The Truth About Sherlock Holmes' Mailbox
Doyle took inspiration from Baker Street -- a real street in London -- but the exact number of the flat, 221B, was non-existent when the stories were written.
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The Real Reason John Walker Lindh Joined The Taliban
John Walker Lindh was an American sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding the Taliban, but was released after 17 years.
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Here's How Muhammad Ali Helped Save 15 American Hostages In Iraq
Muhammad Ali was one of the most prominent athletes in the 20th Century. Ironically, one of his most outstanding moments outside the ring is still little known.
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John Walker Lindh: The Truth About The American Captured By The Taliban
In 2001, weeks after the September 11 attacks on the twin towers, John Walker Lindh was captured in Afghanistan. He became known as the American Taliban.
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Myths About 9/11 You Need To Stop Believing
For those of us old enough to remember, September 11, 2001 was a day when everything changed. It also attracted myths, conspiracy theories, and bogus reports.
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The Stunning Amount The United States Spent On The Afghanistan War
The funding for the Afghanistan War — which could have been invested in healthcare, clean energy, or infrastructure — cost American taxpayers a stunning amount.
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The Unexpected Way 9/11 Impacted The Comedy Industry
The brazen terrorism that occurred on September 11, 2001, impacted every facet of the entertainment industry, from books and film to sports and even comedy.
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Deadliest Cats In The World
Let's talk about deadly cats - all of them, from disease carrying stray house cats to Bengal tigers. These are the deadliest cats in the world.
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How $280 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Ended Up In A Landfill
In 2013, James Howells did a bit of deep cleaning on his house, but he accidentally went too deep. This is how his fortune in Bitcoin ended up in a landfill.
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Why This Locked Crypt Won't Be Opened For Over 6,000 Years
In 1940, Dr. Thornwell Jacobs sealed off his Crypt of Civilization, not to be opened for more than 6,000 years. Here's why.
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The Weird True Story Of Cicada 3301
Cicada 3301 is an online phenomenon that first came to prominence way back in 2012 that has continued to attract new and enthusiastic converts to its base.
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The Story Behind The Time Rick James Said He Made Prince Cry
It's been well-documented through the years that Rick James once made Prince cry while the two musicians were touring together in the early '80s.
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What Was Willard Scott's Net Worth When He Died?
NBC News announced today that veteran weatherman and beloved television icon Willard Scott has died at the age of 87. How much was he worth when he died?
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The Devastating Death Of Willard Scott
The world is saying a sad farewell to legendary weatherman and "Today Show" icon Willard Scott, who died today at the age of 87.
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How Much It Costs To Be Buried Near Marilyn Monroe
Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner bought the crypt next to Monroe's for $75,000. And now, a crypt next to two of the world's most famous symbols of sex is up for sale.
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Here's What Might Have Happened To El Chapo's Drug Money
It would not take long until the Mexican cartels built an international reputation, especially for the Sinaloa cartel, led by Joaquín Guzmán -- "El Chapo."
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Deadly Sins
You may think you're already pretty familiar with the concept of the seven deadly sins. You may even be able to rattle them off fairly easily.
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How The Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion Could've Been Avoided
Seventy-three seconds after liftoff, the space shuttle Challenger was engulfed in flames. Seven astronauts were on board; none of them survived.
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The Truth About Carrie Fisher's Romance With Paul Simon
Stormy relationships are nothing unusual, but for years, Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon took the concept of on-again, off-again to an entirely new level.
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What You Might Not Know About The Pegomastax Dinosaur
While the first Pegomastax fossils were discovered in an African dig during the 1960s, no one truly appreciated what the find represented.
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The Surprising Thing Hunter S. Thompson Did At John Oates' Cabin
Gonzao journalist Hunter S. Thompson made his presence known to new neighbor John Oates with a rather unusual artifact that he had left in Oates' cabin.
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What Ever Happened To The Leaders Of The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult?
You too can join a pyramid scheme-like cult selling leggings and other apparel for California-based DeAnne Startup (yes, real name) Brady Stidham of LuLaRoe.
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Deadliest Poisons In The World
Different poisons kill in different ways, so let's look at some of the deadliest poisons humankind has ever discovered or created.
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The Bizarre Reason Paul McCartney Was Jailed In Germany
One of the Beatles' lesser-known escapades occurred early in their career, before the arrival of Ringo Starr, in the midst of a pretty disastrous German tour.
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How Was Serial Killer Guy Georges Finally Caught?
Guy Georges is one of France's most infamous and prominent criminals, a convicted serial killer and rapist who terrorized Paris in the 1980s and '90s.
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Things Fans Might Not Know About The Addams Family
The Addams Family have delighted with their wholesomely macabre humor for over 80 years. These are the facts about America's favorite freaky family.
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Respected Scientists Who Were Actually Terrible People
Scientists are way smarter than most people, but sometimes they change the world for the worse. Here are respected scientists who were terrible people.
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