The Surprising Gift Marilyn Monroe Got From Frank Sinatra
Marilyn Monroe was famous in the world of Hollywood glamour, before she met an untimely death. Just before her death, she was gifted a dog by Frank Sinatra.
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What Your Flight Number Really Means
Air travel can be a complicated and most people don't pay much attention to their flight numbers. These letter-number combs each has their own unique meaning.
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Who Invented Coffee Filters?
Regardless of whether you're a coffee snob or gravitate toward the instant stuff, everyone can agree that coffee grounds have no place in a morning cup of Joe
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What Happened To Boris Yeltsin?
Boris Yeltsin was an unlikely candidate to reach the pinnacle of the Russian political system. Here is what happened to Yeltsin after the collapse of the USSR.
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Which Husband Would Elizabeth Taylor Have Married Again?
In total, Elizabeth Taylor's captivating violet eyes captured the hearts of seven different husbands. However, she actually got married eight times.
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This Mutation Is Why Elizabeth Taylor Had Such Enviable Eyelashes
Standards of beauty shift from generation to generation, culture to culture. But most would agree that Elizabeth Taylor's beauty was timeless and unique.
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These Famous Books Were Inspired By Dreams
You've almost certainly had this happen: you wake up from a fascinating dream, excited to tell someone or write it down, only for it to fade from your mind.
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Here's Why You Keep Hearing The Word Oblast
"Oblast" is a Soviet term stemming from the USSR's relatively brief but immense in its geopolitical impact — 70-year rule from 1921-1991. What does it mean?
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The Bizarre Case Of The Jessica Chambers Murder
19-year-old Jessica Chambers was burned to death, but she lived long enough to mutter a possible name of her killer. Here is the bizarre case of her murder.
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When Was Coca-Cola Invented?
Coca-Cola has been a part of the fabric of global refreshment for well over 100 years. Its popularity continues, years after its humble beginnings in Atlanta.
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Which Presidents Are Really Honored On Presidents' Day?
Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. But, its origin story has its roots in a congressional intervention of a previous holiday.
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The Truth About Mickey Rooney And Judy Garland's Relationship
There's a kind of chemistry that sometimes happens between two performers on the big screen. It may or may not transfer to real life, however.
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How Did September Get Its Name?
It's no secret that different civilizations have employed various ways to mark the passage of the days. One way of organizing time is by naming months.
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The Bizzare Story Of The Lost Children Of The Alleghenies
Joseph and George Cox -- known as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies -- were two boys who went missing and were found dead in the Allegheny Mountains in 1856.
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Times Real Species Got Their Names From Star Trek
Some scientists have worked fun "Star Trek" references into their professional research. Here are real species that have gotten their names from "Star Trek."
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The Untold Truth Of The Kremlin
The Kremlin is a fascinating subject for paranormal, subterranean, and history enthusiasts. Here are just a few of the Kremlin's untold stories.
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Who Is Craig From Craigslist?
Craigslist is an internationally renowned forum for everything from houses to holidays. But, the Craig behind Craigslist had humble beginnings in a small town.
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What Animal Has The Strongest Bite In The World?
Most animals will happily bite your face off.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 50s
Death comes for us all, even well known celebrities, artists, and entrepreneurs. And sometimes it takes them in their prime.
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What Does It Mean To Be A Foreign Fighter In Ukraine?
When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Ukraine seemed to find itself at a significant disadvantage in terms of numbers. That's where foreign fights come in.
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Whatever Happened To R.E.M.?
R.E.M. dominated alternative radio, MTV, and the charts in the '80s and '90s, but afterwards, what happened to the four musicians who changed music history?
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Weird Things About Joan Of Arc You Didn't Know
Today we remember Joan of Arc mostly from novels and bad movies.
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The Untold Truth Of Al Capone
Let's open the vault and explore the untold truth of Al Capone.
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What Happened To Silly String?
For as long as anyone can remember, it's been de rigueur to celebrate an accomplishment by launching something into the air. Enter Silly String.
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The Truth About P.T. Barnum's Mermaid Hoax
The legacy of Phineas Taylor Barnum is a cultural monolith built on murky ground.
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Strangest Board Games To Ever Exist
For every Monopoly or Clue, there were plenty of ridiculous board games. Some of them were the strangest, oddest creations ever devised.
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Popular Characters You Never Knew Were In The Marvel Universe
There are a lot of characters that exist in the Marvel universe that most people would never think of. Here are a few of these secretly Marvel-ous characters.
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