The True Story Of Albert Cashier, A Transgender Civil War Hero
Cashier's fellow soldiers did not know that he was born Jennie Hodgers in a small fishing village 40 miles north of Dublin, Ireland, on Christmas Day 1843.
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Animals (2)
Miami Heat Are Using Dogs To Sniff Fans Before Games. Here's Why
After playing to empty seats for most of the NBA season, the Miami Heat will deploy dogs that sniff fans to detect COVID-19.
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The Real Reason There Are Animals In The ISS
The reason animals are in ISS orbit is for data collection on tests involving microgravity to help determine what it means for humans and long space flights.
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Black History (1)
The Real Reason Martin Luther King Jr. Day Finally Became A Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday 33 years after his assassination in 1968, and the bill, proposed immediately, did not even get a vote until 1979.
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Climate (1)
Native American Genocide Changed Our Climate, Says New Study
Researchers studied the decline of Native American populations after Christopher Columbus landed and found the climate changed as well.
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Country Music (1)
The Untold Truth Of Willie Jones, Country Music's Newest Star
From Shreveport, Louisiana, Willie Jones' music blends country, hip-hop, R&B, and gospel music, and he just released a debut album.
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Crime (11)
The Strange True Story Of The Man Behind The D.C. Sniper Attacks Of 2002
John Allen Muhammad recruited Lee Boyd Malvo to help him carry out the D.C. sniper attacks of 2002 that killed at least 10 people.
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This Is How Jodi Arias And Travis Alexander Met
From their first meeting, sources say the chemistry between the couple was obvious. Alexander invited Arias to join him for dinner the same night they met.
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The List Of Ten: Here's How Many Victims Joseph Naso Actually Had
Although serial killer Joseph Naso was initially tried and convicted in the murders of four women in California, it is believed that he had more victims.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Dennis Nilsen
Dennis Andrew Nilsen is remembered as one of the United Kingdom's most prolific serial killers, having killed at least 12 people during the 1970s and 1980s.
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The Real Reason Dancing Was Once Illegal
In the U.S. and elsewhere, governments have repeatedly made dancing illegal, particularly contemporary dancing.
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The Real Difference Between The FBI And CIA
America's national-level security forces are compartmentalized, and some of them are quite secret indeed.
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Inside The World's Toughest Prisons: The Truth About Manila City Jail
Besides thousands of deaths, Duarte's war on drugs has packed the country's prisons beyond their capacities, creating dire security and public heath situations.
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Inside The World's Toughest Prisons: The Truth About Greenland's Nuuk Prison
Greenland runs an "open prison" system, allowing inmates to work, study, and even hunt during the day before returning to the penitentiary at night.
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A Look At Why The U.S. Capitol Police Were Created
The U.S. Capitol Police can be traced back to 1800, when a single officer was assigned to protect the Capitol once Congress moved from Philadelphia to D.C.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez was a self-styled devil worshipper who killed at random. This is the horrifying true story of the Night Stalker.
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How Bees Helped Uncover New York's Biggest Marijuana Farm
A swarm of bees unexpectedly led the New York police department to the city's largest-ever marijuana farm in 2015.
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Entertainment (106)
Bernie Sanders Just Broke This Topps Records
The Topps Company released a 2020 election trading card set, including a Bernie Sanders card that broke the Topps NOW record for most prints in a single run.
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This Is Why The Actors In The Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Commercial Look Familiar
Lots of people have laughed their way through the outrageous commercial for Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda and then wondered, "Wait, where do I know those guys from?"
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The Meaning Behind Jimi Hendrix's 'Voodoo Chile'
Jimi Hendrix's raucous, electrified blues romp 'Voodoo Child" has been recorded by over 65 artists, including Stevie Ray Vaughn, Earth Wind & Fire, and more.
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What Has Topper Headon Been Doing Since The Clash?
Topper Headon was a major part of The Clash's relentless sound, and this is what he has been up to since the band's breakup.
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The Miles Davis Album Cover You Didn't Realize Cicely Tyson Was On
While you may be familiar with Cicely Tyson's acting creds, you may not know about her marriage to Miles Davis — and the album cover she appeared on?
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Here's How Much Cicely Tyson Was Worth When She Died
Cicely Tyson amassed an impressive resume with an acting career spanning eight decades. Here's how much money the legend was really worth.
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What Happened To Tony Iommi After Black Sabbath?
Only one member of Black Sabbath has seen it all, from Ozzy to Dio and every tour stop since Sabbath started back in 1968. That man is guitarist Tony Iommi.
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Why Elton John Doesn't Like Simon Cowell
Elton John is a well-respected musician and has a number of opinions about others in the music industry, particularly Simon Cowell.
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Who's The Actor Who Plays Captain Ahab In The Geico Commercial?
Although he may have been dressed up as Captain Ahab, complete with prosthetics, fans of a number of films may have recognized actor Steve Coulter.
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What Paul Arthurs From Oasis Is Doing Now
Paul Bonehead Arthurs was also a defining component of the Oasis' success and left the band in 1999. Here is what he is doing now.
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The Surprising Things Christopher Walken Has Never Owned
In a recent interview, Christopher Walken revealed a couple of things he does not own, and they may surprise you.
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Why You Recognize The Rappers From The Geico Dessert Commercial
A recent Geico commercial features a lady cooking who gets a visit from a couple of rapping, smiling dudes you recognize.
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The Truth About The Elvis Costar Who Became A Nun
Dolores Hart has the distinction of starring in not one but two Elvis flicks before deciding to leave Hollywood altogether to become a nun -- before turning 25.
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Why People Are Doing A Double Take At Kristen Stewart's Diana
Although the movie Spencer -- a biopic starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana -- won't come out until next fall, it already is generating buzz.
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This Is How Much Malcolm Young Was Worth When He Died
In November 1973, Malcolm Young founded AC/DC with his younger brother Angus, and together built one of the most popular bands ever.
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What David Gilmour From Pink Floyd Is Doing Today
While David Gilmour confirmed in 2015 that Pink Floyd was officially disbanded, his career continues with new music and appearances.
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What You Didn't Know About Hawaii's Spam Festival
Each October, the Aloha State celebrates its possibly excessive consumption of Spam with a festival. The Spam Jam is one of the state's biggest culinary fairs.
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The Untold Truth Of Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris is one of the most respected and award-winning country performers of the past few decades. Read on to get to know the woman behind the music.
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What Has Barry Gibb Been Doing Since Bee Gees?
The Bee Gees are no longer, but Barry Gibb still has an active career writing new music as well as appearing at festivals and on TV.
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How The New Great Gatsby Series Will Be Drastically Different From The Novel
Like any piece of art, The Great Gatsby has been subjected to the interpretations of the age. So what would a modern TV adaptation of his book look like?
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The Truth About Kurt Cobain And Michael Stipe's Relationship
Michael Stipe of R.E.M. was not only friends with Kurt Cobain and his wife, Hole's Courtney Love, Stipe was a mentor, inspiration, and very nearly collaborator.
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The Truth Behind Dismaland, Banksy's Biggest Flop
Despite his magic touch, not every Banksy effort finds celebrity. His 2015 effort, Dismaland, was received ... well, dismally.
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What Happened To Mark Evans From AC/DC?
Mark Evans joined AC/DC in 1975 and was let go by 1977. He has since gone on to record new music and has published a book.
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How Shredding Banksy's Painting Made It Worth Even More
The shredding of Banksy's painting in October 2018 at Sotheby's created headlines around the world and now the art is worth much more.
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The Reason Jason Newsted Left Metallica
Jason Newsted left Metallica in 2001, and fans may be surprised to learn what really caused him to split from the band.
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The Truth About Larry King And Jackie Gleason's Relationship
Gleason started listening to King's radio show and they became friends -- "we had similar backgrounds and a chemistry that makes for good friends," King wrote.
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Movies And TV Shows Sponsored By The U.S. Government
The U.S. government knows that putting ideas in movies and TV shows is pretty effective.
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Great Films That Have Not Aged Well
Let's look at a collection of potentially great movies (many of them award-winning) that have staggered in their test against time.
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What Has Terence Butler Been Doing Since Black Sabbath?
Terence "Geezer" Butler is best known as Black Sabbath's bassist and the songwriter who contributed lyrics to some of the band's biggest hits, like "Iron Man."
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What Terry Chimes Did After Leaving The Clash
Terry Chimes banged the drums on The Clash's 1977 self-titled debut, helping the punk band become a household name with songs like "I'm So Bored with the USA."
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The Truth About Carol Kaye
If you've listened to pop music from the 1960s and early 1970s, you've heard the studio work of The Wrecking Crew. Bassist Carol Kaye was the only woman member.
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What Happened To Andy Summers From The Police?
Andy Summers of The Police was a musician whose great tone and fretboard wizardry made it easy to forget that there was actually only one guitarist in the band.
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The Untold Truth Of Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias is known for delivering hits such as "Starry Night" and "To All The Girls I've Loved Before." His life has had its share of ups and downs.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Kim Owens
Before he became a Motown superstar, Kim Owens recorded his 2001 debut album and sold 15,000 copies from the trunk of his car.
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Joey Bishop: The Truth About The Last Of The Rat Pack
Show business wonder Joey Bishop found fame as a television host, comedian, and actor, but most of all, he is remembered as a regular member of the Rat Pack.
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What Robby Krieger From The Doors Is Doing Today
The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger has made some interesting turns in his career since his time with the band, including painting.
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The Reason Elton John Can't Stand Janet Jackson
Elton John hasn't been shy about voicing his opinions on other artists, and Janet Jackson might be one he can't stand.
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The Real-Life Story Behind Netflix's Rose Island
Rose Island, a Netflix movie about Italian engineer Giorgio Rosa, who builds an artificial island, is based on a real-life story.
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What Happened To Don Felder After Eagles?
While Don Felder wasn't an original member of the Eagles (he joined as a guitarist in 1974), he was present for many of the band's greatest moments.
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How Rod Serling's World War II Military Service Fueled The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling had served in World War II before turning to writing and that experience helped shape the stories for The Twilight Zone.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Alice Cooper
There's much more to Alice Cooper than his spooky stage theatrics. This is the crazy real-life story of Alice Cooper.
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What John Densmore From The Doors Is Doing Today
Since his time with the Doors, John Densmore has gotten into different mediums of art such as acting, dancing, producing, and writing.
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Bing Crosby Helped Create Silicon Valley. Here's How
Crosby was impressed by magnetic tape's sound quality, but he was more interested in the opportunity it gave him to perform his shows in a relaxed setting.
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The Real Reason Cheech And Chong Split Up
Cheech and Chong pioneered the genre of stoner comedy, but in the mid-1980s things between the two weren't so funny anymore.
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Bill Ward: What Happened To Him After Black Sabbath?
In 2011, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward planned to join Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Tony Iommi for a tour and the production of a new album.
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The Untold Truth Of Paul Newman
Actor Paul Newman was a bit of a legend and a man who inspired others with his talent. He also persued other endeavors, such as philanthropy and racing cars.
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The Untold Truth Of The Man Who Writes Elton John's Lyrics
Bernie Taupin, the man who writes lyrics for Elton John, met the music superstar in the late 1960s after a botched audition.
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Artists The Bee Gees Wrote Music For
The Bee Gees are considered disco royalty, but many don't know that brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb also wrote music for other artists.
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The True Story Behind Motley Crue's 'You're All I Need'
As Ultimate Classic Rock reports, MTV banned accompanying music video for "You're All I Need." Given the song's subject matter, it's not hard to see why.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's 'Daniel'
Nowhere is Elton John and Bernie Taupin's shared ability to give a very specific scenario universal appeal more evident than in 1973's "Daniel."
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The Story Behind AC/DC And Deep Purple's Backstage Brawl
When Deep Purple nearly canceled a performance, AC/DC was asked to step in. Yet, things went awry as a fight broke out backstage.
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Whatever Happened To Paul Simonon From The Clash?
After The Clash split, Paul Simonon went on to form his own band, but seemingly disappeared from the music industry not long after.
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The Tragic Story Of Harry Nilsson, The Beatles' Favorite 'Group'
A young, unknown singer-songwriter named Harry Nilsson was noticed by the Beatles in 1968, and his life changed for the better.
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The Odd Inspiration Behind David Lynch's Lost Highway
While David Lynch is open about his artistic processes, it isn't always clear where he gets specific ideas. Lost Highway is no exception.
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Here's How Much Money Phil Spector Was Worth When He Died
After divorce, litigation, and imprisonment, how much was Phil Spector worth? You'd be surprised at the amount of wealth the "Wall of Sound" creator had.
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The Real Reason There Were Two Darrins On Bewitched
The reason for two Darrins on Bewitched, Dick York and Dick Sargent, was actor injury, as York could no longer perform physical comedy due to his bad back.
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This Is How Jay-Z Got His Name
Through his solo music, collaborations, and outside work as an entrepreneur and businessman, Jay-Z has achieved a level of success matched by very few.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's 'Candle In The Wind'
While Elton John has had countless hit songs, none have had quite the same kind of lasting impact as "Candle in the Wind."
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Why Elton John Couldn't Stand George Michael
Sir Elton John's friendship with George Michael was at times strained, according to reports, due to Michael's addiction and John wanting to help him get sober.
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Night Stalker: What Was Richard Ramirez's Childhood Actually Like?
Netflix has truly mastered the art of the true-crime documentary, and its newest offering, dealing with the Night Stalker, is no different.
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This Is What Tommy Chong Did Before The Fame
It's hard to imagine the bandana'ed, bearded, befuddled Tommy Chong as a slick crooner with a neat suit and tie and impressive pompadour hairdo.
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The Devastating Death Of Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher
On January 14, 2021, the news broke that Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the legendary Las Vegas magic show act Siegfried and Roy, died.
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Siegfried Fischbacher's Death Explained
Fischbacher had surgery in December to remove a malignant tumor. Despite the operation, little could be done, since the cancer had spread throughout his body.
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Musicians Who've Been Kicked Out Of A Crazy Number Of Bands
Sometimes an employee just isn't a good fit, and that's just as true for musicians. These musicians, though, have been kicked out of a crazy number of bands.
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Here's How Much Siegfried Fischbacher Was Worth When He Died
Though retired since 2010, Fischbacher was living a comfortable life. The pair owned a private zoo, and also donated some animals to the Mirage Hotel.
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This Is How Paul McCartney Really Felt About Elvis
Paul McCartney recently said that there was one specific musician he was nervous to meet, someone who also helped inspire one of The Beatles' greatest albums.
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Anna May Wong: The First Asian-American Movie Star Hollywood Forgot
The first Chinese-American actress, Anna May Wong had many talents. This is the story of Anna May Wong: the first Asian-American movie star Hollywood forgot.
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Mick Jones: What Happened To The Clash Member?
Clash member Mick Jones got the boot in 1983 but would eventually reconcile with his bandmates before their induction into the Rock and Hall of Fame in 2003.
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The One Moment That Ruined Jerry Lee Lewis' Career
In 1957, her cousin surprised her with a marriage proposal, and she agreed. Williams was 13. Her cousin, Jerry Lee Lewis, was 22.
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The Surprising Thing David Lynch Doesn't Have His Actors Do
David Lynch is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker notorious for avoiding traditional auditions and has actors do this instead.
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The Truth About Stevie Nicks' Vocal Problems
As Fleetwood Mac fans may not know, Stevie Nicks has had vocal problems throughout her singing career.
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The Truth About James Taylor's Rocky First Marriage
A powder keg of drugs and depression set the stage for James Taylor's first marriage to another beloved singer-songwriter, Carly "You're So Vain" Simon.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's Rocket Man
Rocket Man was a massive hit for John, charting in both the U.K. and the U.S., when the song was released in 1972.
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The Truth About Jet Li And Aaliyah's Relationship
The truth about Jet Li and Aaliyah's relationship is that it was one of friendship and professional respect.
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A Look Into The Tragic Death Of Chris Kelly
Rapper Chris Kelly, one half of Kris Kross, the rap duo most famous for the song "Jump," died on May 1, 2013, of a drug overdose at age 34.
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What's Wrong With The Weeknd's Face?
Something may be wrong with The Weeknd's face as his countenance has changed in concerning ways over the past few months.
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What It's Really Like Being A British Royal During The Holidays
The British royal family has their own holiday traditions, although some are very different from us. This is what it's like being a royal during the holidays.
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The Great White Nightclub Fire Explained
In 2003, a city in Rhode Island was shaken by tragedy when a fire broke out at the Station nightclub. Here is the Great White nightclub fire explained.
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The Tragic Death Of Dean Paul Martin
But then there's the story of Dean Paul Martin, who really hit the genetic jackpot -- overflowing, and in good measure. His parents were Dean and Jeanne Martin.
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Inside The World's Toughest Prisons: The Truth About Brandvlei Correctional Centre
The fifth season of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons recently dropped on Netflix. The series examines the culture of incarceration around the world.
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A Look Into The Tragic Death Of ODB
A look into the tragic death of ODB, and how the Wu-Tang Clan rapper died just days before his 36th birthday in 2004.
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A Surprising 15% Of People Think This Martial Artist Is Better Than Bruce Lee
A surprising 15% of people think this martial artist is better than Bruce Lee, and the survey included several martial artists.
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What Happened To Tracii Guns From Guns N' Roses?
Tracii Guns has remained an active, constantly working metal guitarist since his early days on the glam, grubby Sunset Strip of the 1980s.
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The Black Sabbath Guitar Solo Tony Iommi Absolutely Hated
For pioneering British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, only one man can lay claim to being there for all of it: guitarist Tony Iommi.
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What Is Buckethead From Guns N' Roses Up To Now?
This is what Buckethead from Guns N' Roses up to now after he stopped touring three years ago, and it may involve new music.
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The Untold Truth Of Davy Jones From The Monkees
The casting directors must have thanked their lucky stars the day they found their McCartney type, an actual Brit who had show business chops to spare.
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Parents Of The Rich And Famous Who Tried To Extort Their Children
Some parents are proud of their children's success, but others try to cash in. Here are some parents of the rich and famous who tried to extort their children.
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Dr. Dre Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
While he may not be rap's first billionaire, Dr. Dre (born Andre Romelle Young) is still worth a lot of money: around $800 million.
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What You Need To Know About The Sad Death Of Dr. Dre's Son
The death of Dr. Dre's son Andre Romelle Young Jr. in 2008 at his Los Angeles home was from a drug overdose.
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A Look At Stevie Nicks' Messy Marriage
Stevie Nicks' messy marriage involved a short relationship with her best friend's former husband and a stepson.
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What Sting Was Doing Before He Got Famous
It can be easy to forget that many celebrities did actually work their share of everyday gigs on their way to fame and fortune, and Sting is no exception.
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Why Al Pacino Needed Therapy After The Godfather
Al Pacino needed therapy after The Godfather and not because of the character he played. Pacino had another issue to deal with.
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What Did Cheech Marin Do Before Cheech And Chong?
Even though they haven't worked together in some time, it's hard to think about Cheech Marin without pairing him with his longtime comedy partner, Tommy Chong.
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The Truth About Cheech Marin's Massive Chicano Art Collection
Funny, talented, busy? Checks across the board. But what many don't know about Cheech Marin is that he's been quietly collecting Chicano art since the 1980s.
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Alex Trebek's Powerful Posthumous Message To Jeopardy! Fans
When the rhetoric around us can seem more combative and divisive than ever, a simple message of kindness and understanding can have even greater impact.
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Why Frank Sinatra Was Often Despised When He Was Alive
Frank Sinatra was often despised when he was alive, but Sinatra's charm and iconic voice were always able to win over the public's heart.
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The Messed Up True Story Behind Party Monster
Party Monster depicts Club Kid extraordinaire Michael Alig and his murder of Angel Melendez in New York. Here's the messed up true story behind the film.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of Deadliest Catch Star Nick McGlashan
Deadliest Catch star Nick McGlashan, passed away on December 28, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee, local medical examiners confirmed to news outlets. He was 33.
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This Is Why The Doobie Brothers Split Up In 1982
Eclectic rock group the Doobie Brothers undoubtedly helped draft the blueprint for what's now classic rock (or, depending on your perspective, yacht rock).
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The Truth About The Prodigy Singer Keith Flint's Marriage
Prodigy frontman Keith Flint married Japanese DJ Mayumi Kai (maybe you know her by her stage name, DJ Gedo Super Mega Bitch) in December 2006.
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The Untold Truth Of Benny Mardones
For some, one hit can be a career-wide ride. And for a very few others, that one hit is a return ticket to the top of the charts, as it was for Benny Madrones.
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The True Story Behind Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now'
One track that's now seen as an exemplary Queen recording was not so well-received upon its release in 1978, a single from their seventh studio album, Jazz.
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The Truth About MF Doom's Iconic Mask
Doom, whose mask generally resembles Marvel Comics' facially-scarred uber-villain Victor Von Doom, hides behind a metal faceplate as surely as Von Doom does.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's Tiny Dancer
"Tiny Dancer," a song from John's Madman Across the Water album, is now one of John's biggest successes, easily identified by even the most casual listener.
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Things You Believed About TV That Ended Up Being Wrong
These things you believed about TV are actually totally untrue. You can't believe everything you read!
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This Is Who Gorillaz Owes Its Sound To
Gorillaz is undoubtedly one of the most unique hip-hop outfits to come out within the past 20 years. Gorillaz officially consists of four virtual egos,
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History (134)
The Person Who Parkinson's Disease Is Named After
Exactly who was Parkinson, and why is that name attached to what the Parkinson's Foundation calls a "neurodegenerative disorder"?
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Cynthia Ann Parker Didn't Want To Be 'Rescued' From The Comanche
One ultimately tragic, story of a captive on the American Frontier was that of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white Texan woman who spent years with the Comanche.
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The Real Reason The Second Wave Of The 1918 Flu Pandemic Was So Deadly
Medical historian Joseph Waring called the 1918 flu "the greatest medical holocaust in history," according to the Spokesman-Review.
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Robinhood: The Messed Up Truth About The Brokerage App
Launched in 2013, the commission-free stock trading app Robinhood has billed itself as the everyman's way to take part in the stock market.
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Great Smog Of London: The Tragedy That Killed Thousands
In 1952, the Great Smog of London descended upon the city, and the pollution lingered for days. Thousands were killed in the tragic event.
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The Fence That Tamed The West
The American Old West was an unruly place. People from all over the world moved into unsettled parts of the country, building homes and establishing towns.
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The Truth About Life In Old West Railroad Towns
Many men and women were lured west for the chances of a better life, and numerous Old West railroad towns began popping up as a result.
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How The Vanderbilt Family Lost Their Entire Fortune
The Vanderbilts were once the richest family on the planet, but their decline was rapid. Here's how the Vanderbilt family lost their entire fortune.
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Reddit's Shake-Up Of The Stock Market Explained
It boils down to a group of independent investors on Reddit deciding to rescue video game retailer GameStop by buying its stock.
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What It Was Like To Be A Worker On The Transcontinental Railroad
Who built the Transcontinental Railroad? The story of what it was like to be a worker on the Transcontinental Railroad is both dramatic and historic.
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St Anthony's Fire: The Tragic Illness That Plagued History
Throughout history are instances of an illness that brought mass hallucinations. It was widely known as St. Anthony's Fire, and it had a very earthly origin.
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The Untold Truth Of The Women Who Ruled Ancient Egypt
There were a fair number of women who ruled over ancient Egypt, as women were pretty liberated. Here's the untold truth of the women who ruled ancient Egypt.
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The Dramatic History Of Cliffhanger Endings
We've all experienced them -- figuratively -- and they're one of the most popular and effective plot devices used in storytelling in any medium: cliffhangers.
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Firefighters Rescuing A 'Hurt Goose' Got A Training Exercise Instead
It all started when a concerned family called the Monroe Township fire department. The family reported an injured duck or goose floating on the river.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Burning Of Parliament
The city of London has probably suffered more from fire than most places on Earth. Most notable is the burning of Parliament in 1834.
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The Tragic True Story Of The CIA's Fake Vaccination Campaign
Even though the CIA plan didn't work as intended, it was effective enough to lead to a distrust of healthcare workers working to administer polio vaccines.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Year Of The Four Emperors
The Year of the Four Emperors actually lasted for about 18 months, beginning in June of 68 CE, with the suicide of Emperor Nero, until December of 69 CE.
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The Molly Maguires: The Secret Society's History Explained
In the 1870s, a shadowy group of Irish immigrants in northeastern Pennsylvania working in the coal mines assassinated 24 foremen and supervisors
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against Teddy Roosevelt
On October 14, 1912, a 36-year-old bar owner from New York City tried to assassinate Progressive Party candidate Teddy Roosevelt.
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The Real Reason For Bonnie And Clyde's Crime Rampage
Bonnie and Clyde's relationship began in 1930, and they spent the next four years on a crime rampage that ended in their deaths.
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The Wild True Story Of The 6666 Ranch
The 6666 Ranch, which is now for sale, dates back to 1870 when Samuel Burk Burnett bought 100 cattle branded with four sixes.
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Why The French City Of Verdun Is Littered With Explosives
The unexploded bombs and live artillery shells that still litter the French city of Verdun and the surrounding area remain dangerous, more than a century later.
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The Truth About The Unusual Tradition Of Pantsdrunk
Pantsdrunk is a simple and popular practice, especially during the pandemic, that involves being at home, underwear, and alcohol.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Pirate Mentor
Benjamin Hornigold got his start as a privateer and pirate before taking a particular liking to another pirate named Blackbeard.
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Will The Leaning Tower Of Pisa Ever Fall Over?
Despite engineering projects to keep it upright, the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been slowly falling for hundreds of years.
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The Sad Death Of Nostradamus
Some scholars and historians highly regard his prophecies, while others say the vagueness of his writings did not truly predict anything and deem him a quack.
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The Real Reason There's A Push To Put Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill
The change proposed in 2016 under President Obama "floundered" once Donald Trump took office, as officials repeatedly found excuses to maintain the status quo.
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What It Was Really Like To Break The Sound Barrier
At the end of WWarII, a team working with the U.S. Air Force shattered the odds and the sound barrier and was achieved by test pilot Chuck Yeager.
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The Real Reason It Took 200 Years To Finish The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Originally built just to be a bell tower, the tower's very apparent lean has made it one of the most well-known structural oddities in the entire world.
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The English Roots Of The Boy Scouts Of America
Boys of all ages can learn valuable life lessons through teamwork and hands-on hobbies. As American it seems, the Boy Scouts' roots do not lie in the U.S.
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Who Were The Luddites Really Fighting Against?
The original Luddites weren't necessarily against new technology as their protests were really about something else.
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The Real Reason Henry VIII Couldn't Get A Divorce
Henry VIII is probably the most famous king of England, thanks in large part to his wives. This is the real reason Henry VIII couldn't get a divorce.
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History Channel's New Competition Series Reunites These Familiar Faces
Tim Allen and Richard Karn of Home Improvement reunite for History Channel's new competition series Assembly Required, bringing back memories of "Tool Time."
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The Real Reason The Roman Colosseum Was Built
Today, the Roman Colosseum is one of Italy's most popular attractions, and it was built to help Rome recover from a cruel emperor.
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What Life Was Really Like In An Early European Royal Court
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The Messed Up History Of Yellow Journalism
"Yellow journalism," a sensationalistic type of journalism, emerged mainly because two newspaper publishers in New York City were competing for circulation.
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Why This Film Writer Was Briefly A Suspect In The Night Stalker Murders
Ed Solomon, co-writer of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, was once a suspect in the Night Stalker murders case in the 1980s.
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The Bad Habits Frank Sinatra Took To His Grave
Frank Sinatra was never seen on stage without a glass of whiskey in his hand and a cigarette between his fingers. And not just any whiskey would do, either.
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Dave Grohl has a reason he won't perform Nirvana songs ever since Kurt Cobain's suicide and the band's breakup in 1994.
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Whitesnake's self-titled work came very close to not happening, thanks to some unfortunate health issues and growing friction between the band's members.
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How Alice Cooper Got Its Band Name
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Donald Trump's Office of the Former President will manage correspondence, public statements, appearances, and official activities.
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There has been some speculation regarding why these justices were not in attendance at President Biden's inauguration.
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For the tech-savvy among us, this discovery was on par with the joy of discovering an Easter egg in a video game. Biden's team was giving us a message.
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Donald Trump issued pardons and commutations as he left office. Perhaps his most controversial choices were for people who had demonstrated their loyalty.
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President Donald Trump pardoned several people on his last day in office, yet he chose not to pardon himself for this reason.
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Can Biden Overturn Any Of Trump's Pardons?
On his last full day in office, President Donald Trump gave out 143 pardons and commutations. There's little likelihood that President Biden can overturn them.
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The Real Reason Donald Trump Didn't Pardon His Children
Leading up to his last day in office, President Donald Trump pardoned several individuals, yet he didn't pardon his children.
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The Real Reason See-Saws Were Installed At The US-Mexico Border Wall
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Why Senator Ted Kennedy Never Served Time For His Crime
Senator Ted Kennedy did not serve time for the crime related to the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in a July 1969 accident.
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Jack Dorsey took to Twitter on a long, explanatory thread to explain why Trump's account was banned from the social media platform.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Border Wall
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The Real Meaning Behind The Brazilian Flag
The Brazilian flag stands out. But what does it actually mean?
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What Happens If You're Found Guilty Of Sedition?
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How Does The 25th Amendment Work?
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What Donald Trump's Final Days As President Were Like
Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 will be different this year, as his predecessor refuses to join the ceremony and hand off the presidency.
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Rules Former First Ladies Have To Follow
Rules that former first ladies must follow include Secret Service protection for life and for traditional etiquette, being gracious to the incoming first lady.
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Rules That Impeached Presidents Have To Follow
Impeached and convicted presidents have to accept certain laws and Constitution-ordered dictums. Here are some rules that impeached presidents have to follow.
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What Did Grover Cleveland Get Up To Between Terms?
Grover Cleveland served as both the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, but between terms he had some time to other things.
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The History Behind Joe Biden's Inauguration Bible Explained
Joe Biden's Inauguration Day Bible will be the same Bible he used in 1973 as a senator and the same that son Beau used in 2007; the family's Bible since 1893.
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Is Bill Belichick The First Person To Refuse A Presidential Medal Of Freedom?
Bill Belichick's decision to decline the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump is entirely without precedent.
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A Look At Richard Nixon's Final Days To Avoid Impeachment
That morning was not celebratory. It was the culmination of months of unraveling and a strategy to avoid impeachment over the Watergate scandal.
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The Most Awkward Inauguration Day Moments In History
U.S. presidential inaugurations have often been bizarre affairs, so let's take a look at the most awkward Inauguration Day moments in history.
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Winners and losers have squabbled right until the swearing-in ceremony, but only three presidents have skipped their successor's inauguration.
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The Assassination Attempt Against George H.W. Bush
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Being a Sesame Street celebrity doppelganger will not only draw lots of attention, but also a lot of money. The gemstone is now valued at over $10,000.
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The Real Reason Disneyland Is Making Major Changes To The Jungle Cruise
Disney recently announced that one of its most popular rides, The Jungle Cruise, was to get an overhaul and an updated theme.
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Glancing through Larry King's last few social media posts, he was still interested in sharing a bit of his life here and there to his legions of fans.
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Once he was succeeding on cable, his prices went up. The Los Angeles Times reported that in 1990 King inked a then-record five-year contract worth $8 million.
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Larry King, the king of the interview, died at age 87 in Los Angeles early in the morning of January 23, 2021. Celebrities offered their condolences.
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The fearsome pirate Blackbeard captured a French slave ship, La Concorde, around 1717 and renamed it the Queen Anne's Revenge.
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Few people who have watched The Scorpion King were probably expecting historical accuracy. Here are some of the things it gets right and wrong about history.
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The Dark, Disturbing Truth Of Working In Antarctica
Antarctica is one of the last true wildernesses on our planet. Here's the dark, disturbing truth about working in Antarctica.
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Studio 54 defined clubbing, disco, and celebrity in the late 70s. There were many people working behind the velvet rope, behind the bar, and behind the scenes.
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Science (32)
Vampire Finches Thrive On The Blood Of Other Birds
The vampire finch, a subspecies of the sharp-beaked ground finch, earned its title by drinking the blood of other birds, specifically of the blue-footed booby.
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Early Monday morning, drug maker Pfizer published a press release that sent a shockwave of hope across a world reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Suffice it to say, the pandemic has been the Clockwork Orange torture scene of news stories, and that's understating it.
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Few viruses are great for you, but some are ruthless in assaulting the immune system, leaving few to no survivors. Worst of all -- they're still around.
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Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. Scientists have found a new way to help bring them back to life -- with underwater speakers.
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What Really Happens At A Human-Composting Funeral Home
Composting an entire person isn't as simple as adding some nutritional value to your veranda garden. But admittedly, it does offer a much-needed alternative.
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How Lobster Shells Can Improve The Strength Of Concrete
The lobster exoskeleton is a hard substance that spent millions of years evolving, and concrete can be made stronger with it.
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The Serious Problem Of Poop On Mt. Everest
How did one of the seven natural wonders of the world end up a poop-covered mess? Turns out the answer is a little more complex than just carelessness.
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What The Latest Doomsday Clock Update Really Means
The Doomsday Clock doesn't point to the end of the world, but it can help shape government policies to avert global crises.
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The Surprising Way Humans Developed A 'Milk Gene'
Humans developed a milk gene sometime in the last 6,000 years when our bodies realized we could get more nutrients from milk.
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This Super Rare Turtle May Not Go Extinct After All. Here's Why
Swinhoe's softshell turtles are considered the most endangered turtle in the world. The species grow to as big as six feet long and can weigh up to 370 pounds.
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What Astronauts Really Do In Their Time Off At The ISS
The crew members of the International Space Station are encouraged to take routine breaks and have fun for their mental and physical well-being.
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The Truth About Women's Roles In Medical Research Trials
For years, medical research trials ignored women's diseases because women didn't always have a role when studying illnesses.
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The Truth About Koko's Conversational Skills
Koko the gorilla was said to have been able to understand around 2,000 spoken English words by the time of her death in 2018, and could follow conversations.
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The Truth About Spacewalks
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have performed over 200 spacewalks in its more than two decades of operation. And NASA has more planned.
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This Discovery Of The Oldest Black Hole Ever Found Changes Everything
The oldest known supermassive black hole has just been discovered, and it opens more questions about the universe than it answers.
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Expensive Space Gadgets That Failed Miserably
Expensive flops have occurred throughout the history of space exploration, but these failed gadgets have led to improvements in technology.
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What You Didn't Know About Koko's Musical Skills
Koko was famous for her ability to communicate in sign language, but the gorilla also had a talent for playing different musical instruments.
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What Actually Happens After You Swallow Chewing Gum?
According to Healthline, you may not be able to digest chewing gum, but it doesn't stick to your intestines as easily as it does to the bottom of your shoe.
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Animals Whose Healing Powers Might Surprise You
While humans have gone to extraordinary lengths to remedy ailments with medicine, some animals won the evolutionary lottery by producing natural healing powers.
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The Most Venomous Snake In The World
Vipers, mambas, adders, subtracters. Unless you're a real snake lover, you maybe haven't heard of the most venomous snake in the world.
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The Real Reason Astronauts Float Isn't Due To Gravity
Gravity on the space station is more or less the same as the gravity at your local Trader Joe's. In fact, gravity on the ISS is still 90 percent that of Earth.
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This Is When Humans Are Scheduled To Set Foot On Mars
While initially scheduled for sometime in the 1980s, it appears the soonest humans will set foot on Mars will be 2026.
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Wildest Extinct Prehistoric Creatures That Aren't Dinosaurs
Here are the wildest extinct prehistoric creatures that aren't dinosaurs. It's hard to imagine how some of these animals even worked at all.
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Do People Actually Live In Antarctica?
What if there was an entire continent, nearly entirely uninhabited that you could scamper off to? That place exists: Antarctica.
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Instead of decongestants and antihistamines, a company is now making a psilocybin nasal spray. Psilocybin is the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms.
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The Mechanics Of Using The Bathroom In The Space Station
Astronauts have the same basic needs up in space as they do anywhere else in the solar system, and microgravity makes their morning routine a bit more tedious.
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This Is The Most Densely-Populated Country In The World
You might have noticed how unevenly distributed the human species is. Perhaps this made you wonder: Where is the most densely-packed region in the world?
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This Is How Asteroids Form
We all know that asteroids are looming out there in space, just waiting for our orbits to align so they can take us out just like they did the dinosaurs.
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What Really Happens To Your Body After 100 Years In A Coffin
We know none of us is getting out of here alive, so it only makes sense to ponder the inevitable: What happens to our bodies after we die?
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The Biggest Science Events Happening In 2021
As we enter 2021, the world faces no shortage of challenges, from climate change to political instability, but there are also opportunities on the horizon.
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How Are Meteors And Meteorites Different?
All manner of objects move through the heavens and, more specifically, through our solar system. Some make regular appearances, like Halley's Comet.
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Traits That Most Serial Killers Eerily Have In Common
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These terrifying serial killers might still be on the loose.
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How Do Comets Form?
How comets form has long been subject to scientific studies, and how comets are created is still something we're still learning.
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Sports (42)
Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Head coaches make the most money leading the teams, and you'll find that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is worth a lot more than you might think.
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Here's How Much Super Bowl Halftime Performers Actually Make
With all that, you will probably be surprised to learn how much the performers actually make for their appearances. The short answer is, they make diddly-squat.
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Rob Gronkowski: The Truth About The Buccaneers' Tight End
Win or lose, making it to the game of games is a victory in itself, and this one comes in no small part from Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski.
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Details You Should Know About Patrick Mahomes And His Father's Relationship
Patrick Mahomes II is playing his fourth season as quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, but his entire life has revolved around sports, as has his father's.
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Travis Kelce Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
One might assume that a football player who has broken multiple team and NFL records would be well paid, and in the case of Travis Kelce, that is quite true.
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How Much Former Buccaneers Head Coach Jon Gruden Is Really Worth
Jon Gruden's first head coaching job in the NFL was with the Oakland Raiders, and he then moved on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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What You Should Know About Patrick Mahomes' Dogs, Steel And Silver
We're pretty sure that some of Patrick Mahomes' 4 million Instagram followers are only there because of his dogs, Steel and Silver.
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The Truth About Super Bowl LV Referee Carl Cheffers
Carl Cheffers, a 21-year NFL veteran, will preside over a seven-person team that oversees the plays during Super Bowl LV.
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Why Hines Ward Was One Of The NFL's Dirtiest Players
During his NFL career, Hines Ward was a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and helped the team win two Super Bowl championships.
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What You Didn't Know About Buccaneers' Head Coach Bruce Arians
The Buccaneers have one more advantage: Bruce Arians, a head coach who came out of retirement in 2019 to take the helm and end a decade-plus playoff drought.
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The Super Bowl Halftime Show Costs A Lot More Money Than You Think
With all those stagehands, costuming, lighting, sound design, and months of practice, this is the cost of a Super Bowl halftime show.
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What Really Happens At A Bullfight?
Bullfighting began during Roman times, and bullfights continue to be popular spectacles, despite some calling for them to end.
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Here's How Much Super Bowl Refs Really Get Paid
Football referees don't usually draw a lot of attention to themselves. It's not thought of as a particularly glamorous job. Not a lot of individual recognition.
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Danyelle Wolf: The Truth About The USA Boxing Champion
Just before turning 25, USA Boxing Champion Danyelle Wolf picked up her first pair of boxing gloves and started training.
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The Devastating Death Of Hank Aaron
Just on the heels of the death of legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda comes the news that home run legend Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86.
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Celebrities Pay Tribute To Hank Aaron
Baseball legend Hank Aaron died peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2021 at the age of 86. Many celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to and honor him.
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Here's How Much Hank Aaron Was Worth When He Died
Hank Aaron, one of baseball's greatest players, has died, and this was his net worth after baseball and other business pursuits.
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Sarah Thomas: What You Didn't Know About The First Female Super Bowl Referee
For the first time in NFL history, a woman, Sarah Thomas, will be among the referees calling the shots during the Super Bowl.
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What It Takes To Become A Bullfighter
Imagine you're standing in the middle of a ring, ready to face down a beast. You have your cape and sword. The crowd is cheering. You're about to meet a bull
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Roger Goodell's Net Worth Is Way Higher Than You Think
Roger Goodell became NFL commissioner is 2006 and has increased his salary every year since. Here is a breakdown of Goodell's net worth.
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The Truth About Tiger Woods And Phil Mickelson's Relationship
While Woods and Mickelson are close buds these days, that hasn't always been the case. They were actually bitter rivals for years.
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What You Didn't Know About Sean McVay's Famous Grandfather
John McVay, Sean McVay's grandfather, got his start heading up professional teams in the 1970s, including the Giants and 49ers.
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Lamar Jackson's Net Worth: The Ravens QB Earns More Than You Think
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson may earn more than you think, but his net worth is only set to go up once he gets beyond his rookie deal; his net worth is $4 million.
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Aaron Rodgers' Net Worth: The Packers QB Earns More Than You Think
Aaron Rodgers' net worth may surprise some as the Packers QB commands a Top 5 salary, even at 37 and near the end of his career; his net worth is $120 million.
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Drew Brees' Net Worth: The Saints QB Earns More Than You Think
Drew Brees closed a new two-year contract with the Saints for $50 million in 2020, and his net worth is more than you think.
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Here's How Much Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen Is Actually Worth
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen may soon be worth a lot more, considering Allen's rookie contract is set to expire in 2023; his current net worth is $5 million.
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Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
The Buccaneers' Mike Evans has a substantial net worth that will only grow after signing a $82.5 million contract in 2018; his current net worth is $25 million.
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This Is How Much Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott Is Actually Worth
Ownership brought on Sean McDermott, a first-time head coach with Super Bowl experience from his time as a defensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers.
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Tom Brady's Net Worth: The Buccaneers QB Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Everyone knows Tom Brady. They may like him, many hate him, but there is no denying he's made a mark in NFL history. It also means he's ridiculously wealthy.
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Sean McVay: Here's How Much The Rams Head Coach Is Really Worth
McVay may have proved his worth on the gridiron, but exactly how much is he worth, you know, money-wise?
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Mahomes has already reached top status, and going back to the championship, and winning the title, may just make him more bankable. So how much is he worth now?
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Details You Didn't Know About Stefon Diggs' Famous Brother
Stefon Diggs's brother, Trevon, played with the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide before joining the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 NFL draft.
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Jared Goff: Where Does The Rams QB Live And How Expensive Is His House?
Jared Goff lives in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, surrounded by a Who's Who of celebrity neighbors, including Kylie Jenner.
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The Truth About Tom Brady And Rob Gronkowski's Relationship
The truth about Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's relationship, which developed during their time together playing for the Patriots.
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The Weeknd Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
The Weeknd has barely taken a break from work, and has built a huge reputation -- and a huge amount of personal wealth -- in the process.
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The Baseball Pro Who Became A Spy
He was known to speak Latin and Sanskrit exclusively on the field during his time at Princeton, where he graduated magna cum laude in modern languages.
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Bill Belichick's Refusal To Accept The Medal Of Freedom From Trump Is Causing Quite A Stir
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announced on Monday that he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump.
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What You Don't Know About The Athlete Jim Thorpe
In the 20th century, sports was mostly dominated by golf, boxing, baseball and horse racing. Then Jim Thorpe took the sporting world by storm.
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The Real Reason The PGA Just Stripped Trump Bedminster Of The 2022 Championship
The PGA just stepped forward to strike back at President Trump and just stripped Trump Bedminster of the 2022 Championship.
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Here's How Much Tommy Lasorda Was Worth When He Died
While Lasorda was winning games, the legendary manager also upped his salary and increased his net worth over the years.
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A Look At Joe DiMaggio's Time In World War II
Joe DiMaggio's time in World War II from 1943 to 1945 was spent playing baseball alongside nearly 500 other MLB players.
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A Look At Joe DiMaggio's Ties With The Mafia
Joe DiMaggio had ties with the mafia, particularly after his legendary baseball career with the New York Yankees.
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The Most Dangerous Places To Drive In The World
What might be an everyday commute in one country could be a death-defying thrill ride elsewhere. Here are the most dangerous roads in the world.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (10)
The Tragic History Of Captain William Kidd
Born in 1654 in Dundee, Scotland, Captain William Kidd was a successful sea captain and privateer before taking to piracy in the 1690s.
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Tragic Tales Of Feral Children
For much of history, the idea that feral children existed was something of myth and legend. However, there are several stories of those being raised by animals.
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Tragic Details About Famous Celebrity Chefs
Many of the most famous chefs in the world had to overcome personal tragedies to get where they are. These are tragic details about some famous celebrity chefs.
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The Truth Behind Bruce Lee's Tragic Death
Bruce Lee could flow like water and spin nunchucks like nobody's business, and he quickly became a star. But Bruce Lee didn't live to see his big moment.
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The Monkees' Tragic Real-Life Story
The Monkees didn't do too badly for themselves, given they were created as a TV sitcom response to the Beatles. Here's the tragic story of the Monkees.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela's name is synonymous with the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Here is the tragic real-life story of Nelson Mandela.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Doors
The Doors' history, like the era during which they played, was fraught with tension and destruction. This is the tragic real-life story of the Doors.
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The Tragic Death Of Tommy Lasorda's Son
Lasorda's son, Tom Jr., died in 1991 reportedly from AIDS after being sick for an extended period of time.
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The Tragic Death Of Nipsey Hussle
The tragic death of Nipsey Hussle occurred in his Los Angeles neighborhood after a chance encounter in 2019 with acquaintance Eric Holder.
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The Tragic True Story Of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis remains one of the most iconic figures in history. Despite her legacy, her life was filled with complications and loss.
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The Untold Truth Of Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk exploded onto the scene in the 1970s, but where did this peculiar band come from? Let's take a look at the untold truth of Kraftwerk.
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The Untold Truth Of Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells is an often-overlooking figure in the fight for civil rights. Her life sounds like a movie. This is the untold truth of Ida B. Wells.
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The Untold Truth Of Sam Cooke
One of the greatest singers of all time is Sam Cooke, and his influence is felt with artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
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The Untold Truth Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or RBG, was one of the more prominent Supreme Court justices of our time. Here's the untold truth of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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The Untold Truth Of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Southerners presented slavery as a good, but especially after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. This is the untold truth of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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The Untold Truth Of Joey Mercury
Mercury and Nitro won a trio of WWE Tag Team Titles in 2005, triumphing over other fierce competitors, such as Batista & Mysterio and the Legion of Doom.
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The Untold Truth Of David And Goliath
You probably remember the basics: David, a shepherd boy with a heart of gold and God on his side, accepts the call to battle Goliath, a pretty big guy.
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The Untold Truth Of Action Park, The World's Most Dangerous Water Park
Traction Park and Class Action Park were two of the most popular nicknames for Action Park, the world's most dangerous water park.
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The Untold Truth Of Sodom And Gomorrah
Whatever you've heard about Sodom and Gomorrah, you're probably getting things a bit confused. Here's the truth about Sodom and Gomorrah.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Belichick
While Bill Belichick's coaching ability can't be overstated, he's done and been accused of some unsavory things. Here's the untold truth of Bill Belichick.
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The Untold Truth Of Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson is practically synonymous with the '60s heyday of Motown Records. But there's a lot you probably don't know about Smokey Robinson.
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The Untold Truth Of Plymouth Rock
Most people who made it through elementary school in the US can relate at least an overview of the now-mythologized "Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock" tale.
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The Real Reason A Bigfoot-Hunting Bill Was Introduced In Oklahoma
Oklahoma state representative Justin Humphrey introduced a bill aiming to establish an official, state-regulated hunting season for the hirsute, bipedal beast.
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Weird Things Medical TV Shows Always Get Wrong
Medical TV shows are dramatic, sure, but they seem to always get the same weird things wrong.
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The Real Reason The DOW Is Crashing
It all started the week of February 24th. The markets opened on Monday morning and began a steady two-day decline. Here's why.
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Bizarre Subliminal Messages Buried In Movies
There are bizarre and creepy subliminal messages hidden in movies that you probably missed.
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Weird Secrets Of Central Park
You might not know these weird secrets of Central Park even if you go there all the time.
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The Real Reasons Clowns Are Popping Up Everywhere
As if 2016 couldn't get any weirder, the country is now gripped with a creepy clown pandemic. It's a weird situation. Here are some real reasons behind it.
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The Disturbing Ritual Of "Necropants"
The necropants ritual was widely-believed in Iceland since at least the 11th century to bring wealth when performed.
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Unique Words That Can't Be Translated Into English
There are many words and ideas in other languages that don't have an English equivalent. Here are some that don't exist in English.
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This Might Be The Best Item To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
The future may be uncertain, but there's one thing we do know: the zombie apocalypse is coming, and there's nothing we can do to stop it.
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How A Teen Plummeted 2 Miles Out Of An Airplane And Survived
Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and free fall into the Peruvian rainforest.
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The Most Ridiculous Things Wealthy People Have Ever Purchased
The rich are dropping major coin on just the weirdest stuff.
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