The Shortest Serving Prime Ministers In UK History
After the shock resignation of Liz Truss on October 20, 2022, the list of the shortest-serving U.K. prime ministers ever has gotten a big shakeup.
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Elvira: How She Became Mistress Of The Dark
Elvira is a bubbly, girly, ghoulish horror icon who rose to fame introducing B-movies on local TV and went on to become the undisputed "Mistress of the Dark."
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The 1993 Brink's Heist Explained
A priest, an ex-policeman, and $7.4 million of cash stolen from Brink's. Here's the story behind one of the biggest armed robberies in U.S. history.
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Rock Stars With Partners More Famous Than Them
Rock stars attract famous lovers, many of whom somewhat overshadow the fame of their musician partners.
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The Entire Blink-182 Timeline Explained
Look no further, 30-something millennials who are busting out eyeliner for the first time since 2004: this is the only Blink-182 timeline you'll ever need.
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The Stories Behind Popular Halloween Songs
Some Halloween songs feature minor keys or use tritones to spook listeners. But what inspired them? Here's the story behind several popular Halloween songs.
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The Creepiest Murder Fridges And Freezers In History
Murderers will do anything to hide a body, and sometimes, that involves keeping things cold. These are the creepiest murder fridges and freezers in history.
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Here's What The World Would Look Like Without Rain
Rain is a vital part of what makes the world work, and Earth needs water to survive.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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The Oldest Cemeteries In America
Cemeteries contain fascinating information about America's past. Read on for a peek into some of the oldest burying grounds in the nation's history.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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The History Of The National Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage
The Women's Suffrage Movement won women the right to vote. But here's the story of its "anti" movement, the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
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The Sovereign Citizen Movement Explained
Sovereign citizens are a sprawling group of conspiracy theorists with some truly strange beliefs. Here is an explanation of the sovereign citizen movement.
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The Oddest Animal Group Names Explained
Any group of animals, human or nonhuman, has a name, also known as a collective known.
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Stacey Abrams: 12 Facts About The Politician
Becoming the first Black female minority leader in Georgia's House of Representatives was one of many "firsts" for Stacey Abrams. Here is her story.
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Tragic Details About The House Of The Dragon Cast
"House of the Dragon" obviously pays great attention to casting and many of the actors portraying the tormented characters have firsthand experience of tragedy.
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The Marrying Mdivanis: How One 1920s Family Finagled Their Way To Fame And Fortune
They're not well-remembered at all today, but for a while, the "Marrying Mdivanis" were world-famous. Here's how they finagled their way to fame and fortune.
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The Most Endangered Rivers In America
There are plenty of environmental issues that cause dire but more localized problems. So it often is with rivers. Here are the most endangered rivers in the US.
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Tragic Details About Type O Negative's Peter Steele
Peter Steele's sudden death left a void in the Goth scene that has never been truly filled. These are some tragic details about Type O Negative's Peter Steele.
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What It's Like To Be A Woman In Iran
Mahsa Amini's death in police custody sparked global protests demanding equality for Iranian women. Here's what it's like to be a woman in Iran today.
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Things Rock Stars Were Buried With
While some famous musicians were buried with keepsakes anyone could understand not wanting to leave behind, others decided to go a much more rock-star route.
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Controversial Things About Famous Romance Novelists
Throughout history, criticisms of romance novelists pertain almost entirely to the sensual and sometimes scandalous matter of their books.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Tracy Morgan
Most know Tracy Morgan for his wildly hilarious characters on "Saturday Night Live" or "30 Rock." But behind the jokes on stage is his tragic real-life story.
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How Each American President Died
In its nearly two-and-half-century history, the United States has had a number of presidents come and go. Here's how each American president died.
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Day Of The Dead: Your Guide To The Holiday
Hollywood has given the public fascinating, colorful takes on Mexico's Day of the Dead, but those aren't the whole story. This is your guide to Day of the Dead.
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What Victorian Halloween Was Really Like
While perceptions of the Victorian era may make it difficult to think of people having fun with Halloween, it seems that couldn't be further from the truth.
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The World's Most Famous Visually Impaired Athletes
As parasports become more popular, not only are disabilities normalized, but the feats of some of the world's greatest athletes get well-deserved attention.
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