The Bolshoi Ballet's Biggest Scandals And Controversies
The world-famous Bolshoi Ballet troupe is synonymous with grace and sophistication, yet the company has controversial since its inception.
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Ghost Trains Around The World (Including Lincoln's Funeral Train)
Legends of ghosts from around the world include a wide variety of spectral phenomena. Here are the stories of a few of the most famous ghost trains.
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Omens Of Death In Myth And Legend
Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril -- in other words, death omens.
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The Most Controversial Comic Strip Moments In History
Comic strips and the cartoonists behind them have been known to cause controversy down the years.
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The Life And Early Death Of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Kamakawiwo'ole passed away in 1997, but his music has lived on to continue to touch people. Here is the life and early death of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
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Dr. George Tiller: The Tragic Life And Murder Of An Abortion Doctor
For over 35 years, Dr. George Tiller provided abortion services to people in Wichita, Kansas and the surrounding area. This is the story of his life and murder.
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The Tragic Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire That Killed Nearly 500 People
Boston, Massachusetts was witness to one of the worst nightclub fires in history. Here's the story of the Cocoanut Grove fire that killed nearly 500 people.
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The Wild History Of The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
The Whisky has played a role in almost every rock music movement since it was founded in the '60s. Here's the wild history of the iconic Whisky a Go Go.
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Jewel's Tragic Real-Life Story
From parental neglect to having to deal with all sorts of absolute creeps, Jewel's road to fame hasn't been easy. Here's her tragic real-life story.
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The Turning Point Of The Vietnam War And How It Changed Everything
The Tet Offensive was critical in influencing the slow withdrawal of troops from the Vietnam War. Here's what to know about the war's turning point.
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The Real Reason You Don't Hear From These Rock Stars Anymore
From career missteps to life-changing illnesses to simply growing tired of fame, here's the truth about why you don't hear from these rock stars anymore.
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These Are The Worst Jobs In History
There are millions of workers who punch in and out of work at a bad job, but these are some of the worst jobs in history -- and you thought your boss was bad.
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World Leaders Who've Been Arrested
While many politicians are so powerful they never have to answer for their crimes, others do face consequences. Here are the world leaders who've been arrested.
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Times Music Stars Made Political Statements On Stage
For many musicians and bands, politics inevitably becomes injected into their performances. Here are some times music stars made political statements on stage.
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The Worst Things Donald Trump Has Ever Said
Here are some of the most controversial quotes attributed to Trump, and the effects such outbursts have had on his supporters, opponents, and American politics.
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How Queen Elizabeth's And Princess Diana's Funerals Were Eerily Similar
The queen and Diana's funerals were of different natures, but there were many parallels that bridge the 25-year gap between the funerals of Diana and Elizabeth.
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Robin Hood Myths Most People Believe
Many beliefs about Robin Hood that modern audiences take for granted either were not always the case or were never true at all.
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Heartbreaking Last Words From 9/11 Victims
On 9/11 passengers on the doomed flights and in the Twin Towers made frantic calls to friends, family, and authorities. Many knew it would be their final words.
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The Most Haunting Footage Of Historical Figures Ever Found
Filmmakers have sometimes unexpectedly caught tragedies or private moments on camera of well-known figures, made all the more haunting when compared to reality.
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Unsolved Mysteries Of 1950s America
Modern technology hasn't managed to explain away every mystery of the 1950s just yet. Here are some unsolved mysteries of 1950s America.
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The Worst Monsoon Disasters In History
While monsoons are simply a change in wind, they can also bring lots of rain and subsequent flooding, causing disaster.
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Ancient Runes Explained (And How They Influenced The Lord Of The Rings)
Much of the modern conception of runes can be traced to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, but he was inspired by ancient writing systems with a fascinating history.
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These Final Airplane Crash Messages Are Haunting
Sometimes final messages sent from plane crashes can reveal insights into what happened. Other times it's an SOS. Here are some of the most haunting last words.
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The Rosenbergs: The 1950s Trial And Execution That Shook The World
One of the most sensational and controversial news stories of the 1950s was the Rosenberg trial. Here is the trial and execution that shook the world.
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Drag Shows Are Older Than You Realize. Here's The Real History
Drag is a performance art with a deep and diverse history. And drag shows are older than you may realize, so here's the real history.
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The Most Disastrous Coronations In History
Historic coronation mistakes have ranged from mispronunciations of the liturgy to tragedies that left scores of royal subjects dead, and everything in between.
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The First Black Female Lawyer In America Was Born In The 1800s
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States.
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