Musicians Who Converted To New Religions
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
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Why Victorian Staircases Were So Dangerous
Like many things in the Victorian era, some staircases built back then didn't seem to take safety into account. Here's why the staircases were so dangerous.
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12 Of The Worst Generals Of The American Civil War
The Civil War was hell, and poor generalship on both the Union and Confederate sides only makes it worse.
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How Prince Andrew's Life Changed After His Infamous BBC Newsnight Interview
After the infamous "Newsnight" interview when Emily Maitlis grilled Prince Andrew, his life changed in many different ways. Here's the story.
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Religions You May Not Have Heard Of
Popular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of.
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Inside The Secret 1950s Air Force UFO-Investigation Program, Project Blue Book
It started around the same time as the Roswell incident. Here's a look inside the Air Force's secret 1950's UFO-investigation program, Project Blue Book.
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What Happened To The Inventor Of The Trapper Keeper?
Functional and stylish, Mead's Trapper Keeper was the quintessential 1980s school binder. Here's what happened to the inventor, E. Bryant Crutchfield.
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Tragic Stories From The Life And Reign Of Hawaii's Last Monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani
Queen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch.
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Things People Get Wrong About Working At NASA
If you think NASA is staffed entirely by geniuses and daredevils, think again - there's a lot more to working at the storied agency than you might expect.
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This Is How Many Kennedy Family Members Have Run For President
The Kennedy family is perhaps the United States' most famous political dynasty. Over the years, multiple members have run for president - but just how many?
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The Maui Wildfires Just Made History With This Grim Statistic
The Maui wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina made history with a grim statistic, even as hundreds of people were still unaccounted for.
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Stories From Egyptian Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Not every ancient Egyptian myth is appropriate for school kids. From risqué to eerie, these are the ancient Egyptian myths they couldn't teach you in school.
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What Is Ifa And What Do Followers Believe?
Ifa began in Africa and made its way across the world. Today, it's even practiced in some regions of the United States. So what exactly is it?
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How The Witch Trial Of Goody Garlick Shook A 17th-Century Town
The witch trial of Goody Garlick, a 17th-century working-class woman in East Hampton, New York, shook the 17th-century town. Here's the story.
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The Reason People Used To Have To Get Blood Tests Before Marrying
Years ago, people used to be required to get blood tests before marrying in the United States. As of 2019, that's no longer the case - here's why.
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The Horrific 1985 Murder Of Beauty Queen Jackie Johns
After more than 20 years, the man who horrifically killed Jackie Johns in 1985, Gerald Carnahan, was finally arrested. Here's the full story.
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Here's What Happens To Your Blood When You Die
When our blood ceases to move through our bodies after death, it goes through a couple of phases. Here is what happens to your blood after you die.
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Who Are Stephen Hawking's Children?
Stephen Hawking was best known for his scientific theories and overcoming his health challenges to live a full life. That life included having three children.
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Who Was Eli In The Bible?
Jesus, Moses, Noah, David and Goliath, Jonah - biblical figures are well-known across the Western world. But who exactly was Eli? Here's his story.
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The Complete Vietnam War Timeline Explained
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
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The 2002 Disappearance Of 21-Year-Old Lisa Marie Young
Lisa Marie Young, 21, disappeared in 2002 after leaving a party with a man she'd just met. She's never been found and no one has been charged.
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Robbie Robertson's Complicated History With The Band
When Robertson left The Band in the mid-1970s, his relationship with one former bandmate in particular, grew contentious.
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Stories From Norse Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Popular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids.
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Why Lahaina Is So Important To Hawaii
Hawaii has a long history that spans back to 1,000 to 1,200 C.E. The historic town of Lahaina played a huge part in its transformation - here's why.
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Kabbalah: What Is The Meaning Behind The Tree Of Life?
Kabbalah is a sect of Jewish mysticism with a goal of understanding the essence of God. The Tree of Life holds meaning that's part of unravelling that mystery.
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What Happened To Lewis Strauss After The Oppenheimer Hearings?
Lewis Strauss was a controversial yet high ranking figure who had it out for J. Robert Oppenheimer. Here's what happened to him after the Oppenheimer hearings.
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What JFK's Funeral Was Really Like
President John F. Kennedy's widely-televised funeral took place over several days in Washington, D.C. Here are moments that the cameras didn't always catch.
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