People Who Died The Same Year They Won An Oscar
Winning an Academy Award places a Hollywood professional among an elite few. Even fewer are those who, unfortunately, died the same year they won an Oscar.
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The Monkees' Hit Song Neil Diamond Actually Wrote First
The Monkees became one of the defining bands of the 1960s, but they had some help along the way. In fact, Neil Diamond actually wrote one of their hit songs.
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Stars Who Couldn't Stand Eddie Van Halen
For decades, rock star Van Halen's virtuoso guitar skills were massively popular. But for some of his celebrity peers, he and his music were better avoided.
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The Grim Crime Abraham Lincoln Pardoned Joe Biden's Ancestor For
Abraham Lincoln pardoned Joe Biden's ancestor for a grim crime in 1864. A claim of self-defense played a role motivating factor for the pardon.
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What You Don't Know About Jam Master Jay's Murder
DJ Jam Master Jay was integral to early hip-hop as part of Run-DMC, but he was shot to death in 2002 in a case that went unsolved until 2024.
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The Most Popular Jobs During WWII
It took millions of combatants to fight World War II -- and millions of civilians to keep them all fed, clothed, armed, connected, and entertained.
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Amy Lee's Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About Her
Evanescence was conceived when frontwoman Amy Lee was 13 years old, rising to fame in early aughts. Here's what Lee's former bandmates have to say about her.
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11 Times Reporters Had Medical Emergencies On Live TV
On live television, anything can happen. A fact that these reporters know all too well, as some serious health scares unfolded right before their viewers' eyes.
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The Four Most Disturbing Demons In The Bible
The word "demon" has a long history, and many demons in the Bible are never explicitally called such or even named. Here are four of the most disturbing.
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False Facts About Solar Eclipses You Should Never Believe
There's a scientific explanation for the phenomenon of solar eclipses, but that hasn't stopped people from believing some pretty wild things about them.
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What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Body?
Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist network Al Qaeda, was killed by American soldiers during the May 2, 2011 raid. Here's what happened to his body.
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Why You Don't Really Hear From Helen Hunt Anymore
Helen Hunt rode a wave of '90s sitcom stardom all the way to the end of the decade, but her career in the 21st century has been relatively quiet. Here's why.
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The Bible Rule Almost Everyone's Clothes Break
There's one particular rule in the Bible's third book, Leviticus, that almost everyone's clothes break. Here's what it is - and how it came to be.
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The Worst Generals Of The American Revolution
America's independence was hard-fought, with heroes like George Washington coming to the forefront. But there were just as many generals who were failures.
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Do Attractive People Face Fewer Legal Consequences?
It's no secret that being good looking comes with perks in ways big and small, but in matters of the law, do attractive people face fewer legal consequences?
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The Stories Of Celebrities Who Almost Died During 9/11
A pop icon, two Oscar-nominated actors, and an Olympic champion were among those saved from the devastation of 9/11 by small twists of fate.
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What The Gorillaz Really Look Like In Real Life
The Gorillaz are portrayed as four edgy, animated characters complete with backstories, but here's what the hit making band looks like in real life.
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Respected YouTubers Who Are Actually Terrible People
YouTube has launched the careers of many unknowns. But sometimes the seemingly wholesome of funny content doesn't match what goes on when the cameras turn off.
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Whatever Happened To Olympic Figure Skater Surya Bonaly?
Olympic figure skater Surya Bonaly exclusively landed a backflip on one skate, a banned move now called "The Bonaly." Here's what happened to her.
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The Strangest Conspiracy Theories About Taylor Swift
No stranger to gossip and public scrutiny, Taylor Swift has also been the subject of some pretty far-fetched conspiracy theories.
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What Happened To Fidel Castro's Body?
Cuba's Communist leader Fidel Castro was a huge figure from a small nation. The revolutionary died in 2016 at 90 years old. Here's what happened to his body.
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Rules The Royal Family Bodyguards Have To Follow
Protecting some of the U.K.'s most valuable human assets, royal bodyguards have a thankless yet vital job. These are the many rules they need to abide by.
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The Tragic 1975 Death Of Rod Serling Explained
Writer Rod Serling, the mastermind behind the legendary "Twilight Zone" series, died on June 28, 1975. Here's the story behind his tragic passing.
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The Most Disastrous Criminal Trials In U.S. History
Every year in the U.S., thousands of criminal cases end in unremarkable trials. A few, though, lead to courtroom debacles and even bloodshed.
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Comedian Richard Lewis Dies; Curb Your Enthusiasm Star Dead At 76
Comedian Richard Lewis has died. Lewis, who was 76 years old at the time of his death, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in April 2023.
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The Grim Final Words Of Aaron Bushnell, The Airman Who Self-Immolated
At 25 years old, Aaron Bushnell, a U.S. Air Force serviceman, self-immolated in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. These were his final words.
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The Real-Life Murderer Who Appears In The Exorcist
Despite the spider-walk and crucifix masturbation, the scene that tends to really upset viewers of The Exorcist is when Regan goes in for medical testing.
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