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Shimon Hayut is a conman who hustled women in order to support his lavish lifestyle. Here is what happened to the so-called Tinder Swindler.
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The Tragic Murder Of Helen Mintiks At The Met Explained
In 1980, Helen Mintiks was murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, and her killer was swiftly found. Here's the story behind her murder.
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Walt's older brother, Roy O. Disney, used his financial acumen to put a small animation studio on the path to becoming a massive media conglomerate.
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The origin of the name "Italy" actually dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and even to the writings of Aristotle. Here's how Italy got its name.
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How big is big? When it comes to the size of black holes, the numbers are almost inconceivably large -- billions upon billions upon billions.
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The band Blondie didn't start out using that moniker. This is what they went by before settling on their final name.
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Weirdest Laws In Nebraska
In a region of the central Midwest lies Nebraska. All of its residents are governed by a state legislature, which has some weird laws Nebraskans have to follow.
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This Is How Canada Got Its Name
There are many theories surrounding how Canada got its name. It's most likely rooted in the language of First Nations people, or Spanish explorers.
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They say life begins at 40, but sadly, for other celebrities, life ends at 40. Or at least, in their 40s. These celebrities all tragically died in their 40s.
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Life often means change. The lives of immigrants reflect that boldly, particularly when it came to their names as they entered a new country, for a new life.
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People have been playing board games for thousands of years. Here is the untold truth of the oldest known board game.
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The Time Black Sabbath Was Cursed By Satanists
With rugged and ominous-looking band members, Black Sabbath released their self-titled album in 1970 and listeners were shaken by the demonic mystique.
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Michelangelo's "Mask of a Faun" dates back to the 16th century, and moved between different museums for hundreds of years before being stolen by Nazis.
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There's something dark behind the lyrics of the Boomtown Rats' signature song I Don't Like Mondays, and the clues are all there in the lyrics.
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What Happened To Brenda Spencer After The Cleveland Elementary School Shooting Of 1979?
Brenda Ann Spencer became the first American school shooter in 1979. Here is what happened to her after the Cleveland Elementary School shooting.
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Best known as the second-highest mountain peak in the world, this place holds another distinction: It's one of the most dangerous mountains on Earth.
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Weirdest Laws In Mississippi
In the state of Mississippi, you might think you'd be hard-pressed to find weird laws. However, you'll find that the Magnolia State has plenty of them.
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The Truth Behind Abbott And Costello's Popular 'Who's On First?' Routine
The basic premise of a joke, any joke, probably dates back to the first human communication. No wonder that some comedy has deep roots in history.
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What Tennis Fans Might Not Know About Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is widely considered one of the best tennis players to have ever played the game. Here's what else you may not know about Djokovic.
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The Truth About How Pink Floyd Got Its Name
Here's the story of how Pink Floyd got its iconic name after struggling with several band names during their early days.
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The Mystery Behind Genghis Khan's Burial
Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan died in 1227, and to this day, his tomb has never been found.
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The Most Haunted Hotels In America
Haunted hotels across the U.S. are major tourist attractions. Here's a list of some of the most haunted hotels in America, so you can plan a visit if you dare.
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Chuck Taylors Are Over 100 Years Old. Here's What You Should Know
Chuck Taylors were first manufactured in 1917 and remain popular to this day.
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The Untold Truth Of Rivers Cuomo
Weezer's lead singer and guitarist Rivers Cuomo has become something of a mythical figure to many of his fans. This is the untold truth of Rivers Cuomo.
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While the name of Roy Benavidez is probably one you haven't heard of, it is a name you should know. His story makes all those war films look pale in comparison.
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Anne Frank Cold Case Investigation Reveals New Betrayal Suspect
If Otto Frank was aware of who betrayed him, he never spoke about it. A recent discovery, though, may finally have answered the question.
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Red Gerard took the world of snowboarding by storm. He won gold in the slopestyle snowboarding competition at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
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