The True Origins Of The Term Honeymoon
Modern honeymoons are post-nuptial romantic escapes so the newlyweds can decompress and celebrate surviving their wedding. So where did the word come from?
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The Story Of Jerry Lewis' 1963 Talk Show Flop
Sometimes, the fates smile on a Hollywood producer who's come up with a sure-fire, boffo concept. "The Jerry Lewis Show" from 1963 is not an example of this.
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When Was The First Televised NFL Draft?
The NFL draft has become a massive event, but it wasn't always this way. Here's how the first televised NFL draft came to be.
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What Was The Final Song Whitney Houston Performed Before She Died?
Whitney Houston is a music legend who met an untimely death -- but not before one final, moving performance. This was the final song she performed.
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The Unusual Disappearance Of Dennis Martin
Dennis Martin was a 6-year-old boy who mysteriously disappeared in the Smoky Mountains in 1969.
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How Earth Day Led To The Establishment Of A Government Agency
In hindsight, history can look like a sequence of absolutely logical events, one after another. Few could have predicted the impact of one U.S. senator in 1970.
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The Most Dangerous Cities In The United Kingdom
Crime is on the rise in the United Kingdom, and the statistics are there to prove it. These are the most dangerous cities in the United Kingdom.
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The Biggest Controversies To Hit Coachella
With Coachella bringing together many of the biggest egos, there will always be plenty of controversy. These are the biggest controversies to hit Coachella.
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The Wild Story Of Al Capone Kidnapping Jazz Legend Fats Waller
Jazz musician Fats Waller was once kidnapped in Chicago by Al Capone's men.
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The Reason Gilbert Gottfried Really Hated Being On SNL
Many comedians dream of one day landing a spot on Saturday Night Live, but when Gilbert Gottfried did, it did not live up to his dreams.
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What Was Gilbert Gottfried's Net Worth When He Died?
Gilbert Gottfried, star of comedy clubs and screens large and small, had been a popular comedic entertainer for decades when his death was announced April 12.
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California Park Ranger Just Retired And Broke This Startling Record
It's often an auspicious day when someone retires, especially if they represent some serious history. That's certainly true for Betty Reid Soskin.
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What Happened To GoBots?
History tells us that GoBots actually launched in the United States before the far more successful Transformers franchise, but have slipped into obscurity.
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The Dark Meaning Behind The Phrase The Proof Is In The Pudding
"The proof is in the pudding" is a common phrase, but where does it actually come from. It turns out, it refers to a definition of "proof" not often used today.
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Who Invented The First Football Helmet?
There are numerous athletic competitions that involve risk to life and limb, football among them. Helmets help, but believe it or not, it wasn't always so.
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The Tragic Story Behind Operation Nimrod
Operation Nimrod was the name given to the operation where SAS soldiers stormed the Iranian Embassy in London to rescue hostages from six terrorists.
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The Messed-Up Truth About The 1950s Film Industry
Despite it being a golden age of movie-making, the 1950s saw a lot of controversy in the film industry. Here is the messed-up truth.
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Bizarre Laws In The Star Trek Universe Explained
If you're a fan of "Star Trek," you've probably noticed that the future has some weird rules. Here's a rundown of the most bizarre laws.
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The Untold Truth Of Tammy Faye Bakker
When folks mention the name Tammy Faye Bakker, mascara is usually the first thing that comes to mind—lots of it. This is the untold truth of Tammy Faye Bakker.
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The Real Reason Simon And Garfunkel Broke Up
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sang beautiful harmonies together, but their personalities did not mesh so well. Here is the real reason they broke up.
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The Railroad 'Hobo Code' Explained
The railroad 'hobo code' was a form of communication that many experiencing homelessness in the early 20th century used. Here is the hobo code, explained.
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How Accurate Is The 1973 Movie Badlands?
Here's how the 1973 film "Badlands" compares to the story that inspired it -- the crimes of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate.
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The Bizarre Story Of Monkeys That Went Missing After A Crash
In 1995, a pickup truck collided with a dump truck transporting monkeys, and the monkeys spilled out onto the street before some went completely missing.
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This Is How Cheech And Chong Met
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the comedic duo known for their love of weed, met in the late 1960s at the most appropriate of places.
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Alanis Morisette's First Album Wasn't What You Think
Alanis Morissette shot to stardom with her 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill." But this hit factory was not her first album and came with quite the image change.
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Where Does Dave Grohl Live And How Big Is His House?
Dave Grohl has managed to use his success to move around into oceanfront properties, including his new house in Hawaii during the pandemic.
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What Happened To JonBenét Ramsey's Parents?
In December 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey became the topic of national news following the unexplained murder of their child, 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey.
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