How Leonard Nimoy's Roots Inspired The Vulcan Salute
The gesture of Vulcan greeting was first performed by the character of Mr. Spock on the "Star Trek" episode "Amok Time," which premiered on television in 1967.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Madam C.J. Walker
Born as Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, in Louisiana, the woman who'd become Madam C.J. Walker came into the world to parents who were born into slavery.
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Why Star Trek's Spock Was Supposed To Look Different
Spock is one of the most iconic characters in the history of science fiction. His original appearance was quite different in the planning stages of the series.
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The Real Reason Star Trek's Malcolm McDowell Received Death Threats
Back in 1994, an example of excessive fandom occurred, and it had very real consequences for one of the people involved in the whole situation.
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Why William Shatner's SNL Performance Outraged Star Trek Fans
The writers of the sketch "Get a Life!" started off on the wrong foot even before the actors and extras took the stage, as you can see by the sketch's name.
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The Legend Of Paul Bunyan Explained
In the case of the Paul Bunyan folklore, it was likely rooted in several exaggerated truths, many of which are surprising; some are unexpectedly gruesome.
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This Is Where Nipsey Hussle Is Buried
Known for such songs as "Victory Lap" and "Go Long," rapper Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, grew up in Los Angeles, and he died outside of his own store.
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The Unbelievable Story Of The Vietnam War's Most Notorious Sniper
Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock was so focused that he was able to go days without sleeping and staying out of visibility from enemy soldiers in Vietnam.
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The Untold Truth Of All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is often overshadowed by Halloween, but it's a lot more interesting than you might think. Here's the untold truth of All Saints' Day.
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The Mythology Of Loki's Monster Children Explained
The children of Loki were believed to be at the center of Ragnarök. Loki's most terrifying children were prophesied to have a part in the doomsday of the gods.
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Brigitte Bardot's Troubling Real-Life Story
Brigitte Bardot's life has been marked by bitterness, despair, and cruelty. Here is some of the tragedy and pain from the life of the former screen siren.
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Whatever Happened To Freddie Mercury's Famous Yellow Jacket?
Freddie Mercury's iconic yellow jacket was sold at an auction in 2004.
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The Real Reason Kat Von D Is Moving To Indiana
Kat Von D announced her permanent move to Indiana and will be closing her tattoo parlor in California.
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The One Alcoholic Drink That Actually Tastes Better On A Plane
Bland airplane food has been the subject of so many comedic observations for so long that it's now become the go-to cliché for making fun of bad stand-up.
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The Dark Origins Of The Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme
Many common nursery rhymes have in recent years have been tied to suspected, and often dark, historical origins. "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" is one example.
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How Did The Gold Rush End?
The Gold Rush of the mid-19th century literally put California on the map, leading to its statehood in 1850, decades before Arizona or New Mexico.
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This Is Where Mac Miller Is Buried
On September 7, 2018, Mac Miller, age 26, was found dead in his Studio City home. To say his death was shocking to the world would be an understatement.
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Why The Gut Is Called The 'Second Brain'
You know the phrase "gut feeling"? We use it to mean instinct, or driving force, a certain difficult-to-describe sense protecting us from bad decisions.
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What Jack Nicholson Did Before He Became A Famous Actor
Before making his name in film, Nicholson started in animation ... somewhat. Nicholson was hired in 1955 by MGM as an office assistant before he found fame.
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How Christmas Is Really Celebrated By The Amish
When it comes to celebrating the biggest religious, cultural, and retail holiday in America -- Christmas -- the Amish are all about it.
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The Untold Truth Of Inverse Everest
But reaching Challenger Deep, in the depths of the Mariana Trench, isn't exactly like scaling the top of Chomolungma. So what about the deepest point on land?
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Were There Any Female Authors In The Bible?
The Bible is unquestionably influential. There is one other fact about the Bible that is almost impossible to contest: It is pretty much dominated by men.
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Why North America's Ancient Mound Cities Disappeared
Cahokia, a massive city of up to 20,000 in what is now Illinois, was the largest of these, as well as a center of trade and — occasionally — human sacrifice.
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Here's What It Takes To Keep An Iron Lung In Working Condition
For decades, polio was one of the most feared childhood diseases in the world, even in a wealthy, developed, First-World nation like the United States.
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Who Was Stig Engstrom?
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's assassination had remained unsolved for more than three decades after his death until a new suspect emerged a few years ago.
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The Tragic Murder Of Allen R. Schindler Jr.
The 1992 murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr. is said to have instigated the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. This is the tragic murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr.
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Inside North Korea's Secret World Of Organized Crime
North Korea has been a big player in the organized crime world for a while, and the activities are believed to earn at least a $500 million paycheck each year.
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