• The Tragic Deaths Of The Crew Of The USS Indianapolis

    The USS Indianapolis was arguably the worst, and definitely the most, terrifying disaster in American naval history. The 879 crew members who perished represent the greatest loss of life in a United States Navy vessel. What makes the disaster even more grievous is the tragic manner of their deaths.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jane Fonda

    Actress and activist Jane Fonda dealt with personal and political tragedies through every phase of her life, and continued to fight. This is the tragic real-life story of Jane Fonda, from her difficult childhood and health issues to her romantic losses and how she emerged stronger than ever.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Getty Family

    Despite being worth billions, the Getty family makes being incredibly rich sound like a really terrible way to live -- which is quite an accomplishment -- due to the sheer number of kidnappings, suicides, and other horrors inflicted on them. This is the tragic real-life story of the Getty family.

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  • The Heartbreaking Death Of Country Legend Charley Pride

    For lovers of classic country music, Charley Pride is a household name. Pride was the latest recipient of the Country Music Association's lifetime achievement award during a ceremony watched by millions. On Dec. 12, 2020, Charley Pride died due to complications from COVID-19.

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  • The Reason Elton John Doesn't Like Leona Lewis

    There's a whole list of celebrities Elton John has publicly stated his distaste for, ranging from Madonna to David Bowie to George Michael. And yes, that list also includes British singer, songwriter and model Leona Lewis.

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  • What You Didn't Know About The Person Who Hosted Woodstock

    At first glance, dairy farmer Max Yasgur was about as far from a hippie as one could get. He was politically conservative and had supported the Vietnam War. On the other hand, he championed the concept of free expression, even if people expressed beliefs and opinions different from his own.

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  • The Truth About The Beatles' Temporary Ringo

    The Fab Four would be sadly incomplete without Ringo Starr, and they all knew it. But in 1964, while the guys were getting ready to head out on a world tour that included Denmark, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Australia, they were faced with just such a possibility.

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  • The Tragic Death Of Prodigy

    Johnson had his hardships, including an ailment that had affected him since infancy. Prodigy was diagnosed as an infant with sickle cell anemia, a painful, chronic disorder where red blood cells take on a crescent shape, which slows down and obstructs blood flow.

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  • Tragic Details About The House Of Windsor

    Since its official inception in 1917, the House of Windsor has been wrought with tragedy and scandal. From forbidden love affairs, to sex scandals, to a struggle to stay legitimate in an ever-modernizing world, here are the tragic details of the House of Windsor.

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  • This Is Van Halen's Most Underrated Member

    It's time to put to rest the idea that Michael Anthony isn't an amazing bassist. In fact, the man who played on most of Van Halen's biggest hits and most memorable songs is probably Van Halen's most underrated member from any era.

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  • The Time Bill Murray Cheated The Doobie Brothers Out Of Money

    One recent object of Murray's conceit didn't think he should get away with his notoriously bad behavior. According to USA Today, the actor has been using "Listen to the Music" by the Doobie Brothers in commercials for his line of golf clothing without paying for the rights to do so.

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  • The Reason Country Music Fans Hate The Dixie Chicks

    While performing in London just before the United State was set to invade Iraq, lead singer Natalie Maines said to the audience, "Just so you know, we're on the good side with y'all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas."

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  • The Tragic Death Of Prince's Son

    The '90s also contained one of the most tragic and heartbreaking events of Prince's life, the details of which were only to emerge following his death and the publication of the memoirs of his wife at the time, Mayte GarcĂ­a.

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  • A Look Into Keith Richards' Friendship With Tom Waits

    Fans of Tom Waits will know that his biggest collaborator and creative inspiration is his wife Kathleen. For the longest time, he only wrote songs with her, but he saw something in Keith Richards that made him want to break that trend. "There's nobody in the world like him," Waits told NPR.

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  • The Reason John Belushi Grew To Hate Chevy Chase

    You'd think a group of talented comedic minds would work well together while they ushered in one of the greatest and longest-lived television shows in history, and it probably looked that way from the viewer's side of the TV screen. Behind the scenes, SNL was a totally different beast.

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  • The Truth About Eddie Van Halen's Temporary New York Subway Tribute

    On the day of Eddie's death, a New York City street artist was also among those who paid tribute to him. Spin reported on October 12 that artist Adrian Wilson took credit for changing a sign at the Van Siclen Avenue subway station to read "Van Halen Ave" in homage to Eddie.

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  • The Truth About The Lost Episode Of Drunk History

    The one episode that Waters truly wanted to do was supposed to be part of the now-lost seventh season. The theme was to be Teacher's Appreciation, and the narrators talked about their favorite teachers before launching into an historical education story.

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  • Tragic Details About Comedy Legend Ernie Kovacs

    During television's celebrated golden age, Ernie Kovacs was to comedy what Rod Serling was to drama. Although his name may not be as familiar some 1950s legends, his impact is immeasurable. Yet, much of his life was anything but mirth and merriment. Here are the tragic details of his life.

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  • The Hobby Former Pitcher Randy Johnson Is Passionately Involved In Now

    Johnson became interested in photography while growing up in Livermore, California, where he would take photos at Day on the Green, a local music festival. He continued to shoot photos in college, working as a staff photographer for the school paper of the University of Southern California

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  • Why Dickey Betts Left The Allman Brothers Band

    After Duane Allman's death, his partner in rock guitar innovation, Dickey Betts, had to continue on without him, and Betts would stay with the band through its wild ups and downs for three more decades.

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