Beethoven Had An Incredibly Precise Process For His Morning Coffee
It comes as no surprise that great genius sometimes arrives wrapped up in, putting it charitably, equally great eccentricity. Beethoven was no exception.
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What Was Hells Angels' Founder Sonny Barger's Net Worth When He Died?
Sonny Barger was many things in his 83 years: biker, inmate, actor, author. When he died June 29, he left a not inconsiderable estate behind.
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Here's What It's Really Like To Go Undercover
While TV and film offer a window into what it's like to go undercover, it turns out some of the most common tropes are quite far from the reality of vice work.
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Clyde Barrow Committed A Brutal Murder While In Prison
The Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde was Clyde Barrow, a man prone to killing without hesitation when it suited his purposes. The first dated back to his prison days.
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The True Story Of William Anders' Famed Earthrise Photo
The Earthrise photo, taken of the Earth from space by astronauts, is one of the most famous photos ever taken. Here's the story of the Earthrise photo.
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The Mystery Of The Unserved Warrant In The Emmett Till Case
Nearly 70 years since the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a mysterious unserved warrant in the case has turned up against his accuser.
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Inside The Wild Story Of The Teddy Roosevelt Boat Thieves
Teddy Roosevelt is one of the most beloved U.S. presidents. Before he took the Oath of Office, though, he was on the frontier hunting and chasing boat thieves
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The Myth Of Asgard Explained
Thanks to Marvel, you might know that Thor, Loki, and other Norse gods hail from a place called Asgard. Here's a primer on Norse mythology's golden realm.
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Here's Why Brazil Holds An Annual Festival Celebrating The US Confederacy
In Brazil, there is an annual festival celebrating the US Confederacy, because many Confederates fled to Brazil after the South lost the Civil War.
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How A Run-In With A Real Bear Inspired The Creation Of The Teddy Bear
One of the most popular (and rightly so) toys ever invented is the snuggly, lovable teddy bear, beloved (literally) by children and adults the world over.
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Justice Breyer's Final Words To Biden Upon His Supreme Court Retirement
After serving 27 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Breyer's final words to Biden upon his Supreme Court retirement were simply stated.
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The R. Kelly Prison Sentence Explained
Disgraced Grammy Award-winning musician and record producer R. Kelly received a prison sentence in late June 2022. Here's the breakdown.
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Justice Breyer Raised A Troubling Question During His Time On The Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer has been described as a "pragmatist," "problem-solver," and "centrist." Here's a question he raised during his time on the Supreme Court.
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The Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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The Royal Family Massacre During The 1958 Iraqi Coup D'etat, Explained
As they say, rank has its privileges, but the higher the rank, the higher the risk involved, especially when it comes to individuals in national leadership.
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The Myth Of Thor's Hammer, Mjölnir, Explained
In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir is every bit as famous as Thor, the god who wields it. Here's what you need to know about Asgard's best-known object.
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What Would Happen To The Union Flag If Scotland Left The UK?
Flags often combine a number of symbols, representing a nation's multiple roots. But what if some of those roots decide to remove themselves?
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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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The Devastating Truth About Eleanor Roosevelt's Parents
Eleanor Roosevelt is the longest-serving First Lady in the history of the United States. Here's what you need to know about her parents and how she was raised
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Finding The Titanic Was Cover For A Top-Secret Military Operation
We've all heard that adage, about how efficient it is to kill two birds with one stone. The same idea seems to have applied to the search for Titanic.
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Berners Street Hoax: The Greatest Prank Of The 19th Century Explained
It wasn't too long ago that people would prank someone by ordering a pile of pizzas, unrequested. That's nothing compared to the Berners Street Hoax.
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Inside Harold Shipman's Drug Abuse History Before He Turned To Murder
Harold Shipman was one of the most notorious serial killers that England has ever seen but his crimes also included stealing drugs from patients.
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How An Obsession With A Cult Leader Led One Follower To Murder Their Partner
Cults have been known to inspire odd, even tragic, behavior from members, up to and including acts of extreme violence -- for instance, murder.
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Why Some People Used To Eat Arsenic As A Beauty Treatment
Arsenic is one of the most famous poisons of all time. Here's the strange story of why some people used to eat this chemical as a beauty treatment.
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Inside Sojourner Truth's Complicated Relationship With Frederick Douglass
Two of the most popular names associated with the abolitionist movement are Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass. Here's a look at their relationship.
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Hale Boggs: The US Congressman Who Disappeared Into Thin Air
With the advancements in technology, it seems hard to believe that even in the late 20th century, a plane bearing congressmen could disappear without a trace.
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Who Was Baldwin IV, The 'Leper King' Of Jerusalem?
Certainly there have been remarkable individuals throughout history who overcame personal challenges to achieve greatness -- including leprosy.
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