The Only Silent Film That Won Best Picture At The Academy Awards
The Academy Award for best picture recognizes outstanding artistic achievement in filmmaking. Films began as silent productions. Did any win the top award?
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Why Audrey Hepburn's Name Was Temporarily Changed During WWII
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood history, but her name was actually temporarily changed during World War II. Here's why.
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The True Story Behind The Wilhelm Scream
What exactly is the Wilhelm scream? Chances are you've heard it countless times in films over the years. And once you notice it, you can't forget it.
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These Are The Only 2 Sequels To Win Best Picture At The Oscars
It seems to be a truism that the sequel to anything isn't ever quite as good as the first installment. The Academy Awards, however, begs to differ.
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The Truth About Rotterdam's Historic Bridge
Rotterdam's Koningshavenbrug has come into the news lately because of none other than Amazon founder and one of the world's richest people, Jeff Bezos.
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Where Is Lizzie Borden Buried?
Even though she was acquitted of the murders, people still recite the rhyme about Lizzie Borden and her axe. She died nearly 100 years ago. Where is she buried?
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This Is How An Etch A Sketch Works
It's one of those toys from before video games: the Etch A Sketch, creating images by twiddling two knobs. Anybody who's seen one wonders: How does it work?
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Navy SEALs: The Untold Truth Of Hell Week
Navy SEALs are elite soldiers on call for the military's toughest special ops missions. And their training is no joke. Here is the untold truth of Hell Week.
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The Touching Item Leonard Bernstein Was Reportedly Buried With
Leonard Bernstein was a musical powerhouse during his lifetime -- too much talent, too little time. When he died at age 72, he was buried with special items.
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The True Story That Inspired Moneyball
When a movie claims to tell a true story, it's a pretty safe bet that the actual history was adjusted here and there. "Moneyball" is no exception.
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The Untold Truth Of Clark Gable
Clark Gable oozed masculinity and a practically unmatched swagger as the "King of Hollywood." This is the untold truth of Clark Gable.
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How Many Times Was Martin Luther King Jr. Arrested?
Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested more than 20 times in his years as a civil rights leader.
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The Worst Tattoos Ever Done On Ink Master
Throughout the years, some artists on "Ink Master" have come up with bad tattoos that left the judges disappointed.
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The Government Experiment That Led To A Man's Death
Have you heard of Harold Blauer? The tennis player and tennis teacher died in 1953 at the age of 42 following an Army experiment gone wrong.
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Inside James Dean's Relationship With Pier Angeli
Though James Dean died a bachelor, he had previously considered getting married. In fact, he considered it very seriously.
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The Untold Truth Of Fallen Angels
Fallen angels started out like all the other angels, but in several different religious traditions, they did bad things. Here's the story behind fallen angels.
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The Strange Truth About The Cabbage Patch Kids Craze
Fads come and fads go, whether in the form of a haircut (Beatles, anyone?) or clothing (coonskin cap, anyone?) or, perhaps most fickle of all, toys.
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The True Story Behind Little House On The Prairie
Many Americans remember Little House on the Prairie, but the true story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family is darker than what made it onto page and screen.
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How Did April Get Its Name?
All months of the Gregorian calendar used today have roots in the ancient Roman calendar, and many of those months have pretty boring names — but not April.
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How Tony Robbins Almost Died By Eating Fish
While eating seafood can be healthy, consumption of fish can have its risks, too, a point motivator and self-help guru Tony Robbins found out the hard way.
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What Makes Holes In Swiss Cheese?
The universe of cheese is vast indeed, with so many variations in taste, texture, and appearance. Speaking of which: Why does Swiss sport holes?
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Here's Who Inherited Tom Petty's Money After His Death
Tom Petty's songs had been staples of rock radio since the late 1970s, and Petty had just wrapped up a 40th-anniversary tour with his band, The Heartbreakers.
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The Reason Hot Water Can Sometimes Feel Cold
You might not spend any time thinking about it, but all day long, your body is sending all sorts of signals to your brain that describe the world around you.
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This Was The First Color Film To Win Best Picture At The Academy Awards
Even with today's filmmaking technology, black-and-white productions still have their place. At one point, however, color films were beyond unique.
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The History Of The Slang Terms For Cannabis Explained
Slang terms for cannabis are ever-evolving. Here is a brief history of some of weed's most well-known nicknames, explained.
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Inside Michael Landon's Relationship With Co-Star Karen Grassle
For many people, work not only means accomplishing tasks, but doing so while interacting with others. The performing arts throw people together, too.
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Why Some Think Cheri Jo Bates Might Have Been The First Zodiac Killer Victim
Cheri Jo Bates was stabbed to death in 1966. Here's why some think she might have been the first Zodiac Killer victim.
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