Karen Carpenter, one half of the brother-sister duo The Carpenters, and the velvet voice behind hits like "Close to You" and "Top of the World," enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s only to literally disappear before her fans' very eyes. This is the tragic real-life story of Karen Carpenter.
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Michael Jordan transcended his basketball stardom to become an international legend. This is the untold truth of Michael Jordan.
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People call Nick Cave the Godfather of Goth, and there have been many storm clouds over the musician's head. This is the tragic real-life story of Nick Cave.
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While many casual fans would love to get more invested in Star Trek lore, it's hard to figure out where to start. Here's a guide through the Star Trek timeline.
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Gladiator is a fictional story about a fictional man living in Ancient Rome, so it gets history a bit incorrect. So just where did Gladiator go wrong?
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Threatening the USA was nothing compared to some of the sick things the Soviet Union got up to. It's true: the worst part of the USSR isn't what you think.
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Many classic movie monsters based on books or myths were altered beyond recognition. Here are classic movie monsters that are totally incorrect.
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As lead singer for The Smiths, Morrissey was the guy who provided the background for a thousand coming of age tales. Since then, the idol you remember has started spraying a steady stream of manure every time he opens his mouth. Here are some messed up details about Morrissey.
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While death sucks for everyone, at least you can be sure that your body will be treated respectfully and laid to rest according to your wishes. Actually, let's just crush that fantasy a little with these stories of posthumous adventure. Here are crazy things that happened to people after death.
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AEW's biggest weakness when it first began airing Dynamite on TNT was its women's roster. These are the best female wrestlers in AEW.
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The launch of All Elite Wrestling in 2019 undoubtedly altered the industry. But who are the best male wrestlers in AEW?
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While Nirvana's place in history is assured, members dealt with drug addiction, depression, and self-doubt. Here's the tragic real-life story of Nirvana.
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Die Mauer's gruesome history stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of confining millions of people to lives of scarcity and bondage.
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The history of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is full of tragedy, pain, and even death. \This is the tragic real-life story of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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It won't surprise you that passionate sports fans are often the most irrational individuals. These are the sports trades and signings that made fans go nuts.
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Vlad the Impaler gained such a reputation for cruelty he's become synonymous with his fav method of execution. Here's the messed up truth of Vlad the Impaler.
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Nothing gets TV audiences fired up like a killer plot twist. Here are some canceled TV plot twists that would've changed everything.
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Nelson Mandela's name is synonymous with the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Here is the tragic real-life story of Nelson Mandela.
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On The X-Files, FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) investigated strange stuff that the rest of the FBI wouldn't touch, the show's titular X-Files. On top of the weirdness on-screen, there were bizarre things that happened on the set of The X-Files.
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Running a successful pawn shop is all about being able to spot a phony. So, if you think Pawn Stars is totally live and unscripted... well, you probably shouldn't consider owning a pawn shop, because none of the cast has truly worked in-store for years.
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Anyone known to the world as "The King of Instagram" probably isn't going to be a paragon of morality, and one could argue that's the case with Dan Bilzerian, known for his dazzling displays of fame and fortune. But just how did Bilzerian acquire his fame and fortune?
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Ever since Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in 1975, almost every single thing about his last day remained a mystery. Here's what's come out about Hoffa's disappearance.
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There's nothing more relaxing than awakening to the melodic trill of birdsong at daybreak... unless that bird is a male white bellbird. Not only are male white bellbirds the loudest birds in the world, but they're also Emmy award-winners, playing the role of "supersonic claxon" in "Alien Spaceship."
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John Mellencamp, or John Cougar Mellencamp, or John Cougar, depending on how old you are, has lived an epic life. This is the untold truth of John Mellencamp.
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Longtime fans of the WWE will no doubt be familiar with these six words: "Please don't try this at home."
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Man's best friend is like pizza. There are seemingly infinite varieties and they're all awesome. Some are thin, some doughy and others are rather simple but wholesome. At heart, they really can't go wrong, but some stand head and shoulders above others. Such is the case with the Pointer dog breed.
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