The Mythology Of Callisto The Constellation Explained
The story behind the constellation now known as Ursa Major involves a person named Callisto. How did Callisto end up as a starry arrangement in the night sky?
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The Greek Myths That Inspired Wonder Woman
DC's Wonder Woman franchise revolves around the Amazon Diana (better known as Wonder Woman) as she defends the innocent from various perils.
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Does Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest Actually Exist?
The story of Robin Hood and his merry men is set in the Sherwood Forest, but does that place actually exist?
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How Bugs Bunny Really Got His Name
Even though Bugs Bunny is a cartoon, he's still an American Icon. Here is how Bugs Bunny really got his name.
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The Story Of How Manson Girl Leslie Van Houten Got To Attend The Oscars
Ringleader Charles Manson was convicted of murder in 1972, as were three of his female followers: Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkle, and Leslie Van Houten.
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James Madison's IQ Might Surprise You
The presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
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The Biggest Black Dahlia Theories: Who Really Killed Her?
Aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found mutilated and murdered in Los Angeles in 1947. Here are the biggest Black Dahlia theories: Who really killed her?
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The Mythology Behind The Draco Constellation Explained
What do you see when you look up into a clear night sky? Pinpoints of starlight, where we might someday boldly go? Or do you see the roots of ancient myth?
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This Lethal Law Gave Samurai The Right To Murder
Everybody knows that the samurai were a law unto themselves, doing whatever, to whoever, whenever, right? Not by a long shot. They, too, had to follow laws.
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The Greek Myth That My Fair Lady Was Based On
"My Fair Lady" is a musical and movie about a Cockney woman learning to ditch her streetwise ways and thick working-class accent to pass as a proper lady.
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The Truth About Hunter S. Thompson's Time With The Hells Angels
Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson made a career out of his highly personal reporting style. That involvement went too far for one subject: the Hells Angels.
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Was This One Of The Biggest Mistakes They Made On Antiques Roadshow?
"Antiques Roadshow" holds out the possibility that that thing you've been moving and dusting for years is actually valuable. Are their experts ever wrong?
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The True Story Behind "The King's Speech"
"The King's Speech" is a 2010 biographical film, recounting the friendship between King George VI of England and his Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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This Was The First American President To Declare War
It's a tragic fact that war is part of the fabric of American history. Which president was the first to declare war on behalf of the new nation?
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The Mythology Behind The Ursa Minor Constellation Explained
The myth starts when Zeus, the king of the Greek gods and also someone with a perpetually wandering eye, spots Callisto, one of the nymphs of Artemis.
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Here's Who Inherited Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin's Money After He Died
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin went from serving in the navy to being a beloved TV personality, with his most known role on the MTV show "Rob & Big."
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The Truth About A Cursed Dresser That Is Now Stored In A Museum
At first glance, the Empire-style mahogany chest that now resides at the Kentucky Historical Society appears to be your run-of-the-mill antique.
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Did El Dorado Really Exist?
Stories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
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This Is Why The New Year Starts On January 1
In ancient Rome, calendars initially looked very different from today. The New Year began on the vernal equinox — the first day of spring — but later changed.
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The Real Reason We Make So Much Noise At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Different cultures have different customs for welcoming a New Year. Maybe it involves special foods, or songs. Many, it seems, like to use noise. Why?
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This Is The Fastest Ride In Disneyland
The fastest ride in Disneyland likely isn't the one you think it is. In fact, it only goes fast for a fraction of the whole ride.
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Here's Who Inherited Lucille Ball's Money After She Died
W.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." An estate might include cash, or heirlooms, or both -- who benefits?
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The Origin Behind The Word 'Tomfoolery'
"Tomfoolery" is a bit silly, but harmless, maybe a bit embarrassing (both to the watcher and the doer), but isn't mean-spirited. What is the origin of the term?
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These Are The Most Common Items That Appear On Antiques Roadshow
"Antiques Roadshow" brings expertise and experience to evaluations of people's family heirlooms. Some heirlooms, however, are not that different from others.
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Here's Who Inherited Dusty Hill's Money After He Died
Dusty Hill was an integral part of ZZ Top, a trio that included Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. When it came to Hill's will after his death, things were simple.
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The Real Reason MythBusters Was Cancelled
We all know that all good things must come to an end, but that doesn't stop anyone from asking "Why?" For instance, cancelling "Mythbusters."
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