What You Should Know About The Palace Of Versailles' Hall Of Mirrors
France's Palace of Versailles features 700 rooms, but the Hall of Mirrors is the most famous and the most extravagant of them all.
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A Look At Nick Cave's Difficult Childhood
In the early 1980s, Nick Cave was trying to break into music as the frontman of riotous punk band the Birthday Party, and he is now with the Bad Seeds.
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Whatever Happened To Killers Jens Söering And Elizabeth Haysom?
Elizabeth Haysom's parents were against the relationship, which "infuriated" Jens Söering, and caused Elizabeth to feel angry and hateful toward her parents.
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The Real Reasons The French Revolution Began
The dispossessed and the oppressed have been raging against the rich and powerful for centuries. The French Revolution of the late 1700s is a prime example.
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A Look At Davy Jones And Michael Nesmith's Relationship
The Monkees were four young men, picked from hundreds of hopefuls and assigned a team of songwriters and studio musicians to help them create their music.
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The Truth About The Wicked Witch Of The West
We've come a long way since 17th-century witch hunters prowled Europe and tortured "witches" for such diabolical crimes as dancing and owning frogs.
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The Tragic Murder Of Selena Quintanilla
Selena, the undisputed Queen of Tejano Music whose impact is felt today, had her life tragically cut short when she was murdered at just 23 years old in 1995.
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The True-Crime Documentary That Left Over 31% Of People Disappointed
True-crime documentaries have exploded in popularity over the past few years, and streaming services have been actively adding more for viewers.
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Why The Boston Tea Party Really Happened
The December 1773 protest now known as the Boston Tea Party was one of many examples of the American colonists rebelling against British rule.
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A Look At Sammy Davis Jr.'s Marriage Troubles
Sammy Davis Jr. nearly lost his life and his career in the name of love. There was no protection from the public attacks over his interracial relationships.
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This Is How Much John Denver Was Worth When He Died
With his sweet vocals and thoughtful lyrics, John Denver became "among the most beloved entertainers of his era." But did big success translate into big wealth?
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The Strange Story Behind The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction For Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses was scheduled to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2012, along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys.
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Here's Why Alexander Hamilton And Aaron Burr Really Dueled
The clash between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr ran deeper than conflicting political ideologies, though. Hamilton seemed to genuinely loathe Burr.
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The Tragic Death Of George C. Scott
Legendary actor George C. Scott struggled with his health in his final years — but still loved to act. This is how the gruff star worked till nearly the end.
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Here's How Much The Royal Family's Master Of The Household Makes
Some Royal Household positions pay extremely well. Others, not so much. So where does the Queen's "Master of the Household" rank? You might be surprised.
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Guinness World Records That Are Nearly Impossible To Beat
To be the very best at anything, in history, is a tough task, and some Guinness records are harder than others to break.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde
After his conviction for "gross indecency," Wilde suffered another devastating loss. His wife, Constance, left him; he never saw his beloved children again.
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The Queen Didn't Go To School. Here's Why
Like many royals, Queen Elizabeth II, then just Princess Elizabeth, learned her ABCs and 123s at home.
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This Is How The Green River Killer Avoided The Death Penalty
Despite being one of America's most prolific serial killers, Green River Killer Gary Ridgway escaped being sentenced to death. Here's how he did it.
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This Is What Boston Singer Brad Delp's Final Days Were Like
In life, Brad Delp had been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for popular rock band Boston, but died unexpectedly and tragically in 2007.
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What We Know About The Witnesses To Tupac's Murder
When Tupac Shakur was shot to death in Las Vegas, his was one of a ten-car entourage. Theoretically, many could have been witnesses — but few have ever talked.
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The Truth About Crime Boss Paul Castellano
Often called "Big Paul" because of his imposing stature, Paul Castellano liked to act as if he were running a Fortune 500 company, not a criminal enterprise.
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The Real Story Behind Christian Slater's Cameo In The Office
Dozens of celebrities graced "The Office" with cameos during its 9-season run, but few were as memorable as Christian Slater's delightfully cringey appearance.
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This Is Stevie Nicks' Biggest Regret
1970s and 1980s rock 'n' roll was rife with questionable decisions and impulsive actions. For Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, the biggest regret was marriage.
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These Were The Benefits Of Prohibition
Prohibition was a nearly 14-year period (January 17, 1920-December 5, 1933) when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was forbidden in the US.
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Here's How Physicians Treated The Black Death
An essential figure in the fight against the Black Death was the plague doctor, but not for obvious reasons. Physicians then had few tools to combat illness.
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The Murderer Who Was The Real-Life Inspiration For 'The Clovehitch Killer'
'The Clovehitch Killer' movie is fiction, but Dylan McDermott's character is very much based on the case of a real-life serial killer.
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