The Real Reason Mick Foley Retired From The WWE
If the testimony of three-time WWE world champion Mick Foley is anything to go by, professional wrestlers dread the end of their careers greater than most.
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How George Washington Really Felt About The Boston Tea Party
What did George Washington himself make of the Boston Tea Party? As a result of his own philosophical beliefs, he didn't condone the destruction of the tea.
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Details You Never Knew About Mick Foley
During his heyday, Mick Foley was one of the unlikeliest top-tier stars in professional wrestling. Here are some facts about Foley that you may not be aware of.
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The Untold Truth Of Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer has worked on over 200 movies and won an Academy Award, but that's not all this composing legend has done. This is the untold truth of Hans Zimmer.
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Here's How Many Victims The Boston Strangler Might Have Had
When victims turn up in an area over a certain period of time, and share similarities, it can be tempting to chalk them all up to the work of a single killer.
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The Rock 'N Sock Connection: The Truth About Mick Foley And The Rock's Tag Team
In 1999, WWE audiences were treated to one of the most charismatic -- if unexpected -- pairings in history, with the formation of the "Rock 'n Sock Connection."
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The Long-Standing Urban Legend Involving The Ultimate Warrior
Wrestling has several urban legends, including the one that made people wonder about the identity of the Ultimate Warrior who appeared at WrestleMania 8.
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The Truth About The Mysterious 'Wow! Signal'
It's most likely that our first alien contact would be through something that seems drab: signals. As it turns out, though, it might have already happened.
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Nearly 27% Said Queen Should Never Have Made This Song
From the group that brought us classic songs such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," Queen is a British rock band that set itself apart from the others.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Munich Olympics
During the 1972 Summer Olympics, hosted in Munich, a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September stormed the Olympic Village.
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Why There Was A Fight Over John Wesley Hardin's Remains
Notorious outlaw John Wesley Hardin took his final breath in El Paso's Acme Saloon, but some didn't want him to rest in peace (or at least not in El Paso).
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The Mysterious Death Of Meriwether Lewis
Meriwether Lewis is best known as half of the historical exploration duo Lewis and Clark. Fewer people know that Lewis died under very suspicious circumstances.
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The Tragic Death Of Secretariat
Secretariat had inauspicious beginnings. His eventual groom, Eddie Sweat, later reported, "I didn't think much of him when we first got him ... real clumsy."
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How Much Al Green Is Actually Worth
Soul singer, Al Green popularized songs like "Let's Stay Together" and "Take Me To the River" and sold more than 20 million records — so how much is he worth?
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The American General Who Was Captured By North Koreans In The Korean War
While enlisted men and officers are often captured while wars rage, it is almost unheard of for such a high-ranking officer to become a prisoner of war.
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Why Was Olivia Black Fired From Pawn Stars?
Olivia Black, who debuted during the fifth season of 'Pawn Stars,' was fired from the show barely over a year after her first appearance.
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This Was The Secret To Jesse Owens' Speed
How did Jesse Owens become one of the greatest speedsters to ever compete? It was partly due to a very specific (and unusual) technique.
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Who Won The Battle Of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place after the battles at Lexington and Concord as the colonial rebels wanted to keep British troops contained in Boston.
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Boston Strangler: The Truth About Albert DeSalvo's Childhood
Albert DeSalvo was known by many names — the Measuring Man, the Green Man, and the Boston Strangler. How did he become a serial killer? It started in childhood.
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What You Didn't Know About The Second Boston Tea Party
The first Boston Tea Party sent a message to The Crown that at least some Americans were up to here with British interference in their laws and their commerce.
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Competitive Walking Was Once The Biggest Sport In The World
Walking: That thing that nobody does enough of in the sedentary throes of modernity's chair-bound lifestyles. Fortunately, there's a solution — walk, you fools!
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What Vikings In 800 AD Really Ate
Although there isn't much written documentation about their eating habits, some believe the Viking diet was in fact richer than the average English peasant's.
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The Injury That Derailed Beck's Career
After being hurt on the set of a video, alt-rock royalty Beck tried to work and tour through the pain, but ignoring an injury can only work for so long.
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What You Should Know About Tenochtitlan's Main Temple
Mexico City's Templo Mayor is its ceremonial and cultural heart — still partially standing centuries later. Its history is both blood-soaked and fascinating.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Woman Who Claimed To Give Birth To Rabbits
In 1727, the British medical and academic communities were obsessed with a peasant woman who made an extraordinary claim: She had given birth to rabbits.
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Why The French And Indian War's Name Is Misleading
The French and Indian War started in 1754, and in North America, set the stage for the American Revolution in which the United States became independent.
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Who Is Paul McCartney's Brother?
Paul McCartney's brother never reached the stratospheric fame of his brother, but that may have been by design, considering that he used a stage name.
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