Since 2014, Hong Kongers have demonstrated for democracy. But the hunger for freedom isn't the only thing fueling the unrest. The plight of many citizens echoes the dismal conditions that stoked the 1967 riots. Back then, destitute citizens lived in shanties. Now they reside in "coffin cubicles."
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Annie Oakley did more than just earn her Wild West cred and celebrity status, becoming America's sweetheart. This is the tragic real life story of Annie Oakley.
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Andre the Giant's physical condition deteriorated heavily in his final years. He wrestled his last match in December 1992.
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Since Tina Turner first stepped into stardom, her life has been a roller coaster that has taken her to the highest highs, and the lowest of lows.
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Marrying Henry VIII was the worst thing that could possibly happen to you. After all, the dude was a homicidal monster. So who were the women unlucky enough to be queen of England between the years 1509 and 1547? Well, here’s the tragic truth of Henry VIII’s six wives.
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Morgan Seth Earp was a bonafide frontier man of mystery. A lot of his life is poorly documented, but the rumors and conjecture make him sound like a wild dude. But he's mostly remembered as Earp who died with the biggest bullet hole in his body. Here's the tragic truth of Morgan Earp's death.
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The Rolling Stones have been sowing the seeds of rock 'n' roll since 1962, and they're still at it. How can a band as wild and unpredictable as this conquer problem after problem and remain at the top of the rock 'n' roll heap in their 70s? Here's the tragic real-life story of the Rolling Stones.
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The atlas moth is sort of the Andre the Giant of the moth community. It's a remarkable species with a wingspan that can reach nearly thirty centimeters, or large enough to make anyone shudder when imagining what it would feel like to have one crawl across their face. Here is its tragic life's tale.
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As you may have noticed, the 2010s have been particularly rough for celebrities when it came to staying alive, and chances are at least one famous face you used to look up to has suffered an untimely, tragic death. Let's take a look at the most tragic celebrity deaths of the past decade.
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Everybody's heard of Jesse James—the legendary outlaw who robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest. This is the life and tragic death of Jesse James.
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T.E. Lawrence was dubbed "Lawrence of Arabia" by the press following his time fighting in the Middle East. But the Lawrence of Arabia the public knows -- larger than life, braver than brave, without fault -- is only a small part of the story. This is the tragic real-life story of Lawrence of Arabia.
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Christopher Dennis was the famous Hollywood Boulevard Superman for 25 years. But Dennis' life wasn't all flowing capes and amiable photos with admiring tourists. It was filled with sad events that culminated in his untimely death. Here's the tragic real-life story of Hollywood Boulevard Superman.
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Jane Austen's life was more interesting than anything in her books. Here is the tragic real-life story of Jane Austen.
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Karen Carpenter, one half of the brother-sister duo The Carpenters, and the velvet voice behind hits like "Close to You" and "Top of the World," enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s only to literally disappear before her fans' very eyes. This is the tragic real-life story of Karen Carpenter.
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People call Nick Cave the Godfather of Goth, and there have been many storm clouds over the musician's head. This is the tragic real-life story of Nick Cave.
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While Nirvana's place in history is assured, members dealt with drug addiction, depression, and self-doubt. Here's the tragic real-life story of Nirvana.
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The history of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is full of tragedy, pain, and even death. \This is the tragic real-life story of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Nelson Mandela's name is synonymous with the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Here is the tragic real-life story of Nelson Mandela.
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H. P. Lovecraft was an unpleasant, selfish racist, who often blamed others for his own character flaws. However, his life was also a long series of tragedies.
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Much like that of the vampire he brought to life, Bela Lugosi's story is a fascinating one. This is the tragic real-life story of Bela Lugosi.
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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre. But Poe's life was filled with tragedy and heartbreak. This is the tragic real-life story of Edgar Allan Poe.
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Dolly Parton has encountered a number of challenges, obstacles, and tragedies in her life. Here's the tragic real-life story of Dolly Parton.
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Slipknot's history is full of odd events and deep-cutting tragedies, and most everyone in the group has a tragic tale to tell.
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Mount Everest is one of the world's most alluring places. As the highest point on Planet Earth, it's one of the few destinations people will happily risk their lives to get to. Sometimes when the mountain's victims die in highly visible places they become landmarks. Such is the case of Green Boots.
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Meat Loaf flew onto the music scene like a bat out of hell in the 70s. Here are the ups, downs, and all-around madness of Meat Loaf's tragic real-life story.
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Here's a look into the tragic real-life story that shaped and influenced the life and work of John Mellencamp.
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Willie Nelson seems so happy and mellow, it's hard to imagine that anything bad ever happened to him . Here's the tragic real-life story of Willie Nelson.
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