MLB Legend Gaylord Perry's Strange Connection To The Moon Landing
Gaylord Perry is remembered as one of the best Major League pitchers of his era, but he also had an interesting connection to the moon landing.
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German Museum Münzkabinett Houses More Forms Of Currency That You Ever Knew Existed
The Münzkabinett museum in Dresden, Germany, is home to more forms of currency than you ever knew existed. Here's what you need to know about the museum.
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How The Battle Of Cable Street Changed England's Fascist Movement
The Battle of Cable Street in London pitted fascist demonstrators against protestors. Here's how the Battle fo Cable Street changed England's fascist movement.
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Sid Vicious And Nancy Spungen's Tragic Connection To The Chelsea Hotel
Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, tragic icons of punk rock, are part of the story of the Chelsea Hotel, a setting that played a huge role in modern art.
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The Decades-Old Mystery Of The Unidentified Somerton Man May Have Finally Been Solved
One of the biggest mysteries in modern Australian history — the unidentified Somerton man — may have finally been solved. Let's take a look.
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Andy Warhol's Ties To The Famous Chelsea Hotel
The Chelsea Hotel in New York City was the home for myriad artists over the decades, even Andy Warhol has ties to the famous building.
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The Hotel That Played A Huge Role In The New York City Modern Art Scene
New York City's historic Chelsea Hotel housed some of the most important artists in the U.S., but it also was the scene of a tragedy in the '70s.
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Even Deion Sanders Was Humiliated Thanks To Bo Jackson's Elite Talent
The names Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson are memorable among the great athletes of this age, multi-sport achievers who encountered each other in college play.
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Inside Vince McMahon And Oliver Luck's Tense Relationship
Sports fans were intrigued when WWE honcho Vince McMahon announced the resurrection of his failed XFL football league. Alas, the relaunch had problems, too.
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An Alleged Shady Deal Turned Bo Jackson Into A Baseball Legend
Some athletes seem born to a particular sport -- a combination of genes and life circumstances. Others have what seems like an abundance of options.
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What Is The Bo Jackson Curse?
Numerous professions have singular superstitions which may (or may not) be taken seriously by the participants. Pro athletes are no exception.
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Here's Why People Think The Chelsea Hotel Is Haunted
Come the spooky season around Halloween, ghost stories are told and re-told, adding to the flavor of autumn. Some places offer ghost stories all year 'round.
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An Unusual Side Effect Of The Wildfires In France Caused Pearl Jam To Cancel A Show
In July 2022, places all across the globe saw temperatures creeping into the triple-digits (or if you prefer to measure temperature in Celsius, the high 30s)
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One Of The Oldest Homicide Cases In Pennsylvania Might Have Been Solved With A Coffee Cup
In July 2022, law enforcement officials in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, announced that they had cracked open a cold case murder from 1975. Here's the story.
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Celebrations Over The James Webb Space Telescope Are Short-Lived
Less than two weeks after the James Web Space Telescope returned its first incredible images, it was announced that it had been damaged.
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The Seemingly Friendly Animal That Sharks Want Nothing To Do With
When it comes to the animal kingdom, sometimes it feels like an animal-centric game of rock-paper-scissors: Which animal inspires fear in another?
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Dwight Eisenhower's Final Words To His Wife Before His Death
Dwight Eisenhower stands out in the history of the 20th century, not only as commander of Allied forces in Europe, but also as president of the United States.
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The Truth About Jimmy Page's Guitar Solo On With A Little Help From My Friends
Jimmy Page is best known for his guitar work with Led Zeppelin. But, he soloed on the iconic "With a Little Help From My Friends," as a session musician.
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The Truly Bizarre Story Of How Steve Martin Met Elvis
Most stars have to work their way up the show business ladder. Sometimes, before the fame, they encounter someone who's already at the pinnacle.
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The Truth About Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Solo On Let's Dance
Stevie Ray Vaughan played the guitar solo on David Bowie's hit song "Let's Dance," but the truth is that it wasn't a great experience for Vaughan.
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The Iconic Band's Music Richard Ramirez Was Denied While On Death Row
When Richard Ramirez was a prisoner at San Quentin, he was denied access to a rock band performing at the prison. That didn't stop him from sending a gift.
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The Tragic Irony Of The First Man Who Survived The Niagara Falls Plunge
It takes a certain mindset to embark on a career as a daredevil, performing feats that evoke overwhelming fear in lesser folks. Like going over NIagara Falls.
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Gene Kelly Credited An Unexpected Sport For His Unique Dancing Skills
Gene Kelly was one of those performers who seemed to be able to do it all -- sing, dance, act, direct, and more. Some of his success he owed to a sport.
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The NYPD Origins Of The New York Yankees Logo
Any corporate marketing executive will tell you: Logos are utterly crucial to the success of a brand, whether its food, clothing, or a sports team.
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What Is The Only Sport To Ever Be Played On The Moon?
Once humanity set foot on the lunar surface, it was just a matter of time before astronauts realized they needed ways to unwind.
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The Truth About Eric Clapton's Solo On While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Collaborations are often a major part of music. Let's take a look at the truth about Eric Clapton's solo on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
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The Creative Way Frank Oz's Father Mocked Hitler
Art has long been associated with education -- teaching about facts, or feelings, or speaking truth to power -- even if that means mocking Adolf Hitler.
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