Live Performances That Turned Rock Stars Into Legends
From the controversial to the sublime, here are a handful of live performances so powerful that they turned these musicians into larger-than-life legends.
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Tragic Details About MF DOOM's Death That Emerged In 2023
MF DOOM died on October 31, 2020. His wife broke the news on December 31, 2020, and we learned more about the legendary rapper's passing in 2023.
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The Truth About The Nintendo Vs. Sega Feud
Nintendo and Sega were among the first home consoles that took the world by storm. Using their mascots the two tech giants battled it out for the top spot.
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The Absurd Amount One Of Michael Jackson's Thriller Jackets Was Auctioned For
Michale Jackson's "Thriller" is one of the most famous music videos of all time. The featured sparkling red jacket sold for a ridiculous amount to this man.
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What Happened To Cigarette Holders?
For a time, the ultimate fashion accessory for a woman (and sometimes a man) who smoked was the cigarette holder. So what happened to it?
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What Was The Last Movie Audrey Hepburn Starred In Before She Died?
Audrey Hepburn starred in several iconic movies throughout her storied Hollywood career. The last, released a few years before her death, was "Always" in 1989.
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Historical Figures Who Survived The Most Assassination Attempts
Throughout history, prominent figures have been targeted for assassination. Here are the figures who faced attempted assassinations the most frequently.
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Is Long Island Actually An Island?
Is Long Island actually an island? Sure, the name suggests it is, but sometimes names can be deceiving. Here's the rather complicated answer to this question.
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Why Marvin Gaye Filed For Bankruptcy
Marvin Gaye's later career saw him so burdened by debt that he ended up filing for bankruptcy in the 1970s.
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Who Is Paul Simon's 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Really About?
Paul Simon's 50 Ways to Leave Your Love was released in 1975 and became his only No. 1 single as a solo artist, but was it inspired by anyone in particular?
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Gary Heidnik: The Truth About The Real-Life Buffalo Bill
Here's the truth behind the "House of Horrors Killer," Gary Heidnik, who was one of the inspirations for Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs.
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Is The Curse Of The Wheaties Box A Real Thing?
The so-called Wheaties Curse has supposedly affected a number of athletes after their appearance on the cereal brand's box.
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The Reason Some Are Convinced Paul McCartney Is A Clone
Here's why some people still believe that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike, or clone, named William Campbell.
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Why The Regency Era In Britain Was Such A Wild Time
The Regency Era has often been depicted as austere and proper, when it fact it was a period of wild behavior and upheaval.
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What Really Happens To Mosquitoes During Winter?
Despite their virulence, most mosquito activity reaches its peak during the dog days of summer. But where do these little vampires go once it turns cold?
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The Real Reason Billy Joel Lost All Of His Money
You might expect Billy Joel wouldn't have to worry about his finances all too much. But the Piano Man once sang a song of financial woe.
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COVID-19 Found In Pet Cat In The U.K.
On Monday, July 27, 2020, Newsweek reported that a pet cat was diagnosed with the coronavirus in the UK.
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The Real Reason The North Star Is So Important
As children, we heard stories about the North Star. These weren't just stories, the North Star - Polaris - is actually a very important star for humanity.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Egyptian Pharaohs
When we talk about pharaohs, we really are talking about ancient history -- Ancient Egyptian history, with a dollop of the Greeks thrown in for good measure.
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The Truth About The Widow Of Jesse James
Jesse, two children, and his wife, Zee -- Zerelda -- described as his "longtime sweetheart", married after a 9-year courtship, and a lifetime of being cousins.
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The Reason Plane Tires Don't Explode During Landing
Generally speaking, airplane tires don't explode during landings. There's some fascinating science behind why they don't.
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How Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Lost All His Money
"When I was in Twisted Sister, I put all my eggs in one basket," Snider told Canadian Business.
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42-Year Old Zamboni Driver Subs In And Wins NHL Game
Zamboni driver David Ayers starred in his own inspirational sports story when he was brought in as a replacement goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Origin Of Stonehenge's Sarsen Stones Uncovered
Weighing 20 tons and standing over sixty feet tall, the sarsens that form Stonehenge's main enclosure have inspired many questions, like Ylvis's "Stonehenge."
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The Shady Truth About Volkswagen
Volkswagen, the German automotive monolith, posted an ad on its social media accounts that was almost immediately characterized using words like "racist."
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Here's How Many People Have Been Members Of The Doobie Brothers
What started as a simple quartet of Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren, and John Hartman evolved into an ever-changing lineup.
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Why The Mayans Believed Sinkholes Led To The Underworld
The ancient Mayans relied on water-filled sinkholes called cenotes - which only exist in Mexico - for everything from drinking water to religious ceremonies.
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