Why The Jonestown Massacre Is Worse Than You Think
You might be familiar with the broad strokes of the grisly events at Jonestown, but there are disturbing details that are often left out of the narrative.
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Did The Space Shuttle Columbia Crew Die Instantly?
In 2003, as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated. But did the crew die instantly? You might be surprised at the answer.
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Ancient History (2)
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Things About Roman Mythology They Didn't Teach You In School
From poop gods to crossdressing sex slaves, here are a few aspects of Roman mythology you probably didn't learn about in eighth-grade social studies.
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Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Saint George
Saint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
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Animals (1)
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Animal Behaviors That Seem Strangely Religious
Animal behaviors can be fascinating. Often, they make sense to us, but sometimes certain animals can do things that almost seem strangely religious.
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Conspiracy Theories (1)
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The Most Disturbing Nostradamus Predictions That Came True
Famous astrologer and prognosticator Nostradamus made many predictions throughout his life. Here are some disturbing prophecies that came true.
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Crime (3)
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What Marion Parker's Ransom Note Really Said
Marion Parker was abducted on December 15, 1927, and the culprit sent ransom notes to her father before killing her two days later. Here's what they said.
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What Prisoners Really Do In A Day
Life in prison has long been glamorized in the media, but for those who've never experienced it, how much do we really know? Here's the truth of a prison day.
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Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison
Artists across all genres may play the villain, and rappers are no exception. But some cross the line to end up in prison, and here's a few rappers still there.
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Dictators (1)
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Disturbing Details About The Life And Death Of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died on May 19, 2024, at 63 years old in a helicopter crash. Here the disturbing details about his life and death.
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Entertainment (13)
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Rights Donald Trump Could Lose As A Convicted Felon
Donald Trump became a convicted felon on May 30,2024 after being found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the hush money trial.
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The Most Disturbing Details From Netflix's Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult
Netflix's "Dancing for the Devil" dives into the alleged 7M TikTok cult that forever altered the relationship between Melanie Wilking and Miranda Derrick.
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Actors Who Ruined Their Careers On Live TV
Thanks to disastrous interviews, impulsive behavior, awkward moments, and cringeworthy gaffes, these actors ruined their careers on live TV.
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Things The Big Cigar Left Out Of The True Story
"The Big Cigar" on AppleTV+ tells the story of a segment of Black Panther founder Huey Newton's life, but the show left out some facts. Here's what was cut.
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Things The Apple+ Series Franklin Left Out Of The True Story
Apple+ series "Franklin" highlights Benjamin Franklin's years in France in the late 18th century. But their telling left out some of the true story.
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The Weirdest Rules Actors Ever Had To Follow
From "Don't have kids" to "Don't look directly at that super-famous guy you work with every day," actors have been forced to follow some pretty strange rules.
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9 To 5 Actor Dabney Coleman Dead At 92
A prolific film and television character actor well-known for portrayals of cranky curmudgeons, Dabney Coleman died on May 17, 2024 at the age of 92.
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The Dark Reality Of Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood legend both in front of the camera and behind it, but there's a troubling dark side to the famed actor and filmmaker.
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What Really Happened To These Famous Groupies?
The heydays of rock music also coincided with the rise of the groupie. Hangers-on to a once-glamorous and sometimes risky lifestyle, here's what they did next.
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Stars Who Can't Stand Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi and his group, Bon Jovi, have faced plenty of criticism over the years. Here are some of the most notable stars who can't stand them.
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Things You Should Know About Christopher Lee's War Record
Actor Christopher Lee served in several British armed services throughout World War II. Here's everything we know about his debated war record.
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Actors Who Look Nothing Like They Used To
Film stars are as memorable for their image as well as their acting skills. But appearances morph over time, and these actors have changed their looks the most.
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Secrets Prince Didn't Want People To Know
There were many parts of Prince's life that he kept hidden from public view. These are the secrets Prince didn't want people to know.
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The Titanic II Ship Explained
The Titanic was billed as "unsinkable" and was said the be the grandest ship built to date before it sank in 1912. Now a billionaire is building Titanic II.
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Disturbing Details About Baphomet That You Never Knew
The character of Baphomet has evolved over time to become symbolic of Satanism, but the disturbing details you never knew tell more about humanity than Satan.
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Hard Rock (1)
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Stars Who Can't Stand Motley Crue
After four decades of controversy and bad behavior, there's a long list of celebrities who are anything but fans of glam rockers Motley Crue.
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History (8)
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The Hilarious Story Of Boaty McBoatface
The hilarious story of Boaty McBoatface begins back in 2016 with a humble internet poll and continues today. Here's how it all started - and where it's going.
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Grim Helicopter Crashes That Killed Famous People
A long list of famous or notable people have died in helicopter crashes, from Kobe Bryant and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi.
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Grim Details About What Happened In The Dachstein Hiking Disaster
Back in 1954, the Dachstein Hiking Disaster led to the tragic deaths of 10 children and three teachers. Here are the grim details of the story.
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How Many People Died In The Hindenburg Disaster?
The Hindenburg disaster was an airship accident that happened on May 6, 1937 and led to many deaths. Here's exactly how many - and how it happened.
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The Hidden Truth About Mansa Musa: The Richest Man In History
One might think today's multibillionaires are humanity's pinnacle of wealth. In fact, an enigmatic African king from the 1300s knocks them all off the list.
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The Hidden Truth About The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire, led by figures such as Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai Khan, changed the course of history in surprising ways.
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The Most Famous Student Protests In History
Students have often been the loudest voices of protest throughout history. Indeed, universities were founded on student protests, and here are the most famous.
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Why Leonardo Da Vinci And Michelangelo Couldn't Stand Each Other
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, both of whom lived in the 1400s and 1500s, created works of art that have been studied by many over the centuries.
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Human Body (1)
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The Rarest Eye Colors In The World
You've probably seen some pretty rare eye colors at some point in your life, but what exactly are the rarest in the world? Let's take a look.
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Messed-Up History (9)
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Grim Details About The Deadly Hammond Circus Train Wreck Of 1918
In 1918, the Hammond Circus Train Wreck became one of the deadliest train accidents in United States history. Here are all the grim details.
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Did The Titan Sub Victims Know Their Fate Before The Accident?
OceanGate Expeditions' Titan submersible lost contact with its host ship in June 2023 after imploding beneath the ocean. But did they know their fate?
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What Caused The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster?
While technically the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster was caused by an issue with the left wing, there was much more to it behind the scenes.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit NASA
NASA is responsible for some of the most monumental achievements in human history, but they are not strangers to scandals. Here are some of the biggest.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The British Empire
At its height, the British Empire spanned the globe from Canada to Australia. The suffering and destruction it left in its wake is nearly unthinkable.
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History's Weirdest Death Sentence Rules You Never Knew Existed
As far back as recorded history goes, people have been putting people to death. These are history's weirdest death sentence rules you never knew existed.
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The Deadly Train Wreck That Killed Hundreds Of People (Possibly To Avoid Hitting A Cow)
A deadly 1981 train wreck in India killed almost 600 people - possibly to avoid hitting a cow. Here's what we know about the tragic incident.
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Mistakes That Caused The Chernobyl Disaster
The 1986 Chernobyl disaster went down as one of the worst man-made catastrophes ever. These are the mistakes that led to the explosion of the nuclear reactor.
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The Most Shocking Stories Of Human Sacrifice In History
The idea of human sacrifice is hard to fathom, but there is plenty of evidence that supports the reality that this shocking practice was part of human history.
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What Joran Van Der Sloot's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Joran van der Sloot was the primary suspect in the Natalee Holloway murder case when he killed a Peruvian woman. Here's what his life in prison is really like.
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Music (12)
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Things Disney's Beach Boys Documentary Didn't Tell You About The True Story
The Beach Boys were for many the sound of the '60s, and an eponymous 2024 documentary sheds new light on their history. But there wasn't room for everything.
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Weird Alternate Versions To Hit Songs That You Never Knew Existed
Each of these hit songs was a one-of-a-kind smash -- except for that weird alternate version that's almost the same song, but by a different artist.
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Princess Diana's Question Made Neil Diamond The Most Nervous He'd Ever Been
Princess Diana was once at a White House dinner with Neil Diamond. He later said this question she asked him made him the most nervous he'd ever been.
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Stars Who Couldn't Stand Prince
Adored by millions for his musical talents and all-round flair, Prince was a true megastar. But not everyone thought so, including a few other big stars.
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Stars Who Couldn't Stand Freddie Mercury
Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died in 1991 and is remembered as a larger than life vocalist and performer, but these stars couldn't stand him.
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Steve Albini's Letter To Nirvana Is Legendary
Producer Steve Albini penned a letter to grunge pioneers Nirvana back in November 1992. The piece has become legendary in the years since. Here's what it said.
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Things The Beatles 'Let It Be' Documentary Left Out Of The True Story
Resurrected by 2024's "Get Back," footage of the Beatles in 1969 formed that period's own documentary, "Let It Be." But there were some key items omitted.
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What Was The Last Album Amy Winehouse Recorded Before She Died?
Amy Winehouse is one of the stand-out singers from the past two decades. She tragically died at the age of 27 but not before recording this seminal album.
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The Tragic Inspiration For 'Let It Be' By The Beatles
The Beatles "Let it Be" is among their most poignant songs, and Paul McCartney says that the inspiration for the song came from a tragic part of his life.
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The Nickname Paul McCartney Absolutely Hated
The Beatles were one of the biggest rock bands of all time, with each of the fab four acquiring a nickname from the public. Paul McCartney absolutely hated his.
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How The Beatles And Beach Boys' Rivalry Inspired And Eventually Broke Brian Wilson
The Beatles and Beach Boys' had a legendary rivalry that was born out of mutual admiration. Here's how that inspired and eventually broke Brian Wilson.
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Musicians Who Permanently Damaged Their Bodies Performing Live
Plenty of performers suffer for their art, but these musicians suffered a bit more than others thanks to some gnarly injuries and grisly accidents.
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Mythical Creatures (1)
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Things About Japanese Mythology They Didn't Teach You In School
Japanese mythology is full of wildly imaginative stories involving creative creatures blending folklore and legend. Here's what they didn't teach you in school.
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Old Hollywood (1)
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The Hottest Classic Movie Stars Of All Time
These classic stars of Old Hollywood exuded sex appeal and helped define our ideas about beauty, charm, and glamour for nearly half a century.
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Politics (5)
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Here's The Maximum Sentence Donald Trump Could Face For His Crimes
Former president Donald Trump is set to be sentenced July 11 for 34 counts of falsifying business records. Here's the maximum sentence he could receive.
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According To One Legal Expert, Donald Trump Isn't A Convicted Felon - Yet
According to CNBC anchor Brian Sullivan, it's a misnomer to refer to Donald Trump as a "convicted felon" in the aftermath of his hush money trial. Here's why.
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Will Donald Trump Still Be Able To Run For President After His Guilty Verdict?
Given how Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges related to his hush money case, will he still be able to run for president in the 2024 election?
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Political Leaders Don't Hold Back On Donald Trump's Conviction
Several political figures have spoken out about Donald Trump's conviction after he was found guilty in his hush money trial. Here's what they had to say.
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The Timeline Of The Columbia University Protests Explained So Far
In May of 2024 protests at New York's Columbia University in support of Palestine led to hundreds of arrests. Here's the timeline of the demonstrations.
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Dan Rather's Botched Investigation Of George W. Bush Explained
Dan Rather reported on the biggest stories in America for decades, until a botched investigation of George W. Bush led to him being fired from CBS News.
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Weird Rules The Secret Service Has To Follow
There is a lot of mystery around the Secret Service, but as cool and stealth as they seem in their aviators, there are also weird rules agents have to follow.
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First Ladies Who Were Involved In The Occult
Even in modern times, people have looked to the supernatural for answers. Dabbling in the occult knows no social restrictions, as these first ladies show.
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Religion (3)
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Eerie Mysteries About The Devil That Are Still Unsolved
The devil takes many names and forms throughout history. Contrary to common perception, the greatest of all villains is not as clearly defined as we think.
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The Most Tragic Bible Stories No One Ever Talks About
The Bible is full of tragedy, but these lesser-known stories of plague, murder, and divine retribution have somehow slipped through the cracks.
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Mysteries About Jesus That Are Still Unsolved
Jesus Christ dramatically changed the course of history, but we still can't answer some of the most fundamental questions about his life and death.
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What We Know About Danny Masterson's Life In Prison
Danny Masterson was best known for his role as Steven Hyde on "That 70s Show" before being convicted of rape. Here's what we know about his life in prison.
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Why People Hate Riding In Elevators According To Science
Elevators are an unavoidable part of daily life for many. Unfortunately, a good chunk of the population hates riding in them. Here's the science behind it.
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Here's Why A Hydrogen Bomb Is So Much More Devastating Than An Atomic Bomb
We are all aware of the horrific destruction caused by nuclear bombs, but here's why a hydrogen bomb is so much more devastating than an atomic bomb.
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Serial Killers (1)
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Things We Learned About Serial Killers After They Died
There are plenty of serial killers who have slaughtered their way into the history books. But some have continued to have their story updated after their death.
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Space (3)
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The Hidden Truth Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Crew
One of the most infamous of all space missions, the Challenger disaster shocked the world and changed NASA forever. But there's far more to the doomed mission.
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Astronauts Who Died Tragically During Missions
Space travel is still a risky endeavor and one for the brave and bold. Of the few that have earned the job of astronaut, some have paid the ultimate price.
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The Challenger Disaster Timeline Explained
January 28, 1986 still lives on in the minds of many people. The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion was a tragic event that shook NASA -- and the world.
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Sports (4)
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The Only Time 2 Indy 500 Drivers Died In The Same Race
It's hard to imagine two Indy 500 drivers dying in the same race, but the sport includes a lot of danger elements. Luckily this is the only time that happened.
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Athletes Banned For Life From Their Sports
Some of these athletes were banned for egregious offenses like doping, gambling, or worse, while others were misunderstood or perhaps wrongly accused.
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Stars Who Can't Stand Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson earned his name as one of the greatest boxers of all time, but outside the ring has earned scorn from a number of stars. Here are just a few.
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Stars Andre The Giant Couldn't Stand
Andre the Giant was literally and figuratively a larger than life character in the wrestling world. He worked with a lot of stars, even some he couldn't stand.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (16)
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Grim Details About Marilyn Manson's Childhood
Marilyn Manson is no stranger to the controversial and macabre, and his childhood might show why. Here are some of the grim details about his upbringing.
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The Tragedy Of Celine Dion Explained
Celine Dion broke out of her native Quebec to become one of the most famous singers ever. But much like her songs, her life has been beset by tragedy.
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What Happened To Eddie Van Halen's Body After He Died?
Legendary guitarist and singwriter Eddie Van Halen died on October 6, 2020 from cancer complications. Here's what happened to his body afterward.
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The Tragedy Of McKayla Maroney Explained
McKayla Maroney was an top-class Olympic gymnast, who also achieved internet meme immortality during the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her life has been far from easy.
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Things We Learned About Prince After He Died
Prince left us for good in 2016, leaving behind a rich legacy of one of the greatest musicians ever. But after his death, even more aspects of his life emerged.
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The Dark Secret '70s Star Mary Tyler Moore Hid
American actress Mary Tyler Moore hid a dark secret for years. The 1970s star's husband revealed what it was after her death on January 25, 2017.
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The Tragedy Of Nickelback Explained
Love them or loathe them, Nickelback is one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. The band's path from rags to riches has been a tough one.
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The Tragedy Of Iron Maiden Explained
British group Iron Maiden is one of heavy metal's most iconic bands. Over some four decades, the band members have gone through one tragedy to another.
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What R. Kelly's Life In Prison Is Really Like
In 2022, disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York. In 2023, he was sentenced to 20 years on separate charges in Chicago.
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The Tragedy Of The Man With The Golden Voice Explained
Ted Williams broke through into the public eye with nothing but a sign and talent. This is the tragic real-life story of the man with the golden voice.
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What Amy Winehouse's Former Bandmates Have Said About Her
Singer Amy Winehouse died in 2011 at only 27 from alcohol poisoning. In the years since, here's what her former bandmates have said about her.
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The Brutal Injury Marilyn Manson Once Suffered On Stage
Controversial rocker Marilyn Manson suffered a brutal injury on stage at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City back in 2017. Here's how it happened.
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The Messed Up Reality Of The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys livened up the air waves from the '60s through to the '80s. But behind their clean-cut image of singing surfer boys, life was a hot mess.
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The Chilling Final Words Of The Apollo 1 Crew
The three-man crew of Apollo 1 called out for help after a fire started during a launch simulation. These were the chilling final words of the astronauts.
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The Tragedy Of Eddie Van Halen Explained
Eddie Van Halen is best known for his eponymous rock band, one of the greatest ever. But what you may not know about is the rocky road he's walked in life.
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What Netflix's Baby Reindeer Left Out About The True Story
Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" left out some things about the true story of Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, who also plays the show's main character, Donny Dunn.
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Untold Truth (2)
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The Hidden Truth Of Christa McAuliffe
Set to be the first civilian in space, Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger disaster. She was more than just a hero and a teacher astronaut, though.
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The Untold Truth Of The Black Death
The untold truth of the Black Death is filled with all kinds of dark and tragic tales. Some of the details are even stranger than you can probably imagine.
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Wars (1)
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Here's What Could Happen If World War III Starts
The first two world wars were horrific and left scars on the psyches of those who lived through them. Here's what could happen if World War III starts.
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