Everyday Inventions Everyone Hated At First
New technology ending in disaster has been a recurring theme, even with the most seemingly innocuous of inventions.
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How Much Is Huey Lewis Worth?
How well-off could a musician be whose heyday was nearly four decades ago? If you're Huey Lewis, the answer is: surprisingly wealthy.
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How The Rothschild Family Really Got So Rich
The Rothschild family has dominated the banking industry and influenced the economic history of Europe for over 200 years.
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How The Nobel Prize Is Financed With Blood Money
Nobel's brilliance as a chemist, as well as his experience developing explosives for the military during the Crimean War, saw him go on to make a fortune.
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The Truth About John Wayne Gacy's Ex-Wives
John Wayne Gacy married twice and had two children, his periods of typical family life strikingly at odds with his brutal crimes that shocked the world.
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What Was John Wayne Gacy's Childhood Really Like?
Like many serial killers who came before and after him, Gacy had a rough childhood. He grew up with an alcoholic father who physically and verbally abused him.
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The Tragic Truth About The Woman Who Nearly Assassinated Mussolini
On April 7, 1926, the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini survived what would be the closest of four assassination attempts on his life.
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The Real Reason These Bands Were Forced To Change Their Names
Keeping a great band name can be just as hard as coming up with one. Here's the real reason these bands were forced to change their names.
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How The Seven Wonders Of The Natural World Were Chosen
Earth is filled with beauty and wonder, and choosing seven geographical locations as the most wondrous on the planet is no easy feat.
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Celebrities You Forgot Appeared On Fear Factor
Fear Factor, which had contestants to compete in gross, scary, and oftentimes dangerous stunts, aired on and off from 2001-2017, including celebrity episodes.
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Why Kurt Cobain Made Up A Lot Of His Life Story
Fans have learned far more about Kurt Cobain in the years since his death, but many of the stories apparently have little truth to them.
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Why NOFX Thinks Their Early Work Is Terrible
Perhaps it's no surprise that punk veterans NOFX — who have been around for nearly 40 years — think their early work is terrible.
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What You Should Know About The Mysterious Georgia Guidestones
Located in a field about two hours northeast of Atlanta, the Georgia Guidestones cover 10 principles for a prosperous, enlightened future.
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The Largest Cat Breed In The World
If you're looking for a true feline giant, we've got just the cat for you.
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How A Wendy's Commercial Split Up The Violent Femmes
This is the story of how Wendy's fish sandwich ended famed folk-punk rockers the Violent Femmes.
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Here's How Harold Shipman Was Finally Caught
Notorious British serial killer Harold Shipman was arrested in 1998, and by the time he was caught, he had killed over 200 people.
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The Terrible True Story Of Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was the night that kicked WWII and the rise of the Nazis all off — and legitimized the use of violence against an entire group of people.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of 'Macho Man' Randy Savage
"Macho Man" Randy Savage seemed larger than life, but being a pro wrestler is no picnic. This is the tragic real-life story of Randy Savage.
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The Murder Of Catherine Cesnik, The Nun Who Knew Too Much
Sister Catherine Cesnik was a teacher in Baltimore, attempting to help students who were allegedly being abused. Her murder remains unsolved.
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The Truth Behind Thomas John Ley's Crimes
Said Ley: "I am perfectly innocent. I said it from the beginning, and I say it now. ... that at my time of life I have suffered an injustice of this kind."
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What You Should Know About Secret Service Earpieces
Secret Service agents always seem to be fidgeting with their earpieces, with those curly wires that are reminiscent of an old telephone cord.
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The Surprising Thing J.D. Salinger Did While Writing 'The Catcher In The Rye'
J.D. Salinger's aimless drifting came to an end with the encouragement of a Columbia professor named Whit Burnett, who recognized Salinger's distinct talent.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Amelia Dyer
It's particularly creepy when the crimes are carried out against babies, and that was the case with Amelia Dyer, a "baby farmer" in 19th century England.
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The Tragic Death Of Ted Healy
Ted Healy may have brought laughter to millions as the mastermind behind the Three Stooges, but his real-life story was far from his happy screen comedies.
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Details You Should Know About Jim Hutton And Freddie Mercury's Relationship
Perhaps one of Bohemian Rhapsody's biggest white-washings was Freddie Mercury's relationship with his long-time partner, Jim Hutton.
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Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Maura Murray
In the span of less than 20 minutes, a bright and talented young nursing student named Maura Murray somehow disappeared without a trace into the winter night.
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The Caribbean Art Exhibit You Need Diving Equipment To Visit
MUSA Cancun is an underwater art exhibit that looks like it would be an ancient, mysterious site, if only weren't a mere decade-old installation.
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