The Story Of The Only Governor To Be Assassinated
William Goebel is the only governor to have ever been assassinated, and possibly served the shortest term a governor has ever served in the United States.
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The Tragic Life Of Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut's writing shows how the world is imbued with tragedy, as Vonnegut's own life attests. This is the tragic life of Kurt Vonnegut.
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The True Story Of The Inventor Who Revolutionized Women's Periods
Mary Kenner came up with the idea for a belt for menstruation pads when she was still in high school, but it took her several decades to patent her invention.
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The Truth About The Sea Peoples Who Terrorized The Ancient World
The Sea Peoples terrorized the ancient world, but almost no one remembers them. Here's the truth about the Sea Peoples who terrorized the ancient world.
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The Untold Truth Of Isaac From The Bible
One of the most significant characters in the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible) is a man who gets little lip service: Isaac. So, what's the scoop on Isaac?
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The Untold Truth Of Magic Eraser
The Magic Eraser is a remarkable innovation. The Magic Eraser can get Sharpie off a wall. Whaaaaaaat. Here's the untold truth of the Magic Eraser.
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The Untold Truth Of Holiday Inn
"Holiday Inn" represents a mixed bag when it comes to Christmas classics. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the film's history and impact
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Popular Food Fads From The 20th Century
As we munch on our organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, sustainably sourced snacks, let's look back at some of the food trends that came and went during the 1900s.
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Classic Movie Monsters That Are Nothing Like The Character They Are Based On
Many classic movie monsters based on books or myths were altered beyond recognition. Here are classic movie monsters that are totally incorrect.
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False Facts About Final Fantasy You Always Thought Were True
Final Fantasy is one of the most beloved series in video game history -- when a series gets this popular, there are bound to be myths and rumors popping up.
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False Facts About Star Trek You Always Thought Were True
Star Trek has been beaming, warping, and time-traveling its way into fans' hearts for over 50 years. But many of the basic truths about the universe are wrong.
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How Many Laps Are In The Daytona 500?
When you're running a race on foot, sometimes the course seems to last forever. NASCAR's Daytona 500 doesn't last forever, and has a finite number of laps, too.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline's tragic real-life story is the epitome of a country music song: dreams of love and fame punctuated by tough breaks and hard times.
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What Fans Don't Know About Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong is a highly influential man who's known for his views on a variety of topics. Here's what fans don't know about Tommy Chong.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Amish
The Amish are well-known for their shunning of most modern conveniences, but there are quite a few misconceptions about them. Here's what people get wrong.
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The Entire Sharknado Timeline Explained
The first Sharknado movie came out in 2013, and five new movies would follow in its blood-frothed wake. Here's the entire Sharknado timeline explained.
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Extinct Plants That Would Wreck The Earth If They Were Alive Today
The true rulers of Earth are not humans but plants. And some plant ancestors were involved in Earth's mass extinctions. Imagine if some were around today.
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The Scientific Reason Some Jewelry Turns Your Skin Green
Next time your finger changes colors from a ring you're wearing, no need to worry! It's not some rare disease that requires amputation.
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What Happened To Notorious Criminal Clark Olofsson?
Charismatic and good-looking, Clark Olofsson is a gangster who has captured the public's imagination for decades — both in Sweden and around the world.
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The Truth About Kyle And Kurt Busch's Complicated Relationship
Siblings sometimes have complicated relationships — even if they aren't trading paint with each other at 200 miles per hour — and the Busches are no different.
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The Untold Truth Of Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre is one of the most influential musicians of the last three decades. Still, there remain a lot of facts that you maybe never knew about Dre.
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Where Did The Phrase Holy Mackerel Come From?
The expression "holy mackerel" dates back at least 200 years, but how did it originate?
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Who Is Bishop Don Juan?
In February 2022, an anonymous woman sued rapper Snoop Dogg and Bishop Don Juan, claiming that the two men sexually assaulted and battered her.
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How The Daytona 500 Trophy Got Its Name
It's not unusual for a prize or award to be named after an individual who's connected to it -- the Pulitzer, the Nobel. What about the Daytona 500's trophy?
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The Unusual Backstory To Shouting Geronimo When Jumping
The first person to yell "Geronimo!" while jumping off a plane was a soldier in the U.S. Army.
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Why Is A Grand Jury Called Grand?
A grand jury has more members than a trial jury, and their responsibilities differ.
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The Truth About Space Tourism
The desire to go to space is a dream that has in fact become a reality for a certain high-earning demographic. This is the truth about space tourism.
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