This Is The First Person To Refuse An Oscar
Oscars are so widely coveted, it's hard to imagine anyone refusing the award. Some do, however, refuse. This was the first person to refuse an Oscar.
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How Do You Make Things Glow In The Dark?
Glow-in-the-dark toys are fascinating to both kids and adults, but what actually makes them glow? Here's the science behind glow-in-the-dark objects.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Soviet Gulag
The Gulag was one of the most powerful organizations in the Soviet Union. But the messed up truth of the Soviet Gulag is still not widely known.
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The Most Believable Tales About Mythical Sea Creatures
For centuries, ships, sailors, and those observing from the safety of land have seen countless sea serpents, tentacled beasts, massive fish, and even mermaids.
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Who Really Invented The First Video Game Console?
Video games are big business. In 2021, world-wide revenue for video games was over $180 billion and billions of consoles have been sold over the last 50 years.
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The Family With The Most Oscar Nominations
One family of composers has amassed over 90 Oscar nominations since the 1930s, making them the most nominated family in Academy Awards history.
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The Most Unexpected Real-Life Easter Eggs
People have been secreting Easter eggs in the wilds of real life, as a reward for people who keep their eyes on their surroundings, instead of on their phones.
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The Tragic True Story Of Hawaii's Massie Trial
No one knows what exactly happened to Thalia Massie in September 1932. But Joe Kahahawai lost his life. This is the tragic true story of Hawaii's Massie murder.
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The Untold Truth Of Louis Farrakhan
Louis Farrakhan is the controversial leader of the Nation of Islam. Here is the untold truth about his life.
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The True Story Of How New York City Displaced A Black Community To Build Central Park
Seneca Village only survived for 32 years, but it was vibrant. This is the true story of how New York City displaced a Black community to build Central Park.
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The Untold Truth Of Rush
Rush carved out a unique place for themselves in the music world, with a sound that defied expectations and genre limitations. Here's the untold truth of Rush.
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The Untold Truth Of J. K. Rowling
You might stay up-to-date on all there is to know about Harry Potter, but how much do you know about the boy wizard's creator, J.K. Rowling?
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The Untold Truth Of Gavin Rossdale
Brit Gavin Rossdale was always meant to be a musician, and he has carved a niche for himself in the world of grunge. This is the untold truth of Gavin Rossdale.
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The Untold Truth Of Christopher Plummer
While Christopher Plummer was best known as Captain von Trapp from The Sound of Music, there was more to him. This is the untold truth of Christopher Plummer.
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What These War-Torn WWII Spots Look Like Today
World War II was the most destructive conflict in history. Here's what several infamous war-torn WWII spots look like today.
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What Was The Last Film Grace Kelly Starred In?
At the peak of her career, Grace Kelly left acting behind to become the princess of Monaco. When she married Prince Rainier of Monaco on April 18, 1956.
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This Was The First Non-Hollywood Film To Win An Oscar
Most Oscar-winning films are made in Hollywood, but not all. "The Private Life of Henry VII" was the first non-Hollywood film to win an Oscar.
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How Homework Became A Thing In The US
For U.S. students, homework is an unfortunate certainty — the childhood equivalent of death and taxes. But it has been controversial since its introduction.
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The Weirdest Local Laws In The US
Government is weird, and the laws they pass are often even weirder.
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Worst Crimes Committed By MLB Players
These MLB players committed some of the worst crimes imaginable. And their futures were so bright, too.
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These Are The Only People To Win Two Consecutive Oscars
Winning one Oscar is hard enough, let alone two in back-to-back years. These are the rare few actors who won Academy Awards two years in a row.
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Peking To Paris: The Crazy True Story Of The 1907 Motor Race
Had a French newspaper never poked fun at race car drivers for going around in circles, the 1907 Peking to Paris Race may never have existed.
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These Are The Only People To Have Won An Oscar For Acting And Best Picture
Only a few actors have won awards for acting and for best picture. Those include Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Michael Douglas, and Frances McDormand.
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The Untold Truth Of Ed Hardy
Ed Hardy elevated tattooing to new heights of technique and connoisseurship, shocking the art world. Here's the untold story of this legendary artist.
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These Are The Only Films To Have Won Three Academy Awards For Acting
Some Academy Awards are more coveted and elusive than others, including those for acting. These are the only films to win three acting Oscars.
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What Is That Stuff We Dump On Wildfires From Airplanes??
During wildfire season in the American West (which is coming earlier every year, via USDA), you might see airplanes dumping a powdery red substance.
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The Truth About Ed Kemper's First Murders
Edmund "Ed" Kemper was known as the co-ed killer for killing several young female college students in and around Santa Cruz, California, in the early 1970s.
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