The Tragic Execution Of Mary The Elephant
The tragic execution of Mary the Elephant is an example of turn of the century ignorance coupled with outrage.
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A Famous WWI Flying Ace Was The Inspiration Behind The First Electric Guitar's Name
Spinal Tap might have had amplifiers that went up to 11, but those wouldn't have helped without the innovators who made electric guitars louder.
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The Scandal That Almost Destroyed Marie Curie's Career
Marie Curie may be the most famous female scientist in history, winning the Nobel Prize twice. But, her career may have been crushed due to a salacious scandal.
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What Really Happened During The Steel Strike Of 1919?
At the dawn of the 20th century, it seemed steelworkers were finally paving the way for labor reform. But Big Steel had other plans in mind.
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The Disturbing Relationship Between Dr. Quincy Fortier And His Stepdaughter
Dr. Quincy Fortier from HBO's "Baby God" committed crimes he was never charged with, including against his stepdaughter. Their relationship was disturbing.
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Tragic Details Found In Caylee Anthony's Autopsy Report
In 2011, students of true crime were riveted by the trial of Casey Anthony, accused of killing her toddler daughter, Caylee. The child's autopsy was revealing.
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The Tragic Story Behind Bollywood Actress Meenakshi Thapar's Kidnapping And Death
The entertainment business, whether in Hollywood or Bollywood, is a competitive environment, filled with individuals who have varying levels of ruthlessness.
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Here's Why You're Not Allowed To Dunk From The Free-Throw Line
Here's why the NCAA, and later on the NBA, decided to ban dunking from the free-throw line.
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Politicians Who Got Greedy, Then Lost Their Job
Holding political office gives people perks and influence, but the ability to control the destinies of others can corrupt even the best-intentioned politicians.
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The Mystery Behind Where King Khufu's Body Is Buried
Khufu's pyramid -- commonly known as one of the Great Pyramids of Giza -- has a major unsolved mystery. Why can't archaeologists find the pharoah's remains?
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Here's Who Inherited Katharine Hepburn's Money After She Died
Katharine Hepburn was an award-winning actor during Hollywood's Golden Age and beyond. Her success meant significant financial rewards. What of her estate?
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The Untold Truth Of C.C. DeVille
One of the most troubling stories to stem from the era of metal glam rock of the late '80s is that of C.C. Deville, guitarist of the notorious hair band Poison.
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The True-Life Grave Robbery Of A US Congressman Is Stranger Than Fiction
The body of former Ohio Congressman John Scott Harrison was taken by grave robbers shortly after he was buried.
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The Complicated Relationship Between Bob Dylan And John Lennon
Here's what we know about Bob Dylan and John Lennon's relationship and how it progressed through the years.
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The Apocalyptic Narrative Behind Bob Dylan's A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Bob Dylan is probably the most iconic singer/songwriter of all time. He often wrote war protest songs and "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" is one of his best.
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The Untold Truth Of Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia was one of the most charismatic performers in rock history, but his personal life was plagued by tragedy. This is the untold truth of Jerry Garcia.
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The Untold Truth Of Azazel From The Bible
Azazel appears as part of a rite of purification in the Hebrew Bible before being applied to all manner of demons. So just what is the deal with Azazel anyway?
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Will The Earth Ever Run Out Of Oil?
Few single items have such an impact on the global economy as the price of petroleum -- a finite supply of fossil fuel. Just how finite is the supply?
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How Specific Stars Can Help Sea Travelers Navigate The Ocean
Early Polynesian explorers had an intimate knowledge of the stars — a skill modern mariners would rely on from the Age of Exploration to the rise of GPS.
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How One Wrong Assumption Caused The Three Mile Island Meltdown
The Three Mile Island disaster was one of the worst nuclear meltdowns in history, and it was all avoidable. Here's how human error caused the meltdown.
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The Truth Behind Lucid Dreaming And How It Works
How does lucid dreaming work? Scientists studied techniques to help us understand how to have lucidity in our dreams and the truth behind lucid dreaming.
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The Bizarre Theory That Links SpongeBob To A Nuclear Weapon Experiment
Any time fans who are well-versed in the minutiae of their favorite art start picking them apart, they're bound to start developing their own theories.
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The Truth About Audrey Hepburn's Marriage To Andrea Dotti
Could Hepburn's second marriage help build up the family she so badly wanted? At first, it seemed so: the retired actor settled with Dotti and Sean in Rome.
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Why Researchers Think Some Mushrooms Make Their Own Wind
Mushrooms are ancient and full of various remedies useful to humans. But, how they get their spores to fly was a mystery to scientists until recently.
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How One Jellyfish Is Capable Of Near-Immortality
No creature is capable of immortality, but one species of jellyfish comes pretty close. Here's how one jellyfish is capable of near-immortality.
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What The Life Of A Professional Cornhole Player Is Really Like
Cornhole is one of the most popular bar and beach games, but it's actually a professional sport. Here's what the life of a professional cornhole player is like.
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Disturbing Details Found In The Mississippi Burning Murders Autopsy Reports
The June 1963 assassination of Mississippi civil rights activist Medgar Evers brought national attention to the rising racial tensions throughout the state.
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