How Historically Accurate Is Devil In The White City?
Call a book "historical" or "nonfiction" and you're almost certain to invite intense scrutiny. Did events play out the way the author claims they did?
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What Chelsea Manning's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Chelsea Manning first joined the U.S. military in 2007, but in 2010, while stationed in Iraq, she discovered information that she found troubling.
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The Origins Of The Phrase "Silver Lining"
If you've ever tried to find a hint of positivity and light in a fog of malaise or misfortune, perhaps you've heard the phrase "silver linings."
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Here's Who Inherited Carrie Fisher's Money After She Died
Carrie Fisher died of a heart attack at the age of 60, leaving behind millions. Here is who inherited her money when she died.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Get On Your Soapbox'
There are lots of ways to make a pubic point. Yelling, graffiti, pamphlets -- blogs, for that matter. But would a soap box have to do with public discourse?
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Brian Laundrie's Cause Of Death Explained
Brian Laundrie was suspected of killing his fiance, then going missing. A month after his remains were found, his cause of death is explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Iman Shumpert
Here are some lesser-known facts about Dancing with the Stars Season 30 winner, NBA guard Iman Shumpert.
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The Most Inflammatory Donald Trump Tweets
Donald Trump was kicked off of most social media sites. He never really held his tongue. What are the most outrageous Trump tweets the internet has seen?
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The Untold Truth Of Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
In just a short time since being named crown prince by his father in June 2017, MBS has been praised by Western leaders for the reforms he has implemented.
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What Really Happened After Marie Antoinette Died?
History tells the stories of the fall of kingdoms, but each of those stories involves human beings -- with connections, with families, with joy and suffering.
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What Really Happened When An Avalanche Of Coal Waste Hit Aberfan
The process of mining for coal has always been fraught with danger. Lives have been lost deep within the Earth. But the byproducts of mining can also be deadly.
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The Real Reason There Is No State Of Transylvania
In 1775 a prospector hoped to create a 14th colony called Transylvania in what later became the U.S. Here's the real reason there is no state of Transylvania.
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Here's Who Inherited Larry King's Money After He Died
With as many wives as Larry King had during his lifetime, it's no surprise that there was some dispute over his estate. This is who inherited his money.
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What JonBenét Ramsey's Ransom Note Really Said
The JonBenét Ramsey murder case is among the most-discussed crimes in recent history — in no small part due to its bizarre ransom note. Here's what it said:
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The Real Reason KISS Will Likely Never Release New Music Again
KISS will likely never release new music again, according to what Paul Stanley has said. Here is the real reason.
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Whatever Happened To The Iconic Barbara Hepworth Structure From Antiques Roadshow?
Part of the appeal of "Antiques Roadshow" is the "aha!" factor -- an object, ignored for years, turns out to be a treasure. It certainly happened in Cornwall.
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What You Didn't Know About Grace Kelly's Wedding Dress
In what can only be described as a fairytale, on April 19, 1956, American movie star Grace Kelly became a princess when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco.
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The Reason The Brits Put Milk In Their Tea Isn't What You Think
There's always the argument "because we've always done it that way." Turns out, adding milk to tea, as the British do, is based on physics, not just habit.
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How Tom Hanks And Fred Rogers Are Related
Tom Hanks had no idea when he took the role that he would be getting a whole lot closer to Fred Rogers than he could have ever imagined.
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The Truth About Betty White's Time With The Military
Celebrities have stepped forward to assist their country in times of need, either as active military or a volunteer. Among them is 'Golden Girl' Betty White.
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The Bizarre Thing That This Google Executive Collects
Ever amass a collection of -- whatever? Baseball cards? Autographs? McDonald's toys? How about hair? More specifically, how about hair from dead presidents?
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The Mystery Behind The Abandoned MV Joyita Ship
The recovery team encountered a disturbing scene: the boat floating at an angle, its windows broken, and bridge obliterated as though it had been struck.
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Tragic Details About Todd Bridges
Todd Bridges started out as a child actor on the popular sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." The series ran from the late '70s and ended in the mid-'80s.
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How Much Does It Cost To Send A Rocket To Space?
Despite the "Star Trek" money-free future, the fact is that space travel has a price tag -- and it's not cheap. Which method is more cost-effective?
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The Tragic Story Of The Turpin Family
When authorities arrived at the Turpin family home, a house of horrors was discovered. The nation soon knew about the disturbing lives of over a dozen children.
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The Real Reason Koalas Keep Dying From This STD
Koala populations are dying out in Australia due to chlamydia.
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The Tragic Death Of Jeff Johnson From Tiger King
Jeff Johnson died by suicide on September 8, 2021.
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