Wildly Dangerous Things That Happened On The Set Of The Wizard Of Oz
Workplace health and safety standards were pretty much nonexistent in the early 20th century — just look at the 1939 production of The Wizard of Oz.
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The Oldest Living Actors In Hollywood Today
Hollywood can be a tough road to walk, but some scoff at retiring and are in it for the long haul. Here are some of the oldest living actors in Hollywood today.
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How Andre The Giant Really Felt About His Size
Andre had always been humongous. He didn't get that way by drinking his milk and eating his vegetables as a kid, either. He was predisposed to become enormous -- he had a condition known as acromegaly. A tumor rested on his pituitary gland, causing the gland to produce excess human growth hormone.
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The Fascinating Life Of The Man Who Created The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling, the creator of the sci-fi classic The Twilight Zone, served in World War II and emerged as a talented radio and TV scriptwriter in the 1950s.
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The Truth About Rick James And Teena Marie's Relationship
It was love at first note when Rick James heard R&B singer Teena Marie wailing in the Motown Records L.A. headquarters.
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The Tragic Death Of Michael Clarke Duncan
When you talk about a versatile and talented supporting actor, Michael Clarke Duncan's name will most definitely come up in the conversation.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet 50-Cent In Real Life. Here's Why
Famous rapper and musician, 50-Cent may be remarkably talented but he's not pleasant to hang out with in person and can be rather mean.
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How John Denver's 'Leaving On A Jet Plane' Foreshadowed His Own Death
Some may be surprised to learn that the 1969 Peter, Paul and Mary tune "Leaving on a Jet Plane" was actually penned by Denver years earlier under a different name -- but the same lyrics.
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The Sketchy Reason You Wouldn't Want To Meet Rick James In Real Life
History is full of musicians you wouldn't want to meet in real life, but few of those got that reputation because they might burn you with a crack pipe, as might be the case with Rick James.
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The Tragic Truth About Desmond Tutu
South African cleric Desmond Tutu's live was far from rosy. Here's a look at the tragic truth about Desmond Tutu.
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Here's How Much Joan Jett's Really Worth
The rockstar Joan Jett has had an illustrious career. Famous for her rock 'n' roll anthems like "Bad Reputation" and "Cherry Bomb," Jett has been making and performing music for over 45 years -- and she has the money to show for it.
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The Reason Dennis Rodman Briefly Lived On A Farm
Rodman identified his friend's scars and healed them with his goofy and easy-going nature. Before he knew it, he was living with Rich and his family at their beautiful farm, where Rodman learned to drive tractors, tend to cows, and stay far away from his troubled past.
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The Reason Some Martial Artists Refused To Train Bruce Lee
Lee's road to bona fide butt-kicker wasn't easy. Students in Honk Kong didn't like to work with Lee. Instructors wanted nothing to do with him. It's surprising he ever became as accomplished as he did. Their reasoning had to make it all the tougher on Lee.
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The Tragic Death Of The Fastest Woman On Earth
Combs was highly experienced and knew what she was doing but couldn't prevent a mechanical failure when she was chasing a world record in Oregon.
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The Tragic Death Of Astronaut Gus Grissom
In the story of NASA, one of the worst disasters in the department's history happened on solid ground. As NASA reports, on January 27, 1967, a fire during a preflight test for the Apollo 1 mission took the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee.
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The Disturbing Details Of Rebecca Schaeffer's Death
She was, on many accounts, poised to be a teen superstar. But her fame and her life were tragically cut short after a deranged fan did the unthinkable. Robert John Bardo, 19, found Schaeffer's West Hollywood home and fatally shot the 21-year-old actress on July 18, 1989.
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The Tragic Death Of 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper was one of the biggest WWE personalities of the 1980s. Why? Because everyone loved to hate this hot-headed, fearless star. He battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the ring, and had quite the prolific career on the other side of the ropes as well.
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Myths About Keith Richards You Can Stop Believing
Bill Hicks once joked that in the event of a nuclear apocalypse, he could only imagine two things surviving: cockroaches and Keith Richards. The joke is that the legendary debauchery that has defined Keith's very public lifestyle should have surely killed him by now.
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Why The FBI Went After Steven Seagal
Seagal himself was once embroiled in a stratagem of subterfuge and intrigue against one of the United States' chief legal authorities: the FBI.
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Here's How Rick James Accidentally Set Himself On Fire
Funk legend Rick James once said, "cocaine is a hell of a drug," and you can believe he had the wild stories to back up such a sagacious claim -- like the time he lit himself on fire.
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People Call This Bodybuilder The Scariest Man On The Planet
There are plenty of terrifying people walking the planet. And the scariest man on the planet is about as intimidating as any human being can be.
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N64's Rarest Game Is Quite Surprising
If ClayFighter: Sculptor's Cut's claim to the title of rarest N64 game fails to surprise because you simply haven't heard of it, the reason for its rarity may still raise an eyebrow.
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Bruce Lee Vs. Steven Seagal: Who Would Win?
Let's take a moment to find out Bruce Lee's real fighting ability, with a fantasy fight that pits him against the (physically) biggest of all action stars of recent years: Steven Seagal.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Eric Clapton In Real Life. Here's Why
Musician Eric Clapton is perceived to be one of the most legendary musicians of our times. While his guitar playing skills are top notch, his personality and outspoken nature have sometimes been in the news for the wrong reasons.
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The Reason Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Thought An Evil Spirit Was Stalking Her
When a van in which she was a passenger accidentally struck and killed a Honduran boy who shared her last name, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes saw a connection.
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The Real Reason MTV Stopped Playing Music Videos
Ah, the good old days of MTV, back when music was music, and MTV played and showed plenty of it. Those days are gone. Here's why.
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Rick James And Jim Morrison's Insane Trip To Disneyland
During the 1960s, rockers Rick James and Jim Morrison were at the forefront of their careers. What better place for two icons to go together than Disneyland?
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