The 5 Most Painful Ways To Die In The Wild West
The Wild West took place from 1865 and 1900 in the United States, and it was a different time, to say the least. There were also plenty of painful ways to die.
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Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments
In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.
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Archeologists Uncovered Revolutionary War Barracks That A British General Tried To Destroy
In 2023, while preparing a site for new construction, archeologists uncovered Revolutionary War barracks that a British general tried to destroy in Virginia.
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The Unusual Thing New Orleans Bans At Mardi Gras Parades
The Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have a reputation that anything goes, but there is an unusual law in the city that actually tracks for the unique local.
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The True Story Behind Van Halen's Cover Of You Really Got Me By The Kinks
Van Halen's cover of "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks helped rocket them to stardom, and the story behind how it came to be is pretty interesting.
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Were These The Tragic Final Words Of Ronnie Van Zant?
Led Zeppelin singer Ronnie Van Zant died in a plane crash October 20, 1977 at age 29. There are two accounts of his reported last words.
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Tragic Details About Karen Carpenter's Last Days
Singer Karen Carpenter experienced anorexia and bulimia nervosa throughout her life. She tragically died on February 4, 1983, at age 32.
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Lies You Believe About Billy The Kid
There are plenty of tales about famous American gunslinger and outlaw Billy the Kid, but like many such stories, a lot of the details just aren't true.
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The Advice From Robert Plant That Got A Fellow Rock Star Arrested
Singer-songwriter Robert Plant is best known for his work in Led Zeppelin, but he once got a fellow rock star arrested with some bad advice.
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The Bizarre Truth About Robert Plant's Drug Bust
Robert Plant was trying to make it big in the music scene when he was involved in a drug bust - at least that's the way they spun it. Here's the bizarre truth.
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Top 5 Most Disturbing Details About The Stephanie Lazarus Case
LAPD officer Stephanie Lazarus killed Sherri Rasmussen and got away with it for 23 years. These are the top 5 most disturbing details about the case.
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What Really Happened To Davy Crockett's Children?
The legend of American frontiersman Davy Crockett lives on to this day. He had six children over his life, but what really happened to them?
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The Bruce Springsteen Song Lyrics Reddit Just Can't Agree On
Song lyrics are always open for interpretation, and Bruce Springsteen's work is no exception. One song, in particular, has Reddit divided.
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The Disturbing History Of New Mexico's Oldest Cold Case
New Mexico's oldest cold case involves decapitations, a known con man, and a secret society. Here's the strange and disturbing story that remains a mystery.
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Everything We Know About The United States' Oldest Surviving Tombstone Located In Virginia
The United States' oldest surviving tombstone has been around for over 400 years and is located in Virginia. Here's everything we know about it.
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New Details Emerge In The Infamous D.B. Cooper Hijacking Case
A new development in the infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking case may reveal the identity of the infamous hijacker. Here's what the latest details suggest.
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The Strange Request Harry Houdini Made Before He Died
Before Harry Houdini died, the iconic illusionist and stunt made a strange request that, if it worked, would give answers to the ultimate mystery.
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What The Original Band Members Of Foreigner Are Doing Today
British-American rock band Foreigner formed in 1976 and has sold over 80 million records across the world. Here's what its original members are up to.
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5 Strange Wild West Stories That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real
The Wild West was indeed a wild time. But though many stories become fictionalized over the years, some strange stories that sound fake are actually true.
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The Strange Request Star Trek's Creator Had In His Last Will
Gene Roddenberry had a long fascination with space, aka, the final frontier, so the "Star Trek" creator's strange request in his last will seems fitting.
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The Hidden Truth About Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman in Leominster, Massachusetts in September 1774. Here's the hidden truth of his story - and how he got his name.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of These Notable WWII Generals?
Several generals who strategized and lead the charges in World War II battles were often lauded for their efforts. Here's what happened to their bodies.
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Disturbing Things Richard Allen Has Said In Jail
Richard Allen is accused of killing two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana in 2017. He's also confessed dozens of times. Here's what he has said in prison.
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The Tragic Death Of Dave Navarro's Mother Explained
Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro experienced tragedy at just 15 years old when mother died. Here's the tragic story that changed his life forever.
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How Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Started Their Band
Joan Jett started the Blackhearts after the break-up of the all-female band the Runaways. Here's the story of how the group got started.
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American Pickers Host Frank Fritz Dead At 60
Host of History's "American Pickers" Frank Fritz died on September 30, 2024, two years after a having a stroke. He left the show in 2020 due to health issues.
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The Truth About Dave Navarro And Perry Farrell's Relationship
Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell make up half of Jane's Addiction, and like the band, the pair have had a rocky history. Here's the true story.
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