This Crips Co-Founder Was Once Nominated For A Nobel Peace Prize
Stanley "Tookie" Williams was the self-attested co-founder of the Crips: one of America's most notorious gangs. He was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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This Gallaudet University Ritual Is One Of The Weirdest College Traditions
Every college or university has its traditions, each slightly magical, slightly superstitious, and difficult to explain to outsiders. Here's a really weird one.
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The Real Reason That Aretha Franklin Stopped Traveling By Plane
We all have our quirks. Those little lines we just won't cross, whether it's walking under a ladder or something more mundane. It can have an impact on work.
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Tragic Details Found In Sean Taylor's Autopsy Report
There are people who seem like they are born to excel in their field. Sean Taylor was a force on the field, getting 114 tackles in his third year in the NFL.
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Famous People Who Survived Polio
There's no question that the development of the polio vaccine has saved countless lives around the globe. While the disease was often fatal, some survived.
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The Feud Between Paul McCartney And The Rolling Stones Explained
In 2020, McCartney took a fresh jab at the Stones, saying, "they're a blues cover band ... I think our net was cast a bit wider than theirs."
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Here's Who Inherited James Gandolfini's Money After He Died
Born to Italian immigrants, New Jersey native James Gandolfini received critical acclaim and worldwide fame for his role as mafia boss Tony Soprano.
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The Tragic Murder Of Alison Parker And Adam Ward Explained
At 6:45 in the morning on August 26, 2015, TV news journalist Alison Parker was conducting a live interview at a Virginia mall when several shots rang out.
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The Most Nauseating Thing Emilia Clarke Had To Eat For Game Of Thrones
Longtime Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys, was not exempt from the show's revolting tactics.
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False Facts About Game Of Thrones You Always Thought Were True
There are a lot of things people get wrong about Game of Thrones. Here are some of the worst ones.
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We Need To Talk About Game Of Thrones Season Six
Games of Thrones is finally back with the long-awaited season six, and there's one thing to say: there are a few things about it that are feeling pretty tired.
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The Real Reason Pontius Pilate Ordered Jesus' Death
The crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Romans has been a source of inspiration, grief, and even confusion for millennia. Why did Pontius Pilate order it?
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The Mystery Surrounding Jim Morrison's Old Mustang, The Blue Lady
Jim Morrison of The Doors had a Mustang named "The Blue Lady," which disappeared without a trace. The mystery of what happened to the car remains even today.
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The Sad Truth About Gwen Stefani And Gavin Rossdale's Marriage
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were a rock star power couple, but it didn't last. Here is the sad truth about their marriage.
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What Happened To Scarface The Rapper?
Rapper Scarface has been the very image of Southern hip-hop for years. He's now bounced back from COVID, but what else does he have planned for his career?
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Whatever Happened To Ink Master Season 7 Winner, Anthony Michaels?
For 13 seasons, "Ink Master" featured some of the most profound talents in the tattooing world. Anthony Michaels took home the grand prize in Season 7.
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The Real Reason Bob Dylan Walked Out On The Ed Sullivan Show
Bob Dylan has been a prolific voice of poetic social observation for decades. He's also considered a striking example of artistic integrity.
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What Happened To The Iconic Angel Of The North From Antiques Roadshow?
"Antiques Roadshow" is a television show that follows appraisers as they traverse the U.K. and other countries, searching for treasure amid heaps of trash.
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These Are Elton John's Demands For His Hotel Stays
When you've been a successful performer for as long as Sir Elton John, you have very specific ideas about how you want your life on tour to be organized.
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Ben Affleck And Barack Obama Are Related. Here's How
Thanks to the miracle of modern DNA technology, people are discovering exciting, and sometimes troubling, familial ties in their bloodline.
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The Tragic Murder Of Tessa Majors Explained
On December 11, 2019, Tessa Majors, an 18-year-old Barnard College student was senselessly stabbed to death during an attempted robbery.
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The Tragic Murder Of Adrienne Shelly Explained
Adrienne Shelly was a rising screenwriter, filmmaker and a mom when she was killed by a robber. Here is her tragic murder explained.
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What Katharine Hepburn's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
The movie studios of Hollywood's "Golden Age" controlled nearly every aspect of their stars' lives. Some performers pushed back -- Katharine Hepburn was one.
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The Inspiration Behind Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven Explained
Nearly two centuries later, Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem of doom and gloom, "The Raven," is famously alluded to in pop culture and media on a routine basis.
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Did Rollo From Vikings Really Exist?
The character Rollo from the series "Vikings" left his family and became a leader in French royalty on the show, but did Rollo really exist?
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1883: Is The Yellowstone Prequel Based On A True Story?
Sometimes a story is told in such a convincing fashion you have to ask, "Did it really happen that way?" Case in point: "1883," the prequel to "Yellowstone."
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Erin Brockovich?
Based on Brockovich's retelling of her experience fighting PG&E in Hinkley, California, it seems like there was no need to add drama, it was already all there.
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