What You Might Not Know About George Clooney's Near-Death Experience
George Clooney is known as a bold force in Hollywood but maybe not so much a daredevil — especially since a serious motorcycle accident made him drop his hobby.
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Why Biological Immortality May Be Impossible
Now, in a modern, tech twist, we've got fiction about mind-uploads and eternal virtual copies. But what of our bodies? Is it at all possible to live forever?
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The US Government's Secret Mustard Gas Experiments Explained
While many have heard of the horrors of mustard gas during wartime, fewer know about the torturous experiments carried out on "volunteer" U.S. soldiers.
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The Tragic Death Of Henry VIII's First Son
In 1510, Katherine became pregnant a second time. The pregnancy went well and she gave birth to a baby boy on January 1, 1511. King Henry VIII was ecstatic.
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The Real Reason Stephen King Hated Kubrick's The Shining
Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King. Both masters of their disciplines. But when Kubrick filmed his version of The Shining, King didn't find it all that thrilling.
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The Real Reason Jeff Bezos Is Only Traveling To The Edge Of Space
The "edge of space," otherwise known as the Kármán line, is where Jeff Bezos and his passengers will stop after launching from Earth's surface on July 20.
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Wrestling Icons Who Don't Look Anything Like They Used To
Not every wrestler stays the same forever. Many have gone from what can only be called professional peacocking, to a completely different look.
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This Is The Most Powerful Empire In History
What empire in history fits the bill of most powerful, perhaps with some colorful history thrown in as well? For that, we should turn to ancient Rome.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Stole Billions From The Philippines
The reign of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos was marked by brutality and corruption. This is the true story of the woman who stole billions from the Philippines.
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Everything Movies Get Wrong About Being A Knight
Movies make being a knight look really cool—and present a distorted picture of historical reality. Here's everything movies get wrong about being a knight.
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Actors Who Stopped A Movie From Getting Made
Here are some times when an actor actually stopped a movie from getting made.
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This Is Where These Famous People Have Their Ashes Scattered
Celebrities die too, and often choose cremation for their remains. This is where these famous people have their ashes scattered.
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How William Taft Got Tricked Into Pardoning A Dangerous Criminal
William Taft said he was tricked into pardoning a healthy man for medical reasons, an act he later regretted and made him lose faith in expert examinations.
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This Is How Much Money Jeff Bezos Made During The Pandemic
Jeff Bezos made enough money during the coronavirus pandemic to give all Amazon employees a huge bonus and still be as rich as he was before the pandemic.
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What Was Biz Markie's Net Worth When He Died?
Biz Markie may have been a one-hit wonder, but he wasn't hurting for cash at the end of his life. Here's how much he was worth when he died.
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What Life Was Like For Black People During The Civil War
History forgets the role Black Americans had in their own liberation during the Civil War. This is what life was like for Black people during the Civil War.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Lewis And Clark Expedition
The real Lewis and Clark expedition was far more brutal than what you were told in school. This is the messed up truth about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Iron Maiden's Senjutsu Release Date, Songs, And More - What We Know So Far
Heavy metal band Iron Maiden announced the upcoming release of their 17th album, "Senjutsu," to the head-banging delight of the group's loyal legion of fans.
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What Was Robby Steinhardt's Net Worth When He Died?
On July 19, 2021, Kansas fiddler Robby Steinhardt died. This is how much he was worth (more or less) at the time of his death.
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Everything We Know About Penitentes, Aka Ice Spikes
Penitentes are ice spikes jutting up from the ground as if reaching toward the sun or waiting for someone to roll down and cut them accidentally.
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The Truth About Oliver Daeman, The 18-Year-Old Going To Space
When the winner of an auction to go to space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had a scheduling conflict, 18-year-old Oliver Daeman took the coveted spot.
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What Paul Stanley Really Thinks Of A KISS Reunion
KISS was formed in the early '70s with bassist Gene Simmons, rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley, drummer Peter Criss, and lead guitarist Ace Frehley.
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Freaky Huge Fish That Were Actually Caught
If you find a cartoonishly gargantuan mutant fish like the following ones, you might be too scared to even think about eating it.
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Olympic Athletes Who Took Things Too Far
There have been many instances throughout the 120-plus years of the modern Olympics of athletes taking things too far in one way or another.
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Sky Halos: Here's What We Know About This Natural Phenomenon
Sky halos are the scientific name for that ring we sometimes see around the sun or moon. What are they really all about?
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You'll Never Be Able To Guess The Wizard Of Oz's Full Name
Along the way Baum used the series to introduce all sorts of new characters to the "Oz" canon. And he eventually revealed the Wonderful Wizard's real name.
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The Surprising Age John Wesley Hardin Saw His First Murder
It's no surprise that John Wesley Hardin committed his first murder at 15, and even less surprising that he witnessed the loss of life even earlier.
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