Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dead At 96
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96, The Carter Center reports.
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How Did Keyboard Cat Become Famous (And What Happened To Him)?
Remember Keyboard Cat? One of the many contributors to the explosion of cat memes? Well, the story behind the famous feline is a somewhat complicated one.
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Whatever Happened To The Girl From Michael Jackson's Thriller Video?
Remember the girl from Michael Jackson's 1983 "Thriller" video? Her name is Ola Ray. Here's what the one-time Playboy Playmate is up to today.
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Who Are Mary Lou Retton's 4 Daughters?
Olympic Gold-Metalist Mary Lou Retton was a huge star in the 1980's. She later married and had four daughters, who all became athletes in their own right.
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The Real Reason Blink-182 Once Stopped Playing Adam's Song
"Adam's Song" is one of the saddest Blink-182 songs, and at one point they even stopped playing it. Here's the story behind the temporary retirement.
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What Is The Two-State Solution?
When it comes to the long history of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, the "two-state solution" is a phrase you'll hear often. So what does it mean?
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Why Displaced Palestinians In Gaza Are Taking Refuge In UN Schools
Whenever Gaza is attacked amid the many conflicts in the region, many displaced Palestinians take refuge in United Nations schools. Here's why.
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Here's Who Inherited Betty White's Fortune After She Died
Betty White kept working and entertaining audience right up to before her 2021 death at 99 years old. Here's who inherited her fortune after she died.
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Whatever Happened To The Baby Shark Kids?
"Baby shark, doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo." Remember that video that went viral in 2015? Ever wonder what happened to the kids in it? Let's find out.
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How Many Times Has Kiefer Sutherland Been Arrested?
You might know actor Kiefer Sutherland from "24" or any of his many movie roles, but he also has a long history of run-ins with law enforcement.
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How Many Times Has Vanilla Ice Been Arrested?
Vanilla Ice is best known for "Ice Ice Baby," but the troubled star also has a long list of arrests to his name. Here's how many times he's landed in cuffs.
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Whatever Happened To Yik Yak?
The Yik Yak app was extremely popular around September 2014, but its popularity quickly dwindled for various reasons. Here's the full story.
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What Bob Barker Decided To Do With His Fortune After Death
During his life, Bob Barker was a huge animal advocate, so it's no surprise what he decided to do with his fortune after his 2023 death at 99 years old.
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What Is National Coming Out Day?
National Coming Out Day is a day to show support to the LGTBQ+ community who have found the courage to be open about their sexuality, and to those who want to.
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How Did Serial Killer Peter Sutcliffe Die?
Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper, died at University Hospital of North Durham on November 13, 2020. Here's how.
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Why Kevin McCarthy's Removal As House Speaker Is So Historic (And What Does It Mean)
In a historic moment, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, was forced from his position in a 216 to 210 vote.
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What Happens If A Member Of Congress Dies While In Office?
Occasionally, sitting Senators die before finishing out their terms, leaving a vacant seat. Here's what happens if a member of Congress dies while in office.
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Why The '90s Clear Phones Became So Popular
Remember the clear phones from the 1990s? They were pretty popular for a while along with other clear tech - so what happened? Here's the story.
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How The Assassination Of 2 Colleagues Catapulted Dianne Feinstein's Career
Diane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career.
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How Many Senators Have Died While In Office?
It might not happen as often anymore, but United States senators sometimes die while in office. Here's how many have died in total as of 2023.
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Who Is Murderer Taylor Schabusiness?
Wisconsin resident Taylor Schabusiness is in prison for life for murdering and dismembering her lover Shad Thyrion. Here's what we know about her.
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What We Know About Jason Billingsley, Suspect In The Murder Of Tech Star Pava LaPere
Convicted felon Jason Billingsley is a suspect in the murder of tech star Pava LaPere, who was found dead in an apartment building just days before his arrest.
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What's Come Out About Terry Funk Since His Death
Legendary Pro-Wrestler Terry Funk died in August of 2023 at 79 years old. He was revered by other's in his sport. Here's what's come out since his death.
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Janet Jackson's Friendship With Tom Cruise Explained
A May 2023 Instagram post showed Janet Jackson and Tom Cruise smiling like old friends. Here's what we know about their mysterious relationship.
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How Many Awards Did Brooks Robinson Win?
Baltimore Orioles third-baseman Brooks Robinson had an impressive run on the MLB team - the only one he ever called home. Here's how many awards he won.
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The Tragic 1989 Death Of David McCallum's Son
"NCIS" actor David McCallum adopted his son Jason with his first wife, Jill Ireland, in 1962. Here's everything we know about Jason's tragic death in 1989.
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Whatever Happened To The Old Spice Guy?
Remember that Old Spice commercial from 2011? The official name for it was "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like." Here's what happened to the star.
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