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Rita Moreno Recalls The Unscripted Moment MLK's Speech Became 'I Have A Dream'
Actress and activist Rita Moreno recalls the unscripted moment MLK's March on Washington speech became "I Have a Dream."
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Why Jeff Beck Said Beatles Producer George Martin Gave Him A Career
Jeff Beck once said that famed Beatles' producer George Martin "gave" him a career after the two worked together in the 1970s.
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These Were The Haunting Last Words Of The Titanic's Captain
Titanic has captured the imaginations of people for well over a century. Here are the haunting final words of Titanic's commanding officer, Captain Smith.
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Everything We Know About The Objects Entering America's Airspace (So Far)
One spy balloon and three mysterious objects have been shot down in recent weeks. Here's everything we know about the objects entering America's airspace.
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It Turns Out There's A Scientific Reason Behind Why We Feel Happy At Concerts
It's no secret that people are generally in a pretty good mood at concerts, but there's a scientific reason why concerts make us feel happy.
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The Many Identities Of Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin is known as one of the cruelest dictators of all time, and he went by many different identities. These are the different names he called himself.
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George 'The Sodfather' Toma: The Only Person Who Has Been At Every Super Bowl
There are many important people that participate in holding the Super Bowl each year. Here is more about George Toma, who has been at every single Super Bowl.
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The Wildly Controversial Opening Monologue That Got Martin Lawrence Banned From SNL
Martin Lawrence once hosted Saturday Night Live, but all didn't go as planned. He delivered an opening monologue that remains controversial.
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Why Barcelona Rejected The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, but the famous tower wasn't always destined for Paris. At first, it was supposed to be built in Barcelona.
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These Are The Highest Deities In The Taoist Belief
Taoism is a school of philosophical thought with root in Chinese tradition. These are the highest deities in the Taoist belief system.
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Why George Harrison's Time With The Beatles Left Him 'Full Of Anger'
George Harrison, one of The Beatles, wasn't always happy with his time with the band. Here's why his time with The Beatles left him 'full of anger.'
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Why Anthony Kiedis Didn't Like The Red Hot Chili Peppers Opening Up For The Rolling Stones
The Red Hot Chili Peppers once opened for The Rolling Stones, and the Peppers' lead singer Anthony Kiedis didn't like it. here's why.
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How DNA Helped Identify A Missing Person From A 1971 Case
DNA testing helped identify a missing person from a case all the way back in 1971. Here's how far DNA testing has some in recent decades.
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What Are The Four Sacred Sites In Buddhism?
Though there are countless religions across the world, there are a handful that are the most prominent: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
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Jean Doumanian's Brief And Tumultuous Takeover Of Saturday Night Live In 1980
Jean Doumanian, who briefly stepped in to produce "Saturday Night Live" during Lorne Michaels' absence, had a tumultuous period of leadership in 1980.
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Japan's Reaction To The Allies' Invasion Of Normandy
D-Day is one of the most famous invasions in history, but how did Japan, on the other side of the world, react to the Allies' successful beach landing?
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Why Ace Frehley Once Drank A Bottle Of Perfume
Ace Frehley, lead guitarist of Kiss, once drank an entire bottle of perfume because it contained alcohol. Here's the story of why he did it.
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The Myth Of Wally Pipp And His Replacement Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig famously rose to prominence after the previous first baseman, Wally Pipp, sat out due to a headache. But that's not the whole story.
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Michael Jackson And Princess Diana's Lone Meeting Sparked A Lifelong Friendship
Michael Jackson and Princess Diana had a unique friendship based upon a single meeting. Here's what their friendship was based on.
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How A Polish Nurse Hid Jewish People In The Same House As A Nazi Officer
During World War II, a Polish nurse was able to hide Jewish people in the same house as a Nazi officer. Here's how she pulled it off.
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The Story Behind Jimmy Page's Relationship With Jeff Beck
Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck have gone down in music history as some of the most influential classic rock musicians. Here is the truth behind the pair's friendship.
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Why Benjamin Franklin Fought To Make Impeachment Part Of The US Constitution
Impeachment is an integral part of the U.S. Constitution, and it was the brainchild of Benjamin Franklin, who fought to include it.
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Diane Sawyer And Richard Nixon's Relationship Explained
Diane Sawyer and Richard Nixon had a close relationship when she worked for him as a press aide. Here's their relationship explained.
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Why John Mellencamp Told Bob Dylan To Stop Calling Him
John Mellencamp was always a big fan of Bob Dylan and his work. However, Mellencamp admits to having to tell the legendary singer to back off a bit.
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Tragic Details About The Friendship Between Chris Farley And Jim Belushi
"Saturday Night Live" star Chris Farley led a reckless life. Still, Jim Belushi, brother of the late "SNL" star John Belushi, loved the outlandish comedian.
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Saturday Night Live Has Johnny Carson To Thank For Its Existence
Saturday Night Live is an iconic staple of the NBC network, but it only went on the air because of Johnny Carson. Here's how Carson made SNL possible.
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