Loretta Lynn's Tragic Real Life Story
Loretta Lynn played a foundational role in the rise of country music, and the coal miner's daughter from Kentucky had a tragic life to match her success.
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How Eurovision Forever Changed Celine Dion's Life
Even though Celine Dion had recorded nine albums prior to winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988, that win forever changed her life. Here's how.
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Moments That Destroyed The Careers Of One-Hit Wonders
Over the years, many bands and artists have gained the dreaded label of "one-hit wonder." And some have even managed to destroy their careers.
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Celebrity Autopsies With Disturbing Discoveries
Over the years, numerous sudden and unexpected celebrity deaths have shocked the world, until the surprising details of their autopsies stunned us even more.
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Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained
Adolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.
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The Tragedy Of Steven Tyler Explained
Despite his status as a rock legend -- and sometimes because of it -- Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has experienced decades of tragedies and setbacks.
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The Tragedy Of The Misfits Explained
The Misfits were trailblazers in the punk rock scene, creating a new genre of horror punk that inspired bands both within and outside the genre.
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Why Does TSA Actually Wipe Your Hands
If you've ever flown, you probably know that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wipes down your hands during their security check.
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The Myth About JFK You Should Never Believe
John F. Kennedy is remembered as a champion of civil rights, but it was more complicated than that. Here's the myth about JFK you should never believe.
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What Does RMS On A Ship Mean?
If you've ever seen a ship in movies or real life, you might have noticed that some have acronyms on them, like "RMS." The reason goes back quite a few years.
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Famous People Who Died During WWII
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, so perhaps it's not too surprising that plenty of famous people died during the carnage.
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The Out-Of-This-World Record That Paul McCartney Set
As one of the most successful musicians of all time, Paul McCartney has undoubtedly set a few records, but one particular event he did was out of this world.
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Why You Can Still See Facial Expression On The Bodies Of Pompeii
In 79 A.D., Pompeii was smothered in ash and pumice from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. And even today, you can still see the facial expressions on the bodies.
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Why Did It Take So Long For All Women To Be Able To Vote?
It wasn't until the Voting Rights Act passed in 1965 that women of any race who were U.S. citizens could cast their votes in elections without interference.
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Musicians Who Partied Way Too Hard
Male rock stars have earned a reputation for wild antics and substance abuse, but musicians in that genre and gender aren't the only ones who partied too hard.
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The 2 Countries That Have Won Eurovision The Most
For seven decades multiple nations have competed for the best song of the year in the iconic Eurovision competition. These countries have won the most times.
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The Unexpected Hobby Jodi Arias Has While In Prison
Jodi Arias brutally murdered her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in April 2015.
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The Tragedy Of Weezer Explained
Even as they took over the alternative rock world in the 1990s, Weezer experienced setbacks in the form of critical failures, health crises, and band turmail.
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Famous People Who Actually Served In The Vietnam War
Millions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
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18 Worst Time Periods You'd Never Survive In
Modern times are tough, but not as tough as they've been in the past. Be grateful you weren't born during one of these tough-to-survive times in history.
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Strict Rules Freemasons Follow
As members of one of the most famous secret societies around, the Freemasons have long kept an air of mystery about the many secret rules they must follow.
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Celebs You Forgot Spent Time Behind Bars
Celebrities wind up in jail or prison more often than you might think. Here are a few entertainers and athletes who served time and moved on with their lives.
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15 Things You Might Not Know About The Kentucky Derby
You don't have to be a horse person to love the Kentucky Derby. Here are a few things you might not know about this century-and-a-half-old American tradition.
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Famous Events That Never Actually Happened
Despite what you may have been told in school or elsewhere, our shared recollection of history is peppered with famous events that never actually happened.
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The Worst Ways To Die In World War II
World War II was the most deadly conflict in the history of humanity, but there were some ways to die that were particularly horrific.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Layne Staley
Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley had one of the mightiest voices in rock history and was one of the greats of the Seattle grunge movement.
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'90s Stars Who Died In Bizarre Ways
Plenty of '90s celebrities quietly faded away as the years passed and even died, but some of those stars of the 1990s met their maker in the most bizarre way.
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