basketball as a young man's game, especially the NBA, but a 49-year-old pharmacist was once drafted by the 76ers. Here's how it happened.
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The Belgian Musician Who Played Harmonica For Sesame Street
The harmonica is a humble instrument, inexpensive, easy to play, difficult to master. One musician who did master it -- and how -- was Toots Thielemans.
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The Beatles And Jimi Hendrix Were Both Turned Down By The Same Executive
This 1960s record executive didn't just say no to the Beatles but also turned down Jimi Hendrix shortly before his own rise to stardom.
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The Untold Truth Of Jamie Hyneman
Jamie Hyneman always clammed up on MythBusters, so what's there to know about him? Plenty. Here's the untold truth of Jamie Hyneman.
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Shaquille O'Neal Once Slapped Kobe Bryant. Here's Why
Here's the story of when Shaquille O'Neal slapped Kobe Bryant during their time as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.
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How The Cold Case Of Anna Palmer's Murder Was Solved Over A Decade Later
The case of 10-year-old Anna Palmer was solved with DNA evidence more than a decade after she was murdered in 1998.
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The Short-Lived Cartoon That Starred Michael Jordan And Wayne Gretzky
While many might remember the era of Saturday morning cartoons, a long-forgotten show starring Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan may have fallen off the radar.
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The Most Disastrous Band Reunions In Music History
When famous bands reunite, it can be wonderful or horrible. These are the stories of the band reunions that were a terrible idea and never should have happened.
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