How Many Books Did The Library Of Alexandria Have?
The Library of Alexandria is considered one of the most remarkable creations of the ancient world. This is how many books it housed in its vast collection.
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A Look At Bob Marley's Complex Relationship With His Wife
The late reggae musician Bob Marley's relationship with his wife Rita started off traditional, and the pair stayed committed despite the music and fame.
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Elmer Wayne Henley: The Truth About The Person Who Killed The Candy Man
On August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley contacted the Pasadena Police Department to report he committed a murder. That was the beginning of the Candy Man saga.
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The Tragic Death Of Karl Wallenda
Patriarch of the Flying Wallendas, Karl Wallenda, began the high-wire troupe as a teen in the 1920s and led them for more than five decades until a disaster.
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Why Robert E. Lee Couldn't Scare Off Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are often remembered as generals who each threw thousands of men at the other during the Civil War until a victor emerged.
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Elon Musk's Crazy Real-Life Story
Where did a comic book character like Elon Musk come from? What's his story?
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How Many Victims Did The Green River Killer Actually Have?
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Washington State, where his violent streak emerged early in life.
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Things Science Got Wrong About The Dinosaurs
When you're working with fossils that are millions of years old, you're bound to be wrong a few times. Here are things science got wrong about the dinosaurs.
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The Surprising Places Marlon Brando's Ashes Are Scattered
Actor Marlon Brando managed to secure a somewhat dignified fate in death, having his ashes scattered in more remote locations. Mostly.
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What Really Happened To The Sun-Worshipping Cocovore Cult
For 17 years a German cult-leader-hopeful named August Englehardt lived on the South Pacific island of Kabakon in what is now Papua New Guinea.
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Did Secretariat Ever Lose A Race?
Secretariat was probably the most-famous horse to ever race, taking racing's Triple Crown in 1973. Talented as he was, did the famous horse ever lose a race?
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How Babe Ruth Got His 700th Home Run Baseball Back
In 1934, Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run. It was caught by a 17-year-old boy, putting The Bambino into the position of having to negotiate for a keepsake.
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The Surprising Thing Once Discovered In The Black Hills
In western South Dakota lie the Black Hills, a mountain range covering an 8,400-square-mile area, where something was discovered that forever changed America.
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Here's What May Have Helped Turn The Tide In The Battle Of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun in World War I was among the most devastating engagements of that war, a protracted and bloody conflict that lasted almost all of 1916.
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This Was The Most Bizarre Motley Crue Controversy
Based on a recent survey of 600 U.S. respondents, here's the most controversial moment in hard rock band Motley Crue's four-decade career.
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The Tragic Story Of The Kirk-Holden War
In 1870, one southern governor tried to fight back against the violence of the KKK. What ensued is known as the Kirk-Holden War.
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This Is Where You'll Find The Remains Of Pringles Designer Fredric Baur
Fredric Baur, the Proctor and Gamble employee responsible for the design of Pringles, chose to have his ashes placed in his most iconic invention.
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The Staircase Theory You Didn't See In The Netflix Documentary
Despite all the questions raised during the murder trial of Michael Peterson, one of the most interesting Staircase theories to arise was this one.
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Stories From History That Sound Fake But Are Completely Real
The truth is stranger than fiction. Here are some stories from history that sound fake but are completely real.
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Here's Why This Chemistry Pioneer Was Beheaded
French nobleman Antoine Laurent Lavoisier's work in chemistry has memorialized him as a pioneer that helped revolutionize the field.
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What Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long's Childhood Was Really Like
Serial killer Bobby Joe Long had a difficult upbringing fraught with physical and psychological trauma. Here's what we know about his childhood and adolescence.
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The Worst Member Of Red Hot Chili Peppers Might Surprise You
Based on a recent survey asking which Red Hot Chili Peppers member is the worst of the band, one former member surprisingly emerged as the least popular.
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How Many Victims Did Bobby Joe Long Really Have?
Bobby Joe Long was a serial killer who preyed on young women in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1984. In just eight months, he killed this many women:
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The One Victim Who Got Away From Bobby Joe Long
Noland later said the serial killer "pressed a gun, with the tip of his cold steel barrel against my left temple ... I vowed to save my own life."
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Robert Wilson: The Truth About The Man Suspected Of Killing The Boston Strangler
Many notorious killers have met their end at the hands of other murderers and didn't even get to live out their sentences — including Albert DeSalvo.
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This Is What Happened To Truman Capote's Ashes
Those opting for cremation hit 54.6% in 2019, and by 2035, this is expected to reach 79.1%. Lots of celebrities chose cremation, then left specific directions.
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The Staircase: The Truth About Michael Peterson's Military Past
Before Michael Peterson was charged and convicted of his wife's 2001 death, he served in the military and was also a soldier in Vietnam.
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