The Theory That Counteracts Myths About The Wall Of Jericho
When did Jericho fall, and why? When the Bible says the walls of Jericho fell, did Jericho ... even exist? These are all questions hotly contested by scholars.
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What Gucci Mane's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Rapper Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, landed in prison in 2014 after pleading guilty to two separate crimes. The experience behind bars changed his life.
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The Truth About David Bowie's Teeth
The late David Bowie was known almost as much for his appearance as he was for his music. He morphed from one character to another. Another change? His teeth.
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How The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Got Started
So, asked E.M. Stuart of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, how do we offer a piece of that to everyone who wanders down the city's streets?
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The Truth About Jehosheba From The Bible
The Old Testament is full of heroic stories centered around personal courage in the face of great peril. One such story is that of Jehosheba.
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The Mythology Behind The Aries Constellation Explained
While many myths of the constellations are derived from ancient Greeks, there are several civilizations that lay claim to the mythology of Aries the Ram.
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The Biggest Bigfoot Theories
The study of mythic creatures -- cryptozoology -- has its adherents and its scoffers. One legend persists, even today: Call it Bigfoot, or Sasquatch.
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How John Wilkes Booth's Brother Saved Abraham Lincoln's Son
The story that has been told time and time again was that John Wilkes Booth's actor brother, Edwin, kept President Lincoln's son from being crushed to death.
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What Happened To Buster After MythBusters Ended?
For over a decade, fans tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch "Mythbusters," a show featuring special effects artists Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
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The Real Reason The Pixies Broke Up
Here's why the Pixies broke up in 1993, right around the time alternative rock was finally starting to take off.
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The Strange Tale Of The Brazilian Balloon Priest
Even with the best intentions, fundraising attempts don't always go as planned. One Brazilian priest's effort to raise money proved unsuccessful, and fatal.
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Do We Finally Know The Identity Of The Zodiac Killer?
The Zodiac Killer wreaked havoc in San Francisco in the late 1960s, it has long seemed like the name of the culprit would become lost to history.
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What Deborah Sampson Accomplished By Pretending To Be A Man
In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed women to serve as permanent members of the military.
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What's The Difference Between The Bible And The Quran?
There are many texts which serve as the basis for religious belief. Christianity has the Bible; Islam, the Quran. Is there a difference been their books?
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What Happened To The Iconic Patek Philippe Pocket Watch From Antiques Roadshow?
If you're a fan of timepieces, then the vintage Patek Philippe pocket watch featured on Antiques Roadshow in 2004 is one item you might want a second look at.
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Here's Who Inherited Jimi Hendrix's Money After He Died
Musician Jimi Hendrix did not prepare a will before his death in 1970.
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The Ivy League School The Unabomber Graduated From May Surprise You
Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, graduated from Harvard University with a degree in mathematics.
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This Is What Scott Peterson's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Scott Peterson was the center of a media frenzy when he was accused of killing his wife and unborn son. He was convicted and sentenced to prison. His life?
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The Scariest Planets We've Discovered So Far
The night sky might look peaceful, but some of those planets house toxic atmospheres or burning ice. These are the scariest planets we've discovered so far.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Seabiscuit?
The 2003 film "Seabiscuit" is supposedly the true story of a racehorse who inspired Depression-ravaged America. The film gets most of the story correct.
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The British Islands Once Occupied By Nazi Germany
It's not often remembered now, but during World War II, soldiers of Nazi Germany occupied Britain's Channel Islands, located off the coast of France.
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What Does The Color Purple Signify In The Bible?
Color plays an important role in Biblical symbolism. In one particular case, the matter of color and who was wearing it, and in what context, involved Jesus.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Midway?
Whenever Hollywood takes on a truly epic story -- the Battle of Midway, for instance -- there are concerns about accuracy of the movie's narrative.
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The Roman God That Inspired Quirrell In Harry Potter
In the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort is aided by Professor Quirrell, an ambitious young man who taught Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts school.
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Why Did It Take So Long To Settle Prince's Estate?
The death of an artist is always a tragic loss, especially one as well-respected as Prince. Complicating the tragedy is an ongoing dispute over his estate.
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The Bizarre Theory About Mattress Firm Explained
The unusual placement of their brick-and-mortar locations has led some conspiracy-minded people to theorize that Mattress Firm is not a legit business.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Argo?
In the 2012 film "Argo," Iranian demonstrators breached the U.S. Embassy and took 66 Americans inside as hostages, 52 of whom would remain as such until 1981.
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