Game Show Host Bob Barker Dead At 99
Best known for hosting "The Price Is Right" from 1972 through 2007, Barker had plenty of other entertainment experience under his belt, too.
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Who Is David Hahn, And Why Was He Called The Radioactive Boy Scout?
Who was the Radioactive Boy Scout, and how did he earn the strange nickname? Meet David Hahn, whose talent for chemistry sent him down an odd path.
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Inside The Time Gene Simmons Tried Recruiting Eddie Van Halen Into KISS
Gene Simmons wanted to record a demo with Van Halen ASAP, but his intentions for Van Halen may have not been as altruistic as history remembers.
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Fans Who Took Things Too Far And Got Banned From Stadiums
There's nothing like good old physical competition to put a body in a burning rage, especially when it comes to professional sports and spectating.
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This Vintage Horror Actress Suffered A Truly Terrifying Fate
Any fan of vintage 1950s horror movies will easily recall the name of Yvette Vickers. Unfortunately, the actress suffered a truly terrifying fate.
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The Real Reason Lauren Tewes Was Fired From The Love Boat
Many's the TV anthology series that offers a bright vision of reality, wrapping up guest stars' problems in an episode. The actors' reality could be tragic.
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Why Sammy Hagar Is A True Believer In Extraterrestrial Life
Rock 'n' roll frontman Sammy Hagar is a true believer in extraterrestrial life. He cites personal experience as the reason he thinks aliens exist.
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Why Leonard Nimoy Couldn't Stand William Shatner
William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, who starred in the original series of "Star Trek," had a strained friendship. Here is why Nimoy couldn't stand Shatner.
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The Real Story Behind Farrah Fawcett's Iconic Red Swimsuit Poster
In early '76, Farrah Fawcett was an up-and-coming starlet. Let's take a look at the real story behind the actress' iconic red swimsuit poster.
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The Story Behind The Accidental Invention Of Teflon
The history of science is full of accidental discoveries -- some based in fact, others more from legend than evidence, like Newton and the falling apple.
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Inside David Letterman's Special Relationship With Warren Zevon
David Letterman and Warren Zevon had a late-night relationship that continued for many years. Here's a look into the famed bromance of the two cutural giants.
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How Robin Williams Was Almost The Joker And The Riddler
Hollywood's history is littered with stories of near-miss casting, either because of fate or refusal or something else entirely. Add a Batman story to the list.
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The Beastie Boys Are Really The Ones To Thank For The Term Mullet
Love it or hate it, the mullet is an iconic hairstyle, and it's a lot older than many realize. Here's a look at the history of both the hairstyle and its name.
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The Reason Michael Jackson Wanted To Destroy The Thriller Music Video Before Its Debut
"Thriller" is probably Michael Jackson's most famous music video, but he once wanted to destroy it entirely. Here's why Jackson wanted to destroy "Thriller."
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Farrah Fawcett's Prized Possession Had Controversy Booming After Her Death
After the death of '70s icon Farrah Fawcett, an Andy Warhol painting of her became one of her life's biggest controversies. Here's what happened.
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The Real Reason The Gatling Gun Was Invented Might Surprise You
It's sometimes said that warfare tends to increase the speed of technological development, whether that's medical care or more efficient weaponry.
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Prince's Close Brush With Death Just Days Before His Tragic Demise
As details emerged after his death, it became clear that rock superstar Prince had been living with, and medicating, significant physical pain.
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Walt Disney's Fortune Caused A Ruthless Family Feud
W.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." There's no question but that enormous estates raise tempers.
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Why Superman Director Richard Donner Couldn't Stand Marlon Brando
Looking at the finished product, you might be tempted to think that Richard Donner's "Superman: The Movie" as a locked-in success from the beginning. Not so.
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Does The Legendary Kusanagi-No-Tsurugi Sword Actually Exist?
Many cultures have ancient stories of fearsome, unique weapons -- King Arthur's Excalibur, for instance. Japan, too, has an ancient tale of a sword.
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The Dark Truth About The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult
Founded in 2012 by DeAnne Brady Stidham, LuLaRoe is classified as a multilevel marketing company and has generated billions of dollars in revenue.
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How Were Vestal Virgins Chosen?
A group of female priestesses who worshipped Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, the Vestal Virgins' main priority was keeping the sacred fire burning.
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Why Some People Are Convinced We Live In A Multiverse
Once thought of something out of a Marvel comic book movie, some scientists are convinced of the existence of multiple parallel universes.
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The Untold Truth Of Sirhan Sirhan
In the early morning hours of June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) was making his way through the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel when he was fatally shot.
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Duran Duran Could've Worked With Michael Jackson. Here's What Happened
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes recently recounted a story involving the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.
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The Truth About Jani Lane's Complicated Relationship With Cherry Pie
When once it was a stadium shattering smash, "Cherry Pie" became the poster child for the era's excesses and the butt of too many jokes. Lane left Warrant.
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The Truth Behind The Emperor's New Groove
In 2000, Walt Disney Pictures released its 40th animated feature film, 'The Emperor's New Groove,' a troubled production that was in development for many years.
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