Here's How Ross Perot Became A Billionaire
Ross Perot didn't come from money, but over his lifetime managed to amass tremendous wealth and ultimately became a billionaire.
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The Real Reason This 10-Second Video Just Sold For $6.6 Million
A 10-second video of a giant body that looks like Donald Trump covered in graffiti face down in the grass just sold for $6.6 million.
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The Reason So Many Six-Toed Cats Live At The Hemingway House
Ernest Hemingway was, in the minds of many, the last of a particular breed of man's man. And it turns out, his cat was also a rather peculiar breed.
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Arrests (2)
Has Anyone Ever Been Arrested For The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist?
On March 18, 1990, "the single largest property theft in the world," an art heist, took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Man Who Was Arrested Over His Christmas Decorations
One Blackpool, England resident has made a name for himself as the town's foul-housed Christmas curmudgeon.
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Black History (1)
What It Was Really Like Escaping On The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad allowed Black people to escape slavery, but the trip was perilous. Here's what it was really like escaping on the Underground Railroad.
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Climate (1)
The New Jersey Worm Tornado Explained
Behold! The worm tornado. Before you turn away with disgust or fear, no, it is not the sign of an impending worm takeover.
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Crime (52)
The Peculiar Case Of The San Francisco Witch Killers
The San Francisco Witch Killers murdered at least three people in the early 1980s, all while fueled by psychedelics and paranoid delusions.
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The Chilling Case Of The Russian Chessboard Killer Alexander Pichushkin
Between 1999-2006, a Russian outcast named Alexander Pichushkin tied chess and homicide together, earning the nickname "the Chessboard Killer" in the process.
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The Complex History Of The Crips And The Bloods Rivalry
The creation of street gangs in the 1960s was for young Black men to protect their communities. The notorious Crips and Bloods were born out of this upheaval.
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How Many Victims Did Aileen Wuornos Actually Have?
Aileen Wuornos will forever live in infamy for robbing several men of their lives along Florida back roads and highways. How many victims did she have?
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The Dark Truth About Alleged Mobster Robert 'Bobby The Cook' Gentile
After the 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, alleged mobster Robert 'Bobby the Cook' Gentile became a person of interest.
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This Is How Much The Stolen Art From Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Was Worth
The guards had just let two thieves into the building. The thieves promptly tied up the guards and looted the art collection over the next hour.
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This Is Where Ed Gein Is Buried
Fortunately for the morbidly curious, Ed Gein's grave can easily be found in a publicly-accessible cemetery near the old family property in Wisconsin.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Clementine Barnabet
Clementine Barnabet's family was said to be part of The Church of Sacrifice, whose core belief was that it was possible to obtain riches via human sacrifice.
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The Truth About Killer Harold Shipman's Medical Career
We hope doctors always do everything possible for the good of the patients. This is why the story of Dr. Harold Shipman shocked the world in the late 1990s.
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The Truth About Killer Charles Sobhraj's Many Nicknames
Charles Sobhraj, the French thief, scam artist, and serial killer, who spent much of the 1970s committing increasingly heinous crimes, earned several nicknames.
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How Many Victims Did Charles Sobhraj Actually Have?
The conman and murderer Charles Sobhraj eluded authorities for years as his wave of crime and murder swept across Southeast Asia's infamous Hippie Trail.
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The Serpent: Whatever Happened To Marie-Andrée Leclerc?
Since the arrest of French serial killer and conman Charles Sobhraj and his girlfriend and accomplice Marie-Andrée Leclerc, it's unclear how much she knew.
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What You Didn't Know About Ted Bundy's Pet Mice
While his slew of murders defined his life before he was executed in 1989, a lesser known fact is that Ted Bundy first practiced his sick craft on pet mice.
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The Serpent: Whatever Happened To Ajay Chowdhury?
One of Sobhraj's most trusted associates was Ajay Chowdhury, who helped the Frenchman commit a series of passport thefts, robberies, and murders in the 1970s.
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The Surprising Truth About Killer Harold Shipman's Childhood
Shipman was allegedly his mother's favorite child. Due to her domineering nature, he is believed to have developed a sense of superiority over others.
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The Truth About Charles Manson's Girlfriends
Charles Manson attracted a group of disaffected young people looking for a way of life different from their parents, with most of them being young women.
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The Surprising Amount Of Money George Jung Was Once Worth
George Jung started selling marijuana in college in the 1960s. This escalated to smuggling large quantities of weed across the country, and later, cocaine.
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The Dark Truth About Con Man And Killer Charles Sobhraj
Charles Sobhraj terrorized the hippie trail in the 1970s and 80s, killing more than 20 people and escaping prison several times before his final arrest in 2003.
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Who Killed My Son?: The Tragic Death Of Pravin Varughese
A 19-year-old college student in Illinois, Pravin Varughese, was found dead several days after going missing on a cold night in 2014.
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The Strange And Tragic Death Of Elisa Lam
Elisa Lam disappeared from an L.A. hotel with a creepy reputation and was found dead weeks later. This is the strange and tragic death of Elisa Lam.
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Miracle Fishing: The Truth About Miles Hargrove's Relationship With Tom Hargrove
Miles Hargrove is Tom's son, and he shared his family's personal story in the documentary, using home videos shot as the family negotiated with the kidnappers.
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The Real Reason Tom Hargrove Was Kidnapped
Hargrove was working on a project to help Colombian communities produce pesticide-resistant rice. He wasn't what FARC guerillas considered a high-value target.
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What Happened To Tom Hargrove After He Was Released By His Kidnappers?
When the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia kidnapped Thomas Hargrove, his son Miles filmed the terrible aftermath of his family's negotiations.
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How Many Victims Did John Wayne Gacy Actually Have?
Once Gacy's crawl space was too full to continue hiding his victims' bodies there, he dumped them. The final three were thrown in the Des Plaines River.
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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 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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Here's How Killers Ottis Toole And Henry Lee Lucas Met
Toole and Lucas came from similar backgrounds. Both reportedly had terrible childhoods that meet the usual "here's how you grow a serial killer" tropes.
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This Is How Crime Boss Paul Castellano Was Killed
The murder of Big Paul Castellano in 1985 shocked New York City, which had been caught in the cold grip of organized crime for decades.
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The Tragic Murder Of Maurizio Gucci
Eventually, the stream of corporate chaos ended in tragedy when Maurizio Gucci was shot dead in the foyer of his office in 20 Via Palestro, Milan, in 1995.
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The TV Presenter Who Allegedly Killed For Ratings
Souza was in headlines around the world. Police accused him of drug trafficking and of ordering murders -- all of it was orchestrated to boost his TV ratings.
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This Is How Charles Sobhraj Was Caught And Sentenced For The Final Time
For over a decade, the elusive conman and murderer Charles Sobhraj left a trail of dead along Southeast Asia's Hippie Trail before he was caught and imprisoned.
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Bernie: The Truth About Bernie Tiede And Marjorie Nugent's Relationship
The tale appears to be one of a cold-blooded killer and a helpless victim, but the real story of Bernie and Marjorie (Marge) Nugent is much more complicated.
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What Prison Was Really Like For Patrizia Reggiani
Those only familiar with the Gucci brand in recent decades might be surprised to hear that there's a more unsettling word it is inextricably linked to: murder.
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The Truth About Patrizia Reggiani And Maurizio Gucci's Relationship
Although she continues to deny her crime, Reggiani was imprisoned for organizing the murder of her ex-husband after the evidence pointed to her as the culprit.
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Here's How Much Gage County Owes The Beatrice Six
When DNA evidence cleared the Beatrice Six in 2008, it rocked the small Nebraska region of Gage County, and now they are owed millions.
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The Tragic Death Of The Beatrice Six's Joseph White
In 2009, the Beatrice Six were released after DNA evidence cleared them, following the years-long efforts of Joseph White, who maintained his innocence.
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The Unbelievable True Story Of The Gang That Took Over A Maryland Prison
Recent years have shown us that being incarcerated may in fact lead to the creation of criminal power, as evidenced by the story of the Tavon "Bulldog" White.
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The Terrifying Details Of The Ariel Castro Kidnappings
The kidnappings committed by Ariel Castro were part of a uniquely unsettling crime. The school bus driver used his home as a prison for his three abductees.
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Where The Victims Of The Ariel Castro Kidnappings Are Today
911 operators in Cleveland answered a shocking phone call. The young woman on the line told the dispatcher, "I've been kidnapped and been missing for 10 years."
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How Many Victims Did Fred And Rosemary West Actually Have?
Fred and Rosemary West liked young women. They liked to entertain them, and they liked to rape, torture, and murder them for perverse sexual gratification.
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Herman Knippenberg: Whatever Happened To The Man Who Helped Catch Charles Sobhraj?
Sobhraj drugged and murdered his unlucky victims until he was finally captured in 1976, thanks in no small part to Herman Knippenberg, a Dutch junior diplomat.
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Here's How Many Victims The Gainesville Ripper Really Had
Danny Rolling, known as the Gainesville Ripper, was put to death in 2006 for the murders of five college students over the course of four gruesome nights.
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The Unconventional Aftermath Of Gram Parsons' Death
While death from an overdose wasn't unheard of in the hard-partying music scene of the 1970s, the aftermath of Parsons' death was certainly unconventional.
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The Most Ridiculous Internet Scams And Hoaxes That Actually Worked
This desire to live on Easy Street like the other fat cats, or to at least get a piece of the action, often leads the gullible right into the hands of frauds.
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The I-5 Strangler's Death In Prison Explained
On March 1, 2021, Roger Reece Kibbe, 81, the "I-5 Strangler," was found unresponsive in his prison cell. He was pronounced dead about 45 minutes later.
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What Really Happens At New Jersey's 'Spy House'
Plenty of creepy places have vied for the title of "Most Haunted House in America," but one New Jersey house, at Sandy Hook Bay, has lots of people convinced.
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This Is Where The Highway Of Tears Is Actually Located
Canada's Yellowhead Highway (also called Highway 16) earned itself the moniker 'Highway of Tears,' after a series of vanishings and murders along the route.
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The LDS Salamander Letter Explained
The so-called Salamander Letter had purportedly been written by a man named Martin Harris, who had financed the first printing of the Book of Mormon.
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How Many Victims Did The Jolly Black Widow Killer Actually Have?
When he raped her after a particularly raucous night of drinking, Doss put rat poison in his corn whiskey jar, killing him the next time he took a drink.
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Entertainment (91)
The Most Underrated Metallica Song On Every Album
Metallica has redefined music, proving that speed, ferocity, and musical complexity aren't mutually exclusive. Here are some of their most underrated gems.
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How Korn's James Shaffer Lost Part Of His Finger
Before Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer picked up his instrument of choice, an unfortunate accident took part of his finger.
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The Truth About Elton John And Rod Stewart's Relationship
In the world of 1970s rock n' roll, two men formed a friendly rivalry that would last decades. Here's the truth about Elton John and Rod Stewart's relationship.
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This Is Why Children Of Bodom Actually Broke Up
For most of their 26 years together, Children of Bodom was one of the leading forces in the melodic death metal scene. Why did they really break up?
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What First Contact Day Really Means To Star Trek Fans
If you're in need of a new holiday to defeat the monotony of everyday life right now, you're in luck; First Contact Day is almost here.
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The Risky $5,500 Pawn Stars Bet That Struck Gold
If you watch Pawn Stars, you expect to see some risky gambles made by Rick Harrison and crew. But one $5,500 bet ended up being a huge win for the Pawn Stars.
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How Old Angus Young Really Was When AC/DC Wrote Back In Black
Lead guitarist Angus Young of the legendary band AC/DC has been on stage playing some of rock's biggest hits for several decades.
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Here's How Much J.D. Salinger Was Worth When He Died
J.D. Salinger, best known for his one-and-only, but classic, novel The Catcher in the Rye, was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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Is There Any Difference Between A Fiddle And A Violin?
What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? No-one minds if you spill beer on a fiddle -- one of these instruments is "fancy" and the other is not.
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What You Don't Know About The Legendary Cavern Club
The Cavern Club in Liverpool will forever be linked with the even more famous group who made their name there: The Beatles, who played almost 300 gigs there.
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Details You Didn't Know About Bret Michaels
Here are a few details you likely don't know about Bret Michaels, including his charity work and his lifelong medical condition.
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The Tragic Death Of John Lennon's Mother
Aside from the death of the uncle who raised him for most of his childhood, John Lennon also had to deal with the loss of his mother, Julia.
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The Tragedy Of Gold Rush's Jesse Goins
The Discovery Channel show Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine suffered a tragic loss with the death of cast member Jesse Goins in August 2020.
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The Truth About Tory Belleci's Explosive Childhood
Mythbuster Tory Belleci was born to blow things up. He turned his childhood passion for pyrotechnics into a career.
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The Band That Over 35% Of People Think Gets The Most Unwarranted Hate
Whenever people have conversations about music, it's not unusual that one person will say with the utmost of conviction that a certain band or singer is awful.
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This Is What's Really Scripted About Pawn Stars
While not fully scripted, the History channel show Pawn Stars isn't what you'd call completely unfiltered reality.
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The Untold Truth Of The Wrecking Crew
A loosely-knit group of studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew played on many a future classic recording, from the Byrds to the Beach Boys to Sinatra.
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How One Man Used The Spanish Flu Pandemic To Change The Movie Industry
The 1918 flu completely upended the movie industry. Yet, while theaters were closing and studios were struggling to make films, one producer saw an opportunity.
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This Is Why Creedence Clearwater Revival Really Broke Up
Success doesn't always guarantee a band will work well together, and the members of Creedence developed a particularly acrimonious relationship.
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What Was Jessica Walter's Net Worth When She Died?
Fans of hilarious portrayals of shockingly non-maternal mothers are mourning. Beloved, award-winning actress Jessica Walter died in her sleep on March 24, 2021.
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The Anti-Terrorism Raid That Inspired At Least Two Blockbuster Movies
A military operation that freed dozens of hostages from terrorists has inspired not one, but at least two blockbuster films.
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How Old Black Sabbath Was When They Wrote Their Debut Album
In 1969, after Black Sabbath signed with Vertigo Records, they recorded their debut album, Black Sabbath, at Regent Sound Studios in London.
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The Walking Dead Star Who Appears In Tom Petty's Latest Music Video
Tom Petty's posthumous project "Wallflowers & All The Rest" included a "Something Could Happen" music video, and the main character is also a Walking Dead star.
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The Real Reason Pink Floyd Broke Up
Pink Floyd's commercial successes were belied by growing resentments and simmering disdain for one another, with Roger Waters pitted against the other three.
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How Snoop Dogg Got His Stage Name
Snoop Dogg, or Snoop "Doggy" Dogg, also Rastafarian-era Snoop Lion and about a hundred other nicknames, has crafted quite a colorful public persona for himself.
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Cheap Trick's Robin Zander Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Robin Zander, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the band Cheap Trick, ruled the pop-rock airwaves in the '70s and '80s, but what is he worth now?
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Nearly 40% Of People Think This Is The Greatest Guitar Player Of All Time
We're once again tapping our readership to settle another question about music history: Who is the greatest guitar player of all time? And you responded.
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Will Pravin Varughese's Murderer Get A New Trial?
A recent documentary on the murder of college student Pravin Varughese has ignited a new debate over the fate of the person his family believes killed him.
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These Are The People Who Inspired James Bond
James Bond's creator Ian Fleming knew many real-life spies who served as models for 007—these are the people who inspired James Bond.
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Why Joe Satriani First Rejected Deep Purple
When Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left the band for the second and final time in 1993, Joe Satriani got a unique opportunity.
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Here's How You Can Watch Every Episode Of Very Scary People
Fans of HLN's chilling series Very Scary People enjoyed a second season in 2020. If you missed it, here's how you can watch every episode of Very Scary People.
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Here's How Much Natalie Imbruglia Is Worth Today
It's been a long time since MTV viewers were entranced by Natalie Imbruglia's memorable rendition of "Torn." Here's how much Natalie Imbruglia is worth today.
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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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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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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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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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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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Here's How Old Kurt Cobain Was When He Wrote Smells Like Teen Spirit
In a January 19914 Rolling Stone interview, when asked about "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Kurt Cobain explained, "I was trying to write the ultimate pop song."
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32% Of People Think This Band Would Give The Worst Prom Performance
It's fun to think about which band would give the best prom performance, but it's even more fun to consider which band would give the very worst performance.
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How Organized Crime Helped Tony Bennett's Career
He definitely has one heck of a pair of vocal chords on him, but Tony Bennett didn't make it to the pantheon of stardom without a little help from "friends."
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What You Don't Know About The Woman Who Basically Invented Movies
Alice Guy-Blaché produced more than 1,000 films, including the 1896 short La Fée aux Choux (The Cabbage Fairy), that many consider the first narrative movie.
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The Untold Truth Of Pentagram
Even with its cult following, it can be argued that Pentagram is one of the early American metal bands that should have been much bigger.
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A Look At The Failed Village People Movie
So it makes total sense that the Village People's success should be translated from the stage to the silver screen. However, that was not the case.
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Inside The Heartbreaking Death Of Larry King
Larry King, the 87-year-old broadcasting legend has died after being hospitalized in early January for COVID-19.
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What The Last Year Of Patrick Swayze's Life Was Really Like
The tragic end to the life of actor Patrick Swayze shook the entertainment industry when the star of Dirty Dancing and Ghost died of pancreatic cancer in 2009.
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Real-Life Amityville Horror Killer Dies While Serving Time
The man behind one of the most shocking massacres in New York state has died in prison — the cause of death. however, has not yet been officially released.
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The Untold Truth About The Origins Of Steampunk
Imagine the modern era, with all its technological advancements, except minus the circuitry, electric machinery, and digital communication. That's steampunk.
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The Tragic Death Of The Man Who Wrote Citizen Kane
Herman Mankiewicz had a reputation of brilliance that was often overshadowed by his alcoholism.
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Why John Fogerty Will Never Rejoin Creedence Clearwater Revival
Unfortunately, creative differences, egos, and a record deal gone bad would lead to years of lawsuits and bitter feuds between the members of CCR.
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The Devastating Death Of Mister Rogers' Wife, Joanne Rogers
Joanne Rogers, wife of Fred "Mister" Rogers, who kept his legacy and memory alive following his death in 2003, died on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 92.
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What Really Happened After Kurt Cobain's Post-SNL Overdose
While drugs didn't kill him in the end, Cobain had nearly lost his life to overdoses a few times, the last one as recently as a month before his death.
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28% Of People Hate This Classic Rock Band
When it comes to the classic rock bands that make you change the station every time they come on the radio, who do we all really hate?
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Eddie Van Halen Was Younger Than You Thought When He Recorded 'Eruption'
Van Halen's first demo tape was financed by Kiss bassist Gene Simmons after he saw them play at the Starwood Club in Los Angeles. They signed with Warner Bros.
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A Look At The Guinness Accident That Inspired A Beatles Song
The Beatles found inspiration in some very surprising places, including the grisly tale of the death of the young heir to the Guinness empire.
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The Time Pink Floyd Was Linked To The Wizard Of Oz
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most celebrated rock albums of all time. Did you know it was linked to The Wizard of Oz?
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All The Times Poison Has Been Sued
Life on top of the rock 'n' roll world was not always a good time for Poison. The band has been taken to court multiple times for a variety of reasons.
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The Real Meaning Behind NOFX's Name
While NOFX has indeed been around for longer than a good number of their fans have been alive, many remain unsure of where the band got their name.
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The Truth About Ink Master's Ryan Ashley
Ryan Ashley was the first female champion of the hit reality TV competition Ink Master. She won season 8 in 2016, and she hung around for some spin-offs, too.
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How The Joy Of Painting's First Episode Differs From The Rest
The very first episode of The Joy of Painting, titled "A Walk in the Woods," premiered on January 11, 1983. A younger Bob Ross is introduced, wearing glasses.
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A Look At Chris Gaines' Ridiculous Backstory
At the end of the 20th century, Garth Brooks donned a black wig, grew a soul button, and released a greatest hits album as an emo rocker named Chris Gaines.
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The Shady Truth About Ink Master Star Daniel Silva
Tattoo artist Daniel Silva, from season 10 of Ink Master, found himself in a lot of mud when he crashed a luxury car that killed his friend last spring.
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What's Come Out About Chadwick Boseman Since His Death
The death of Chadwick Boseman was one of the most shocking events in pop culture and Hollywood over the past year. Here is what has come out since his death.
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The Truth About Biggie Smalls' Most Infamous Interview
Anything you can't prove basically becomes lore, and that's exactly what happened to an interview that Biggie Smalls gave a now-defunct free weekly in Toronto.
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The Sad Truth About The Notorious B.I.G.'s Childhood
Wallace -- Biggie -- grew up in the borough's Clinton Hill neighborhood on a block of St. James St. now known as Christopher Wallace Way, says Curbed New York.
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The Tragic Death Of Bing Crosby's Wife
Dixie Lee Crosby was born Wilma Winifred Wyatt in Harriman, Tennessee on November 4, 1909. She started singing in her late teens and won a talent contest.
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Hilarious Ways Movie Characters Bit The Dust
Mel Brooks famously said, "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die."
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Why NOFX Was Banned In The USA
In 2018, NOFX appeared to face a reckoning for their signature offensive behavior.
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There's A Surprising Adam Sandler Movie Crushing It On Netflix
Turns out that Murder Mystery isn't the only joint success in Netflix's catalog for Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.
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The Truth About Tony Bennett's World War II Service
On one of Bennett's last missions, he helped liberate the Kaufering concentration camp in Landsberg, Germany, where American POWs had been kept during the war.
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The Guinness World Record Involving Eggs You Could Probably Beat
If you're looking for a Guinness World Record to beat, there are worse ways to spend your time than trying to crack the most eggs with one hand in one minute.
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Horror Movies That Made Audiences Sick
The horror film's ability to evoke a physical response in audiences has long been used as part of hyping the genre.
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The Real Reason Ink Master Was Canceled
While it remained popular throughout its 13 seasons, Paramount Networks' Ink Master was canceled last year with little explanation.
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The Surprising Way Joe Rogan Got Through So Many Seasons Of Fear Factor
How did Joe Rogan make it through seven seasons of standing next to people gagging up stuff that should never have gone near a human mouth in the first place?
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Here's How You Can Watch Every Episode Of Fear Factor
It appears that American viewers still haven't gotten enough of Fear Factor, with its contestants eating live scorpions or swimming in vats of cow's blood.
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The Untold Truth Of Agatha Christie
Born in Torquay, England, in 1890, Agatha Christie is a best-selling novelist of all time, and perhaps one of the most prolific.
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Why The Murder Among The Mormons Directors Think The LDS Church Won't Like The Series
'Murder among the Mormons' looks at the 1985 Salt Lake City bombings and the possible connection with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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The Ship Of Theseus Paradox Explained
If you've caught the season finale of WandaVision, you may be wondering what, exactly, is the Ship of Theseus?
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The Darkest Parts Of Annie That Nobody Talks About
With jarring song lyrics, over-the-top bad guys and some terrible logic, there are some downright dark things in 1982's Annie, if you give it a close watch.
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Where Is Shannon Flynn From Murder Among The Mormons?
One man interviewed in Murder Among the Mormons, Shannon Flynn, was a friend of Mark Hofmann's. Where is he now?
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How Dave Navarro Got His Ink Master Job
When musician Dave Navarro was announced as one of the judges for Ink Master, people were curious. He's famously tatted up, but he doesn't own a tattoo parlor.
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The Truth About Fear Factor's Cringe-Worthy Pizza Challenge
In season 3, episode 17 of Fear Factor, eating pizza with disgusting toppings was the second of three stunts performed by contestants.
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Here's How Much The Notorious B.I.G. Was Worth When He Died
The Notorious B.I.G. bragged about his excesses and how his fortunes changed since becoming famous, and this is how much he was worth.
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The Real Reason These Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published
Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that it will discontinue publication of six Dr. Seuss books due to racist and stereotypical imagery and text.
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Things We Learned About Freddie Mercury After He Died
Freddie Mercury had a legendary singing voice, strut and stage presence. Here are things we only learned about Freddie Mercury after he died.
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The Truth About How The Red Hot Chili Peppers Got Their Name
The Red Hot Chili Peppers didn't arrive to their peppery name destination without a measure of trial and error.
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The Truth About The Real-Life Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders captivates with its portrayal of the street gang in 1920s Birmingham, but how real is it? Here's the truth about the real-life Peaky Blinders.
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The Real Reason Andy Warhol Hated Campbell's Soup
Andy Warhol's first solo art opening in Los Angeles featured paintings that drew both marvel and ridicule, Campbell's soup cans.
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Here's How Much Junkyard Dog Was Worth When He Died
Professional wrestler Junkyard Dog was one of the few prominent Black wrestlers in the 1980s and had a decent net worth when he died.
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History (110)
The Haunting History Of The British Forest Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase Forest, a 45-minute drive from Birmingham, England, is the setting for many haunting stories of supernatural phenomenon.
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What Happened To The Crew Of Columbia's First Space Mission?
John Young and Bob Crippen made history on April 12, 1981, when they launched the first space shuttle, Columbia, into space. But what did they do after that?
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The Beefeaters, who are properly called Yeoman Warders, have a long history that is completely distinct from other ceremonial soldiers in the United Kingdom.
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Helen of Troy, the daughter of Zeus, garnered admiration for her beauty in Ancient Greece, but such attractiveness can also be a curse.
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The black-and-white photos showing the aftermath of Indianapolis' deadly 1963 explosion during a "Holiday On Ice" performance still have the power to shock.
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Notorious bank robber John Dillinger had extensive plastic surgery to evade detection by the FBI, but federal agents still found and killed him. Or did they?
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The Chicago Tylenol murders of 1982 were a prime example of what happens when a twisted person with a poison fetish unleashes on consumers.
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Kennedy wrote the letter to Meyer, which was never sent, in 1963, just before he was shot and killed while riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
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For examples of powerful medieval women who break modern notions about the Middle Ages, one could hardly do better than Eleanor of Aquitaine.
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The majority of the monsters we know and love today have long histories. Here are the origins of your favorite monster myths.
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These famous places may never have existed, which is too bad because these fantasy worlds sound amazing.
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Plagues have killed people throughout history in painful, horrible ways. But without seeing the devastation firsthand, it’s easy to think you’d survive.
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Here's How Much Henry VIII Was Worth When He Died
Henry VIII had six wives, four children, and two personas. Here's how much money he was worth when he died.
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Paul Castellano had an outsized salary between his legitimate businesses and his life in the mafia, with oversized spending habits to match.
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Vlad the Impaler's life is worth exploring on its own, and not necessarily for the fictional creature he inspired.
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People have been decorating graves, in fact, for at least 70,000 years, and leaving coins on gravestones has a specific symbolism.
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How The Vanderbilt Family Really Got So Rich
Industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt went from rags to riches over the course of his life, but how? This is how the Vanderbilt family really got so rich.
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The Truth About The Curse Of The Getty Family
People know the Getty family as one of the wealthiest dynasties in the world. But over the years, the Gettys have become better known for being cursed.
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The Fascinating History Of Japanese Origami
Origami has a low initial cost for entry -- the paper -- and can be finished, barring creative excursions, by following instructions found in numerous books
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The 1755 Lisbon earthquake killed tens of thousands of people and shook the Portuguese empire to its core.
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The Truth About The Chinese Female Pirate Who Led Thousands
Over the course of her life, with the help of her husband, Ching Shih amassed a fleet of 1,800 sailing ships that were crewed by upwards of 80,000 pirates
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This Is The Most Powerful Mafia In History
The Chicago Outfit (yes, the one run by the infamous Al Capone) might be one of the most impressive mafia families of all time.
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Legends talk about Sally Scull riding her magnificent horse, Redbuck, and killing one husband when he woke her up by pouring water over her head.
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The polygraph test, or lie detector, has been used extensively by police and other official bodies in the US and beyond for more than a century.
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In February of 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in modern times and the first in over 600 years to choose retirement. He became Pope Emeritus.
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What You Didn't Know About Russia's Vodka Museum In St. Petersburg
Russia's vodka museum honors the invention, ingredients, packaging, history, and traditions of the proper way to consume the colorless spirit.
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The 1857 Mutiny That Shook Britain's Rule In India
The violent Indian uprising against the British from 1857-59 goes by many names -- the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, First War of Independence.
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The Truth About Yonaguni Monument, Japan's Ancient Underwater Pyramid
Back in 1986, local diver Kihachiro Aratake found what would be dubbed Yonaguni Monument, aka Japan's ancient underwater pyramid.
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Cleopatra was not just the queen of Egypt -- she was the pharaoh. She controlled many aspects of her subjects' lives with rules they had to follow.
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In case you need another reason to not ever to go to North Korea -- the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK -- it has a hotel of doom.
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Maps usually clarify things, but in the case of a 500+-year-old gazelle-skin parchment called the Piri Reis Map, its discovery only created more mystery.
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More recent testing has found the Shigir Idol to be the "earliest monumental wooden sculpture of the world," at 12,500 years old.
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The Mongolian Empire holds the record as the largest empire in recorded history when it comes to contiguous territory. Thanks to Genghis Khan and his army.
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English businessman J. Bruce Ismay was the chairman and managing director of the White Star Line, the British shipping company that owned the Titanic.
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Not only is there a meticulous process the Vatican must follow upon the death of the pope, but there's a formal process of papal succession to be set in motion.
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The word boycott is nowadays widely used whenever a product or person is protested, but it first came into use as part of eviction resistance and a rent strike.
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A lot of crazy things happened early on in the new millennium, and we've misremembered a lot of them in near-record time.
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Pere Lachaise in Paris might be the most stunning and well-known cemetery. Dozens of celebrities are buried there, and its design is more park than cemetery.
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In the long history of the Catholic Church there have been a handful of married popes, including Saint Peter, the Apostle, who is considered the first pope.
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The University of Michigan's "Fab Five" recruiting class of 1991 was among the most talented in NCAA history. Here's what happened to Ray Jackson.
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The Untold Truth Of The Chilean Miner Rescue
Dust filled up the passageways. After the debris settled, the 33 men working in the tunnels realized they were trapped more than 2,300 feet below ground.
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Arguably the most famous real-life pirate of all time was Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Here's the story of how he pretended to be a civilian.
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The Untold Truth Of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
On February 11, 2013, the then-Pope Benedict XVI made an announcement that stunned the Vatican and Catholics around the world: He intended to retire.
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The Rothschild family has dominated the banking industry and influenced the economic history of Europe for over 200 years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Truth About Oneida, An 1800's 'Free Love' Utopian Community
Founded in 1841 by lawyer-turned-seminary student John Humphrey Noyes, Oneida, the "free love" community, lasted until 1879, at most numbering 300 people.
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How The Mellon Family Really Got So Rich
The Mellons are known as one of the top 30 richest families in the United States and can boast a combined net worth of around $11.5 billion.
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The Time Canada Was Raided By An Irish Secret Society
Canada was at one point held hostage by an Irish secret society called the Fenians hell-bent on taking Canada as revenge on the British.
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If you see Pope Francis during one of his many public appearances, there's a good chance you'll see him riding in what's come to be known as the Popemobile.
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Rosemary West was born in England in 1953 under difficult circumstances, and her brutal childhood helped turn her into a serial killer.
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The Messed Up Truth About The History Of Diving Horses
People paid to watch someone push (or ride) a horse off a platform as high as 60 feet to plunge into a pool of water only 10 feet deep. That was the show.
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What Actually Happened To Titanic Survivor Madeleine Astor
The Astors booked First Class passage to New York on the new vessel, the RMS Titanic, in the spring of 1912. Neither seemed concerned when the ship hit ice.
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How A Mistake Led To The Formation Of The Salton Sea
Ever make a mistake, try to make the best of it, and just hope no one notices? That's kind of the story of the Salton Sea, a former expanse of man-made lake.
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The Truth About Sister Norma Pimentel's Relationship With The Pope
Sister Norma Pimentel was selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People of 2020 by Time, which referred to her as "the Pope's favorite nun."
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The Earthquake That Nearly Destroyed The Winchester Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House is every bit as mysterious as the name suggests, and it was almost destroyed by a natural disaster.
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Which Pope Had The Shortest Reign Of All Time?
When the job is just too much to delegate, popes can -- and have -- stepped down. Perhaps the most famous (and certainly most recent) example is Benedict XVI.
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The Story Behind The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
Before September 11, 2001, the worst attack in New York City was the bombing of Wall Street in 1920. But this bombing quickly faded out of people's memory.
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The United States' Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is (probably) the biggest library in the entire world. A variety of treasures is contained therein.
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How Pontiac's War Led To The American Revolution
Several Native American leaders aligned themselves with the French during the Seven Years War, including Pontiac, an Ottawa chief. The war continued until 1763.
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Van Gogh never sealed himself into a painting. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for a grasshopper that somehow embedded itself into one of his works.
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How Much Does The Pope Emeritus Get Paid?
The Vatican didn't have answers to many of the questions they now faced with a pontiff who wanted to step down instead of ending his life still in the papacy.
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The First Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery In Over 50 Years
The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest texts in the world. The fragments of ancient writings have informed research into religion, history, and languages.
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While daydreams often feature everyday experiences, some explore uncharted territory: superpowers, moving to paradise, and exchanging lives with someone else.
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The History Of Mike Tyson And Donald Trump's Unlikely Relationship
Mike Tyson and Donald Trump came from different backgrounds but have a lasting friendship. Their strange relationship may have shaped Trump's presidency.
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The Story Behind The Largest Bioterrorist Attack In U.S. History
In 1984, a cult preaching free love and meditation carried out a bioterrorism attack. Here's the story behind the largest bioterrorist attack in U.S. history.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Betrayed Fellow Jews During WW2
Stella Goldschlag would become infamous for betraying her fellow Jews to the Nazis and condemning hundreds to death, but it's not as straightforward as that.
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What You Didn't Know About The SPAM Museum
The museum started as "a small storefront company museum in a local mall," but the public cared about SPAM more than any other product and so it was renamed.
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How The Astor Family Really Got So Rich
At one point in the 19th century, the Astors owned so much real estate in the Big Apple that they earned themselves the nickname the "landlords of New York."
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The idea of time travel didn't stop with the ancient poets. Scientists like Albert Einstein considered the possibility that time is relative and illusionary.
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During Setsubun, you'll see kids throwing dried soy beans at adults dancing in cloaks and wearing furry demon masks in parks or at schools come February 2-4.
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What You Didn't Know About John Dillinger's Time In The Navy
Dillinger was caught joyriding a stolen car through Indiana, and, after a showdown with police, he chose to enlist in the service rather than face punishment.
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Eugene Bullard left the post-Civil War American South to travel Europe as a boxer, vaudeville performer, and, eventually the first known Black fighter pilot
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The Legend Of Genies Explained
Genies have morphed over time from godlike entities to cartoonish pop culture renderings. This is the legend of genies explained.
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Josephine Earp: The Truth About Wyatt Earp's Wife
The unpleasant reality of many western legends is that their exaggerated exploits have eclipsed some truly fascinating characters.
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How The Sears Catalog Helped Fight Jim Crow Racism
Blacks were subjected to laws and etiquette that were imposed by whites in an effort to keep the races separate. The Sears Catalog became a great equalizer.
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Where Did The Peaky Blinders Get Their Name?
The fun version that lends itself to the tough guy persona put forth in the show claims that the name came from the weaponized hats the gang members wore.
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The Messed Up History Of Dead Whales And Arthritis
At one point in medical history, a popular method of treating rheumatoid arthritis involved afflicted patients sitting inside whale carcasses.
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Here's How Ireland Really Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Was there anything that the original Irish-American immigrants once did that Irish people also do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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The Dramatic True Story Of The Laki Volcanic Eruption
In 1783, when Iceland's Laki volcano began to erupt, it spewed forth toxic gases and produced lava flows that threatened to overtake entire villages.
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There's been a lot of super weird reasons that people have found themselves excommunicated from the church, and some of them are pretty epic.
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The Untold Truth Of The Hatfield-McCoy Feud
The family names have become such a part of our language that people sometimes forget there were two actual families called the Hatfields and the McCoys.
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In "We Didn't Start the Fire," Billy Joel lists off dozens of people. Here are some historical figures from "We Didn't Start the Fire" you know nothing about.
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If you don't believe that mythical creatures like mermaids, unicorns or werewolves actually exist, you're probably in the majority. But where's the fun in that?
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Who Is The Oldest Guinness World Record Holder?
The Guinness record for oldest person in the world is undeniably impressive and merely requires the work of living one's life, albeit for a long, long time.
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The Truth About One Of The Biggest Hoaxes In California History
In 1936, California historian Herbert Eugene Bolton found a real treasure. Or at least he thought he had. And he really needed the win.
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History, legend, and fiction are full of famous swords and their wielders. But there is an actual sword that's larger than life, the Norimitsu Odachi.
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Why The Templars Are The Most Powerful Secret Society In History
The title of "most powerful" secret society might have to go to the Knights Templar. During the Crusades, they were an arm of the pope and had lots of wealth.
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The Frenchman Who Turned Corpses Into Art
Art can come from unexpected places — the funny, the terrifying, the banal. And in some cases, the gruesome.
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The Tragic Stories Behind The Shortest Reigns In Royal History
Quite a few royals had very short reigns due to unfortunate circumstances. Here are some of the tragic stories behind the shortest reigns in royal history.
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With his ability to produce real-world events from his digital musings, it's no wonder that Elon Musk's latest tweet has raised more than a few eyebrows.
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The True Story Behind The 1925 Nome Serum Run
Nearly a century ago, the discovery of a deadly and highly contagious disease in a remote Alaskan town sparked a heroic effort to deliver an antidote.
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The Most Powerful Corporation In History
The East India Trading Company (EIC) ruled global trade and economy from 1600-1873, when it finally disbanded following a series of violent uprisings in India.
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Here's How The Golden Gate Bridge Was Actually Built
How do you get from one side of the bay to the other? By road? Take a boat? In the '30s, San Francisco's signature landmark was born: the Golden Gate Bridge.
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The Most Powerful Explosion In History
Tensions in the Cold War were nearing their peak in the fall of 1961 when the Russians created a bomb they nicknamed "something that has not been seen before."
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The Library of Congress tunnel system was once used to quickly relay information from the Congressional Library on First Street to the Capitol building.
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The Truth About The English Witch Who Predicted The Internet
The internet, first developed by the US military in the 1960s, had been around forever, because of a prediction made by a witch in the 15th century.
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UPS delivered 3.5 million packages and documents per day in 2019. No doubt the numbers are bigger this year -- but that doesn't mean the job is any easier.
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Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky's real life and worldview fed into his fictional works significantly. This is the crazy real-life story of Fyodor Dostoevsky.
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Humans need to consume water, and salt, to survive. But what happens to your body when you drink salt water?
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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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Messed-Up History (5)
The Messed Up Truth About The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was one of the most devastating industrial accidents in this nation's history. This is the messed up truth.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Berrima Axe Murderer
John Lynch was perhaps the most prolific serial killer in Australian history, killing as many as 10 people between the years of 1835 and 1841.
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The Messed Up Way Marijuana Was Made Illegal
With the culture of marijuana smoking becoming more normalized, lots of folks might be asking how and why this plant was made illegal in the first place.
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The Messed Up Reason People Used To Wear Powdered Wigs
We all just kind of easily accept the fact that a couple of centuries ago people wore big, ridiculous wigs, even those who had their own full heads of hair
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The Truth About Murderer Daniel LaPlante's Childhood
While the 1987 murders committed by Daniel LaPlante were undeniably shocking, his earlier activities were, in many ways, strange on their own.
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In a mass grave at the bottom of a 43-foot shaft in Spain, scientists found evidence of the first murder victim in history.
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Along with Al Capone, John Dillinger has achieved a place in popular culture that at once demands he should be forgotten forever and ensures that he won't be.
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There were a number of reasons the killing of Elizabeth Short made headlines across the nation. First among these was the name "The Black Dahlia murder."
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The Bizarre Theories Surrounding Lizzie Borden's Alleged Murders
Almost 100 years after her death, Lizzie Borden remains an object of fascination -- not for what she did, but for what a jury said she didn't do in 1892.
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What Happened To Alan White From Oasis?
Alan White was the drummer who managed to keep time for Oasis longer than any other, staying with the band from 1995-2004. Here's what happened to Alan White.
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It's true that brotherly rivalries are a staple of rock 'n' roll history, but it's rare that things turn out as sadly as they did for the Fogerty brothers.
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Billie Holiday lived a complicated life, and even much of her own autobiography, the 1956 memoir Lady Sings the Blues, is considered historically dubious.
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The First Thing 28% Of People Would Do If A Zombie Apocalypse Happened
If zombies existed, they would insist on consuming the flesh of the regular living folk, so it's a good idea to have a plan to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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The young United States drew inspiration from knowledge gleaned from the past, including the Great Law of Peace that created the Iroquois Confederacy.
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For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday full of feasting and family. But the fourth Thursday in November is also the Native Americans' National Day of Mourning.
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Despite settling in what became the US long before Christopher Columbus was even born, Native Americans did not become US citizens until the 1920s. Here's why.
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The Truth About Zak Bagans' Wildest Paranormal Experience
Zak Bagans, the host of Ghost Adventures, is no stranger to the paranormal. He claims to have had encounters with ghosts and spirits from the other realm.
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Zak Bagans of Ghost Adventures has nerves of steel. He and the Ghost Adventures crew have investigated some of the creepiest possibly haunted places on earth.
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China's Belt And Road Initiative Explained
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a vast trade network of overland and maritime routes connecting China and as many as 70 other countries.
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That year, Inauguration Day fell on a Sunday, and incoming president Zachary Taylor was a deeply religious man, who refused to be sworn in on the Sabbath.
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Royals Who Died In Front Of Their People
While all royal deaths are impactful, they're even more affecting when they happen in public. This is what happens when they die in front of their subjects.
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Truly effective spies keep their head down, do their jobs well, but not fantastically. And they never show their hands. Ana Montes knew this well.
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Inside Cody Garbrandt And T.J. Dillashaw's Feud
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Describing what goes on during a coma isn't easy for those who haven't lived through the experience. Some have nightmares, others out-of-body experiences.
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There are decades upon decades of the Road Runner continually outrunning the hapless Coyote. How realistic is this relationship, really?
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For those nights when we don't feel comfortable enough to be at our most vulnerable, many people want to sleep with one eye open.
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As far as what you'll actually spend on simply obtaining a horse, that varies a lot depending on the horse's breed.
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Are we in danger of being wiped out by such the space-borne suckfest known as a black hole?
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Why Quantum Mechanics Tells Us That Nothing Exists By Itself
Ancient philosophies, modern neuroscience, and quantum mechanics are together arriving at the same conclusion: everything does and doesn't exist.
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It seems like there are still plenty of creative ways that millions of "intelligent" primates can annihilate each other while enriching arms developers.
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If you're looking for a true feline giant, we've got just the cat for you.
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The Truth About Antarctica's Pyramids
If any place on the globe can inspire mystery, it's Antarctica: A remote, barren sheet of miles-thick ice as massive as the United States and Mexico combined.
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The Surprising Animal That Helps Control Flooding And Pollution
Just look hard enough, and you will find an animal that can mitigate much of the damage we humans have done by building dams in rivers. Yes, it's the beaver.
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What Dogs Are Really Doing When They're Home Alone
According to some dog behaviorists, a lot of what goes on behind closed doors depends on your dog, its emotional state, and how it responds to routine.
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The Sea Slug Who Can Regenerate A Brand New Body After Decapitation
Scientists have discovered a newfound ability of some sea slugs that, while fascinating, is a little disturbing.
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Family Rabbit Unofficially Ties Guinness World Record In An Unusual Way
Sometimes pets do something that warrants inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records for the oddest things — even unofficially.
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The Forearm Muscle That Not All Humans Are Born With Anymore
Some muscles have become so unimportant, that many people no longer have them. If you're ready for a demo, roll up your sleeve and take a close look.
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Why Eating Too Much Nutmeg Can Make You Hallucinate
Nutmeg -- the almost cinnamon-tasting spice adds hints of rich, earthy tones and a vague sweetness to your recipes. But you can have too much of a good thing.
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The T. Rex Might Have Made A Surprising Effect On The Fossil Record
Researchers at the Universities of New Mexico and Nebraska found that the T. rex had an astounding and authoritarian effect on the food chain way back when.
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These Will Be The Tallest Buildings Of The Future
Earth's surface continues to fill with rearing monoliths that keep getting taller and taller.
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Serial Killers (6)
The Doodler: The Truth About The Unidentified Serial Killer
A serial killer who killed gay men in 1970s San Francisco has never been caught. Here's the truth about unidentified serial killer "The Doodler" explained.
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Details You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Peter Kurten
Peter Kurten, the Düsseldorf Vampire, became the prime example of the sexual-sadist-type murderer. He's believed to have murdered at least 11 people.
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The True Story Of America's First Documented Serial Killers
Crime has been around literally forever; it was only a matter of time before America ended up seeing its very first serial killers: the Harpe Brothers.
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Monster: Details You Should Know About Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Wuornos confessed to shooting seven men to death in five Florida counties. Her reason, she said, was that her victims either raped or tried to rape her.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Convicted Serial Killer Who May Be Innocent After All
Folbigg said her children died of natural causes -- by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), epilepsy, and cardiac arrest. The courts did not believe her.
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How Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo Was Finally Caught
He was known as "The Butcher of Rostov" and "The Rostov Ripper." That's because the police had no leads. But Andrei Chikatilo was operating in plain sight.
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Space (1)
Here's What Really Happens To Your Heart In Space
When the human body is immersed in space's microgravity, it has detrimental effects on the heart and cardiovascular system as a whole.
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Sports (44)
Here's How Much Wrestler Afa Anoa'i Is Worth Today
As The Wild Samoans, the large, big-haired, horseshoe-mustachioed siblings, Afa and Sika, stepped into the ring and wowed crowds with their unique style.
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The Popular Figure Bob Barker Got Karate Lessons From ...
Barker and Norris met during the 18 years Barker spent as host of an earlier daytime TV game show, Truth or Consequences. Norris was one of the guests.
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Wrestlers Who've Fought Each Other In Real Life
For the most part, wrestlers only fight in the ring. Backstage everyone is friendly. But wrestlers are human, and occasionally they fight in real life.
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What You Didn't Know About Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Race Car Graveyard
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a whole graveyard of wrecked race cars on his wooded property in North Carolina, Dirty Mo Acres.
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The Real Reason The Undertaker Retired From Wrestling
The Undertaker debuted in 1990, and has remained one of the industry's most popular performers ever since. Here's the real reason the Undertaker retired.
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What Is Former WWE Diva Devin Taylor Doing Today?
Former WWE diva Devin Taylor has become a successful business woman since leaving the entertainment world.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Hillsborough Disaster
April 15, 1989 should have been a thrilling day for fans of Liverpool FC. By the end, 94 were dead. This is the tragic true story of the Hillsborough disaster.
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This Is Roger Federer's Incredible Net Worth
Roger Federer's sponsorship deals with companies like Rolex and Mercedes-Benz far outweigh anything he could possibly earn during his best year on the court.
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Are Steven Seagal's Martial Arts Skills Even Good?
Like his fellow martial artists-turned-actors, Steven Seagal uses his real-world fighting skills in the fictional stories that define his lengthy career.
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This Is How Much The Undertaker Is Really Worth
How much is The Undertaker really worth these days? Let's take a look at the Grim Reaper's finances and see.
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What Did Dwayne Johnson Actually Look Like In College?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's life is being portrayed on NBC's Young Rock, but does the actor playing him in college look like he did at that age?
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Dean Ambrose Is Worth More Money Than You Think
Dean Ambrose, aka Jon Moxley, has dominated the world of professional wrestling, and he has come to be worth more than you think.
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How Much Money Kevin Owens Is Actually Worth
Kevin Owens is a rising star in professional wrestling. This is how much he is actually worth.
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The Real Reason We Don't See Shane McMahon In WWE Anymore
Here's why you don't see him as much now.
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The Real Reason Daniel Bryan Had To Retire From Wrestling
Let's take a stroll down New Memory Lane.
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The Real Reason Roman Reigns Won't Wrestle At Wrestlemania 36
Roman Reigns was set to face Goldberg for the Universal Championship at the upcoming Wrestlemania 36.
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How Strong Is Mark Henry?
It isn't typical WWE hyperbole to call Mark Henry the strongest man on the planet.
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Here's How Much John Cena Is Actually Worth
His net worth is estimated to be a very respectable amount for a person who pretends to wrap people into pretzels for a living.
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This Is How Much The Young Bucks Are Really Worth
The Young Bucks have created a sizable net worth by working hard on the independent wrestling circuits.
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Former Baseball Stars Who Are Surprisingly Poor
Major League Baseball players have not escaped financial perils that affected stars from other sports. Here are former baseball stars who are surprisingly poor.
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Why Isn't Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson In The WWE Hall Of Fame?
Dwayne The Rock Johnson is a wrestling superstar, but he's not in the WWE Hall of Fame. Why?
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The Job NBA Star Adrian Dantley Had After Retirement May Surprise You
Six-time NBA All-Star Adrian Dantley is well known for his basketball prowess, but after he left the NBA, he took on a surprisingly "regular" job.
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Whatever Happened To WWE Diva Lita?
Lita, the four-time WWE Women's Champion, retired from wrestling in 2006, after several injuries, including a broken neck, forced her to follow other pursuits.
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What Happened To WWE Diva Kelly Kelly?
Kelly Kelly was once a mainstay of WWE programming, reaching the peak of her career in 2011 when she won the Divas Championship.
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The Truth About Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier's Rivalry
The promos may not be scripted or entertaining as in professional wrestling, but that arguably adds authenticity to the iconic rivalries in the UFC and MMA.
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Here's How Much Baylor Basketball Coach Scott Drew Gets Paid
Those at the sidelines of college sports also benefit when their teams win. As just one example, Kentucky's John Calipari (SEC) gets almost $8.1 million.
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The Truth About Corey Kispert's Famous Grandfather
Despite Kispert concentrating on basketball now, his grandfather wanted him to play football, probably because he was himself a professional football player.
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Has A 16 Seed Ever Beaten A 1 Seed In The NCAA Men's Tournament?
You're most likely confident to choose the number one seed to win the first round, but what if the 16 seed somehow beats the best basketball team in the region?
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The Stunning Net Worth Of Michigan Basketball Coach Juwan Howard
Given his success as a player and as a coach, it's not surprising that Juwan Howard has amassed quite an impressive net worth over the years. But just how much?
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The True Meaning Behind Illinois Basketball Star Ayo Dosunmu's Nickname
"Every time I step on the court from now on, I'll think about him," said Dosunmu. "I'll think about Kobe. ... I'll think about his mentality."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Junkyard Dog
In his heyday, Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter was so over with the fans that he could give Hulk Hogan a run for his money.
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What Afa Anoa'i Has Been Doing Since Retiring From Pro Wrestling
The new NBC show Young Rock, which follows the wild life of former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is shining a light on old school wrestling dynasties.
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What's The Prize For Winning The NBA Dunk Contest?
Since 1984 the NBA has held its annual dunk contest, rewarding a single player with the title and bragging rights as the top dunker of the league -- and cash.
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The Real Reason Terrell Owens Went Broke
Terrell Owens became a humanitarian, actor, motivational speaker, and a businessman -- all of which were successful, except for the businessman part.
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Wrestlers Who Died Under Suspicious Circumstances
Some of these suspicious wrestling deaths are still unresolved.
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Here's How Much Kyrie Irving Is Really Worth
With so much attention on Irving as support for changing the logo grows, people have their eyes on him, curious about who he really is, and how much he's worth.
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Inside The Relationship Of LeBron James And Kyrie Irving
Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have somewhat of a bewildering relationship.
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The Stunning Net Worth Of LeBron James
As for his overall numbers, LeBron James leads all current active players in scoring and is the only player in NBA history with over than 9,000 career points.
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Paul George Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
Paul George has played for three teams in the NBA since he was drafted in 2010. He began his professional career with the Indiana Pacers.
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Who Won The First NBA Dunk Contest?
Every year rookie and veteran players showcase their hoop-dunking skills in a competition and title for the best dunker, judged by players and entertainers.
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Are Steph Curry And Kevin Durant Still Friends?
Steph Curry and Kevin Durant made one of the best partnerships in the NBA, winning two championships with the Golden State Warriors.
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Cassius Stanley's Net Worth: How Much The NBA Dunk Contest Participant Is Worth
Indiana Pacers guard Cassius Stanley has been invited to compete in the 2021 NBA Dunk Contest, and fans want to know his net worth.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (8)
Rock Stars Who Had Tragic Upbringings
Countless rock stars had tragic upbringings, which is important since people get hope from their songs. Here are some rock stars who had tragic upbringings.
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The Tragic Death Of Matt Cappotelli
Some contestants found success, but Tough Enough's third-season co-winner, Matt Cappotelli, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor just a few years later.
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Classic Pin-Ups With Incredibly Tragic Stories
It seems like pin-up models would have the life. They have the world at their feet. Right? Not exactly. Here are classic pin-ups with incredibly tragic stories.
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The Tragic Downfall Of William Perry
William Perry was part of the Chicago Bears team that beat the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XX and appeared at WrestleMania II.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dax Shepard
Actor Dax Shepard is a well-respected name in Hollywood, but his journey wasn't always easy. This is the tragic real-life story of Dax Shepard.
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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 Tragic Real-Life Story Of Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson has made quite a name for himself. However, the comedian has had to overcome many obstacles, like mental health issues and the death of his dad.
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The Tragic Truth About The Highway Of Tears
Canada's Highway of Tears is part of a road known for cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women, highlighting a broken system where race comes into play.
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Unsolved Mysteries (2)
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Licorice McKechnie
Licorice McKechnie, a musician from the '60s that performed at Woodstock, mysteriously disappeared around 1990, with no word since.
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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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Untold Truth (13)
The Untold Truth Of Sacred Geometry
This is the untold truth of sacred geometry. You don't even have to like math to be into sacred geometry.
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The Untold Truth Of The Ronettes
The Ronettes were a girl group that emerged out of Spanish Harlem in the early 1960s. Here's the truth about their marriages, big break, and demise.
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The Untold Truth Of Pope Francis
It's not always clear just what exactly a pope does, but many people seem to agree that the incumbent, Pope Francis, looks pretty great doing it.
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The Untold Truth Of Animal Funerals And Death Rituals
"Comparative thanatology" is the discipline that investigates death responses among non-human animals, who, like us, feel pain when a loved one passes.
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The Untold Truth Of The Jet Propulsion Laboratory
This is the untold truth of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Here's how we make big things go fast.
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The Untold Truth Of The Jeffersons
Groundbreaking in many ways, The Jeffersons has remained a cultural touchstone for some very good reasons. Here's the untold truth of The Jeffersons.
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The Untold Truth About The First Westerns
The love for westerns goes back to the late 1800's, the actual beginning of motion pictures, which quite literally took place in the still-alive Wild West.
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The Untold Truth Of The West Mesa Murders
A woman out for a walk with her dog in a part of the city known as the West Mesa made a grisly discovery in February 2009: It was a human bone.
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The Untold Truth Of Ludacris
Best known for his contributions in some of the biggest chart-toppers and movies in popular culture, Ludacris is an icon with countless accolades.
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The Untold Truth Of Pedro Alonso Lopez, The Monster Of The Andes
Not every serial killer's nickname is necessarily accurate, but for Pedro Alonso López, "The Monster of the Andes" sums up his crimes far too well.
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The Untold Truth Of The I-5 Strangler
Roger Reece Kibbe started his string of murders in 1977 when he kidnapped 21-year-old Lou Ellen Burleigh of Walnut Creek, California.
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The Untold Truth Of John Fogerty
As lead singer and primary musical force in Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty helped define rock 'n' roll history.
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The Untold Truth Of Steve Vai
At the age of four, Vai walked up to a piano, struck a key, and knew right away that the notes to the right went higher and those on the left went lower.
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Weird (15)
People Who Were Buried Alive And Lived To Tell The Tale
Being buried alive is a real fear. Here are people who lived to tell the tale.
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The Bizarre True Story Of Gef The Talking Mongoose
Gef the talking mongoose is one of the most bizarre incidents in paranormal history, combining elements of poltergeist activity and the cryptozoological.
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What Are The Mysterious Toynbee Tiles? We Explain
Largely placed in and around Philadelphia in the 1980s, the Toynbee tiles are shrouded in mystery, with cryptic messages about planetary resurrection.
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People Who've Claimed To Be The Messiah
The thought of the return of a messiah can be comforting, but it's problematic. How do we know if someone is really the messiah?
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Guinness World Records That Are No Longer Accepted
Though Guinness logs a whole lot of records today, adding categories and entries regularly, there are also many it has discontinued over the years.
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The Bizarre Story Of The 'Meanest Man In America'
Perhaps the most vicious and depraved serial killer of them all is South Carolina murderer Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins, the "meanest man in America."
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The Reason This Popcorn Machine Was Removed From A Government Building
Lawmakers at the North Dakota Capitol were just trying to brighten up the office with some freshly made snacks — but that cheer didn't last long.
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How To Survive If You're Buried Alive
Here's how to survive if you're buried alive. The odds aren't great, but it's possible.
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The Reason Doomsday Preppers Carry Lipstick
In the event of a doomsday scenario, you'll want to have your lipstick on you at all times. Here are the reasons doomsday preppers carry lipstick.
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Bizarre Things That Happened At The Eiffel Tower
These bizarre things really happened at the Eiffel Tower. Back before everyone loved the tower, they actually really hated it.
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23% Of People Think This Is The Most Bizarre Fashion Period In History
Ready for a quick creative exercise? OK, picture the worst fashion you can think of. Here's what our readers deemed the worst of the worst.
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The Bizarre 1954 UFO Sighting In Florence, Italy
It's tempting to envision UFO sightings as happening along backwoods roads with no witnesses and a single abductee describing a scene lifted from The X-Files.
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Ridiculously Dangerous Jobs Someone Has To Do
Someone has to do these ridiculously dangerous jobs. Unfortunately, sometimes those taking dangerous jobs barely have any choice.
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Bizarre Traffic Laws Europeans Have To Follow
There are some incredibly strange driving laws in certain parts of the world. Here's a look at some of the most outlandish rules in various European countries.
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The Truth About Heaven's Gate's Remaining Members
Heaven's Gate is known for being the UFO cult where all the members committed ritual suicide in 1997 to hitchhike onto a spaceship. Some members survived.
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