Elizabeth Taylor's Heartbreaking Struggles With Addiction
A 2022 authorized biography of actress Elizabeth Taylor offers new insight into the substance use issues the classic Hollywood actress experienced.
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How Glassblower Dale Chihuly's Traumatic Injury Affected His Art
Dale Chihuly was driving across England in the 1970s when an accident flung him head-first through the windshield, a hideous ordeal that cut his face to pieces.
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Why Are People Awarded Honorary Degrees?
Colleges and universities have been awarding honorary degrees for centuries. But what exactly are they, are why are they given in the first place?
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Why Have The Kennedy Assassination Records Been Kept Secret For So Long?
The ongoing secrecy around the JFK assassination files has added fuel to an already inferno-sized conspiracy fire. But why have records been kept secret?
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Did The Reagans Use Astrology To Make Presidential Decisions?
By the standards of the American presidency, Ronald Reagan's was a strange one filled with a number of idiosyncrasies. So did he really lean on astrology?
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Why Ted Braden Keeps Coming Up As A Suspected D.B. Cooper
D.B. Cooper evidently had a daring and death-defying nature, and there are a number of suspects in the case. But why does Ted Braden's name keep coming up?
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Disturbing Discoveries From The Paul Walker Crash Investigation
Authorities were determined to learn what had caused the fatal crash that killed Paul Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas. Here's what they found.
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Mark Antony And Cleopatra's Love Inspired A New Name For A Small Island
Mark Antony and Cleopatra's love inspired a new name for a small Turkish island where some say the couple spent time together.
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How DNA Evidence Helped Reunite Hundreds Of Missing Children From War-Torn El Salvador
DNA evidence helped reunite hundreds of missing children from war-torn El Salvador with their families. Here's how.
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Why Augustine Of Canterbury Had A Very Busy Christmas Day In 597
St. Augustine's conversion efforts culminated in one of the most important events in English history, on Christmas Day 597. Here's what happened.
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One Family Member Claims D.B. Cooper Had Help In Suspected Skyjacking Robbery
One of the most infamous airplane hijackings in American history took place in 1971 when a man, "D.B. Cooper," escaped with $200,000 in cash.
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Why Did Stephen King Compare A Film Adaption Of One Of His Books To 'Cafeteria Mashed Potatoes'?
Stephen King is one of the world's most prolific writers. But for the acclaimed horror maestro, one particular movie adaptation really missed the mark.
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The Sporting Theory Behind The Origin Of Long Johns
The term "long johns" has become a common way of describing long underwear, but where does the term come from? Here's the sporting history behind the word.
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One Chilean Desert Faced Major Devastation After Its First Rainfall In Centuries
A desert in Chile faced major devastation in the wake of its first rainfall in centuries. Here's how torrential rain impacted the desert.
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The Real-Life Story Of John Hinckley Jr.
John Hinckley Jr. was released in 2022, after 35 years in a psychiatric hospital. The disturbing tale of the man who shot Ronald Reagan is back in public view.
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The Reason Ted Koppel's Father Was Considered An Enemy Alien By England During WWII
The father of Ted Koppel, a legendary journalist, was considered an enemy alien during World War II. Here's what he had to endure.
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Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began.
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What British Royal Family Visits To Other Countries Are Really Like
Royal visits are a long-standing tradition, but they're no idle lark. This is what British Royal Family visits to other countries are really like.
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The First Known Airplane Hijackings Were Earlier Than You Think
When Americans think of hijacking aircraft, their minds are almost certainly going to go to the events of September 11, 2001. But there were many more.
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An Armenian Cave Was Home To The Oldest Leather Shoe In The World
A basic clothing necessity has to be shoes. Recently, archaeologists announced that the oldest-known leather shoe was discovered in an Armenian cave.
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The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be hard to look at the thick Mayan jungles and picture a once bustling civilization. But they were, and one even used a modern form of city planning.
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Princess Anne's Special Connection To The Olympic Games
Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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The Mystery Of Two Greek Gods That Don't Fit With All The Rest
some gods stand out in ways that make it clear that they're not indigenously Greek, or at least have unusual origins. Such is the case with two in particular.
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Ways Religious Leaders Helped Women Get Abortions Before Roe Vs. Wade
American women didn't have the legal right to abortion until 1973. Surprisingly religious leaders advocated for choice, helping and counseling women.
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The Origin Of The Famous Shaka 'Hang Loose' Greeting Isn't Nearly As Positive As One Would Think
The "hang loose" hand gesture aka the "shaka" sign seems to speak of happiness, effortless coolness, and casualness. But what are its origins?
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The Possible 1972 Zodiac Killer Attack That Remains A Mystery
The crimes perpetrated by the Zodiac Killer continue to haunt Northern California, with theories abounding, and at least one survivor's tale.
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How Some Counties In Alabama Fought Against The Confederates In The Civil War
Although the American Civil War was largely fought along geographical lines, there were those Southerners who disagreed with the dissolution of the Union.
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