The Real-Life Inspirations Behind These Peanuts Characters
Peanuts is one of the most recognizable comics in history, largely due to the characters. Here are the real-life inspirations behind some Peanuts characters.
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The Real Reason Men At Work Broke Up The First Time
When people think of 1980s music, Men At Work comes to mind immediately. The Australian group made infectious songs like "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under."
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This Town In Kyrgyzstan Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
The residents of this town in Kyrgyzstan face greater health risks than anywhere else on Earth. This town is a major hazard to anyone that comes near it.
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The Untold Truth Of Travis Pastrana
Travis Pastrana is among the most decorated and well-known competitors in motorsports, with a resume full of many notable and daring accomplishments.
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What Does It Mean To Take A Plea Bargain?
Cases that reach a plea bargain agreement don't go to trial.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened On Cruise Ships
These messed up things actually happened on cruise ships. They don't always offer fun in the sun.
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Famous Authors Who Were Really Strange People
It's no secret that writers are a bit off. It takes a different sort of mind to spend so much time lost in imaginary worlds. Some of the most famous authors​ didn't stop there, and their strangeness worked its way out into the real world. These famous authors were pretty weird.
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Rock Stars Who Died Under Suspicious Circumstances
When a rock star dies unexpectedly, the question of how they died can loom as large as the memory of how they lived. Some allegations belong to a constellation of baseless rock star conspiracy theories. Other times, there are legitimate questions about the deaths of rock stars.
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The Craziest Shark Attack Survival Stories
These shark attack survivors have some of the craziest survival stories you'll hear. Let's dive in.
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Man Living In Renovated Mine Shaft Ordered To Move
Richard Roman resided in a mine shaft for seven years, according to the Associated Press. However, in December 2019, the city moved to evict him. Here's why.
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The Untold Truth About Ink Master's Tatu Baby
Katherine Flores, also known as Tatu Baby, was featured on "Ink Master" Seasons 2 and 3.
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The Mythology Of Artemis Explained
Artemis was an incredibly popular goddess in ancient Greece, especially in rural and agricultural communities. This is the mythology of Artemis explained.
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The Real Reason No One Ever Smiled In Old Photographs
If you spend too much time looking at very old black and white photographs, you might come to the conclusion that everyone who existed before like 100 years ago was perpetually miserable. How come no one ever smiles in those old photos? Here's the real reason no one ever smiled in old photographs.
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The Truth About The World's Most Dangerous Fly
In a contest to crown the world's deadliest little critters, mosquitoes would win hands-down. But if you restrict the category to animals that old ladies swallow, the tsetse fly is the killer queen. Though, you could also call it the goodnight king because these pests spread sleeping sickness.
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The Untold Truth Of Arlington's Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Despite its relatively young age, Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has a complex history. Discover the untold truth of this military memorial.
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The Untold Truth Of Kobe Bryant
Just how much do you actually know about Kobe Bryant? Read on to discover the often difficult man behind the icon.
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Things Rap Music Wouldn't Be The Same Without
Rap music had to start somewhere. The hard-hitting genre wouldn't be the same without these awesome things.
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The Real Reason Why Saturday Morning Cartoons Disappeared
Over the past couple decades, none of the big broadcast networks offer Saturday morning lineup anymore. What became of this American institution?
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Old West
These messed up things actually happened in the Old West. Dealing with shootouts at the saloon were probably the least of your worries.
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Famous Hollywood Stories That Never Actually Happened
These famous Hollywood stories never happened, even if your uncle swears he saw it happen.
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The Truth About The SpyEye Heist
The SpyEye heist used malware to infect over 1.4 million computers and steal millions. Here's the truth about the threat it posed and how it was stopped.
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Here's What You Don't Know About Japan's Adorable Flying Squirrels
Cute, fluffy, full of personality ... and airborne? Japanese flying squirrels come in jumbo and fun-sized packages, and could just make you love rodents.
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Every Athlete That's A Billionaire Today
Most people think athletes make mountains of money. That's not true, only some do. While athletes in their prime tend to command more when negotiating their contracts, only a rarefied few get to become and remain billionaires, and it takes a combination of luck and skill.
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The Real Reason People Participate In Mischief Night
Devil's Night, Mischief Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night ... Cabbage Night? Going by different names in different countries, and even regions, the night before Halloween has a reputation for being a night of egg-throwing, toilet paper tossed over houses, petty theft, and just... mischief.
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The Mythology Behind Aquaman Explained
Tons of elements from Aquaman's world, from mermaids to giant seahorses to sea gods to Atlantis itself, have their roots in authentic myth, legend, and folklore. This is the mythology behind Aquaman explained.
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The Olympics Are Pretty Messed Up
Every time the Olympics roll around, people from all over the world tune in for the pageantry, the patriotism, and the athleticism. It's a big deal, no matter what country you're from or who you're rooting for. But here are some messed up things you never knew about the Olympics.
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Why Audrey Hepburn Couldn't Stand George Peppard
Sometimes actors meet during a production and get along swimmingly -- perhaps even dating, and marrying. And then there are those times when they really don't.
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