The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joan Jett
Joan Jett's first music teacher told her girls couldn't play rock and roll. Her first solo album was rejected by 23 record labels. None of that stopped her.
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The Messed Up Truth About Native American Reservations
Native American reservations were built on a messed up history of colonization by an invading government, genocide, and stolen land.
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Def Leppard: How The Iconic Band Got Its Name
The seventies were a foundational time for Def Leppard. Though their first album didn't release until 1980, the band's roots were established in the decade. Pete Willis, Joe Elliott and Rick Savage came together as teenagers, and formed the band in Sheffield, England in 1977.
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Creepy Tales Of White House Ghosts
The White House has been the official residence of many presidents, and some have claimed that it is also home to an assortment of ghostly squatters
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What Life Was Like For U.S. Marshals In The Wild West
In the Wild West, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service were tasked with law enforcement and capturing fugitives, and their jobs could be quite dangerous.
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The Flying Wallendas: The Truth About The Daredevil Family
The Flying Wallendas just might be the most iconic performers in circus history. Here are some of the most fascinating facts about these legendary entertainers.
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What Life Was Like For Women In The Inca Empire
The Incan empire quickly grew during the 16th century CE to encompass nearly the entire western coast of South America. Here's what life was like for its women.
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Comedians Who Died Tragically
Death is always tragic, but when someone who's brought joy and laughter to millions passes unexpectedly, it can be especially heartbreaking. Here are a few comedians who died tragically.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Foo Fighters
It's hard to imagine a famous rock band with a happier image than the Foo Fighters, and they've had plenty of drama and tragic incidents.
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Times Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Movie Lied To You
The 1993 film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story takes liberties with the details of Lee's life. Here are a few of the times Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story lied to you.
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Musicians Who Died And Were Brought Back To Life
Quite a few famous musicians have died tragically young. Some, however, died young ... and were brought back to life.
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Creepy Tales Of Haunted Museums
History buffs love museums. And if you believe in ghosts, museums find themselves housing some restless spirits. Here are some creepy tales of haunted museums.
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Insane Times Music Artists Were Screwed Over By Their Recording Companies
Record companies are out to make money, and there's a lot of shadiness going on that proves they don't care how they do it, they're perfectly happy to get rich off the backs of the music artists with the real talent. Here are insane times music artists were screwed over by their recording companies.
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Creepy Tales Of Wild West Ghosts
Why does Wild West history include so many ghost stories? Here are some creepy tales of Wild West ghosts.
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The True Story Of The Ancient Aztec Capital Of Tenochtitlan
The ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan is the source of a flood of fascinating history. Then again, it's also the source of many fascinating rumors and half-truths, thanks to repression after the Spanish conquest. This is the true story of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The War In Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan began in 2001 following 9/11 as part of the United States' War on Terror. The whole affair was a sad story for everyone involved.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Black Sabbath
Before Black Sabbath, metal was barely a thing. After Sabbath, metal was a lifestyle. But all those sinister lyrics and all that heavy riffing came from a dark place. This is the tragic real-life story of Black Sabbath.
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The Truth About The Mysterious Toxic Lady
The life of a hospital Emergency Room staffer is never dull. And the unexpected can ratchet up the pressure even more. This was the experience of ER staffers at Riverside General Hospital one night in 1994. To this day, the mysterious Toxic Lady, Gloria Ramirez, still has not fully been explained.
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Creepy Tales Of Victorian Ghosts
The Victorian era was defined by many things, including the paranormal. And they left behind stories of spirits. Here are some creepy tales of Victorian ghosts.
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What Solomon Northup's 12 Years As A Slave Were Really Like
Solomon Northup's tale is unique because his account of slavery was from the lens of a free man. He was educated, married, and had children before he was stolen and forced into 12 years of cruel bondage. This is what Solomon Northup's 12 years as a slave were really like.
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What Life Was Like For Native Americans In The Wild West Era
During the late 19th century, as more Americans came west, they fought, killed, and pushed the Natives from their homelands to government-run reservations.
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The Untold Truth Of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist, rose to fame in October 2012 after a gunman shot her for championing every girl's right to education in her homeland. She was also the youngest person ever to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. This is the untold truth of Malala Yousafzai.
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Things The Ancient Greeks Couldn't Live Without
Although Greek culture could vary a lot from city to city, certain things were universal. These are the things the ancient Greeks couldn't live without.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Secretariat
In the decades since Secretariat won the Triple crown, many horses have tried to match his performance. However, none of them did it as spectacularly as he did.
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The Bizarre History Of Ska Music
Ska dominated much of the American mainstream rock sound of the mid-to-late '90s and hasn't totally gone away since. This is the bizarre history of ska music.
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The Wild True Stories Of Historical UFO Sightings
Throughout history, there have been many accounts of inexplicable aerial phenomena that some say are early records of UFO sightings.
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False Things You Believe About Malcolm X
Malcolm X remains one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. Here are some of the false things you believe about Malcolm X.
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