The Horrible Truth Behind Old Hollywood's Secret Abortions
Abortions were relatively commonplace — though a closely guarded secret — during the Golden Age of Hollywood, which spanned from the 1910s to the early 1960s.
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Here's What An Immaculate Inning Really Means In Baseball
Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale is having quite a month. On August 26, 2021, Sale became only the second pitcher on record with three immaculate innings.
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The Mystery Surrounding Queen Elizabeth I's Rumored Love Triangle
She was called the Virgin Queen and was cast as a monarch who eschewed love in favor of giving her attention to the task of ruling England and Ireland.
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Here's Why The Baby On Nirvana's Nevermind Cover Is Suing The Band
On Tuesday, Spencer Elden sued Nirvana over his now-three-decade-old portrait used on the Nevermind album cover.
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How One High School Football Team Lied Their Way Onto National TV
A broker matched the country's top high school football team with an unknown that was outscored 227-42 last season — for a game that was aired on ESPN.
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The Untold Truth Of Sirhan Sirhan
In the early morning hours of June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) was making his way through the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel when he was fatally shot.
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The Mythology Of Hera Explained
Hera, queen of the gods and wife of Zeus, had a temper and a marriage that was far from perfect. This is the mythology of Hera explained.
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The Dark History Of Death By Gibbet
Fans of films set in medieval times, will recall one of the more common sights in such tales: skeletons encased in cages dangling in the air for all to see.
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Modern-Day Drugs That Were Once Used As Cough Medicine
Cocaine and heroin are among the many illicit drugs that may result in overdose. Just a century ago, though, they were used as ingredients in medicines.
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The Rolling Stones: What Happened To Every Former Member?
Through the decades, members of the Rolling Stones have come and gone. Here's what happened to all of the former members of one of rock's biggest groups.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Lee 'Scratch' Perry
It was a heartbreaking moment for his fans around the world when news broke that reggae producer and dubstep innovator Lee "Scratch" Perry had died August 29.
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The Important Advice Freddie Mercury Gave Brian May
Brian May asked Freddie Mercury if he wanted to sing his solo song as a Queen track. Mercury refused, however, and told May that he had sung it beautifully.
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The Truth About Moses' Wife Zipporah
In the Bible, women are often praised when they are obedient but they sometimes disappear after giving birth or getting married. Not Moses' wife, Zipporah.
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The Longest Living Animal In The World
There are animals that effortlessly outlive human beings by a wide margin. And the biggest show-off in the field of long animal lifespans? Get ready.
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The Untold Truth Of Orson Welles
The life of Orson Welles was a morass of tragic contradictions. But his penchant for excess and refusal to yield to the studio system would stifle his promise.
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Why George Washington's Second Term Was A Nightmare
Here are some of the challenges George Washington faced during his turbulent second term as president of the United States.
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What Really Happened In Operation Cyclone?
Operation Cyclone created an environment where money and weapons were free flowing into the hands of those whom foreign powers knew were working in their favor.
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The Mythology Of Apollo Explained
One of the most beloved ancient Greek gods was Apollo, often depicted as a handsome, strong young man. This is the mythology of Apollo explained.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Iron Butterfly Drummer Ron Bushy
Ron Bushy, the beloved longtime drummer for the psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, has died.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Drano
As you might suspect, the human anatomy has very little in common with the u-bend of a bathroom sink. Here's why you should not drink Drano.
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The Fascinating True Story Of The Boy Who Stayed Awake For 11 Days
In December 1963, two San Diego teenagers, Randy Gardner and Bruce McAllister, had been cooking up an idea for their high school science fair project.
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Out Of Every Jeff Bezos Controversy, One Stands Above The Rest
Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men in the world, didn't become a centibillionaire by concerning himself with rules, judgment, and fair play.
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Duran Duran Could've Worked With Michael Jackson. Here's What Happened
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes recently recounted a story involving the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.
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The Surprising Thing That Makes Venus Different From All Other Planets
The reality, of course, is that Venus is a white-hot wasteland of noxious gases, according to NASA, and as such, is completely inhospitable to probes.
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The Truth About Jani Lane's Complicated Relationship With Cherry Pie
When once it was a stadium shattering smash, "Cherry Pie" became the poster child for the era's excesses and the butt of too many jokes. Lane left Warrant.
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How Genesis Made That Odd Sound In No Son Of Mine
In addition to the lush synthesizers and guitars, there's also a garbled, mournful-sounding wail, or perhaps a primal scream, setting the narrator's mood.
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Here's What Would Happen If Everyone Jumped On A Plane At Once
Imagine that aircraft passengers all colluded with one another to disrupt the flight -- not by an act of violence, but by simply applying the laws of physics.
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