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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There are a few rules that even close friends are subject to when a buddy gets elected president, and it really is a life-changing deal — which means there's stipulations that continue even after their term ends. Here are some rules that friends of the American president have to follow.
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What does the Bible actually say about the events of the birth of Jesus? Surprisingly little: the narrative only appears in one Gospel. But tradition, archeology, and science have helped to fill in some of the gaps left in the biblical narrative. This is the untold truth of the nativity of Jesus.
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Few individuals have captured public and patriotic ire in the same way as Benedict Arnold. Once a decorated American military officer, Arnold's name is now synonymous with the very idea of treason. So, let's take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about America's greatest traitor.
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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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Nuclear weapons started with the Manhattan Project in 1942. By 1946, the U.N. was setting up commissions to deal with nuclear weapons.
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He was one of rock n' roll's earliest and most promising stars. Here's a look into the tragically brief life of Ritchie Valens.
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Ancient Rome has became known as the seat of opulence and luxury. It was the place where people gave up on stretchy pants and went right to togas, and those expanding waistlines might have had something to do with their love of feasting. This is what it was like to feast in Ancient Rome.
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Gary Cooper will be remembered as the all-American movie cowboy. This is the untold truth of Gary Cooper.
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The Haitian Revolution not only led to independence, but it set off a ripple effect of uprisings by enslaved people across the Caribbean and South America.
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From arsenic-infused fabric to socks that would burn their patterns into your skin, clothing of this era presented a real hazard.
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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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One constant in the history of Russia is the phrase "unintended consequences." Russian history is filled with tragedy on a national scale. It has always been a hot mess. To understand why a country so big is so messy, here's a look at the various moments in Russian history that went horribly wrong.
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It's not surprising to learn that the life of ancient Egyptian royalty wasn't all that easy or simple. Here is what life as an Egyptian royal was really like.
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The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has the dubious honor of being the most popular amendment that's never passed.
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Occultism was a common interest among the British upper classes at the turn of the 20th century, but Aleister Crowley was one of the most notorious.
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From 1956 to 1971, the FBI spied on and sabotaged scores of activists and organizations. This is the true story of COINTELPRO.
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The McMartin Preschool trial ended up becoming the longest and most expensive trial in the history of the US.
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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins might be the time-keeper for one of the world's biggest rock bands, but there are things about him that are a bit shocking.
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While there is some variety across the different medieval castles still standing, there's a lot of similarities, too. Here's what life was like in a castle.
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Liberace defined glitz and glamour. However, when the stage lights dimmed and the curtain closed, Liberace was a man at war with himself. Here's his story.
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If there's one thing pop culture has taught us, it's that Australians are exceptionally concerned about dingoes eating their babies. Here is the true story.
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Between 1929 and 1939, the entire industrialized world was caught in the grip of the biggest financial crisis in history -- the Great Depression. While the Great Depression was horrible for those who lived through it, the U.S. would look very different today if it hadn't happened.
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While it might seem pretty straightforward that after the end of WWII, the Nazi party needed to pay the price for their crimes, it didn't exactly work that way. Many fled Europe in the aftermath of the war and ended up in South America. How they got there is both bizarre and terrifying.
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The name Guinness is likely to conjure up images of the legendary Irish beer, but over the years, rumors emerged of a Guinness family curse.
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Some of the best performers in the world are both entertaining and filled with internal turmoil. Here are the tragic stories behind pop's biggest stars.
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The birth of the American Mafia started when a handful of Sicilian immigrants landed in New York in the mid-1800s to escape their crimes.
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